Extrusion International 6-2018

33 Extrusion International 6/2018 first time as a design study for the new ZSE 40 iMAXX at the Fakuma,” says Wolf. “With this, we want to offer our customers a further added value. We’re very excited to receive their feedback.” ZSE 40 iMAXX Due to the high specific torque (up to 15.0 Nm/cm³), the ZSE MAXX machines are among the most powerful co- rotating twin screw extruders. Added to this is the high volume in the screw facilitated by the large OD/ID of 1.66. The ZSE iMAXX extruders (27 and 35 mm) are convincing due to their intelligent and integrated design. At the Fa- kuma the ZSE 40 iMAXX was introduced for the first time. It is a machine which is particularly suitable for medium batch sizes and throughputs of up to 700 kg/h. The extruder combines the convincing features of the ZSE iMAXX machines. The heating/cooling system and the heating elements are fully integrated in the frame or processing unit. This ensures optimum accessibility. Cleaning and replacing individual components is ex- tremely easy. A central water connection is sufficient for the entire system. The ZSE 40 iMAXX is equipped with an energy-efficient synchronous AC motor for the main drive. Leistritz thus contributes to a resource-saving ex- trusion process. The majority of the electrical compo- nents is housed in a separate control cabinet. In addi- tion, torque measurement can optionally be installed. By means of a monitoring system, the oil pressure and temperature of the gear box can be controlled at all times. Smart solutions “Industry 4.0 and the use of smart sensors play an impor- tant role. In the course of the continuous further devel- opment of process technology, we have therefore paid special attention to intelligent process monitoring,” ex- plains Sven Wolf. Leistritz showed how this can be done in the practice by means of the elongational rheometer exhibited at the trade fair. The Leistritz after sales sector also presented smart solutions, showing for example how service via augmented reality is done. Leistritz Extrusionstechnik GmbH Markgrafenstr. 36-39 90459 Nürnberg, Germany www.leistritz.com World Premiere” at the Leistritz booth: Sven Wolf (CEO) and Michael Thummert (Head of Corporate Communications) explained the advantages of the machine cover as well as the functioning of the extruder ZSE 40 iMAXX. In the picture shown: ZSE 40 iMAXX partially covered with the fleXXcover (Photo: VM Verlag)