NG extruder series save energy and improve performance
The solEX NG is a single screw extruder for high-performance applications that offers up to 20% higher outputs, up to 15% lower energy costs and approximately 15-20°F lower melt temperatures. Thanks to this, it is well suited for the production of PO pipe from micro ducts to large diameters of 2.6 m. The conEX NG is a conical twin screw extruder with a flexible design that covers a wide range of outputs for PVC pipe, profile and sheet extrusion. Its innovative design allows for energy savings of up to 20%. The mechanical design platform offers many configurations for primary or coextrusion applications.
Choice of extrusion systems for thermoforming sheet
For high-grade food packaging production, the use of PET as raw material is on the increase. STARextruders combine a single screw for plastification with a planetary roller section for efficient degassing, making them ideal for direct PET processing. Energy savings can be achieved thanks to reduced drying times. battenfeld-cincinnati also has comprehensive experience in multilayer sheet extrusion. The product portfolio includes high-speed extruders with 75 and 45 mm diameter screws and, depending on the customers’ requirements, standard 3-roll roll stacks or the Multi-Touch roll stack for high-speed extrusion.
New control system compatible with Industry
4.0 applications battenfeld-cincinnati’s extruders are equipped with the BCtouch UX control system. The “UX” stands for “user experience” and refers to the intuitive operation of the user interface, thanks to a graphic depiction of the line and its components. The intuitive multi-touch display function is modeled on well-known user interface designs from mobile phones and tablets. The control comes with a 21.5” landscape format with swivel-and-tilt functionality as well as multiple language options and individualized control surfaces for each operator.
The “Industry 4.0” concept is a means to optimize production.
The four main functions that BCtouch UX offers to customers in this area are:
1. OPC UA functionality: this refers to a standardized interface that allows customers to check the data of battenfeldcincinnati machines on other providers’ visualization systems (provided these are also equipped with an OPC UA function). This enables easier synchronization and an overview over the complete production hall, and therefore better production planning and maintenance.
2. Preventive maintenance: this helps the operator to plan the maintenance schedule and/or spare parts orders due to a better control of drive and oil quality.
3. Uncomplicated remote maintenance option for quicker service.
4. Simulation of a running line for training purposes.
About battenfeld-cincinnati USA:
battenfeld-cincinnati USA was established in 1977 and is based in McPherson, KS. With some 60 employees, it supplies extruders and extrusion dies adapted to the American market, and designs and services complete PO and PVC pipe and profile extrusion lines. In 2017, battenfeld-cincinnati USA celebrated its 40th anniversary.
