Extrusion International 2-2024

43 Extrusion International 2/2024 Service and after-sales based on personal commitment and know-how Service from MAAG means: Sup- port around the clock, worldwide, in person or remotely. In addition to MAAG Group service and support, customers can find information and sign up to the recently launched "myMAAG" e-shop, which offers custom and plant-specific spares and wearing parts at the click of a mouse any time 24/7. MAAG Group www.MAAG.com NPE2024: West Hall, booth W3961 Innovation and Services Bausano on the occasion of NPE2024 will give the preview an- nouncement of the opening of its new headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event represents a strategic opportunity for the com- pany to share, with Industry Opera- tors, the consolidated expertise of its Team and its Total Solution, con- sisting of advanced extrusion tech- nologies and services. Specifically, innovation takes center stage, at booth W929D in the West Hall Build- ing, where the spotlight will also be on Bausano's next-generation MD 92 Nextmover twin-screw, equipped with the Multidrive system and Digi- tal Extruder Control 4.0. "Thisinvestmentispartofabroader strategic framework along two main lines: customer intimacy and techno- logical excellence," says Clemente Bausano, Bausano Vice President, who continues, "The state of North Carolina is an important commer- cial and industrial crossroads for the plastics extrusion sector along with the Gulf of Texas and Louisiana. In this sense, the opening of this new site stems from the desire to be even closer to our Customers, combin- ing customized solutions, under the banner of technological excellence, with a first-rate onsite after-sales service, guaranteeing efficient pro - duction processes." The company invests in advanced technologies not only to constantly monitor extruder operating con- ditions, but also to optimize avail- able resources and reduce energy consumption, in response to the Manufacturing Industry's need for superior long-term sustainability. An approach that is developed around three cornerstones aimed at opti- mizing the extrusion process: from Digital Extruder Control 4.0, for pre- cise monitoring of the energy con- sumption of each individual produc- tion phase, to Smart Energy, the first on the market to heat the barrel by induction coils, to Multidrive, a pat- ented transmission system that al- lows the distribution of the coupling force over four shaft-motors, con- trolled by a single static frequency converter, for constant rotation and perfect synchronism of the motors. Bausano's Digital Extruder Con- trol 4.0 is the reliable screening tool for extruder and end-of-line energy performance. It is an intuitive inter- face, allowing screw speed to be adjusted, temperature to be con- trolled, and alarm thresholds to be set, even remotely, with a view to vertical integration of control tech- nologies. In addition, the ability to customize multiple configurations and to consult, at any time, the ar- chive of statistics, facilitates predic- tive and preventive maintenance ac- tivities, with positive results in terms of Overall Equipment Effectiveness. The exhibition showcases the Smart Energy temperature control system, developed by Bausano to keep the temperature of the pro- cessedmaterial constant and reduce heat loss. The innovative technol- ogy applies the principles of electro- magnetic induction to the extrusion process for faster and more uniform heating, guaranteeing consistent extrudate quality and efficiency, as high as 95% for net energy savings of 35%. Finally, the in-house R&D Team, with a view to supporting customers in achieving their productivity and quality goals, synergistically inte- grates mechanical and ICT technolo- gies in favor of intelligent remote control of each extrusion plant and intuitive operator-machine interac- tion. Condition Monitoring, accord- ing to Bausano, paves the way for a proactive approach to maintenance, which brings with it numerous ben- efits for Customers such as enhanced operational efficiency due to the full availability of the extruder over time, the extension of its service life, as well as optimal working conditions. "We are excited to welcome visi- tors to NPE to delve together into the news inherent in our Total Solution, consisting of advanced technologies and services," says Giorgio Critelli - General Manager at the helm of Bausano USA who concludes "The bonus of having an extremely well-stocked warehouse, with original spare parts and a team of technicians who intervene within 48h of the call, positions Bausano as a strategic and reliable partner able to support companies on a daily ba- sis in overcoming the challenges of an extremely competitive and con- stantly evolving market". Bausano www.bausano.com NPE2024: Booth W929D in the West Hall Building High-performance melt filters remove impurities and contaminants from the recycling melt stream