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Starlinger launches the RX 8.0 II

tarlinger has launched the RX 8.0 II with several new behind Starlinger circular looms is certainly impressive:
Sfeatures. Version II scores with an optimized shuttle Mechanical components are constantly optimized and
and reed design in combination with the most modern complemented with state-of-the-art electronics. The
electronic components for energy-saving operation and focus lies on high fabric quality, cost-efficient production,
easy handling. Since 2013, the circular loom RX 8.0 for low maintenance, and easy handling.
high-strength tape fabric has been convincing customers
all over the globe with excellent fabric quality at low Ampacet introduces Seablock
production costs. To increase the efficiency of the RX 8.0
4S Permanent Slip Additive
Masterbatch

mpacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced
ASeablock 4S additive for biaxially-oriented
polypropylene film (BOPP). The BOPP film additive
offers high antiblock that do not scuff and has consistent
low slip performance during the entire process of
conversion. Immediate, consistent slip performance is
needed in flexible packaging with BOPP film to obtain
maximum efficiency in operations of converting and
packaging. Extraction of antiblock particles from
the film may
occur while
even further, it was revised in 2018 and presented as the co nver ting
RX 8.0 II in the Starlinger factory in Taicang/China. In BOPP films
addition to the optimized 8shuttle-design, the machine specially at
now possesses an improved and extended reed with 2400 high speed.
instead of the previous 2160 positions. The RX 8.0 II Dust may
operates at a production speed of 800 picks/minute with a accumulate on
double flat working width of 1700 – 2250 mm. The energy- the film surface
saving motors are equipped with frequency converters; resulting in
the circular loom is controlled via smartTRONIC on the unforeseen variations of slip properties during the
intuitive 7’’ color display. Operators will also appreciate conversion process. This phenomena is known as
the significantly reduced noise level of the machine. scuffing. With Ampacet Seablock 4S, BOPP film
producers can produce high-quality BOPP films with
“The outstanding production efficiency of Starlinger
circular looms results from low operating costs paired permanent and foreseeable slip performance that
with a high IQ,” explains Starlinger Sales Director Hermann provides smooth and uniform film conversion.Seablock
Adrigan (Note: IQ stands for Indicator of Quality – the 4S reduces scuffing due to better anchorage of particles
average woven fabric meters produced without warp leading to a low level of dust accumulation during high
breaks). “In October, the first RX 8.0 II circular looms speed film conversion. Seaback 4S has better heat
were delivered to a customer in Southeast Asia, who stability with unmatched low die and extruder fouling in
produces plastic fabrics for flexible intermediate bulk comparison to other solutions. It is also suitable for use
containers (FIBCs). Thanks to the completely oil-free in the metalized film due to the absence of migrating
weaving process, the produced fabric is also suitable for slip additives. The material offers very high-quality
packaging food products such as seeds.” The technology optical properties with no blooming.

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