SMS Plastics
The SMS Plastics Technology Group includes the Battenfeld Injection Molding Technology companies (Germany and Austria), Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik and SMS Extrusion Kempen (both located in Germany), Cincinnati Extrusion (Austria and Japan), American Maplan (U.S.A.), Battenfeld Chen Extrusion Systems (PR China), as well as the film and sheet technology companies Battenfeld Gloucester (U.S.A.), SMS Folientechnik (Austria) and SMB David (Germany).
SMS Plastics Technology
Scherl 10
58540 Meinerzhagen
Germany
29 Jun 2004
Konos - four conical extruders for any kind of application
With its new Konos series Cincinnati Extrusion has launched a new all-round machine concept. The Vienna extruder specialist, who has built conical
31 Mar 2004
New Slitters Contribute to Conversion Quality Trimless Rolls
Trimless rolls, those produced without removing the edge of the film before it is wound, can be a real challenge. The material and cost savings that result from the lack of edge trim, can make it an enticing niche to some film manufac-turers. Producing quality film, at the highest possible first pass yield, for con-verting operations makes the difference between success and failure in many markets. The rolls need to be flat, smooth, compact, tight from end to end, and ready for high speed printing and converting. Reliable equipment and a stable bubble are critical. This is where Battenfeld Gloucester’s blown film lines con-tribute to this success.
25 Feb 2004
Battenfeld signs strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese extruder Hebei B&S Group
A strategic cooperation agreement between the extrusion divisions of Battenfeld and Chinese processor Hebei B&S Group Co. Ltd., will advance their mutual business interests in the People's Republic of China.
17 Feb 2004
3,000th TM completes Slovenian success story
Plastika Skaza and Battenfeld Injection Technology recently had cause for a special celebration in Velenje, when the 3,000th injection molding machine of the TM series was officially handed over to the customer. Velenje, with just over 30,000 inhabitants, is located in the centre of the Šalek valley, to the north-east of Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. Since 1975, Velenje has been the home of Plastika Skaza, which has emerged as one of the country’s largest commission plastics processor. From a modest beginning, the company has seen continuous growth since 1985 and now manufactures parts for well-known companies, such as Gorenja, Ikea and Grammer, with 41 injection molding lines - 35 of these from Battenfeld.
30 Jan 2004
Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik at Interplastica
At Interplastica in Moscow from February 24 to 27, Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik GmbH, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany will present its successful conical twin-screw extruder model BEX 2-54 C. With its complete line concept - offering turnkey extrusion lines from a single source including planning and manufacture of all components - Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik has made a name for itself in the global market place in the areas of pipe, profile and sheet extrusion as well as plastic material preparation technology.
30 Jan 2004
Battenfeld HM: optimized in all sizes
At Interplastica in Moscow, Battenfeld Injection Molding Technology will exhibit an HM 1300 with an UNIROB R8 robot to present its extremely versatile hydraulic ma-chine series.
30 Jan 2004
New, improved Cincinnati pipe co-extrusion dies offering enormous flexibility
The new pipe dies from Cincinnati Extrusion, Vienna make it possible to produce co-extruded polyolefin pipes with any desired distribution of layers and virtually all conceivable material combinations. With its fourth generation of multilayer spiral mandrel distributors, the machine manufacturer offers processors the chance to meet the ever-increasing competitive pressure with special products and maximum flexibility.
29 Jan 2004
High-precision sandwich molding from Battenfeld
The secret of success in sandwich injection molding is hidden inside the molded parts: the use of less and lower-priced materials without compromis-ing quality standards. Injection molders taking advantage of this potential achieve a significant increase in cost-efficiency for their products. Among oth-ers, a Spanish Battenfeld customer, a well-known manufacturer of toilet seats, has seized this opportunity. In the near future he will take delivery of a new HM 10.000/7.700 + 7.700 BM B4 injection molding machine. It will be the eighth multi-component injection molding system from Battenfeld supplied to this company. This particular customer has become the market leader in Europe with the help of cost-efficient co-injection technology. The Battenfeld sand-wich system process technology has been optimized to the point of achieving a tolerance margin of only +/- 5 g for shot weights of 4,000 g.
26 Jan 2004
Cincinnati Extrusion at Interplastica
At Interplastica in Moscow, February 23 to 27, the Viennese machine manufacturer Cincinnati Extrusion GmbH will present itself at the joint Austrian industry booth No. FC.05. With the sin-gle-screw extruder model 60-25 B from its Alpha range on display, it will demonstrate its spe-cial expertise in the field of profile extrusion.
26 Jan 2004
High-precision sandwich molding from Battenfeld
The secret of success in sandwich injection molding is hidden inside the molded parts: the use of less and lower-priced materials without compromising quality standards. Injection molders taking advantage of this potential achieve a significant increase in cost-efficiency for their products. Among others, a Spanish Battenfeld customer, a well-known manufacturer of toilet seats, has seized this opportunity. In the near future he will take delivery of a new HM 10.000/7.700 + 7.700 BM B4 injection molding machine. It will be the eighth multi-component injection molding system from Battenfeld supplied to this company. This particular customer has become the market leader in Europe with the help of cost-efficient co-injection technology. The Battenfeld sandwich system process technology has been optimized to the point of achieving a tolerance margin of only +/- 5 g for shot weights of 4,000 g.
26 Jan 2004
Wilhelm Schröder joins SMS Plastics Technology
Effective January 12, 2004, Wilhelm Schröder, former Managing Director of Krauss Maffei Kunststofftechnik GmbH, has been appointed to the Management Board of SMS GmbH.
11 Dec 2003
American Maplan's new heater is like money in the bank for extruders
Small changes to machine design can yield big savings for processors. This point was underscored recently when extruder manufacturer American Maplan Corp., McPherson, Kansas, made a seemingly minor design change to the screw oil heating element installed on most of its profile machines. The new design reduces the amount of electrical power needed for each heating unit by 20%, to 7.6 watts from 9.5 watts, with no trade-off in process performance. The result, says VP Sales Kurt Waldhauer, is potentially reduced energy consumption, a 50 to 60% increase in heater life, and a decrease in machine maintenance.