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HDPE: A Revolution in Boatbuilding
HDPE: A Revolution in Boatbuilding
The construction of marine vessels such as boats, yachts, barges and ships is historically associated with wood and

Go to Great Depths with Simona® Polytone
Water Depth Gauge
Manufactured from Simona® Polytone co-extruded HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) using a colour combination of White/Black/White this water depth gauge provides

Process heat application can improve production and reduce cost
In a recent development, a distillery in South Australia faced a significant challenge in streamlining their bottle packaging process. The company was

Precise Plastic Welding: PENWELD A/S from Leister
In January 2024, Leister launched the PENWELD A and PENWELD S hot air welders.
Much to the delight of all equipment and container

How to Change a Lock Pin on the VARIMAT, UNIROOF, or BITUMAT
Many of Leister’s tools utilize a lock pin to hold the nozzle in position during welding and cooldown. The lock pin is

Changing a Welding Shoe on a Leister Extrusion Welder
Disassembly:
The welding shoe must only be changed when the tool has attained its operating temperature. Wear temperature resistant gloves.
Remove the welding shoe

Leister Products with Eco Mode
Digitally controlled manual hot air blowers and automatic welding machines from Leister and Weldy have been equipped with the eco mode function

Transparent Protective Screens Roll Out Globally
Transparent Acrylic Sheet fighting spread of Coronavirus globally.
Transparent protective screens made from PLEXIGLAS® clear acrylic sheet are rolling out globally across retail

Coronavirus: Plastral Update
Plastral is implementing measures to protect their team and customers during this health crisis.
At Plastral our number one priority is the safety

PLEXIGLAS® Sneeze Guards and Screens
PLEXIGLAS® Sneeze guards and protective screens are helping to stop the spread of the coronavirus, putting health and safety is top priority

PLEXIGLAS® Satinice Frosted Finish Acrylic Sheet On The New Footy Show Set
PLEXIGLAS® Satinice Frosted Finish Acrylic Standout On New Footy Show Desk Set Design
Channel 9’s The AFL Footy Show was opened with a set revamp

Te Ara I Whiti | The Lightpath Cycleway in Auckland Wins Top Prize In Berlin
PLEXIGLAS® Soundstop Sound Barrier Features On Award Winning Auckland Bridge
Auckland’s new cycleway featuring PLEXIGLAS® Soundstop sound barriers has won the Transport Completed Building Category at