MACHINERY | THERMOFORMING
ration enables customers to switch from the ‘form with in-mould trim’ to the ‘form with separate cut’ setting, according to specific product needs. The FC1000 IM2 with its 130 US tons claims to
offer the highest machine throughput per square metre on the thermoforming market. Its engi- neered toggle and yoke compensation system also gives the highest speed and cutting precision for any material, claims the company. The redesigned FC 1000 IM2 thermoformer is available in a red-grey colour combination. In addition, WM’s upgraded intuitive in-house
Above: Kiefel is offering fast availability of its polymer packaging machines to help customers grow capacity
In the now Kiefel has revised its production philosophy to launch a new long-term programme called ‘Kiefel Now’ – giving immediate availability of polymer packaging machines. Customers can benefit from a selection of the company’s most popular thermoforming machines at their immediate disposal – allowing them to instantly grow production capacity and increase profits, it says. “With Kiefel Now, we we have practically
eliminated the usual delivery times for certain machines,” said Thomas Halletz, CEO of Kiefel. “Therefore, customers can realise their orders in the shortest possible time.” The Kiefel Now range includes both steel rule machines and tilting machines, which are available immediately or within a few weeks. Steel rule cutting machines – such as the KMD 78.2 Speed and KMD 90 Premium for food tray production – and tilting machines like the KTR 5.2 Speed for lid, cup or coffee capsule production, are among those ready to be shipped worldwide. Kiefel’s website offers an up-to-date overview of immedi- ately available machines. Armin Dietrich, global director of polymer
packaging at Kiefel, added: “The positive feedback from customers who have already purchased several of these machines shows us that we made the right decision.”
New design At K2022 last year,WM Thermoforming Machines of Switzerland presented its newly designed FC1000 IM2 – which it says combines maximum size with speed. Fast-changing markets with shorter product cycle times need flexible, reliable thermoforming equipment that can deliver quick tool changes and fast machine start-ups, says WM. The IM2 configu-
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software – with new pre-setting function – can automatically calculate up to 90% of the optimal machine setting. This allows experienced operators to shorten the machine start-up of new products, and less experienced operators to learn from the machine algorithm that has been developed.
High output Last year,GN Thermoforming launched its GN915 – which claims high output and precision. The robust, easy-to-operate machine is aimed at a variety of product packaging possibilities for the medical, food and consumer packaged goods industries. The 100-tonne capacity of the forming and
cutting presses improves product quality and increases the range of product possibilities, says GN. The flexible system can use all thermoformable materials including those with 100% recycled content and various biodegradable materials, such as PLA. The GN915 was created to accommodate tooling designed for other thermoforming ma- chines of its size. Customers do not need to purchase additional tooling to run their existing product lines on a GN915. Standard in-mould-cut capability in the forming
press allows forming and cutting in the same station for products that require precision trim. The servo-controlled knife position in the cutting press also improves precise cutting, preventing scrap waste and increasing product yield.
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www.totalenergies-corbion.com �
www.coexpan-emsur.com �
www.plexiglas.de �
www.ambpackaging.com �
www.indoramaventures.com �
www.sabic.com �
www.exolongroup.com �
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www.kiefel.com
www.filmandsheet.com
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