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FEATURE

SABIC And Kraussmaffei Collaborate On Development Of Innovative

Thin-Wall Packaging

The Application Center will allow close engagement with customers and OEMs proactively to
strengthen collaborations in the Thin-Wall Packaging Industry.

KraussMaffei announced the launch
of its all-new NETSTAL PET-LINE
during mid-September 2020. The
all-new NETSTAL PET’LINE has
superior output, excellent energy
efficiency, optimized processing of
PET recyclates, and a new operating
unit. The first NETSTAL PET system
from the company with lateral removal
offered full compatibility with existing
side-entry molds and after-cooling
stations. The all-new NETSTAL PET-
LINE is fully compatible with legacy
side-entry molds and associated post-
ABIC has announced the launch of wall packaging industry through closer mold cooling stations. The new series
Sits collaboration with KraussMaffei collaboration across the segment’s entire is the machine model that is equipped
HighPerformance AG at the partner’s value chain. with a clamping force of 4,000 kN
recently expanded Thin-Wall Packaging The Application Center will allow close and a 6000 injection unit that could
Application Center in Näfels, engagement with customers and OEMs enable the use of molds with up to
Switzerland, the site of KraussMaffei's proactively to strengthen collaborations 128 cavities. KraussMaffei informed
Swiss subsidiary and manufacturer of in the Thin-Wall Packaging Industry. that in near future it would launch
high-performance injection molding SABIC will be using the Application more models to optimize coverage of
systems known under the Netsal brand. Center in collaboration with customers all common beverage applications. A

Opened recently in a virtual ceremony and third parties to develop material first look at the all-new NETSTAL
hosted by officials from both companies, solutions that can add value in terms PET-LINE suggested that the laterally
positioned post-mold cooling station is
the expanded Application Center will of enhanced mechanical performance,
enable innovative application, material more efficient processability and greater the most obvious feature of the new
preform system; however, a closer look
and processing solutions in the thin- sustainability value. The Netsal injection
molding portfolio for packaging revealed numerous other optimizations.
KraussMaffei has developed a new
applications can be further optimized
as a result of improved material and screw design for high-performance
two-stage injection unit. The preform
process insights. Dr. Christina Härter,
KraussMaffei High Performance’s molders are likely to benefit from
an expansive process window and a
Netsal head of application technology
said, "With the future knowledge gained robust plasticizing process during the
processing of up to 100 percent rPET.
from this valuable collaboration, we will
further improve our injection molding The intrusion and automatic metering
would ensure a homogeneous and
technology in terms of usability, process
control and performance. In addition, consistent melt quality, low AA values,
minimal IV drop, and gentle material
through the close branch exchange of
feed.

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