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Netstal at the Brau in Nuremberg
More efficient production of a packaging closure
At this year's Brau exhibition in Nuremberg (9 - 11 November 2011) Netstal demonstrates its competence with a more efficient production of a beverage cap type PCO 1881. Apart from this the visitors to the stand get latest and detailed information on Netstal's strengths in the field of packaging, where it draws from vast know-how and long experience and offers a range of first-class equipment.
Demonstration of material saving and process efficiency
„Netstal system solutions in the area of packaging have been synonymous with high output and excellent reproduction for many years. At the Brau we present the production of a high-grade closure on an ELION 2800 moulding machine equipped with the new hybrid-drive technology to show our clients how caps can be made yet more efficiently in future“, explains Markus DalPian, Manager of Netstal's Business Unit CAP. At the fair the beverage closures PCO 1881 are moulded at a cycle of 3.5 seconds using a 72-imp. mould made by Messrs Z-Mold and the optical quality control of the Intravis company. The hybrid ELION 2800 relies on Netstal's new aXos control with enhanced operating panel and numerous novel features.
This is Netstal's answer to the ever stronger call from customers for material savings, higher process efficiency and lower production costs. With the markedly reduced cap weight it becomes clear how the use of a high-grade moulding machine paired with efficient processes leads to an economically more efficient production, a.o. a saving of several thousand tons of raw material per year (across the entire market). The fact that, since its introduction in 2008, the weight of the PCO 1881 cap has been reduced from originally 2.45 grams to 2.3g for CSD (Carbonated Soft Drinks) and as little as 1.8g for still waters reflects Netstal's solid know-how in this field.
About Netstal
Netstal-Maschinen AG, a Swiss company with activities all over the world, is a leading manufacturer of injection moulding machines and systems. The Netstal Group comprises the headquarters in Näfels and 8 subsidiaries in Europe, the USA and Asia as well as agents in most countries. To provide the customers with the best possible service and know-how, the company has organized its sales in 5 different Business Units (CAP, PAC, MED, TEC, PET). A comprehensive package of services is available to the customer, from product consultancy over project work to production and a professional after-sales service. Integrated system solutions on a turn-key basis are a particular strength of Netstal.
The maxim of Netstal's Spare-Parts Service is to supply the customers as quickly as possible with the right original spare parts whenever necessary. This includes highest availability of the parts and rapid transaction of the orders. A 24-hour service during 7 days of the week and comprehensive stocks of spare parts not only at the headquarters, but also at subsidiaries make it possible and ensure satisfied customers.
Netstal high-output and high-precision injection moulding machines are used to produce all kinds of plastic articles such as closures, thin-walled packaging, highly precise technical parts, medical mouldings and preforms for PET bottles.
Netstal-Maschinen AG a company of the KraussMaffei Group.
Make sure you visit the Netstal stand at the BRAU: Hall 7A / Stand 327
Netstal at the Petnology Europe 2011: Interesting presentation on the topic of „Lightweighting in the right spot of the PET bottle: the base“ on 7 November 2011 from 2 p.m.
Medienmitteilung Netstal-Maschinen AG – BRAU 2011
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Netstal-Maschinen AG, 8752 Näfels, Switzerland Contact:
Phone: + 41 (0)55 618 61 11 Reto Morger, Marketing Manager
Fax: + 41 (0)55 618 66 05
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