Extrusion International 3-2022

29 Extrusion International 3/2022 processing features. Other colleagues in the offce can evalu - ate and interpret the data directly via “VC.reco” for CT scans or “VC.review” for analysing and interpreting 2D images. All of these tasks can be accomplished without the necessity of being in the same place because all of the modules are connected to each other locally or via the cloud. The inspec- tion process can also be shared between different facilities worldwide. Using the “VC.server”, the remote evaluation team can access all data within the “VC.storage”. This is also the place where data is archived for long-term storage. QualityManagers or operators can use the “VC.dashboard” on the shopfloor to get an overview about the status of the different inspection projects, the status of each part and any other KPIs. Customers with a fully automated X-ray in- spection systemwill beneft from the “VC.planner” module where supervisors can easily develop or edit programs and techniques for their systems. They can perform this task of- fline, and then send the new inspection programs to the “VC.control” module without causing any machine down- time. It is important to note that these steps do not require any special programming knowledge. All of this is now possible with the new software family from VCxray – a modular approach that can be confgured for any situation. For inspectors, the x.OS offers maximum comfort and effciency through seamless integration of all parts. VCxray VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH https://visiconsult.de  Bausano took centre stage during the frst edition of GREENPLAST. This event – 3 to 6 May 2022 – is dedicated to innovative solutions for the plastics and rubber indus- try, with a special focus on environmental sustainability, energy effciency, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, and the circular economy. Visitors got the chance to fnd out more about the new series of E-GO R single-screw extruders, which are designed for regenerating both in-house industrial waste and domestic post-consumer waste from washing lines. Thanks to the groundbreaking E-GO R technology, highly contaminated plastics, such as HDPE residues from contain- ers for milk, motor oil, shampoos and conditioners, soap, detergents and bleach, can be fed back into production processes. Some examples include PP waste from lunch boxes, yoghurt pots, syrup and medicine bottles, caps and LDPE waste from cling flm, shopping bags and squeezable bottles. Specifcally, the E-GO R extruders are perfect for recycling not only lightweight and highly moist materials, but also heavy flm and materials with low water content. After crushing, the plastic flakes and ground plastics are con - veyed directly into the extruder through a forced feeding system, which is specifcally designed for its intended use. Throughout the process, volatile substances and moisture are removed thanks to a high-performance degas- sing system that prevents the occurrence of defects in the granules such as “air bubbles”, which are due to gases in the starting compound or formed during the extrusion process. The extruded mass is subsequently fltered and fed to the granulation head. Moreover, the constant speed, combined with a so- phisticated screw design, en- sures that each product meets high quality standards. The line is complementedby a liquid ring or immersion cutting system. In addition, Bausano’s technology for the regeneration of plastics includes solutions for producing granules from re- covered rigid and flexible PVC, which are used for plumb - ing pipes, tiles and many other applications. In this regard, the extrusion lines of the MD NEXTMOVER series, which, on request, can be fully customised even with additional components, stand out for being flexible when it comes to recycling various types of PVC waste, according to the level of contaminants, percentage of humidity and grind size. “Given that virgin raw materials are becoming less readily available and environmentally sustainable, the solution is to switch to a circular economy”, says Clemente Bausano, Vice President of Bausano. He also adds, “In fact, by using recycled raw materials, procurement costs can be mini- mised, which translates into immediate savings for the entire supply chain. At Bausano, however, we believe that plas- tics from post-industrial or post-consumer waste materials should be fed back into the production cycle: this is necessary not only from an economic perspective, but also, and especially, for ethical reasons in order to protect natural resources and the sustainability of the entire supply chain’. He then concludes: ‘This is why we strive on a daily basis to design extrusion lines that are increasingly eco-friendly and as effcient as possible.” Bausano & Figli S.p.A. www.bausano.com Spotlight on Technology for the Regeneration of Plastics