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cincinnati will present IOA (Intelligent solution in a piggyback arrangement, series extruder portfolio. With an software and hardware architecture FLEX’ and ‘printCore’ variants. These KraussMaff ei Extrusion is presenting
Operating Adjustment), a system for boasting low space requirements and output of up to 2,100 kg/h at low and high security standards. modular systems off er maximum fl exi- a high-performance twin-screw sys-
automated pipe centering that not only high material diversity. “The combina- melt temperatures, it not only enables bility, high productivity and excellent tem based on the ‘BluePower’ series
signifi cantly reduces operating eff ort tion of twinEX 78 and the conEX NG 65 increased energy effi ciency but also With the new CFP process, Krauss- print quality for industrial applications – for throughputs of up to 12 tonnes
but also optimises material usage. The mounted on top allows the simultaneous extends the service life of components. Maff ei is off ering an economical solu- e.g., in design, mould making and per hour. The concept responds to the
ball joint-based technology enables processing of virgin PVC, recyclates, tion for direct compounding of chopped functional end components. increasing demand for higher output
sensitive adjustments without interrupt- and compounds with consistently high “We are demonstrating that green, glass fi bres and polypropylene. Com- and more energy- and cost-effi cient
ing the fl ow or requiring manual inter- quality,” informed company offi cials. smart, and responsible are specifi c pared to conventional long glass fi bre KraussMaff ei’s spotlight on extru- processing.
vention. In combination with digitally development guidelines for us. The pellets, CFP off ers signifi cantly greater sion technology will be on solutions for
stored process parameters, smart mea- In fi lm and sheet extrusion, the com- combination of economic effi ciency, fl exibility and noticeable cost advan- more effi cient and future-proof plastics In chemical recycling, Krauss
suring systems, and reproducible pro- pany will put the spotlight on the ‘multi- high fl exibility, and active sustain- tages, while maintaining the same processing – from large-scale industrial Maff ei Extrusion is focusing on key tech-
cesses, IOA is an essential step toward TOUCH-X’ roll stack that enables ex- ability makes battenfeld-cincinnati a component performance. polymer manufacturing to pipe and nologies: high-performance extruders
intelligent and responsible production, tremely precise calibration even with reliable partner for future challenges,” profi le extrusion and to cost-eff ective for processing material streams, effi -
the company said. very thin fi lms thanks to Axis-Crossing commented Dr. Henning Stieglitz, CEO KraussMaff ei is expanding its auto- recycling processes. ciently implement crucial process steps
technology. of the battenfeld-cincinnati Group. mation portfolio beyond injection such as dewatering, degassing and the
In the fi eld of PVC processing, the moulding technology to include auto- One of the recent key develop- removal of impurities.
machine manufacturer is showcasing Another new addition is the ‘solEX battenfeld-cincinnati’s booth B19 nomous automation cells that are ver- ments is the new generation of ZE
another highlight: a fl exible coextrusion NG 105’, which complements the ‘solEX’ will be in Hall 16. satile and easy to integrate. At K 2025, Petrochemical (ZE-PC) compounding In view of growing staff shortages,
the company will be presenting a fully extruders, purpose-built for the needs of KraussMaff ei Extrusion is developing
COMPREHENSIVE CAPABILITIES automated assembly cell that assembles large-scale polymer production. Based digital tools for production without ope-
KraussMaffei presents all-round expertise across three plastic parts in real time – without on the proven ‘BluePower’ technology, rators (PWO). The fi rst systems are
any manual intervention. The mobile, the co-rotating twin-screw extruders – already running unmanned at weekends –
polymer processing value chain compact unit enables particularly short available with screw diameters up to a milestone towards lights-out manu-
cycle times with a minimal error rate. 400 mm – combine energy effi ciency facturing.
KraussMaff ei, the German manu- with high processing quality.
facturing company with expertise in For additive manufacturing, Krauss- KraussMaff ei will be exhibiting in
injection moulding, extrusion and pro- Maff ei will present the new ‘powerPrint In the PET recycling sector, Hall 15, Stand C24.
cess machinery, will showcase its capa- PRECISE QUALITY CONTROL
bilities as a solution provider along the
entire polymer processing value chain, Sikora showcases measuring technology solutions
under the motto ‘Performance. Perfected.
For you’. for sustainable plastic processing

The company will particularly Sikora, the German developer of system can be easily integrated into PRO C-Pipeai, a new system for pre-
focus on injection moulding technology, measuring & control, inspection, analy- existing extrusion lines and is particularly cise and reliable measurement of layer
automation and additive manufacturing sis and sorting technologies, is seeking suitable for production lines in which transitions during the production of
and how these technologies can drive to set new standards in quality control pipes with diameters of up to 1,600-mm double-wall corrugated pipes and
effi ciency, component quality, sustain- for the tube, pipe, hose, and plastics are manufactured,” explained Christian tubes (DWC). The system combines an
ability and digitalisation. industry – with a clear focus on product Schalich, Head of Sales – Hose & Tube X-ray-based measurement process with
quality, material effi ciency, sustainabi- at Sikora. All models of the Centerwave newly developed, AI-supported soft-
The trade fair highlights will lity, and cost-eff ective production. 6000 series enable intuitive operation ware and thus enables highly accurate
include the new all-electric ‘PX’ series at the touch of a button. Once switched evaluation of the X-ray data – even for
with intuitive ‘MC7’ control, the new expertise in process technology and effi ciency, shot weight consistency, A key highlight at the K show will on, the systems immediately provide the complex hill-valley outer contour of
‘Chopped Fiber Processing’ (CFP) intelligent digital solutions,” said Jörg and short cycle times, the machines be the largest model of the company’s continuous, precise measured values – corrugated pipes and tubes.
process, an automated assembly line, Stech, CEO of KraussMaff ei Techno- provide a wide range of applications Centerwave 6000 family to date for without any presettings, coupling
as well as digital solutions and innova- logies GmbH. and high overall equipment eff ective- precise measurement of minimum medium or calibration. The basis for The company’s new X-Ray 6070
tions in additive manufacturing. ness (OEE). wall thickness, centering, diameter this is the automatic determination of Pure system ensures precise measure-
The K show will see the world and ovality of pipes up to 1,600-mm in the refractive index of the material, ment of the total wall thickness of tubes
“What sets KraussMaff ei apart is premiere of its all-electric ‘PX’ With the ‘MC7’, KraussMaff ei diameter. which was patented by Sikora. and hoses in the diameter range from 6
the unique combination of innovative injection moulding machine series. presents a web-based control platform to 65 mm – for both single and multi-
mechanical engineering, profound Boasting improvements in energy boasting intuitive operation, powerful “Thanks to its compact design, the Sikora will present the X-Ray 6000 layer products. Unlike the X-Ray 6000

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