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PRODUCT NEWS

The new PX Agile by KraussMaffei Innovia introduces new

transparent high barrier
raussMaffei launched its locally produced all-electric
Kinjection molding machine for the first time at packaging films
Chinaplas. Starting immediately, the new all-electric PX
Agile is being manufactured at the new Sanming location CL Industries division Innovia Films has expanded
in accordance with the globally applicable quality Cits offerings with the introduction of a range of
standards of KraussMaffei. PX Agile 80 and PX Agile 160 transparent high-barrier packaging films.Known as
Propafilm Strata SL, the recyclable films can be used
as a standalone mono-filmic solution or in laminate
constructions and could be suitable for the food
industry. The transparent nature of these films, which
are Food Contact-compliant and chlorine-free, allows
customers to view the products that are wrapped
inside. “Strata SL has a very effective barrier to aroma,
mineral oils and oxygen, even at high relative humidity
levels, ensuring increased shelf life and reduced food
waste.” McEwen also noted that the company has
have a respective clamping force of 800 or 1600 kN. Both conducted beta trials during the development of this
exhibits impressively demonstrate the advantages of the product and achieved positive results to prove its
new PX Agile series: stability, precision, short cycle times ‘excellent machinability and printability’. The company
and maximum flexibility for various applications. Striking is working with some of its customers to conduct shelf-
surface effects take shape on the new PX Agile 80 with life tests to explore the product for their particular
its inductive dynamic mold heating (DMH) technology by application. He added: “Our target markets for this
the partner Roctool (HD Plastics). The decisive benefit is
that the technical and financial effort of an additional film
decoration or (secondary) painting becomes obsolete. At
the example of a TV box finisher from the entertainment
industry, KraussMaffei impressively demonstrates the wide
and varied design options of the inductive mold heating
technology. Different color shading, hologram, gloss or
matt effects—everything can be realized with the one-
shot process without the need for additional post-mold
processing.
Precision, fast cycle times and high component quality are
the features of the new PX Agile 160, which will produce a
typical medical application at Chinaplas—pipette tips taking
shape in a 32-cavity mold. "The new PX Agile is perfectly
tailored to the needs of customers in China. Both up-and- packaging film are cereal bars, biscuits, snacks, dried
coming small and medium-size companies and established fruit and nuts, as well as tea and coffee. “This new
large companies increasingly request short response and development is very timely in view of the industry
delivery times in order to adapt to the rapidly changing move towards recyclability and a circular economy.
conditions of the market. Furthermore, low investment Our next product launch will follow very soon and will
costs and easy operability of the machines are in demand," offer even higher barrier levels.” Innovia Films global
explains Dr. Hans Ulrich Golz, President of the Injection product packaging manager Alasdair McEwen said: “Our
Molding Machinery segment of KraussMaffei Group.The new new in-house technology has enabled us to produce a
PX Agile is produced at the KraussMaffei plant in Sanming, totally new film with unique barrier properties.
in Fujian province in the south-east of China.

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