Ecovadis Sustainability Award

Gold again for Arburg!

• Award: Gold medal from Ecovadis
• Top position: Arburg among the top five per cent
• Tradition: Sustainability firmly rooted in the company’s DNA

Arburg has done it again in 2024 with another Gold Medal from Ecovadis! A great achievement, especially as the requirements have been raised again compared to the previous year. Scoring a total of 78 points, Arburg was able to secure a leading position among the top five per cent of the world’s most sustainable industrial companies, thereby receiving impartial confirmation of the success of its extensive sustainability activities under the arburgGREENworld programme.

Ecovadis is a comprehensive sustainability rating platform for global supply chains.

In addition to environmental impact and sustainable procurement, the focus is also on ethics as well as labour and human rights. In all four areas, Arburg improved further compared to the previous year with its score of 78 points, putting it in the top five per cent of more than 100,000 companies whose data is evaluated by Ecovadis.

Decades-long focus on sustainability

“We are very proud to have once again been awarded an Ecovadis Gold Medal,” says Managing Partner Michael Hehl, responsible for Premises Development and Spokesperson for the Management Team. “This is a great result for our sustainability activities. Not only does it prove that we are doing very well with our arburgGREENworld programme, but also that we are continuously improving.”

“Sustainability is firmly rooted in the DNA of our family business,” adds Managing Partner Juliane Hehl, who is responsible for Global Marketing and Business Development. “That’s why we have always invested a great deal in the areas of sustainability and resource conservation, and on reducing our carbon footprint.”

Clear commitment to reducing greenhouse gases

“With our climate strategy, we are pursuing greenhouse gas reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi),” says Michael Hehl, citing an example of the high standards that Arburg sets for itself. Arburg GmbH + Co KG is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions along its entire value chain by 2050. In the shorter term, the company aims to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 42 per cent in Scopes 1 and 2 and by 25 per cent in Scope 3 by 2030, followed by a long-term reduction of 90 per cent in Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050.

“For years now, our Arburg Sustainability Report has been providing an overview of all arburgGREENworld topics alongside a host of interesting facts and figures,”

adds Juliane Hehl. “This year, we also published a report in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, enabling the extensive activities of our company to be compared  internationally. This is an aspect that will continue to gain in importance in the future.”

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Husky’s PET closure wins Packaging Europe Sustainability Award, advancing circularity in beverage packaging

Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, announces that its groundbreaking PET closure has won the Packaging Europe Sustainability Award in the Driving Circular Economy category. This award, presented at the Sustainable Packaging Summit that took place in Amsterdam on November 12, reflects Husky’s commitment to enabling true circularity in the beverage packaging industry.

In a market traditionally dominated by two-material bottle-and-closure solutions, Husky’s PET closure is set to transform industry standards. By creating a fully PET-based mono-material solution that integrates seamlessly with existing PET recycling streams, Husky is streamlining the material sorting process, reducing environmental impact, and unlocking new efficiencies in recycling and lightweighting.

“At Husky, our commitment to enabling the packaging industry to transition from a linear to a circular economy is taken seriously. Winning the Packaging Europe Sustainability Award for our PET closure reflects this commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet global demands for more circular packaging,” said Robert Domodossola, Husky’s President of Systems and Tooling. “Our PET closure is designed to advance the recyclability and functionality of beverage packaging by providing a mono-material solution that represents a significant step forward for the industry and consumers alike.”

Husky’s new PET closure is designed to improve both operational and environmental performance of the complete beverage package by enabling:

• Enhanced Circularity: By aligning both closure and bottle materials, the need for multi-material sorting is eliminated, resulting in higher yields of recyclable PET.
• Improved Efficiency: The PET closure’s rigid properties enable meaningful reductions in material use and weight, minimizing costs and waste.
• Reliable Performance: Unmatched patented tamper evident forming approach for
• consumer safety. The capping process is virtually stress-free and yields a lower reject rate.

Unveiled earlier this year at NPE 2024 in Orlando, Florida, Husky’s PET closure has already garnered strong industry support, with select early adopters preparing for commercial production in 2025. This success reflects Husky’s mission to make a positive global impact by driving sustainable innovation in circular packaging

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David Spratt Appointed as CEO of Constantia Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles, the world’s third-largest flexible packaging company, has appointed David Spratt as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. He will succeed Uwe Röhrhoff, who has served as interim CEO since September 2024.

David Spratt joins Constantia Flexibles following a successful tenure as CEO of Ardagh Metal Packaging Europe, where he has led the business since January 2021. With more than 24 years of experience in the packaging industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Before Ardagh, he held leadership roles at Amcor, overseeing business units in Snacks & Confectionery, Food, and Healthcare, along with key roles in M&A and strategy development.

Thierry Morin, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Constantia Flexibles, commented, “David Spratt’s proven track record in driving growth and his commitment to sustainable innovation make him the ideal leader for Constantia Flexibles. We are excited to see his strategic vision guide us in a dynamic and evolving market.”

David Spratt expressed his enthusiasm: “I am honored to lead Constantia Flexibles at this exciting time. Together with our talented team, I aim to drive innovation and sustainability, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value for our customers and make a meaningful impact in the packaging industry.”

Following his time as interim CEO, Uwe Röhrhoff will resume his role as a member of the Supervisory Board.

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Syensqo: Pioneering Healthcare Applications with Advanced Materials

Syensqo is a relatively new name in the market. Can you explain a little about who you are?

Syensqo was formed in January 2024, when 160-year-old global chemicals company, Solvay, spun-off its specialty business. Founded in 1863, Solvay’s original development was a process for the production of soda ash; over the years a diverse range of materials were brought to market to meet the demands of many industries.  So while Syensqo is a new name in the market today, our materials, technologies and people have been providing specialty polymer products, such as Udel PSU and Radel PPSU to the healthcare sector for decades.

Our materials play in three main applications:  Packaging with high-barrier PVDC used in blister packs; hemodialysis with polysulfones for blood filtration; and medical devices. Within medical devices, our markets include surgical instruments, implants, applications in biopharmaceutical processing, and many other applications within the medical device market where we leverage our specialty product portfolio – one of the largest in the industry.  It is worth noting that we are the only company in the world producing sulfone-based implantable materials.

Why use specialty polymer materials in medical applications?

 Materials used in healthcare applications must meet stringent standards to ensure both regulatory compliance and high performance in demanding medical environments. ISO 10993 is the primary standard for biocompatibility in medical applications, while USP Class VI is essential for materials used in biopharmaceutical processing.

In terms of performance, the demanding environments of the medical field necessitate materials with exceptional properties. Key among these are superior mechanical characteristics such as strength, stiffness, and durability. Medical applications often involve scenarios where materials must withstand high stress, impact, and other challenging conditions. Specialty polymers excel in these areas, as they occupy the high-performance zone of the polymer pyramid and are specifically designed to meet the needs of more extreme environments.

Sterilization capability is another critical consideration. Reusable devices require materials that can endure a higher number of sterilization cycles compared to single-use devices. However, compatibility with multiple sterilization methods is essential for both types, given the diverse techniques employed across the industry. For instance, Syensqo’s Ixef PARA is specifically engineered for single-use instrumentation and excels in gamma sterilization. In contrast, Radel PPSU, a polymer with over 30 years of use in the medical industry, is the gold standard for reusable instruments, maintaining its properties through 1,000 steam sterilization cycles.

Finally, chemical resistance is crucial for materials used in medical environments, which are often harsh and contain a variety of aggressive substances, including drug products, bodily fluids, and cleaning agents. Maintaining performance under these conditions is essential. Therefore, when selecting a polymer material, it is important to prioritize its chemical resistance to ensure durability and reliability in such demanding settings.

What are the most important design considerations when designing medical applications with specialty polymers?

In addition to their high performance properties already discussed, specialty polymer materials offer the unique capability to create more complex geometries than traditional metal materials. Combination and consolidation of parts is also possible with specialty polymers through the use of injection molding. While Syensqo does not design parts, we support designers of medical products through several supportive services that allow predictive analysis of the part during the design phase.  Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Moldflow analysis, and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) simulations help predict the behavior of a new part and allow device designers to realize more efficient solutions.

Why is the use of plastic increasing in the medical sector, often replacing metal in traditional applications?

The overall market demand for plastics suitable for medical applications is expected to exceed $28 billion in the coming years.  Specialty polymers offer a unique value proposition in medical applications for a few reasons.  First, specialty polymers have excellent strength, stiffness and thermal stability, similar to metal, but are much lighter in weight than metal devices, in some cases up to 50%.  Lighter weight devices offer improved ergonomics and ease-of-use for medical professionals.

Another beneficial feature of polymer materials is that they may be either transparent or colored.  These features offer quick identification and visual management in medical settings, increasing efficiency and helping to reduce errors.

Finally, polymers offer a range of processing capabilities from machining of stock shapes to injection molding.   A frequent mis-conception is that high-strength, high performance polymer parts cannot be achieved through injection molding.  In fact, the ease and efficiency of injection molding specialty polymer materials allows manufacturers to more cost-effectively scale their part production, compared with similar metal designs. Injection molding of specialty polymers results in excellent surface quality directly from the molding operation, eliminating the high cost and time of polishing and assembling a similar machined metal component.

Natalia Widjojo

Life Solutions Marketing Manager – APAC

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Machine Overview

The Seal-Cut is designed for applications where seal strength, appearance and reliability standards were not previously obtainable with traditional hot knife slit sealing. The innovative approach of this unit reverses the traditional slit seal process by first sealing, and then cutting. Seal temperatures are drastically reduced with this design, which results in a clean and strong seal with minimal gauge gain for perfect roll geometry.

NEW: Position Drive for the Seal-Cut

Seal-Cut Position Drive is a new feature released for 2025 that motorizes and automates the seal element position relative to the web.

The feature enhances system ease-of-use, and also improves component longevity and seal reliability.

Benefits and Functionality

Auto-rotates the element to the “run” position to initiate sealing when turning the heat on.

• One less step to train operators on
• Eliminates guess-work for proper seal element position (easier to establish SOP)
• Operators do not need to lock the position once set (eliminate failure point)

Auto-rotates the element out of the web path when the heat is turned off.

• Prevents seal element damage during string-up and line down conditions

Seal element dwell adjust for fine tuning.

• On-screen graphical indicator for fine tuning the element position to improve seal strength and appearance

Availability and Retrofits

Position drive will be part of the Seal-Cut standard supply for units sold in 2025. Upgrade paths are available for existing units. Please contact DR Joseph for new unit pricing or for upgrade compatibility.

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The PAM success story: Reifenhäuser delivers 150th mechatronic flat die automation system

• Patented and proven: 150 PAM systems in use worldwide
• Greater efficiency, safety and easy operation: PAM makes flat film producers less dependent on qualified personnel
• Manufacturer-independent: PAM can be retrofitted to flat film dies from Reifenhäuser and third-party suppliers

After extrusion machine specialist Reifenhäuser presented the automation system PAM (precise, autonomous, mechatronic) for flat dies and coextrusion adapters for the first time at the K 2022 plastics trade fair, the 150th system has now been installed on a customer line. The patented mechatronic control system has decisive advantages over conventional automatic thermal expansion bolt systems. PAM uses high-precision electric actuators to automatically control the adjusting screws for setting and regulating the flexible die lip. Depending on the die design, it is also possible to autonomously adjust the dust bar, the width adjustment and the lip opening by adjusting the lower die lip. PAM is available for all new Reifenhäuser flat dies and as a retrofit for dies from all third-party manufacturers.

The 150th unit was delivered to a customer in Germany who has automated his PET thermoforming sheet line with PAM. The system is characterized by its simple design and handling. At the same time, the sophisticated control works with absolute reliability and precision. In addition to the increase in efficiency, the system is now much easier, more convenient and safer to operate. Once settings have been saved, they can be called up via the system HMI and PAM delivers perfect and reproducible film quality at the touch of a button. Processors are therefore less dependent on the qualifications and experience of the system operators, achieve a faster start to film production, higher output and consume significantly less energy. This is because the motorized actuators only need to be supplied with power for a short time during adjustment and not permanently, like conventional thermal expansion bolts. The overall equipment efficiency (OEE) improves significantly overall.

Tim Bänsch, Product Manager at Reifenhäuser Extrusion Systems, explains: “With PAM automation, we can offer our customers a unique system that offers decisive competitive advantages thanks to the patented mechatronic control system and has proven itself in every respect with 150 systems on the market.”

The technology was developed by maku AG, which was founded by Robert Maeder in 1983. In 2022, Reifenhäuser Extrusion Systems (RES) – the Reifenhäuser Group’s business unit specializing in extrusion components – entered into a strategic partnership with maku to jointly develop the PAM system further and market it worldwide. Reto Maeder, the current managing director, co-owner and son of the company founder, continues to be active in the development and customer support of the PAM system and is available with his many years of expertise in the field of mechatronic die control.

Simple operation and high work safety make producers less dependent on highly qualified personnel

Usually, starting up an extrusion line or changing products requires many skilled operations. Producers are therefore dependent on well-qualified  machine operators, which is a huge problem in times of a shortage of skilled labour and high staff turnover. With PAM, producers become more independent, as the system itself can restore the optimum die setting at any time.

Another decisive advantage of PAM automation is the increased work safety. With a manually controlled flat film line, the machine operator works directly on the so-called hot part of the line. When using PAM, the operator does not have any contact with hot metal elements of the line or with the hot melt itself. Burns or other injuries caused by working on the running extrusion line are therefore ruled out. In this way, producers can easily fulfil the mandatory occupational safety requirements in high-tech markets, such as North America or Europe, and protect their employees in the best possible way.

PAM for coextrusion adapters

The PAM control system is not only available for flat dies but also for the Reifenhäuser Coextrusion Adaptor Pro. This feedblock is the only coextrusion system on the market that enables the profiling of individual film layers while the system is running. Unlike conventional solutions, the elements in the adapter do not have to be removed, processed and reinstalled in a time-consuming manner. Instead, profilers can be flexibly controlled individually or together during operation via a central adjustment. With the PAM option, Reifenhäuser goes one step further and automates the setting of the layer distribution and simplifies adjustments and optimizations thanks to integrated recipe management. This is particularly worthwhile for manufacturers of films with many layers and many product changes.

While the coextrusion adapter for simple 3-layer laminates can be set in a few simple steps, up to 70 profilers need to be adjusted for barrier laminates with 11 layers, for example. Compared to manual adjustment by a machine operator, automation saves around half an hour of changeover time, depending on the number of profilers to be adjusted.

Reifenhäuser is one of the few machine manufacturers on the market that produces all hot part components itself – extruder, coextrusion adapter and die. Thanks to this hot part expertise within the group, all process-related interfaces can be perfectly designed to work together. PAM takes the whole package to a new level.

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Tosca Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report, Driving Transformational Sustainability Impact

Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. This comprehensive document highlights the company’s progress in 2023, outlining its efforts to drive transformative sustainability impact across its operations and through deepening customer partnerships. The report reinforces Tosca’s position at the forefront of the reusable packaging revolution.

With sustainability at the heart of Tosca’s mission, the 2024 report showcases how the company has supported its customers in achieving ambitious environmental goals while simultaneously reducing operational waste. It highlights Tosca’s use of cutting-edge technologies, operational innovations, and commitment to developing its workforce, all of which drive meaningful sustainability outcomes.

“At Tosca, sustainability remains at the core of our DNA,” says Eric Frank, Chief Executive Officer. “In 2023, our ‘all together better’ sustainability strategy generated impressive results as we worked together in customer partnerships, operational excellence and team engagement. We have made significant progress, but above all else, I am personally proud of the ongoing commitment of all of Tosca’s stakeholders to the betterment of people and planet, individually and together.”

Tosca’s 2023 Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Tosca made significant strides in reducing its environmental impact and operational waste. The company achieved a 37.8 percent reduction in carbon emissions intensity by revenue and achieved Ecovadis ISO Platinum standard accreditation in EMEA – a reflection of its relentless pursuit of operational excellence. It diverted 284,000 metric tons of cardboard from global supply chains, contributing to a total diversion of over 2.4 million metric tons since 2000 through customers’ adoption of its reusables. This result underscores Tosca’s ability to optimise its operations, working effectively in partnership with its customers, while driving sustainability forward. It has also continued to invest in attracting talented people and providing opportunities for team members to develop their careers. The attendance of skills training of 100% of staff is a testament to this commitment.

“As an industry leader, our mission to revolutionise the flow of goods through the food supply chain, eliminating waste at every turn creates a global ripple effect for achieving sustainability goals for our customers and beyond. That’s why we’re relentless about seeking new ways to help our customers move to reusable packaging while increasing the resiliency of our organisation,” says Karin Witton,  Global Sustainability Director.

Customer Partnerships Driving Sustainability

Tosca works with customers as a trusted partner, aiming to generate transformative change through the opportunities that end-to-end supply chain optimisation can unlock. Its support extends beyond the supply of sustainable pooling and reusable packaging assets to include consulting on related areas, such as navigating new regulations, identifying supply chain applications of emergent technologies, and helping customers implement automated environments.

In 2023, Tosca partnered with Simpsons Beverages to address supply, safety and sustainability challenges. By transitioning to Tosca’s Superior Hybrid Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) for liquid and pooling model, it achieved enhanced sustainability and operational efficiency, while reducing overall costs. This collaboration also positioned Simpsons Beverages for future growth and environmental compliance.

Tosca’s vision for the future – at the Forefront of the Reusable Revolution

Tosca has a bold vision to harness data, increase digitisation and partner with customers using its expertise to reduce food waste, emissions and costs. It aims to move to a more integrated approach to packaging which supports the elimination of single-use alternatives by leveraging reusable secondary and tertiary packaging.

In 2025 and beyond, Tosca will continue to advocate for regulatory changes that prioritise reusable assets and pooling services over recycling packaging wherever possible as a more sustainable alternative, and push for exemptions from packaging taxes for reusables. It will also leverage innovations such as Tosca Asset IQ to minimise food damage, improve stock control, and enhance sustainability throughout the supply chain. Working in partnership with customers, Tosca will support them in their sustainability journey by providing advice and data to help limit Scope 3 emissions, reduce costs and bring their goods to market. With its clear vision, Tosca will continue to lead the reusable revolution.

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First Stop: ArburgSOLUTIONworld: Consulting and Solution Expertise

• Added value: arburgSOLUTIONworld brings together Arburg’s knowledge and expertise
• Customised: Advice on topics such as efficiency, productivity increases, sustainability and subsidies
• New: Exhibition wall with “transparent” machine shows insights into benefits of digital products and services

At Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen, Arburg (hall A3, stand 3101) will once again be offering an interactive exhibition area: the striking arburgSOLUTIONworld brings together Arburg’s comprehensive consulting and solution expertise in all aspects of plastics processing, and is a space where trade visitors can obtain individual answers to their questions on key topics of the future. Arburg experts will be on hand to offer advice at six stations around the four-metre-high LED column. There will also be an interesting new exhibition wall with an integrated “transparent” machine, where the company’s digital products and services will be brought to life. 

Many plastics processors are currently working on making their injection moulding plants fit for the future and competitive. arburgSOLUTIONworld is home to a wealth of knowledge in this area.

“More than a machine” – expert solution provider

The focus of arburgSOLUTIONworld is on productivity increases, efficiency, sustainability, the shortage of skilled labour, and subsidies. Trade visitors will receive valuable suggestions and specific tips on finding the right levers and optimisation potential. For intelligent production solutions that increase efficiency and reduce costs – customised to individual requirements. The company’s “Action Plan: Energy”, which includes energy advice, machine updates and consumption measurements, as well as the Gestica control system with its intelligent assistance and pilot functions, are useful components for saving valuable resources and energy.

Digital products and services brought to life

Arburg is not only an innovative manufacturer of machines and associated control systems, but also the industry’s number one when it comes to digital transformation. The new exhibition wall will show trade visitors how digitalisation can specifically increase the energy and production efficiency of machines and systems.

The centrepiece is a “transparent” Allrounder 270 A injection moulding machine, which provides insights into interesting details – such as the electric drive components of Arburg subsidiary AMKmotion and the IIOT gateway for information technology cross-linking. In addition, four monitor stations will be used to demonstrate the benefits and added value of the ALS host computer system, the arburgXworld customer portal that can be cross-linked with this, the Arburg Remote Service ARS, and Arburg’s after-sales services.

Digital tools: Increase efficiency and find smart solutions

IT-networked injection moulding production requires machines to be connected to a manufacturing execution system (MES). Arburg’s own ALS host computer system, version 8.0 of which has been available since spring 2024, offers transparency, improves data quality and reduces machine standstills. As a representative survey has shown, this allows OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) to be increased by more than 26 per cent on average.

A very useful AI-supported feature of the arburgXworld customer portal is its new “Ask ARBURG” premium app, which is based on the well-known large language model ChatGTP – but with the advantage of a secure, self-contained environment. “Ask ARBURG” contains very easy-to-access, comprehensive injection moulding knowledge from Arburg and can answer specific questions about machines and processes while also identifying and eliminating the causes of faults.

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Algiers positions itself as a key market for plastics and packaging technologies in the Maghreb region

The 9th plast & printpack alger will be held at SAFEX Alger from 24 to 26 February 2025. After its resounding success in 2024 the trade fair will switch to an annual cycle now.

24 to 26 February will see plast & printpack alger opens its doors in Algiers for the ninth time. Following the great success of the event in 2024, attracting 5,199 trade visitors from 42 countries as well as 297 exhibitors from 22 nations, the trade fair will be staged annually going forward. With this move the organisers fairtrade and Messe Düsseldorf intend to further strengthen Algiers as a regional hub for the plastics, print and packaging industries. The trade fair offers a platform for international companies and brings together the region’s industry and technology leaders.

In the Maghreb region Algiers has become established as the leading market for plastics and packaging technologies. According to the VDMA (Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers’ Association), this country is the second biggest importer of plastics technology on the African continent with investment amounting to EUR 210 million in 2023. Demand for print and packaging technology has also risen substantially: in 2022 Algiers imported print and paper technologies worth EUR 77 million, thereby counting among the largest buyers on the African continent.

plast & printpack alger is subdivided into various themed pavilions and will be showcasing amongst others the latest machinery for plastics and packaging applications as well as raw materials. On the international level the trade fair is supported by the participation of more than twenty countries as well as national pavilions from Germany, Austria, China, France, India, Italy, and Turkey. Institutional partners such as the German-Algerian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Italian Trade Agency ITA and the Turkish Ministry of Trade are sponsoring the event.

Owing to the strong support received from Algerian and international associations, plast & printpack alger is not only considered a trading platform in the industry but also a relevant forum for technological innovation and exchange on environmental issues. The trade fair focuses on the relevance of recycling and circularity to name but two themes, to make Algiers’ industries more environmentally friendly.

For Algiers, increasing investment in these technologies is a key component in its economic strategy, as it is intended to strengthen domestic production, promote exports and reduce dependence on imports. In the segment of plastic pipes and tubes alone imports have risen from 304 kt to over 1,000 kt in 2023 since 2007, corresponding to a value of over 2 billion US dollars (EUROMAP). This means plast & printpack alger provides a pivotal platform for introducing innovative technologies and bringing sustainable materials to the market.

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Innovative Cooling Tornado Z9665/… – Saving Energy Directly in the Mould

With the new HASCO Cooling Tornado, HASCO is providing an innovative solution for increasing efficiency and saving energy during the cooling of the mould.

The Cooling Tornado Z9665/… offers a variety of application possibilities and can be used both in combination with runners in core cooling systems and directly in the corresponding cooling bores. Through the production of a turbulent flow, the effectiveness of the cooling is increased by up to 20 % (depending on the flow l/min). This turbulence interrupts the laminar lower layer of the cooling medium and has the effect that also the inner core of the cooling medium flows to the outer sheath, and thus considerably improves the heat transfer.

Turbulent flow for efficient cooling

The Cooling Tornado allows, through the turbulent flow, efficient cooling for shorter cycle times and the avoidance of hot spots, which ensures uniform temperature distribution. Compared with conventional cooling bores, temperature differences of up to 10 °C can be attained. The turbulence of the cooling medium leads to an energy saving of between 20 and 40 %. The Cooling Tornado allows easy retrofitting as well as the possibility of customised shortening, making for uncomplicated installation on existing systems.

The installation itself is also extremely simple. The Cooling Tornado can be quickly retrofitted and is simply positioned and fixed at the end via a clamping ring. The mounting can both be carried out in combination with cooling pipes such as Z962/… for core cooling and also directly mounted in the cooling bores.

Energy saving directly in the mould

Extensive tests confirm the effectiveness of the Cooling Tornado Z9665/…. In a comparison of the cooling circuits with and without the use of the Cooling Tornado, a reduction in the surface temperature of 10 % was measured. With a flow rate of, for example, 6 l/min, the surface temperature of the cavity fell from 86 °C to 78 °C. These results show that, by fitting the complete mould with the Cooling Tornado Z9665/…, an energy saving of 20-40 % can be achieved.

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