Extruders

Extrusion machines are used to produce long plastic elements. Extruders use the extrusion process - melted plastic is forced through a die to form desired product. Depending on the process details, extrusion machines can be used to manufacturing of films, pipes, profiles etc.

News

Ralf Benack takes over KraussMaffei’s Extrusion EMEA

Ralf Benack takes over KraussMaffei’s Extrusion EMEA from January 1st, 2024.

Reifenhäuser relies on broad competence network and in-house manufacturing

The Reifenhäuser Group, leading manufacturer of extrusion machinery and components, will be exhibiting at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from October 17 to 21, 2023.

Interplas 2023 surpasses expectations, 2026 edition to move to June

Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry

Reifenhäuser - K 2025 Preview

EREMA Pre-K 2025

Ralf Benack, KraussMaffei Extrusion - K 2025 Preview

SABIC launches new Noryl resin for water management applications

SABIC has introduced Noryl WM300G, a non-reinforced PPE/PS blend for water management applications. The material targets potential restrictions on butadiene in drinking water by avoiding conventional impact modifiers and offers higher burst strength than Noryl 713S.

Nordson strengthens EDI sales in Europe and China

Nordson has strengthened the global sales team of its Polymer Processing Systems division. The company appointed Paweł Botke as regional EDI sales manager for Europe and Jacky Hu as extrusion die systems sales manager in China.

KraussMaffei presents powerPrint Flex modular 3D printing cell

KraussMaffei will showcase powerPrint Flex, a robot-based, modular large-format 3D printing solution, at Formnext 2025. The system combines the company's extrusion know-how with scalable cell architecture, enabling high-output printing of thin-walled, fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.

MAAG introduces Duration cutting blade for FRP strand granulators

MAAG has developed the Duration cutting blade for its strand granulators, targeting abrasive FRP compounds. The VS23 material increases surface hardness by up to 70 percent, extending service life by a factor of 5 to 9 compared to conventional carbide blades.

Uniwell selects Syensqo AvaSpire PAEK for corrugated flex hoses

Uniwell Rohrsysteme has adopted Syensqo’s AvaSpire PAEK compounds to produce corrugated flexible plumbing hoses for Grohe faucet systems. The polymer targets a cost and performance gap, enabling streamlined extrusion-based production and addressing durability and potable water requirements.

Kraiburg TPE - new standards for meeting the highest fire safety requirements

Kraiburg TPE has launched its third-generation FR3 thermoplastic elastomers, meeting DIN EN 45545-2 requirements for rail applications. The halogen-free compounds achieve UL94 V0 at 1.5 mm and pass the glow wire test at 960°C.

Colines has showcased live blown and cast film lines at K 2025

Colines ran live blown and cast film extrusion alongside a stretch film converting unit at K 2025, attracting more than 1,000 visitors. Demonstrations highlighted a 9-layer PE barrier pouch film with less than 5% EVOH and cast stretch films with 35% PCR.

Circular economy - Taiwan is already doing it

At K 2025, Taiwan showcased its strength in a distinctive way. Over 130 Taiwanese companies presented solutions in machinery, recycling, materials and automation, making Taiwan one of the most strongly represented non-European countries at the fair.