We produce customised filters, sieves and screens using the plastic injection moulding process. The geometries and designs of the filter screens can be designed to meet individual customer requirements and applications. With the plastic injection moulding process, certain functions can also be integrated into the part design. When selecting the plastic, the application and the requirements for the plastic part are decisive. We process all common polymers from PE, PP, ABS, PC, POM, PBT, PA, PPA, PPS to PEEK. We process all common types of woven mesh with materials, mesh sizes and thread or wire diameters adapted to the application. We mainly concentrate on stainless steel and plastic mesh. We also use galvanic filter foils, nonwoven, fleece and membrane material.

A masterbatch for the identification of materials in industrial 3D printing has been realised by , Blankenhain together with its development partner Tailorlux. "This allows the authenticity of licensed plastics to be unmistakably determined in the filament that is processed in this additive manufacturing process," explains Lars Schulze, Head of Colour Development and Material Sciences. The idea of : "We work a marker into the filament that can be used to check whether the correct material has been used. It is permanent in the component and cannot be removed." A hand-held measuring device - also from Tailorlux - can identify the fuse marker in the material or component and thus assign its origin. At Formnext 23, the simple measuring function was demonstrated with a 3D printer from our partner CR-3D. The measuring electronics were integrated directly into the printing unit and can therefore provide a tamper-evident check and thus perfect counterfeit protection even before 3D printing begins. In its development, Tailorlux relies exclusively on security pigments from Tailorlux. Batch dosages can be realised from as little as 1%. The batch can be customised depending on the customer's security requirements for their products. So far, the marker has mainly been used for PLA and PETG. However, PA and PC have also been trialled.

LIFE INSURANCE FOR MOLDS. Even perfect engravings can be improved in regard to their physical properties and thus how they respond in production operations. The goal is to keep the quality of the mold’s surface uniform across the entire production cycle. KRÜTH offers two different NiOn coatings for this purpose. The protective nickel layer is applied chemically to the component, at uniform layer thickness. Both types of coating enhance production reliability and the wear protection of the mold surfaces. This supports uniform quality across the entire batch. Both processes are reversible. Should it be necessary to remove the coating completely from the mold, then this can be done at KRÜTH.

Flame retardant UL94 V0 variant: A new flame retardant version PA11-01-FR was brought to market in natural color. Compared to other flame retardant materials for powder bed fusion UL94 tests show V0 performance even at 1.2 mm part thickness when using virgin powder. Using refreshed powder UL94 V0 is confirmed for 2 mm part thickness. Additionally, in contrast to other, especially PA12 based flame retardant material PA11-01-FR show significantly higher elongation at break of 15 % First black flame retardant material with V0 rating for fiber laser machines: In addition to the natural material a black version was developed. This variant fulfils UL94 V0 for parts with 3 mm wall thickness. Due to its black absorber PA11-01-BK-FR is the flame retardant material on the market processable on laser sintering machines using a fiber laser.

Halogenated and halogen free flame retardants for various polymers and levels of flame retardancy. We also offer flame retardant synergists.

The ST Systems flame units of the FU and FUE series are primarily used for in-line and robot-assisted pretreatment of injection molded parts, cups, plastic profiles, syringes, tubes, glass bottles, plates, cardboard boxes and films, among others. The FU and FUE series are suitable for cyclic and three-shift operation and can operate one or more burners simultaneously. We offer you a wide range of burners to meet every pretreatment requirement. The ST Systems flame units can cover a working width of 25 to 10,000 mm, at belt speeds of up to 1,600 m/min. All safety-relevant components of the FU and FUE series are integrated in two channels in accordance with the current safety guidelines.