 (Munich, Mexico, March 12, 2013) KraussMaffei Berstorff will focus on its proven 36D single-screw technology during the Plastimagen trade fair (Mexico City, Stand 1314). With its KME 45-36 B/R exhibit, KraussMaffei Berstorff will take account of the market trend which is now manifested in increasing demand on the polyolefin pipe market. |
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36D single-screw technology for different pipe production requirements
“We are pleased to be able to satisfy the increasing market demands in PO pipe production by means of our long-proven and successful single-screw concept”, said engineer Hector Moreno, CEO of the Mexican subsidiary of KraussMaffei Berstorff. “On the rapidly growing Mexican market we are seeing higher demand for HDPE pipes for many different applications, for example smooth pipes or corrugated pipes”, added engineer Moreno. From a process technology standpoint, the series with the 36 L/D long processing unit offers a wide variety of advantages. For example, the machine can be used for all current polyolefins, but also for special materials such as PE-RT or polybutenes. The barrier screw concept guarantees an optimal mixing operation in the shear and mixing zones of the screw. Thermal non-homogeneities are reliably prevented; consequently, the producer achieves optimum homogeneity of the melt at a simultaneously lower temperature and can therefore manufacture an end product with perfect quality. The long processing unit increases process reliability and minimizes wear. The processor also benefits from a long service life of the extruder because the concept optimizes pressure flow continuously and therefore keeps the wear rates low. The KME 45-36 B/R model is very interesting, especially on up-and-coming markets for new entrants on account of its excellent price-performance ratio.
Technological know-how for future market potential
Due to increased building activity which is being promoted by the government, the construction industry in Mexico has an annual growth rate of up to 8 percent at present. This is expected to lead to a further rise in demand, primarily also for peroxidically cross-linked pipes and PP-R pipes for hot water or drinking water applications. The 36D single-screw technology – which has been used successfully throughout the world for many years – is ideally suited for this purpose.
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About the 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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