Bio-Flex - PLA, PLA+TPC - FKuR Kunststoff GmbH

Kunststoffe international, 2005-11-21, Biodegradable Film: For the Sake of the Environment
...ocuses on two examples of biodegradable polymers. They stem from a joint development project between the Fraunhofer Umsicht and FKuR Kunststoff GmbH. FKuR Kunststoff GmbH is responsible for the production and marketing side of the project. Bio-Flex 219F Polylactide Copolyester In developing the Bio-Flex 219F compound, the main objective was to create a product that has properties comparable with those of an PE-LD film (low-density polyethylene). Another important goal was that it should be ab...

Kunststoffe international, 2005-11-21, Biodegradable Products: Nature-Compounds
...ination of compatibilisers. This allows the fraction of PLA to be raised to levels not seen before. Furthermore, embedding of the natural fillers in the PLA/copolyester matrix can be greatly improved. Figure1 shows the mechanical properties of Bio-Flex 219F in comparison with PE-LD. Because the polymer compound is more homogeneous, the resultant extrusion blow-moulded film can be stretched down to a gauge of 8µm. A further plus is that the haptic properties are superior to those of biodegradable...

Kunststoffe international, 2008-08-14, Bio – What Else?
...ck: that they will expand the capacity of their fossil, biologically degradable Ecoflex polyester by 2010 at the latest was a relief. This raw biopolymer is required in high-grade compounds (e.g. Novamont’s MaterBi, FKuR’s Bio-Flex, BASF’s own Ecovio) in order to close the properties gap to their conventional packaging polymers PE-LD, PE-HD and polystyrene. From Packaging to Catering Typical areas of application for bioplastics include: Packaging: film, blisters, hollow bodies, trays, be...

Kunststoffe international, 2009-10-14, Continuous Forming
...s sterilizability and physiological safety, in medicine. In the packaging field, there is a clear trend towards the use of bioplastics. For example, FKur Kunststoff GmbH, Willich, Germany, offers a PLA-based copolyester blend under the trade name Bio-Flex. It can replace conventional materials in many fields. Its applications include biodegradable, compostable packaging, e.g. for foods, in agriculture or horticulture. BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany, has a biodegradable material for foams in its ...

Kunststoffe international, 2011-05-12, Packagings Doing the Balancing Act
...n FKuR Kunststoff GmbH in Willich, Germany, have added a transparent and extremely flexible bioplastic to their range of products. The material is named Bio-Flex F 2201 CL, and includes a large share of renewable raw materials. The product is well suited for processing on LDPE blow molding machines and compounding units (Fig. 6). With a share of nearly 60 %, this type represents a consistent upgrade to the Bio-Flex product family. Bio-Flex F 2201 CL is outstanding, not only for its good properti...

Kunststoffe international, 2011-08-24, Good for the Environment
...y!”, the company can draw from a wide spectrum of bioplastics: In addition to Fibrolon, a natural fiber-reinforced PLA compound and its cellulose based Biograde, FKuR presented Bio-Flex F 2201 CL, a new PLAbased transparent and flexible bioplastic. Besides high stretchability, this material is especially characterized by high puncture resistance. By combining it together with 4100 CL Bio-Flex type A, degradable multi-layer films with excellent transparence are produced that are both flexible and...

Kunststoffe international, 2012-09-17, Customized Development
...anding transparency while maintaining a high amount of renewable resource material. The film properties can be adjusted to the particular requirements by varying the layer thickness and structure. For example, a 3-layer film based on Bio-Flex A 4100 CL/F 2201 CL/A 4100 CL (with a layer ratio of 20 %/60 %/20 % and 20 µm thickness) shows an excellent transparency value of over 90 %, while maintaining a high renewable resource content of approximately 70 %. The resulting film structure is tougher t...

Kunststoffe international, 2018-08-14, You Buy with Your Eyes
... bio-plastics to invest in this market. For example, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Willich, Germany, offers a selection of bioplastics for cosmetic packaging. This includes the bio-based polyethylene from Braskem, and its proprietary brands Bio-Flex and Biograde. The natural base material of Bio-Flex is corn, sugar cane or castor oil. Biograde is manufactured from cellulose (Fig. 5). Both products are biodegradable.The production of cosmetic packaging from natural raw materials is one way of returning p...