Extrusion International USA 2-2022

16 Extrusion International 2/2022 INDUSTRY NEWS „ Production downtime is a big and expensive problem for factories and needs to be prevented. Intelligent IoT solu- tions can help to reduce production downtime and to save a lot of money. OTTO is the digital service innovation by Busch Vacuum Solutions. It combines condition monitoring of vacuumpumps with attractive service packages. For high process reliability and less cost of ownership in factories. The Busch IoT Dashboard and the Busch Vacuum App track vacuum pump data permanently. With the information at hand, the performance can be analyzed, and processes optimized. Busch installs a proprietary sensor package at the vacuum pumps, which collects and processes data. The data is stored in the Busch cloud via a mobile connection. The IoT box constantly monitors process state and vacuum pump conditions. For example, the ambient temperature, oil temperature and the remaining time until the next maintenance of the vacuum pump. The IoT dashboard pro- vides all collected performance data 24/7. The data is in- terpreted, and performance trends are shown. To optimize the production, Busch is providing a summarizing report as well as recommendations for more ef fi cient operation. Reducing Production Downtimes Busch Dienste GmbH www.buschvacuum.com Based on data analysis, Busch is taking care of preventive maintenance and sends a service technician if needed. OTTO digital services by Busch come in three different packages tailored to the needs of the customer. Next Generation Twin-Screwand Single-Screw Extrusion Lines for PVC and PO Pipes Launched „ Bausano announced the launch of its next generation twin-screw and single-screw extrusion lines for pipes made of PVC and in polyole fi ns (PO). Bausano’s extrusion tech- nology in its twin-screw MD and single-screw E-GO ranges enables the production of different types of pipes – rigid or fl exible, mono or multilayer, smooth or corrugated – for various applications, including construction, agriculture and medical. “Expansion of our extrusion lines for PVC and PO pipes is the result of our unique ability to combine our technological expertise, process consultancy with customers and our pas- sion for innovation,” says Clemente Bausano, vice president of Bausano. “Bausano has recently reinforced its Technical Department by adding a team of experts who have speci fi c skills and consolidated know-how in designing these types of solutions. Our goal is to meet the needs of manufacturers as a reference partner by combining turnkey, highly custom- izable systems with top-notch services, thanks to dedicated technicians on site.” Bausano’s high-performance extrusion line for PVC pipes for diameters ranging between 63mm and 160mm features the MD Nextmover 170/30 model, which is equipped with a double exit die head, for overall production of 2,000 Kg/h. In detail, the gravimetric doser is designed to ensure maxi- mum precision so the pipes in outfeed weigh the same. In addition, the 170/30 model features bimetallic screws and a cylinder that are subjected to less corrosion and wear. Other innovative features include: cooling and calibration benches, made of stainless steel, for producing pipes with a fl awless surface; two 9m parallel calibration benches in a two-chamber con fi guration with temperature and water level control, which allows different vacuum conditions to be created as required; and a high-performance pipe cool- ing system that cools pipes more quickly, thereby improving their quality and taking up less space when installing the line. Bausano also offers end-of-line accessories, including a drive system, cutting unit and belling machine. Energy ef fi ciency improvements in the MD and E-GO ranges are powered by two innovative systems: Bausano’s Smart Energy System, with its electromagnetic induction principles that enables more rapid and uniform heating of the cylin- der, for energy savings up to 35%; and its Digital Extruder Control 4.0, with a 21-inch screen, accurately monitors con- sumption of each single stage of the process and features a real-time display of performance for managing motor power, temperature, oil control unit inspection, screw ad- justment and other parameters, on request. Bausano’s extrusion lines also meet the Smart Factory verti- cal integration requirements and are able to communicate with third-party systems, such as the sophisticated in-line measurement tool for accurate control of the internal and external diameter and wall thickness of the pipe. Bausano www.bausano.com/en/ ThenewOTTOdigital services byBuschVacuumSolutions reduce productiondowntimes