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Processing guides: SABIC® PP and SABIC® PPCompound injection molding

12/01/2009
SABIC® PP and SABIC® PPCompound materials can be processed using a wide range of processing parameters, see summary of processing conditions below and explained overleaf:

How to find SABIC products in the IMDS-system

21/03/2007
IMDS stands for Industry Material Data System, a joint development of several Automotive OEMs. The IMDS-system is designed to facilitate recycling purposes and track declarable substances. In the system, all materials used for car manufacturing are archived and maintained.

Traceability coding

20/02/2007
The use of Polyethylene in pipe line systems for the transportation of gaseous fuels meanwhile has reached a high degree.

ATEX 137 - European Guidelines for Explosion Safety

19/01/2006
One of the primary objectives of the European Commission is to improve the safety and health of workers at work. Member states shall pay particular attention to encouraging improvements, especially in the working environment, as regards the health and safety of workers...

Processing guides : SABIC® STAMAX

26/10/2005
Recommended settings for SABIC® STAMAX to obtain a maximum level of processing performance.

Use of PE 100, SABIC® Vestolen A 6060R, supply pipes for the construction of BMW car factory

30/09/2005
Polyethylene pipes made of bimodal HDPE and especially of PE 100 are widely used for the water- and gas supply. Their very good properties for these applications combined with the excellent track record and possible savings in the whole projects open these PE pipe-systems always new areas of use.

Processing guide : Sheet Extrusion

07/07/2005
Recommended settings for Sheet Extrusion to obtain a maximum level of processing performance.

Processing guide : Extrusion & Thermoforming

07/07/2005
Recommended settings for Extrusion & Thermoforming to obtain a maximum level of processing performance.

Processing guide : BOPP Stenter Line Production

07/07/2005
Recommended settings for BOPP Stenter Line Production to obtain a maximum level of processing performance.

Processing guide : Staple Fibre Compact Process

07/07/2005
Recommended settings for Staple Fibre Compact Process to obtain a maximum level of processing performance.

Processing guide : Tape, Slit Film & Strapping Production

07/07/2005
Recommended settings for Tape, Slit Film & Strapping Production to obtain a maximum level of processing performance.

Processing guide : BCF Production

07/07/2005
Recommended settings for BCF Production to obtain a maximum level of processing performance.

Processing guide : Cast Film Production

07/07/2005
Recommended settings for Cast Film Production to obtain a maximum level of processing performance.

How to choose a polyolefin grade for physical foaming

29/06/2005
This paper, delivered at ‘Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2005’ organised by RAPRA in May 2005 in Stuttgart by Henk Ruinaart, SABIC Europe Technical Marketing LL-LLDPE, explains the most important parameters of the physical foaming process and the important melt related properties of a polyolefin grade that are required for a good physical foamability.

Reliability of Polyethylene pipe in water distribution systems

20/05/2005
Polyethylene pipes have been used for many years for the supply of drinking water and gas. In Europe, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) was already being used at the beginning of the 1960s. Since then, the materials have undergone continual improvements.

HDPE - The story of a survivor

23/02/2005
Since the early seventies high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has been the polymer of choice for the production of bottles of up to 5 litres capacity.

SABIC® PP Automotive

20/01/2005
SABIC Europe supplies polypropylene-based materials to the automotive industries worldwide.

Chemical resistance resists time

12/01/2005
A brochure about chemical resistance of polyethylene available in an electronic format.

Improve your processing skills: sharing processing expertise

08/12/2004
SABIC is committed to introduce materials in the market which secure problem free processing at convertors. We therefore target the ultimate level of product consistency in all our production facilities.

The initial type testing of polyethylen pipe compounds

14/04/2004
With the recently puplished European gas-, water and sewage pipe system standards Initial Type Testing of Polyethylen compounds has become an important subject in association with the systems in order to prevent from employing materials that are not appropriate for the application. This report renders the background as well as the procedure and necessary test methods to achieve a Polyethylene pipe compound type approved. Moreover it touches particular differences in the European countries.

Thermoformed HDPE sheet: “Flexibility to shape”

09/07/2003
SABIC Europe is committed to the PE-sheet market. The right products and know-how about product, market and processing are key elements to satisfy our customers. With a mayor market share in this segment and our experience, we know what we are talking about.

SABIC®LDPE, SABIC®LLDPE and SABIC®HDPE, stable foundations for masterbatches

03/07/2003
New grades available for masterbatch applications, to broaden the existing product range with its long history and proven reliability.

The world of polyethylene foam

03/07/2003
The Polyethylene (PE) world is the land of the unlimited possibilities. Apart from all the other packaging applications, PE is also the raw material for many Foam applications.

Dust or no dust…. that’s the question!

03/07/2003
Dust in polyolefin resins is a fact but the concentration of dust can be minimised by careful handling of the material.

Trouble shooting in extrusion coating

11/12/2002
Trouble free processing, optimal flow properties, thermal stability and well balanced end-product properties.

Mechanism and impact of oxidation processes in extrusion coating

11/12/2002
Trouble free processing, optimal flow properties, thermal stability and well balanced end-product properties.

Injection moulding SABIC® HDPE / SABIC® LDPE

11/12/2002
Trouble free processing, optimal flow properties, thermal stability and well balanced end-product properties.

SABIC® HDPE and blow moulding

11/12/2002
Trouble free processing, optimal flow properties, thermal stability and well balanced end-product properties.

Pipe extrusion and SABIC® Vestolen A pipe grades a perfect marriage

11/12/2002
Vestolen A High Density pipe grades have a long history in pipe applications. For over 40 years they have been a synonym for high safety and reliability.