Extrusion International 5-2019

PREVIEW 66 Extrusion International 5/2019 Brabender Technologie is showing the full range in Düs- seldorf: The company comes to the K 2019 with new equipment, new smart control features and a wide range of proven solutions. Many new developments follow the “Easy Clean” premise – simple cleaning and fast remov- al for easy product changeovers. Some of the existing equipment was also revised and optimized in this regard. “This year, we are presenting our new and existing de- signs and ideas both virtually and physically,” reveals Bruno Dautzenberg, Managing Director of Brabender Technologie. “Our objective is to illustrate our portfolio and our skills as clearly as possible, not only to make our visitors curious but also to allow them to grasp our solu- tions immediately.” The equipment will be accompanied by many videos and on-screen applications which will also highlight new control features. “Our new OPC-UA interface is a step towards Industry 4.0,” Managing Director Günter Kuhl- mann explains this innovation. Data exchange regard- less of manufacturer is an important factor for establish- ing smart factories. “OPC-UA means improved industrial communication: This interface transmits process and con- trol data in a service-oriented architecture which opens up new possibilities for our customers.” The expansion to upstream machines, such as vacuum conveyors, is also now available in the feeder control and the OP16 control unit. This provides customers with a control for both ma- chines from a single source, allowing them to optimize refill processes and ideally coordinate the machines. Launch of DSR28 and DDSR20: The engineers have completely revised two feeder models, the DSR28 and DDSR20. In addition to a new type of gearbox, this new range features many new components which are all com- patible with one another and allow easy operation with- out tools – for easy cleaning. Both machines are displayed at the exhibition and also demonstrate the possiblemotor types, such as the new motor with extended adjustment range (1:100). “We do not want to reveal too much about these two feeders before the trade fair,” explains Bruno Dautzenberg. “But visitors can expect some surprises, as the concepts are completely new developments.” The exhibition highlights at a glance: • The new FiberXpert fiber feeder for lower feed rates • A FlexWall ® 40 with acrylic plastic container which can be controlled with a mobile device using a web server ap- plication • The unusual version of a feeder with twin screws based on special customer requirements • The DS feeder range for granulate presented this year • Proven products from the portfolio such as the liquid feeder or a feeding channel New Equipment and Software Applications Brabender Technologie www.brabender-technologie.com K 2019: Hall 10, Booth A41 The new and optimized version of the DSR28, which debuts on the K-fair