Extrusion International 2-2024

42 Extrusion International 2/2024 NPE2024 Solutions for Manufacturing, Processing, Conditioning and Recycling Plastics At NPE 2024, MAAG will be located in the West Hall, booth W3961. MAAG Group will be presenting its latest innovations in integrated solutions for the plastics industry. Die Plates – The heart of plastic pellet production MAAG Group has long been a leader in the development of die plates for underwater pelletizing systems for compounding. Now with the acquisition of AMN, die plates for virgin polyolefin pro - duction can be provided. With the combined know-how from industry leaders AMN, Automatik and Gala, MAAG Group offers next level solu- tions for all underwater pelletizing applications. MAAG will also exhibit the new PEARLO X Series pelletizer for throughputs of up to 40 t/hr. Its high level of automation allows start-up and shut-down at the push of a button, while wear-optimized cutting tools maximize production times while minimizing downtimes and waste. Filtration solutions from extrusion to virgin polymer to mechanical and chemical recycling MAAG, a long-time leader in melt filtration solutions, will display a va - riety of solutions for all plastics fil - tration. For extrusion applications, the FSC, flat screen changer, offers ultra compact design and optimized residence time. With the DFS-BF, our Duplex large area filtration systems are now backflush capable. This capability is due to the Divexpro valve. In addi- tion, Maag will display new innova- tions in candle filter and vessel con - nections that eliminate pain-points in these products. Another new product that MAAG will be presenting at NPE 2024 is the ContiNeo. The back- flush screen changer combines the advantages of a single-bolt screen changer with those of a continuous dual-piston screen changer with backflush function - ality. Ideal for extrusion processes requiring low pressure fluctuations and fully automatic operation in a small space. At the heart of the mechanical recycling portfolio is the high-per- formance melt filter from Ettlinger. The continuous-running machines are specially designed for highly contaminated post-consumer recy- cling applications. The ERF and ECO series can deliver throughputs of up to 10 t/h depending on the applica- tion. On display at NPE 2024, will be an ERF 1000, the largest Ettlinger continuous filter available. Flexible pelletizing for compounding and master batch applications The tried and proven PRIMOPlus 300 dry-cut pelletizer with double- sided bearings of the cutting rotor ensures high stability and precision, resulting in excellent quality of the cylinder pellets. A JSG pelletizing system model will also be on show at NPE 2024. The fully automatic system is suitable for compound- ing applications up to 9 t/h. Flexible cooling lengths allow processing of a wide range of materials, and broken strands are automatically rethread- ed into the pelletizer. Increase Pulverizer throughput with Vectored Air Technology Developed with CFD analysis, the new Vectored Air Technologytm mill housing enables throughput in- crease of up to 25% on the REX Duo Plus pulverizer. This new pulverizer technology also improves powder quality and flow for rotomolding applications. MAAG Group offers a wide variety of die plates for applications from compounding to virgin polymer production The REX Duo plus with Vectored Air Technology enables a throughput increase of up to 25% while improving powder quality