Good volumetric efficiency enables pumping at slower speed, reduced shear rate, lower temperature, and tight dwell time distribution. Improving these attributes results in better pumping rate, higher polymer quality, greater reliability, and longer service life. At the same time, energy consumption is significantly reduced. MAAG melt pumps and extrusion pumps adhere to that principle.

In the plastics manufacturing chemical industry, the pump geometry has a considerable influence on the degassing stage, where minimal filling levels in the tank directly connected to the gear pump lead to a shorter dwell time. This is especially interesting for manufacturers of easily degradable polymers because it means volatile compounds can be minimized. The x6 class gear pump in particular achieves an extremely low NPSHr (net positive suction head required) pressure value, and so can process polymer melts of up to 200,000 Pas (0 shear viscosity), depending on pump size.

The operating pressure of the gear pump has a major influence on product quality in extrusion. The higher the pressure, the finer the filters and screen changers that can be used downstream of the pump. High volumetric efficiency and low pulsation ensure consistent polymer quality and uniform output of the end product.

MAAG extrusion pumps and melt pumps offer long service life. Even lower bearing temperatures of the x6 class melt pump generation – thanks to the high efficiency of the pump – extend it even further, and provide for an even more stable lubricating film between the shaft and bearing. That makes the pumps extremely reliable.

The optimal solution for discharge from reactors is an important aspect in polymer production. The key in this is the difference between extraction from containers in production processes entailing standard requirements for the NPSH value (such as PET) and other processes where the required filling level in the connected container must be minimized. MAAG offers different housing designs for extraction melt pumps to meet the different requirements, so as always to be able to realize an economical and technically optimal solution.

The increased torque load capacity of MAAG gear pumps (melt pumps) boosts safety during start-up and operation, and aids general safety in production.

Flexo Plate, Versatility Defined. Bringing Transformational Flexo To Corrugated Board.

FLEXCEL NXH Plates

FLEXCEL NXH Plates are the definition of versatility. Create high-quality print on a variety of substrates. Unparalleled shelf impact  with less complexity and downtime on press.

Happy transferring ink to films, foils, paper, shrink films, pressure-sensitive labels, envelopes and liners, you can use KODAK NX Advantage technology at the heart of the KODAK FLEXCEL NX System to customize FLEXCEL NXH Plate production for different applications.

The versatility of FLEXCEL NXH Plates extends to your choice of ink: water-based, solvent-based, UV-cured and cationic inks.

FLEXCEL NXC Plates

Designed for direct print applications on boards with a variety of liner and flute types, and with water-based inks, FLEXCEL NXC Plates can take on a diverse array of graphic challenges from simple line and tone designs through to complex process colour artwork.

Users benefit from more impactful graphic reproduction with less complexity and downtime on press. The standout performance of FLEXCEL NXC Plates comes from the combination of our Thermal Imaging Layer, high resolution imaging technology and patented lamination process: the combination enables high-resolution imagery on the plate, with 1:1 dot replication, and stable, predictable ink transfer.

FLEXCEL NXC Plates come as a kit, together with equal quantities of KODAK FLEXCEL NX Thermal Imaging Layer. All the elements you need to create the visual impact and high-quality finish to set you apart from the competition.

Manage your digital flexo plate imaging with the FLEXCEL NX System. This proven, upgradeable platform arrives on the product floor fully integrated and ready to go.

TIFF Assembler Plus (TAP) software comes as standard with your FLEXCEL NX System. TAP gives you the tools to quickly prepare TIFF files for platemaking. Design efficient layouts and set outputs for unique surface patterning technology that delivers the plate finish you’re looking for.

The FLEXCEL NX System includes imager, laminator, layout software and dedicated imaging and plate materials. It comes in five different configurations and a choice of two plate types, so you set your level of flexibility.

Key Features

• A complete, integrated, award-winning solution
• A full portfolio of  imager size options
• Efficient job layout tools
• Plates for all applications
• Unique patented technology
• Flexo Transformed

Print Consistency Starts Here

The FLEXCEL NX TIL boasts a ground-breaking formulation that allows high resolution and fast imaging, as well as intimate optical contact with the plate during UV exposure.

It’s the tool that enables all of the digital information in a file – every pixel – to be recorded and reproduced on the film perfectly. No other mask for digital flexo platemaking can record at higher resolution or with the same degree of precision and predictability.

After imaging, the TIL is laminated to your choice of FLEXCEL NX plate in a quick and simple patented process that removes all oxygen between the layer and the plate, resulting in the creation of high quality, full amplitude, flat-top dots.

Key Features

• TIL enables the highest resolution in the Graphic Arts Industry
• TIL requires 3-4 times LESS energy to image than a LAMS layer
• TIL uses multi thin-layer coating technology on PET to enable totally clean, crisp and consistent thermal ablation for a perfect mask
• TIL is the only material that can enable the critical lamination process
• TIL is unique to Miraclon

Additional Benefits

• TIL enables true 1:1 image reproduction from file to finished plate
• TIL enables the fastest digital flexo plate imaging in the industry
• TIL enables powerful NX Advantage technology
• TIL enables the total predictability and consistency for which KODAK FLEXCEL plates have become known
• TIL enables the simplest flexo plate portfolio in the industry

The Capability of Translation. Streamline Your NX Advantage.

TIFF Assembler Plus (TAP) software comes standard with your FLEXCEL NX System. TAP gives you the tools to quickly prepare TIFF files for plate creation. Design streamlined layouts and manage output for unique surface patterning technology that delivers the finish you seek. TAP 5.0 extends the core functionality of the software, making it even easier to extend the full benefits of KODAK FLEXCEL NX Advantage technology. The interface has now been translated into 11 different languages, ensuring the best experience for Miraclon customers.

Key Features

Provides More Control

• Choose from 11 languages for the TAP user interface.
• Ability to hide DIGICAP NX Patterning that you don’t use.
• Supports additional separation settings to the cut label text.
• Allows specification of plate thickness in cut files to improve performance.

Improves Reliability

• A connected support experience ensures rapid diagnosis and response.
• Preventative maintenance tailored to your KODAK FLEXCEL NX System keeps your operation running continuously and efficiently.
• Automated backups ensure you don’t lose your settings.

Founded in 1974 and operates worldwide as a member of the Hochland-Group. The company specializes in machinery for production, processing and packaging of processed cheese.

Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) coding is ideal when speed and legibility of characters are important for applying variable dates directly at the production line.

In addition to precise printing results, alphaJET systems offer you a very high degree of reliability in everyday production. To meet your individual coding requirements, the Koenig & Bauer Coding portfolio offers you suitable models for all applications.

Get the best performance and gain around +20% productivity.

Coding systems are built according to the latest state of the art with an uptime >99%.

Achieve the lowest consumption on the market, minimum operating costs and absolutely calculable >27% follow-up costs savings.

RAUCH has set itself the goal to facilitate the complete handling of magnesium in both solid and liquid form. In a competitive world, availability, low maintenance costs and highest safety standards are of major importance.

These issues are always a priority for RAUCH engineers designing an installation as it has be repeatedly proven with lots of installations throughout the world, not only in the standard program but also in customised installations in the fields of sand casting, DC casting, low pressure die casting.

Demands from our customers are addressed by a competent team acting in the fields of R&D, mechanical and electrical engineering, project management, software development and service technicians.