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DOMO Chemicals is a globally active company that is backward-integrated in polyamide 6 and PA66. As part of the acquisition of the European high performance polyamides business from Solvay, MLPlastics adds the Technyl product family to the DOMO Chemicals portfolio. Technyl will be DOMO's new global brand name for products based on PA6 and PA66. Technyl has been offering a compact range of solutions as a market reference since 1953. A distinction is made between Technyl STAR - polyamides with high flowability Technyl ONE - polyamides for electrical protection, flame retardant Technyl RED - polyamides for high temperatures Technyl EXTEN - bio-based polyamides Technyl BLUE - polyamides for thermal management Technyl MAX - polyamides with glass fibre reinforcement Technyl ORANGE - polyamides for electrical safety Technyl 4EARTH - Polyamides from sustainable resources Technyl POWDERS - Polyamide for SLS-3D printing, sinter injection moulding Please use the product portfolio flyer on our website or contact us to help you select the right polymers. Our experienced and trained application engineers will support you at any time.

Technical components are exposed to a wide range of environmental conditions during their worldwide use. In order to evaluate their effects with reliability, realistic stress scenarios are modelled as part of climate simulation tests. Our accredited test laboratory accurately replicates thermal and climatic influences – from ageing processes and changing climatic conditions to extreme temperature stresses. Our scope of services in the accredited laboratory includes: - Simulation of temperature and humidity conditions under realistic conditions - Tests under power supply for functional evaluation - Assessment of optical, mechanical and electrical changes We offer the following test methods, amongst others: - Thermal ageing and hot storage acc. to DIN 53497 and DIN EN IEC 60068-2-2 - Cold stress, including ball drop testing acc. to VW PV 3989 - Temperature cycling tests acc. to DIN EN 60068-2-38 and VW PV 1200 - Thermal shock tests acc. to DIN EN 60068-2-14 - Damp heat under constant and cyclic conditions acc. to DIN EN 60068-2-30/-67/-78 - Dewing and condensation tests acc. to BMW GS 95011-4, VW 80000 and DIN EN ISO 6270-2 Tests are carried out acc. to national and international standards, manufacturer specifications or individual customer requirements.

Products that meet the highest quality standards require precisely engineered test equipment. Our team of specialists delivers cost-effective, on-time test equipment that meets the latest industry standards. Our Services: - Development and manufacture of test equipment during product development - Hardware and software development - Visual automated inspection for quality assurance and product safety - Modular design of test systems for different product families - International support for manufacturing facilities - Recording and evaluation of production data for defect correction Our Technology: - PCB layout with EAGLE/Fusion360 - NI LabVIEW - C++ - Design with Siemens NX

MLAnalytics ist Ihr kompetenter Partner für Material- und Bauteilprüfungen. Unser Labor steht für die Probekörperherstellung sowie mechanische-, thermische-, rheologische und optische Werkstoffprüfungen zu Ihrer Verfügung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Anfrage.

Electrical properties significantly influence the operational safety and reliability of technical components. They determine how materials behave under electrical stress and are therefore a key factor in product quality and long-term stability. Our tests provide a robust basis for development, quality assurance and certification across a wide range of industries. In our accredited laboratory, we offer the following testing procedures: - Dielectric strength up to max. 51 kV (AC) or max. 71 kV (DC) acc. to DIN EN 60243-1/-2 - Tracking resistance (CTI/PTI) up to 600 V acc. to DIN EN 60112 - Insulation, volume, and surface resistances acc. to DIN EN IEC 62631-3-series Furthermore, in our non-accredited laboratory, we can perform the following tests: - Permittivity and dielectric loss factor acc. to DIN EN IEC 62631-2-1 - Glow wire tests (GWIT, GWFI, GWEPT) acc. to DIN EN 60695-2-series - Tracking resistance (CTI/PTI) up to 950 V The tests are carried out according to common national and international standards and provide reliable results for the development, quality assurance, and approval of a wide variety of materials and components.

IP protection ratings assess the protection of devices, enclosures, and assemblies against the ingress of foreign objects and water. They are an essential part of product qualification and provide reliable evidence of functional safety, reliability, and suitability for use under defined environmental conditions. The tests are performed acc. to standardized procedures acc. to DIN EN 60529 and ISO 20653. They enable unambiguous classification via the IP code and support the targeted design and protection of products against dust and water exposure. In our accredited laboratory, we offer, among other things, the following testing procedures: - Protection against foreign objects (IP2X, IP3X, IP4X) - Dust tests (IP5X and IP6X) - Drip and spray water tests (IPX1 to IPX4 and IPX4K) - Water jet tests (IPX5, IPX6, and IPX6K) - Immersion tests (IPX7 and IPX8) - High-pressure and steam jet tests (IPX9 and IPX9K)

As coating specialists and service providers for surface technology, we ensure that coated components meet defined quality and functional requirements. Our focus in electroplating is on non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and non-ferrous metal alloys. Testing serves to guarantee process stability, component function, and long-term performance, and supports development, production, and release processes. Layer structure, adhesion strength, and surface finish are examined using non-destructive and preparative methods. This allows for the reliable evaluation and documentation of coating quality and substrate preparation. We offer, among other things, the following testing methods: - Layer thickness measurement using X-ray fluorescence according to DIN EN ISO 3497 - Layer thickness measurement using beta backscattering according to DIN EN ISO 3543 - Metallographic section preparation with light microscopic evaluation - Thermal shock testing for evaluating adhesion strength according to DIN EN ISO 2819 - Roughness measurement according to DIN EN ISO 4287 (stylus method)

Mechanical tests provide key parameters for the strength, stiffness and deformability of plastics and enable the evaluation of their behaviour under various loads. They form the basis for material selection, component design, and quality assurance, and provide reliable information on the performance and reliability of products. Standardized test methods are used to investigate tensile, compressive, and flexural behaviour, as well as impact strength, hardness, and bond properties. This allows for the reproducible recording and evaluation of mechanical properties and failure mechanisms. In our accredited laboratory, we offer, among others, the following test methods: - Tensile, compressive, and flexural tests in the temperature range of -40 °C to +120 °C - Peel tests and tear resistance - Impact tests acc. to Charpy, Izod, and Dynstat in the temperature range of -40 °C to 23 °C - Hardness tests acc. to DIN EN ISO 48

Due to the diversity of plastics and their batch-dependent behaviour, reliable processing is highly dependent on the respective material properties. These are crucial for defining process parameters and for evaluating quality and reproducibility in production. Our analyses support material-specific characterization and also provide a sound basis for optimizing processing and analysing the root causes of deviations. The focus is on rheological, physical, and material properties that provide information on the processability, composition, and quality of plastic materials. These properties are used in development as well as in incoming goods inspection and production control. In our accredited laboratory, we offer, among others, the following testing procedures: - MVR and MFR acc. to DIN EN ISO 1133 - Solution viscosity and viscosity number acc. to the DIN EN ISO 1628 series - Intrinsic viscosity and k-value acc. to Fikentscher - Density determination acc. to DIN EN ISO 1183 - Ash content acc. to DIN EN ISO 3451 and ISO 1172 Furthermore, in our non-accredited laboratory, we can perform the following test: - Water content acc. to DIN EN ISO 15512 (Karl-Fischer-titration) These parameters enable a reliable assessment of flow behaviour, molecular structure, filler content, and moisture content, thus forming an essential basis for process and quality optimization in the processing of plastics.

Plastics exhibit strongly temperature-dependent behaviour, which significantly influences their properties in use. Thermal analyses enable targeted characterization of this behaviour and provide fundamental parameters for material development, quality control, and material selection. Typical objectives of thermal analyses include: - Investigation of material composition through the identification of polymers, additives, and fillers - Determination of thermal transitions to define application and processing limits - Analysis of the melting and crystallization behaviour of polymeric materials and composite systems - Evaluation of thermal and oxidative stability, including decomposition behaviour - Determination of thermomechanical behaviour, including dimension-dependent changes. In our accredited laboratory, we offer, among other things, the following testing methods: - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) acc. to DIN EN ISO 11357-2/-3: Determination of glass transition, melting and crystallization behaviour - Oxidation stability (OIT) acc. to DIN EN ISO 11357-6 - Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) acc. to DIN EN ISO 11358 - Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) acc. to ISO 11359

Want to utilize more efficient and environmentally sustainable cleaning methods? Want to lower your Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions score? Start using dry ice. It's no secret that sustainability and ESG initiatives are rising to the top of the corporate priority list and dry ice aligns well. The feedstock for dry ice comes from recycled CO2 as part of a carbon capture & utilization process from numerous industrial by-products. Plastics processors are aligning their corporate goals to remain responsible, competitive and resilient. Utilizing dry ice in several applications in plastics processing is helping the industry move into a circular economy to better protect our environment. How? The CO2 utilized for the production of dry ice is a carbon capture and utilization process that involves using recycled CO2, and replaces environmentally harmful solvent cleaning processes. Mold cleaning remains a critical component of producing quality products. Cleaning mold cavities and vents of resin off-gasses, cured material or mold release agents can prevent numerous common molding problems such as short shots, burns, flash, contamination, etc. Cleaning is often delayed because traditional methods cause extended downtime and often involve the use of chemicals or mechanical means that are harmful to employees, abrasive to the tooling and can wear away critical mold tolerances. We understand this problem and offer solutions to clean molds more often, faster, cheaper and non-abrasively and in an environmentally sustainable manner. Cold Jet’s Dry Ice Environmental Cleaning and Surface Preparation (ECaSP) systems present a proven solution to accomplish productivity, quality and cost reduction initiatives that many plants are pursuing. Dry ice is also utilized in our industry to deburr and deflash plastic parts. Thermoset parts will always have flash (sometimes thermoplastic parts as well), and the part geometries do not always lend themselves to tumbling.

MESGO was founded in 1996 in the north of Italy and has three production facilities in Europe and one facility in Asia. The company specialises in the development and production of thermoplastic compounds and masterbatches. The mostly customised masterbatches include flame retardant compounds as well as highly filled or electrically conductive products. Another core segment of MESGO is additive and colour masterbatches. The speed and precision of colour adjustments are among MESGO's strengths. The production capacity is 12,800 tonnes/year for compounds plus 9,000 tonnes/year for colour and additive masterbatches. Another business area is the development and production of rubber compounds. MESGO is the European market leader in silicone compounds and additives. MESGO has been part of the HEXPOL Group since 2018 in order to further accelerate the company's international focus.

Our thermoplastic injection moulding technology enables us to offer customised solutions for a wide range of applications. Thanks to the extensive parameterisation, we can adapt the production processes precisely to your specific requirements. This flexibility allows us to process a wide range of materials and geometries to ensure the best possible product quality. Our services at a glance: Processing of engineering thermoplastics, including glass fibre reinforcements up to 60% and fire protection equipment, as well as the processing of thermoplastics in the visible area, including high-gloss moulded parts and lightweight components. With modern technology and a high degree of automation, we guarantee efficiency and precision. We also use robot removal systems for automated handling to further optimise production processes and increase manufacturing efficiency.