Technology

  • 07 September 2022

    Macchi at K 2022 with an R-POD Flex 5 line for polyolefins and recyclates

    On occasion of the next K 2022 show, Macchi will be exhibiting an R-POD (Polyolefin Dedicated) Flex 5 line for the production of 5-layer bubble film. It is the latest evolution of the innovative POD Flex system, specifically designed for very high productivity and for the use of "secondary" raw materials (regenerated/recycled). This...
  • 27 July 2022

    Comi machines get smarter with WinCC Unified from Siemens

    Every year, Comi invests 10% of its turnover in the research and implementation of new technologies and new patents, focusing in particular on Industry 4.0 solutions. It is just in this area that the company’s cooperation with Siemens achieves its maximum effect, with the aim of implementing a strategy for the digitalisation of machines...
  • 27 July 2022

    Advanced communication at field level

    By the new KS-I industrial pressure transmitter, equipped with IO-Link 1.1 digital output and advanced diagnostic functions, Gefran is expanding its range of solutions dedicated to Industry 4.0. The KS family transducers, thanks to the sensitive element made using a proprietary film-deposited technology...
  • 19 July 2022

    Coperion at K 2022 focuses on compounding and recycling

    At K 2022 (Düsseldorf, October 19-26), Coperion and Coperion K-Tron will be presenting a variety of new and ongoing developments that will markedly increase the efficiency of plastics compounding processes, help boost conscientious resource handling while at the same time achieving very high product quality. Coperion...
  • 13 July 2022

    Ready2Go, the Arburg app for machines ready for delivery

    To offer customers quick and easy access to standard machines, Arburg has already been producing Allrounders from the Golden Edition and Golden Electric "ready to go" series since 2021. All European users of the arburgXworld customer portal have the opportunity to view the list of available warehouse and showroom machines...
  • 13 July 2022

    Line for high-speed quadruple extrusion of PVC-U pipes

    A high-speed multi-extrusion line was recently delivered by Sica to a processor of PVC-U pipes for cable conduits and the protection of electrical cables. The line has been designed to perform pipe pulling, cutting, belling and packaging operations and is able to handle quadruple-extruded pipes with external diameter from 16 to 63 mm...
  • 29 June 2022

    CMG took part at PRS Europe 2022

    On June 22 and 23, 2022, CMG Granulators took part at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2022 in Amsterdam, an event for plastics recycling. On this occasion, the manufacturer from Budrio (Bologna) presented the new Evoluzione series, in particular the EV916 and EV616 models, solutions suitable for the most critical operating conditions...
  • 22 June 2022

    Small in size but not in performance

    With over 10,000 machines sold, the Moretto mini dryers continue to be one of the products more appreciated by customers all over the world thank to their high performance, compactness and clean design. They are suitable for the treatment of technical polymers in the moulding of...
  • 22 June 2022

    PET sheet extrusion lines in North America

    Two lines for the extrusion of PET sheets destined for food packaging were recently delivered by Union to a North American processor. Both lines are able to reach output rates of up to 1,400 kg/h, guaranteeing the high quality of end products and responding to increasingly stringent market demands, in particular...
  • 22 June 2022

    Sica brings Rieber belling to PVC-O pipes

    A Rieber type belling process specific for PVC-O pipes (i.e. polymer pipes with oriented molecules) has been developed by Sica, an Italian manufacturer of plastic pipe processing equipment. These pipes have wall thicknesses approximately 35-40% lower than those made of PVC-U with the same operating pressure and make it possible to...
  • 15 June 2022

    Bausano appoints a new technical manager

    The Italian manufacturer of extrusion lines for processing plastic materials, Bausano, has instructed Massimiliano Fenili as Technical Manager in charge of supervising the design of systems for the various application areas: granules, pipes, profiles, WPC, medical sector and recycling. The appointment of Fenili falls within a broader project...
  • 01 June 2022

    Previero-Sorema plant for the Mexican bottle-to-bottle

    A turnkey plant manufactured by Previero-Sorema was recently delivered to the Mexican recycler Envases Universales México in order to increase its production capacity of rPET flakes for food use. This plant produces up to 9,000 kg per hour of washed and reground PET flakes obtained from the...