Polyplastics to highlight latest developments in POM at Fakuma 2023

Polyplastics, a specialist in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics, will highlight its expanded product portfolio and material supply capabilities at Fakuma (Hall B5-Stand B5-5219).

The company will discuss the latest developments in DURACON POM, LAPEROS LCP, and 3D printing technology which address the demanding end-use requirements in the medical industry. 

Polyplastics recently announced the commercial availability of its DURACON POM (Polyoxymethylene/Acetal) PM Series for medical applications. The company will supply materials to all global regions including Asia such as China and India, along with Europe and the US. 

In the medical device marketplace, manufacturers and end users demand high-quality materials from reliable suppliers. Polyplastics has served the medical and healthcare field for decades with its high-purity TOPAS COC (cyclic olefin copolymer). Polyplastics now adds the PM Series to its medical grade portfolio and plans to expand material supply to the medical and healthcare market. 

Polyplastics’ two acetal grades include a standard viscosity grade, PM09S01N, which delivers the reliable mechanical properties and mouldability expected from POM. In addition, a high-flow grade, PM27S01N, will enable wall-thinning, miniaturisation, and lightweighting of medical devices that are becoming more complex and highly functional. 

Polyplastics will also discuss the latest sustainability initiatives including the availability of PLASTRON LFT, a long cellulose fibre-reinforced polypropylene (PP) resin. The eco-friendly PLASTRON LFT, which is made of specially formulated regenerated cellulose fibres, provides weight reduction plus mechanical strength, enabling manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint and meet today’s sustainability demands. 

Eco-friendly resins that incorporate natural fibres, starch, wood powder, and other plant-based and natural mineral filling materials are being considered for use in a broader range of applications. Cellulose is a promising material to help reduce CO2 emissions but its insufficient strength is a limiting factor. Polyplastics has addressed this problem by using regenerated cellulose in the development of LFT resins with an excellent balance of physical properties. PLASTRON LFT offers lower density and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than short glass-reinforced resins while delivering the same mechanical properties.  

As a technical service-oriented company, Polyplastics has opened its Technical Solutions Center in Raunheim, Germany, which is now fully operational. With full acquisition by Daicel in 2020, Polyplastics has expanded its options for growth and geographical market coverage. The company has expanded LCP sales to EMEA and the Americas while making timely investments in capacity to better respond to market growth. The one-stop shop in Germany serves the technical support needs of its growing customer base in Europe. 

“This investment reaffirms our continued commitment to the engineering plastics market in Europe,” said Yohei Iizuka, managing director of Polyplastics Europe. “The new technical service operation will support application development work and enable our customers to shape their innovations from concept to commercialisation.”