TECHNOLOGY | MACHINERY ANCILLARIES
Manufacturing execution systems help cut energy
BMSvision showcased a number of its manufactur- ing execution systems at the recent Fakuma exhibition in Germany. Its EnergyMaster system
makes energy flows transparent and relates the exact energy cost to each product. In this way, excessive
consumptions or low e-KPIs can be auto- matically
detected and reported in real time. The system is BAFA-ap- proved in Germany, meaning 30-40% of the investment can be subsi- dised, said the company. In addition, its Plant- Master system monitors production machines and processes in real time,
BLOWN FILM Boost for polyolefin-dedicated film line
Colines has launched the latest version of its POD (polyolefin dedicated) blown film line. It recently showcased its Poly- blown 2800mm five-layer POD line, a modular blown film line that “meets the highest market requirements in terms of output and quality”. It is designed for the production
of polyolefin films and suitable for processing post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins. The line has recently been redesigned and optimised. Some highlights include: user- friendly GUI; good control of film
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tension and winding speed thanks to brushless motors; low thickness tolerances; and high production capacities. At a recent demonstration event, it
produced a number of products from “highly rich metallocene formulations”. One was a 55-micron laminated film, with a 2300 layflat width, produced at 550-650 kg/h, depending on the format.
It also made 230-micron silo bags
that were 5m in circumference – at a production rate of 650-750 kg/h, 25-micron agricultural stretch film at
FILM & SHEET EXTRUSION | November 2023
400-500 kg/h, and 50-micron collation shrink film – at a rate of 700-800 kg/h. The company recently ran a series
of tests on the Polyblown five-layer POD extrusion line and managed to extrude shrink film using up to 75% PCR resin.
At the same time, the line set a new
standard for energy efficiency, says Colines. With a recorded energy consumption of 0.32-0.38 kWh/kg, it claimed to outperform other available options on the market – reducing both operational costs and carbon footprint. �
www.colines.it
www.filmandsheet.com providing
managers with useful informa- tion. The digitali-
sation of the factory improves
efficiency, profitability and competitiveness without a loss of quality, it says. The company also showed a solution for big data analytics called BI Connect. The cloud-based system is easy to use and can be customised to
analyse data trends. It also offers mobile solutions through its MyMES app, which pushes alarm messages through to users in real time. The Smart Bracelet is a wearable device that tells operators when a machine interven- tion is needed. A new version of Web-
DU, which is typically used as a group terminal, was also showcased at the event. �
www.bmsvision.com
MIXING
Foaming solutions
cut costs At Fakuma, Promix Solutions presented ways of mixing, foaming and cooling polymer melts. Its aim was to cut raw material costs, reduce carbon footprint and raise production capacity. For instance, its P1 cooling mix technology can be used to improve mechanical properties and reduce densities of light foams such as XPS, XPP, XPE, XPET. It showed solutions for efficient cooling or tempering of viscous media and for inline viscosity measure- ment.
It also showcased its
Microcell technology, which creates a microcel- lular foam structure in the polymer by adding atmospheric gases. �
www.promix-solutions.com
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