Ralf Benack takes over KraussMaffei’s Extrusion EMEA
Ralf Benack takes over KraussMaffei’s Extrusion EMEA from January 1st, 2024.
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.
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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
Amut to present extrusion and recycling technologies at Plast 2026
At Plast 2026, Amut will present solutions for plastics extrusion and recycling, including the rPO pelletizing line and digital tools for predictive maintenance and production data analysis.
Fakuma 2026 with the programme for the anniversary edition
The organisers of Fakuma 2026 have announced the programme for the 30th edition of the plastics processing trade fair. The main highlights include a new industry award, a presentation forum, a round-table discussion and initiatives aimed at young talent.
Colines and No.El. on trends after Interpack 2026
Colines and No.El. summarized their participation in Interpack 2026. The companies indicate that efficiency, sustainability, coreless stretch film and solutions reducing material waste are becoming key topics for the packaging market.
Coperion optimizes the EGR eccentric pelletizer
Coperion has modified the EGR eccentric pelletizer for use with the two-stage Kombiplast compounding system. The changes concern pellet quality, energy consumption, machine availability and operation when processing temperature- and shear-sensitive plastics.
Cable quality control in CV lines with X-Ray 8000 Advanced
Sikora’s X-Ray 8000 Advanced X-ray system is used to measure cable dimensions directly after the extruder in CV lines. The solution is intended to support fast process adjustment, lower material consumption and final quality assessment of power cables.
BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling
BlueAlp has partnered with KraussMaffei Extrusion to scale chemical recycling of plastics. The partnership was announced at PRSE in Amsterdam, with co-rotating ZE BluePower twin-screw extruders set to play a central role.
PolyComp invests in the Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder
PolyComp GmbH from Norderstedt has invested in Feddem’s Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder. The unit is intended to support small batches, development samples and special formulations, with the option of transferring results to production scale.
BMT launches Material DNA process development service
BMT introduces Material DNA, a process development service focused on defining, validating and transferring process windows before production starts. The solution aims to reduce scale-up risk and shorten line start-up through offline validation and the THERMOSCAN sensor.Business Directory » Extruders
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