Extrusion International 3-2017

35 Extrusion International 3/2017 AMUT COMI: Thermoforming machine AMP 850-GP At the upcoming Interpack, trade show held in Düsseldorf, AMUT COMI has exhibited an off-line thermoformingmachine, model AMP 850-GP, complete of a mould for vending coffee cups. The technology applied is single station: simultaneously forming and trimming operation, with tilting mould. AMP series is suitable to thermoform a wide range of plastics, such as PP, HIPS, PP and PET and to produce cups, round and square dairy containers. It is based on a modular concept and can be supplied in different con- figurations. In-line solutions are also available. The machine shown in Germany will deliver 200 cc PP vending coffee cups (Ø 70 mm), with a weight of 1.6- 2.2 g and a capacity of 200 ml. The mould has an area of 850 x 560 mm and 55-cavities. Closing force for forming is around 700 kN. The output is 115.500 cups/hour with 35 cycles per minute. The concept includes high-speed performances, energy saving solutions and in-line grinding of thermoformed scraps to avoid raw material losses. An automatic system with electrical motors adjusts the rails length and V divarication to avoid sagging. All AMUT COMI thermoforming machines are driven by EASY, the advanced-feature process management solu- tions. This is an intuitive software that provides users with optimized solutions once they set the process pa- rameters combining an optimized diagnostics. AMUT COMI is keeping up with advances in technology, complying with the smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 trends. www.amutgroup.com