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21 Extrusion International 3/2019 www.maag.com GEAR PUMPS, FILTRATION, PELLETIZING AND PULVERIZING SYSTEMS MAAG – 4 STEPS AHEAD FOR YOUR SUCCESS Visit us at Chinaplas: Hall 5.1, Booth S51 KraussMaffei Berstorff GmbH www.kraussmaffeiberstorff.com and substantially reduces set-up times during barrel hous- ing changes. The standard equipment comprises the sturdy base frame designed to accommodate the temperature control units and the oil lubrication system. The state-of-the-art control software can be seamlessly integrated into the digital fac- tory, ready for Industry 4.0. The on-board operating panel with display of all important extruder information saves time and provides enhanced ease of use. The new series is characterized by a constant level of excel- lent product quality, easy operation and uncompromising re- liability. Its high productivity makes it a safe investment with a short payback period. [4] Source : Responsible recycling of WEEE plastics containing Brominated Flame Retardants-BFR’s. EERA.2018 At this year’s Chinaplas in Guangzhou in May, KraussMaf- fei Berstorff showcased its new ZE GP Agile twin-screw ex- truder series. This extruder generation manufactured at the Haiyan production site of KraussMaffei Group is specifically aimed at compounding companies on the growth track that intend to substantially increase their productivity. “For KraussMaffei Berstorff, China is an extremely important market as the growth trend is expected to continue in the years to come,” says Leo Yuan, Vice President Extrusion Chi- na of Shanghai KraussMaffei Machinery. “The development of the new series was focused on the key requirements of customers in China and in the Asian region in general: un- paralleled productivity, outstanding reliability and a highly attractive price-performance ratio.” The series comes in three sizes with screw diameters of 52, 62 and 77 mm and is suited for a wide range of different appli- cations and output rates. The extruders can be driven by two different water-cooled motors designed for screw speeds of 600 rpm or 900 rpm. The new ZE GP Agile extruder generation is equipped with screw elements and shafts made of special material, enabling compounders to achieve maximum throughput rates. In addition, the innovative series scores with an ex- tended range of 4 and 6D barrel housings to precisely tailor the processing section to specific customer requirements. All barrel housings are characterized by precise tempera- ture control. While cooling is based on cooling water injec- tion, high-performance electric cartridge heaters are used for direct and rapid heating. The C-clamp flange system facilitates assembly and disassembly of the barrel housings Market Launch of ZE GP Agile Compounding Extruder New ZE GP Agile twin-screw extruder with a torque density of 12.0 Nm/cm³ and a screw speed of 900 rpm for enhanced performance