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16 Extrusion International 3/2019 INDUSTRY NEWS Bürkert Fluid Control Systems www.buerkert.com Reliable Control over Process Temperatures Exact temperature control is a critical factor in many industrial metal and plastic processing sequences. In these scenarios, the requirements regarding temperature control can vary substan- tially depending on the production conditions. However, what is always required are solutions that guarantee one-hundred-per- cent repeatabilitywherever possible toensurehighproduct qual- ity. They must also be simple to integrate and capable of being extended or converted as required. The modular temperature control platform developed by Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, which permits seamless adjustment to suit the most varied pro- cesses, was designed precisely with these requirements in mind. It is based on a broad range of electromotive and pneumatic Modular platform for custom solutions in metal and plastic processing: Reliable control over process temperatures (Source: Bürkert Fluid Control Systems) Four more Machines for Fujian Billion, China 2019 got off to a successful start for KAMPF’s good long- standing relationship with Fujian Billion High-tech Material Industry CO. LTD. Fujian Billion invested in four new BOPET lines and again relies on KAMPF for its slitting and winding technology. After challenging negotiations, the contract be- tween KAMPF and Fujian Billion for the supply of four Uni- versal 89/12 slitting machines was signed. The slitters will be delivered in the middle of 2020. In 2018, the film manufacturer ordered two Universal 64/14 TF for use in the production of optical films from KAMPF. Their delivery to China will take place in the 4th quarter of this year. These slitting machines are equipped with exclusive equipment, e.g. high-quality chrome rollers, which meet the high quality standards of Fujian Billion. Between 2012 and 2014, Billion had already installed six high-performance KAMPF machines - four Universal 89/12 Kampf Schneid- und Wickeltechnik GmbH & Co. KG www.kampf.de slitter, one Unislit II 630 and one Unislit II 635 - which reliably produce the highest roll quality. Billion and KAMPF (Image: Kampf) valves as well as various measurement principles, e.g. for coolant flows (ultrasoundandpaddlewheel), air quantities (thermal sen- sor) as well as pressure and temperature. Supplied as a custom assembled complete system, the temperature control can then easily be integrated into the most diverse applications. Thanks to the modular design, individual valve clusters can eas- ily be realised, as can multi-channel media distribution systems or complete media cabinets – always adapted tomeet individual requirements. The user avoids the need to install pipingbetween individual valves anddead spaces are reduced thanks to the com- pact design. In contrast to discrete assembly solutions, this allows the valve block to be placed close to the tool. Since the compact designalso reduces theheat-radiating surfaces, energy efficiency improves accordingly. The service-friendly structure alsomakes it easier to replace individual components. Orbital welding seams and high-temperature graphite seals that can also withstand ex- treme temperature differences guarantee leak-free operation. The Bürkert EDIP (Efficient Device Integration Platform) can be used to connect the temperature control to all standard bus systems; the wiring complexity is reduced, start-up and para- meterisation are simple. Depending on the tool and process, temperatures can be specified, the flow control set automati- cally, or a constant pressure maintained. Once parameters have been stored, they can be restored at any time. All things consid- ered, the temperature control processes are reliably repeatable which boosts product quality and eliminates waste.