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Curtain up for a double world first: the extruder
manufacturer WEBER will introduce two new
products at the “K” plastics trade fair in
Düsseldorf from 19 to 26 October. In addition
to the revolutionary IF screw technology, the
mechanical engineering company from Upper
Franconia will be presenting the further deve-
lopment of the WPS4 extruder control to trade
visitors. Furthermore, everything at the WEBER
stand will focus on the topics of line compe-
tence and industry 4.0.
Duo-Co-Extrusion Line
The IF screw is a product from the in-house development
department. Thanks to its new geometry, it provides op-
timised plasticisation and therefore improved results for the
extrusion process. The patent pending screw improves the
output and its unique characteristics permit the use of new
production technologies such as laser armouring. “It has al-
ways been our objective to offer our customers reliable and
powerful extruders as well as an advantage through innova-
tion,” Managing Director Michael Weber explains. “This
claim is once again underlined by the IF screw technology.”
On the way to industry 4.0
WEBER proved at the “K 2013” that its technology centre in
Kronach is not only dedicated to the actual extruder techno-
logy, but especially also to the extruder control. WEBER pre-
sented the WPS3 there – a completely new extruder cockpit.
Three years later, the curtain now rises for the WPS4. The
further development offers an improved touch screen and a
new voice control. The optimised display facilitates operation
of the extruder while the WEBER Service Tool supports
speedy rectification of faults. “With WEBER and WPS4, com-
panies have a strong partner at their side on the way to in-
dustry 4.0,” Michael Weber says. Visitors at the “K 2016”
can test the new extruder control live via a touch screen.
“Powerful and efficient overall solutions”
The managing director places a particular focus on the topic
“line competence”. This comprises all products and services
from the idea through the complete production line to the fi-
nished product. Michael Weber: “Extrusion with its varied
possibilities is becoming ever more complex. That is why in-
dustrial companies need a reliable consultant, project mana-
ger and manufacturer. We fulfil all those roles which allows
us to offer an all inclusive package that is precisely tailored to
the individual requirements of the customer.” The products
and services provided by WEBER range from precise simula-
tions and cooling path calculations through professional sy-
stem project planning to energy optimisation and energy
monitoring. “We involve customers closely in the projects.
This results in powerful and efficient overall solutions,” Mi-
chael Weber states.
WEBER celebrates
world firsts at “K 2016”
Hall 16, Booth F06
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