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Reifenhäuser introduces a new generation of PET thermoforming

sheet lines

ollowing the big success of the 2013-release high- or 4 polishing rolls. Additionally, an axis crossing for the
Fperformance extrusion lines for PET thermoforming first roll is available optionally, for the production of thin
sheets with the patented mechatronic polishing stacks of films with large widths.The entire line has been prepared
the MIREX-MT-V design series, Reifenhäuser introduced for the implementation of Industry 4.0 functions that
the next generation of this line type was presented this are being developed group-wide by Reifenhäuser Digital.
year. As in the past, the heart of these lines is the tried- Thanks to the modular concept, the customers can decide
and-tested synchronous “REItruder” twin-screw extruders, individually which functionalities benefit their business
activities and which are not needed (for the time being).
The tailor-made solutions for individual needs are part
of the portfolio of Reifenhäuser CSC, from “as simple as
possible” to convenient fully automated solutions.

Lifotmatic introduces HCB hoist

attachment for drums

which are now in their third generation. In combination
with dry-running high-performance vacuum pumps that iftomatic Material Handling, Inc., an industry
work with an operating pressure of 5 mbar, and the Lleading material handling equipment manufacturer,
degassing units on the REItruder that have continuously recently introduced the HCB hoist attachment to handle
been optimized through the years, the systems meet the all 55 gallon drums. The HCB hoist attachment safely
FDA requirements (N.O.L for Recycled Plastics #209) for lifts steel, fiber and plastic drums weighing up to 2000
films that are made of 100% recycled PET and are in direct lbs. using Liftomatic’s exclusive “Parrot-Beak®” drum
contact with food. All required declarations confirming handling attachment. The model
the line technology's compliance with EFSA requirements HCB-BC attaches to any overhead
are provided; the user is responsible for applying for the hoist, crane or boom and engages
appropriate EFSA approval. Depending on the customer's drums automatically. Liftomatic's
requirements, various different coextrusion feedblocks are exclusive mechanical clamping
available from Reifenhäuser EDS, the youngest member system engages the top lip of the
of the Reifenhäuser Group. container, assuring a safe and
reliable pick-up each time.
The customers have frequently expressed their desire for
simple (quasi “plug and play”) production. To meet this An adjustable counter-balance on
need, feedblocks are now available both for fixed layer the main frame of the unit allows
geometries and for the tried-and-tested and highly flexible for safe handling of all drums
REIcofeed 2.1 systems that can be configured during from 15 to 27 inches in diameter. A padded belt cradle
operation. Additionally, completely modernized dies are protects the drum sidewall during transport. The model
available in the wide product portfolio of Reifenhäuser HCB is available in 1 or 2 drum configurations, including
EDS. For example, the producer can choose between stainless steel units for food grade and pharmaceutical
internal deckling for maximum flexibility in the film width, applications. Liftomatic Material Handling, Inc. is an
or a lip gap that can be configured during operation for acknowledged leader in the design and manufacture
fast thickness changes, as well as between manual or of drum handling equipment. Headquartered in Buffalo
automatic operation with thermal expansion bolts. After Grove, Illinois, Liftomatic maintains manufacturing,
5 years of successful worldwide use, the MIREX-MT-V high- engineering and sales facilities around the globe.
performance polishing stack has also been fundamentally Liftomatic currently sells products in over 40 countries
modernized. Depending on the system capacity, it has 3 and sells to more than 400 of the Fortune 500 companies.

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