Utilizing basic research in the area of polyolefin for the industrial requirements of tomorrow
– KraussMaffei Berstorff cooperates with the Institute for Polymer Extrusion and Compounding (IPEC) of the Johannes Kepler University (Linz) in the area of polyolefin pipe Extrusion
(Munich, March 15, 2016) KraussMaffei Berstorff recently signed a cooperation agreement with the IPEC in Linz, Austria. As part of the collaboration, the results of experimental studies are to be utilized. These studies concern the plasticizing unit of single-screw extruders in the area of polyolefin pipe extrusion for future industrial requirements.
Fruitful partnership between science and industry
“We are looking forward to collaborating with a renowned university with such a recognized name in the field of polymer research,” says Prof. Jens Liebhold, Vice President of Extrusion Technology at KraussMaffei Berstorff. “We see this as an important contribution to the expansion of our process knowledge when it comes to processing polyolefins. We will pay special attention to the advantages in the process behavior of Energy Transfer Screws. We are confident that this will allow us to expand the high performance capacity of our products even further. We’ll also fulfill future market requirements for our single-screw extrusion machines with respect to throughput, temperature behavior and degree of homogenization of the polymers to be processed,” Prof. Liebhold continues.
“We are looking forward to collaborating with a renowned university with such a recognized name in the field of polymer research,” says Prof. Jens Liebhold, Vice President of Extrusion Technology at KraussMaffei Berstorff. “We see this as an important contribution to the expansion of our process knowledge when it comes to processing polyolefins. We will pay special attention to the advantages in the process behavior of Energy Transfer Screws. We are confident that this will allow us to expand the high performance capacity of our products even further. We’ll also fulfill future market requirements for our single-screw extrusion machines with respect to throughput, temperature behavior and degree of homogenization of the polymers to be processed,” Prof. Liebhold continues.
IPEC: Research institute with a focus on sustainability
“In the environment of a fast-developing extractive industry, we have set the goal of turning new materials into innovative products by means of state-of-the-art processing technologies,” stresses the professor DI Dr. Jürgen Miethlinger MBA, Director of the IPEC in Linz. “We deliberately decided on a single-screw extruder from the world market leader to expand our machinery in the TechCenter. We are confident that this will allow us to expand our development work and look forward to innovative collaboration with KraussMaffei Berstorff,” says Miethlinger.
The IPEC was founded in 2009. The research institute focuses on industry-related topics such as machine development and process technology as well as recycling and compounding. Further topics of research include improving production and resource efficiency by means of smart production technology.
For more information, visit: www.jku.at/ipec
“In the environment of a fast-developing extractive industry, we have set the goal of turning new materials into innovative products by means of state-of-the-art processing technologies,” stresses the professor DI Dr. Jürgen Miethlinger MBA, Director of the IPEC in Linz. “We deliberately decided on a single-screw extruder from the world market leader to expand our machinery in the TechCenter. We are confident that this will allow us to expand our development work and look forward to innovative collaboration with KraussMaffei Berstorff,” says Miethlinger.
The IPEC was founded in 2009. The research institute focuses on industry-related topics such as machine development and process technology as well as recycling and compounding. Further topics of research include improving production and resource efficiency by means of smart production technology.
For more information, visit: www.jku.at/ipec
About KraussMaffei Berstorff
Around the world, the KraussMaffei Berstorff product brand stands for advanced, futureproof extrusion solutions. The company’s product spectrum ranges from single extruders with application-specific tooling, to up- and downstream components and fully automated extrusion lines. This product range, plus a customer-specific choice of service modules, guarantee that KraussMaffei Berstorff is a robust system partner for customers such as the bulk chemicals, automotive, construction, packaging and pharmaceuticals industries. KraussMaffei Berstorff, part of the KraussMaffei Group since 2007, was created through a merger of KraussMaffei and Berstorff, an engineering specialist with a long tradition.For more information: www.kraussmaffeiberstorff.com
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 4,500 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
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 4,500 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