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Hybrid drive: Hydraulic injection moulding on the Allrounder 570 A

Arburg wouldn`t be Arburg if it weren`t constantly thinking up new well thought-out ways of expanding the modular Allrounder range. One new addition relates to the movement axes on the largest electric model to date, the Allrounder 570 A with a clamping force of 2,000 kN. In addition to the largest, size 800, electric injection unit, a hydraulically actuated, accumulator driver injection axis is now available in conjunction with the size 1300 injection unit. This permits much higher injection performance, injection speed and dynamism.

2008-07-04

Graviblend generation with integrated material conveying

The latest generation of Graviblend, the innovative feeding and blending system from Colortronic Systems now comes equipped with a fully integrated material conveying system (mechanically and in terms of the system control). This means that there are fewer interfaces, it is easier to use, material changes require less time, resulting in increased savings.

2008-06-27

Aetna Group at interpack 2008

The Aetna Group exhibited at interpack 2008 in Düsseldorf in Germany a number of exciting new additions to their range of innovative end of line packaging machinery.

2008-05-13

Variopac Pro - new shrink tunnel of Krones

The designed-enhanced Variopac Pro packer for Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, scores in terms of a new container infeed and numerous advantages, such as good accessibility, fast change-overs, good reproducibility and fewer drives. For the first time, the Variopac Pro exhibited at the interpack features the new generation of shrink tunnels, constructed in shaft-wall design.

2008-05-08

Confectionery machines in demand

VDMA reports that global demand for machines and equipment for the production and packaging of confectionery remained strong at the beginning of 2008. German exports rose by 44% to Euro 280 million in 2007, for example, as Richard Clemens (association director) announced at the interpack press conference in Düsseldorf / Germany.

2008-04-30

New Generation of Thermoform Machines Sets Standard for Hygiene

Multivac introduces a new generation of thermoform machines, with an extensive package of innovations. For example, a completely new basic design which simplifies and accelerates the cleaning process - not only for the visible component groups, but also for the internal machinery. Numerous constructive developments and new functions enable a further increase of machine performance, ergonomics and economy. The first model of the new line, the high performance R 535 is widely presented at interpack 2008 in Düsseldorf.

2008-04-28

Sacmi delivered an innovative press

Spanish firm Rocersa can now count on a new Sacmi-supplied press, the innovative PH 7500, the latest from the new "Imola" range, high-tonnage presses designed to take the place of the "Power" series that first appeared in 1999. Featuring significant technical innovations, the machine guarantees uniform distribution of the pressing load, even on larger-size models.

2008-04-18

Ilapak will show at interpack how minimize cost per pack

Ilapak launches new technology at interpack which enables all customers to achieve lowest cost per pack.

2008-03-26

24000 carton packs per hour

The new aseptic high-speed filling machines CFA 124 and CFA 724 (photo) from SIG Combibloc are the fastest in the world for small-size carton packages, capable of filling 24,000 combiblocMini or combiblocSmall carton packs per hour, with the same unmatched volume flexibility as its predecessors. SIG Combibloc is setting new standards in speed and efficiency when it comes to filling technology for aseptic carton packs.

2008-03-19

Wireless LAN as a cost saver

Gammaflux Europe GmbH, Wiesbaden/Germany, has for some time been offering its new option, "Wireless LAN", for all of its hot runner temperature controllers. It permits particularly low-cost remote monitoring of the temperature controllers and the operating condition of the hot runner system, as the complex wiring that was necessary hitherto can now be completely waived.

2008-03-13

METROLUX - all inclusive, flexible drying and conveying

Small drying systems with up to three drying bins and integrated conveying system for standardised supply of up to three processing machines - these are features of Motan`s new smart solutions range METROLUX 50 and 80. These compact units meet the requirements of many plastics processors for flexible equipment in material supply, stand-alone solutions covering a wide range of applications.

2008-02-25

New Motan`s crystalliser for PET

Motan offers large experience in crystallisers for PET processing and supplies installations designed to customer specifications. The latest achievement of the company is a standard series for PET and PLA recycling represented by the crystallisers Luxor HDC and Luxorbin C. They are appropriate for a material throughput of 80 to 900 kg/h. The crystallisers, especially used for in-line thermoforming offer a series of convincing advantages.

2008-02-14