Polyethylene
SCG and PetroVietnam Join Forces for $700M LSP Complex Expansion
December 24, 2024 – In a strategic move to bolster production efficiency and cost competitiveness, Siam Cement Group (SCG) of Thailand has announced a collaboration with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) for the expansion of the Long Son Petrochemical (LSP) complex in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, southern Vietnam. The highlight of this partnership is…
Groundbreaking Patent Filed by Shanghai Yitong for Advanced Drainage Pipes
December 23, 2024 – Shanghai Yitong Technology Co., Ltd. has announced a significant advancement in the field of plastic piping technology, having filed a new patent titled “An Improved Polyethylene Trench Drainage Pipe for Construction and Its Manufacturing Method” in November 2024. This innovative achievement marks a technical breakthrough in the construction drainage pipe industry….
LG Chem and Reifenhäuser Group Pioneer Recyclable MDO-PE Films
December 16, 2024 – LG Chem has made a groundbreaking achievement in the field of polyethylene film materials with the successful development of MDO-PE (Machine Direction Oriented Polyethylene) and BOPE (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene) films. These innovations enable packaging materials to be converted into recyclable PE materials after use, contributing significantly to environmental conservation efforts. Recently,…
Ensuring Quality and Safety: Guidelines for PE Cast Film Color Masterbatch Selection
December 6, 2024 – The selection of color masterbatches plays a pivotal role in the production of PE cast films, as their properties directly influence the quality and final application effects of the films. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the considerations for choosing color masterbatches for PE cast films. Firstly, given the high…
Breakthrough at Tianjin Petrochemical: New High Melt Index PE Product Launched
December 3, 2024 – Tianjin Petrochemical has announced a significant breakthrough in the domestic polyethylene market with the successful development and inaugural production of PE-L H2799D, a new polyethylene product boasting the highest melt index in China. This remarkable achievement, with a melt index surpassing 150 grams per 10 minutes, not only fills a gap…
Exploring the Dynamic Differences between PP and PE Plastics
November 20, 2024 – Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE): The Dynamic Duo of Plastics Unveiled Plastics, an omnipresent material in our daily lives, grace everything from kitchen utensils to medical equipment. Among the plastic elite, Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) stand out as the stars. But what are the differences and similarities between these two…
Revolutionary FlexPod™ Packaging by Wipak Leads Yogurt Industry’s Green Transformation
November 14, 2024 – In a groundbreaking triumph for sustainable innovation, Wipak’s revolutionary FlexPod™ packaging solution has claimed the coveted Sustainability category award at the prestigious German Packaging Awards. This cutting-edge design, boasting over 95% PE content and meticulously engineered for seamless recycling, marks a monumental shift in the yogurt packaging industry, eliminating the need…
The Science Behind Polyethylene’s Melting Point: Shaping Industries
October 23, 2024 – Polyethylene (PE), a vital thermoplastic used across packaging, construction, electronics, and healthcare, sees its melting point as a crucial parameter in materials science, significantly influencing its application characteristics and processing conditions. With a melting point range roughly spanning from 105°C to 135°C, the exact value depends on the polymer’s molecular structure…
Groundbreaking Progress in Qinzhou: Efficient Hoisting of Full-Density Polyethylene Silos
October 14, 2024 – A significant breakthrough has been achieved in a major chemical project in Qinzhou, Guangxi. On October 8th, the project team successfully accomplished the efficient hoisting operation of the first four aluminum-magnesium alloy blending silos for the full-density polyethylene plant within a mere 10 hours. As the core process unit of Guangxi…
Henghui Safety Breaks Ground on Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fiber Production Project
September 27, 2024 – Jiangsu Henghui Safety & Protection Co., Ltd. celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony of its Hengyue Safety Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Fiber Production Project in Rudong Economic Development Zone (High-Tech Zone). This project, serving as the second phase of the Henghui Safety Industrial Park, boasts a total investment of 1.25 billion yuan,…