WCA November 2021

Industry news

Guill Tool launches in-house rheology lab Extrusion tooling manufacturer Guill Tool has opened an in-house rheology laboratory, with the aim of obtaining better results and minimising the time between testing and production. processes. Guill, however, can not only gather data the same way third- party testers can, but can also interpret that data as it applies specifically to extrusion.

Guill is now equipped to both test its customers’ materials and work with them to create extrusion tooling. Accurate simulation and interpretation by extrusion experts reduces the number of physical reworks needed, as the tooling has a greater chance of producing a good product at the outset. In-house testing also speeds up the turnaround on test results, which reduces delays during the tool design process and offers better control over the processes and test parameters.

The lab, in the company’s facility in West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA, features several key machines that ensure optimum results when testing materials – especially new compounds to be extruded. The testing equipment includes a hybrid rotational rheometer, a differential scanning calorimeter and a thermal conductivity meter. Third-party testing facilities are typically not experienced in extrusion

❍ Guill’s new rheology lab at the company headquarters in Rhode Island

The new Guill rheology lab processes standard materials and custom formulae, and is equipped to mix materials including plastics, thermoplastic elas- tomers, all types of rubber and silicone. Information from the lab is transmitted directly to Guill’s engineering department for review by the design team.

The lab will be offered for use by extruders and chemical formulators, among others in the industry. Guill Tool & Engineering www.guill.com ❍ TA Instruments Discovery HR-2 hybrid rotational rheometer

The challenges of carbon footprint reduction Cimteq, a software provider to the global wire and cable manufacturing industry, has released a new white paper titled Addressing the Challenges of Carbon Footprint Reduction. The paper – the company’s fourth to be released this year – gives readers a look at a worldwide priority, and practical advice on how manufacturers can make changes to become more sustainable.

A company spokesperson said, “Reducing carbon footprint is, unsurprisingly, a priority for all nations and most, if not all, industries. This paper looks at some of the global efforts being made to reduce CO 2 emissions and focuses on the many challenges facing businesses in the wire and cable industry.” Achieving net-zero carbon is high on the agenda, with global leaders calling for an acceleration in efforts. The rise in sea levels and the increasing likelihood of extreme weather scenarios are posing major threats around the world. Cimteq’s spokesperson continued, “As more and more manufacturers across the world endeavour to reduce their own CO 2 emissions, efforts will also be centred around entering into supply chains where sustainability is a key driver across the entire group. Carbon footprint reduction should be a collective effort between all parties.” The white paper can be downloaded from Cimteq’s website, via the “Cimteq Academy” menu. Cimteq Ltd www.cimteq.com

❍ Cimteq is addressing carbon footprint reduction

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