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TECHNOLOGY

Kiefel launches cutting machine for polymer thermoformed packaging

Maintaining the same forming area as
its predecessor, the KMD 78.2 Pre-
mium stands out with a larger vacuum
and forming air system, accompanied
by more powerful servo drives.
This enhancement translates to high-
er cutting forces and speeds, enabling
up to 45 cycles per minute and signifi-
cantly increasing production output.
Key benefits include proven perfor-
mance, precise process control and
higher-quality products.
Pick&Place inline stacking and easy
maintenance
The KMD 78.2 Premium offers en-
hanced production speed with an
updated “Pick&Place” inline stacking
system.
iefel’s Speedformer KMD 78.2 ries machines excel in mass produc-
KPremium has a larger vacuum and tion and are versatile across food and Customers can opt for a dual stacking
forming air system and more power- non-food sectors, accommodating system with the tip-stacker and easy-
ful servo-drives. Kiefel has launched materials like PET, PP, PS, PLA, and to-handle down-stacker, providing
the cutting-edge Speedformer KMD PE. flexibility tailored to diverse produc-
78.2 Premium, the latest of its steel The latest solution from Kiefel, tion requirements.
rule cutting machines for polymer launched at a strong price-perfor- The machine’s user-friendly interface
thermoformed packaging. mance ratio, marks an increase in ef- and large touchscreen ensure con-
Steel rule cutting is a precise fabrica- ficiency compared to its predecessor, venient operation, while intelligent
tion technique that involves shaping a the KMD 78.1 Premium. lubrication and additional diagnostics
steel blade and pressing it into materi- High performance and efficiency simplify maintenance.
als using a die board. Armin Dietrich, global director of the The first live demonstration of the
Widely utilised in packaging and tex- polymer packaging division at Kiefel, Speedformer KMD 78.2 Premium
tiles, this method allows mass produc- highlighted the KMD 78.2 Premium’s took place during one of the Packag-
tion without altering material compo- improved performance capabilities ing Dialogue Days conferences held
sition, ensuring consistency. and emphasised its ability to facilitate at Kiefel’s headquarters in Freilassing,
Germany, attracting a global audience
The process demands optimal force swift and seamless tool changes. of customers, experts and suppliers.
to fracture and separate materials, This innovation streamlines film
avoiding issues like inconsistent edges. switching between production runs, This machine sets a new standard in
While rigid materials may fracture boosting machine utilisation and, ac- polymer thermoformed packaging
production, offering a blend of speed,
prematurely, semi-rigid ones, like cording to customers, positioning this precision, and adaptability that is re-
plastic, can achieve high consistency machine as best-in-class in the mar- shaping the industry landscape.
and repeatability, resulting in uniform- ket.
ly cut materials without warping. Increasing output with new technol-
Kiefel says its Speedformer KMD se- ogy

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