Description:
This KnowHow webinar discusses about various polymers and their properties used for producing plastics film. The webinar content includes: Monomers, Homopolymers and Copolymers; Polymerization Techniques; Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution; Melting Characteristics; Chain Branching; Viscosity versus Deformation Rate; Melt Flow; Molecular Orientation; Bubble Shape in Blown Film; Discussion on polymers: PE, PP, EVA, EVOH, PA, Nylon, COC, PVC; PVdC etc; Barrier Properties versus Sustainability; Biodegradable Polymers; Additives and Migration; Effect of Erucamide Concentration on COF of LDPE Film; Effect of Slip/Antiblock Concentration on LDPE Film

Expert:
Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Description:
• Introduction on Catalyst Principles
• Type of Catalysts
• Current Market Players
• Influence on PP Properties

Expert:
Dr. Enrico Beccarini is CEO of ArteMia Consulting S.r.l., Italy which offers technical and advisory services on polyolefin manufacturing and processing. Dr. Beccarini is a well-experienced and internationally recognized expert on polypropylene. Before starting his consulting company, he worked in leading polyolefin manufacturing companies for 25+ years in the areas of research and development, innovation management and business development. He has been offering training on polyolefin technology globally. With educational background in mechanical engineering, he holds 12 patents related to polyolefins.

Description:
Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

Expert:
UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).

Description:
Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

Expert:
UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).

Description:
Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

Expert:
UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).

Description:
Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation

Expert:
UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).