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KraussMaffei Berstorff invests in a new rubber profile production line for its technical center
(Hanover, 4th June 2012) KraussMaffei Berstorff has installed a new rubber profile production line in its technical center in Hannover. The state-of-the-art extrusion line features new functions designed to enhance productivity and give rubber processing companies unparalleled flexibility.
Gain in capacity by premium quality
“With this modular line, sophisticated sealing profiles for the automotive and building industries can be produced in a single working cycle“, explains Harald Hepke, Head of Rubber Technology at Hannover-based KraussMaffei Berstorff. “Thanks to the different vulcanization systems, shock modules, microwave and hot-air channels, our new profile production line gives uncompromising process flexibility combined with exceptional ease of operation“, adds Hepke.
The premium-quality components of the high-performance Vac GE 90 KSL x 20 D extruder generate substantial added value. This applies to the energy-efficient water-cooled asynchronous three-phase motor, the enlarged feed roll opening for improved material feeding and the high-quality materials used for barrels and screws to minimize wear. The tailored barrel degassing system was developed for processing a wide variety of different compounds under ideal process conditions and with maximum output rates. Thanks to the modular line configuration and the revised design of the extrusion head, the extruder is easily adapted to the most varied applications.
New microwave and hot-air channel provides stable vulcanization process as well as shorter set-up and cleaning times
The microwave and hot-air channel has been continuously improved on the basis of the proven standard. Thanks to the pneumatic door adjustment, set-up and cleaning times with frequent material changes are substantially reduced. The hot door inside is automatically lowered in frame direction, which provides easy access to the product. The closed-circuit process air circulation gives maximum cost savings as the air is centrally heated and 90% of the energy-consuming hot air remains within the circuit.
The 1.5 kW magnetron units of the microwave channel are continuously adjustable. A circulator integrated into the energy supply transfers the energy that is not absorbed by the product to the connected water load, which results in longer magnetron service life. Each of the three modules is equipped with four 1.5kW magnetrons, i.e. each module supplies a magnetron power of 6kW. This channel features a total installed magnetron power of 18 kW. The microwave generators are arranged above and below the conveyor belt. The design of the microwave coupling system ensures extremely homogeneous field distribution. Both the microwave power and the conveyor belt speed can be continuously adjusted. The microwave line features an effective cross section of 150mm width and 75mm height.
The actual productivity driver is the reliable and time-saving operating concept of the line. All important functions of the profile production line can be easily set. The central control panel at the extruder exhibits a logical structure and a self-explanatory user interface to control the rubber processing extruder and the vulcanizing systems.
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PM_EXTHAN_Profilfertigungsanlage_TK: New profile production line is available for customer tests at the KraussMaffei Berstorff technical center
PM_EXTHAN_Mikorwellenkanal: New KraussMaffei Berstorff microwave channel with pneumatic door adjustment for easy cleaning
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Press contact:
Andreas Weseler
KraussMaffei Berstorff
Hannover site
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About KraussMaffei Berstorff
Around the world, the KraussMaffei Berstorff product brand stands for advanced, future proof extrusion solutions. The company’s product spectrum ranges from single extruders with application-specific tooling, to up- and downstream components and fully automated extrusion lines. This product range, plus a customer-specific choice of service modules, guarantees that KraussMaffei Berstorff is a robust system partner for customers such as the bulk chemicals, automotive, construction, packaging and pharmaceuticals industries. KraussMaffei Berstorff, part of the KraussMaffei Group since 2007, was created through a merger of KraussMaffei and Berstorff, an engineering specialist with a long tradition.
For more information: www.kraussmaffeiberstorff.com
About KraussMaffei Group
The KraussMaffei Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of machinery and systems for producing and processing plastics and rubber. Its products and services cover the whole spectrum of injection and reaction molding and extrusion technology, giving the company a unique position in the industry. The KraussMaffei Group is innovation-powered, supplying its products, processes and services as standard or custom solutions which deliver sustained added value along the customer’s value-adding chain. The company markets it’s offering under the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands to customers in the automotive, packaging, medical, construction, electrical, electronics and home appliance industries. Continuing a long tradition of engineering excellence, the international KraussMaffei Group currently employs around 4,000 people. With a global network of more than 30 subsidiaries and more than 10 production plants, supported by around 570 sales and service partners, the company is close to customers around the world. KraussMaffei has been headquartered in Munich since 1838.
For more information: www.kraussmaffeigroup.com
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