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New extrex⁶ EC for conveying rigid PVC |
A major success for the MAAG Group at the anniversary edition of Fakuma: the Fakuma Innovation Award was presented for the first time at the 30th trade fair for plastics processing. MAAG took first place in the Extrusion category with its new extrex⁶ EC PVC pump. It is the world’s first gear pump specifically designed for the continuous conveyance of rigid PVC, opening a new chapter in PVC extrusion.
Technological highlights of the extrex ⁶ EC:
• Gap-free construction with no dead zones: The innovative design eliminates dead spaces and prevents prolonged residence times of the material. This stops thermal decomposition and ensures a stable, clean process.
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• Up to 50% greater efficiency in the extruder: The uniform, pressure-stable conveying significantly reduces the load on the extruder. Depending on the application, throughput can be significantly increased or energy savings of up to 50% achieved.
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• Reduction in process temperature by up to 10 °C: The optimised temperature control reduces the thermal stress on the material. This makes the use of expensive stabilisers unnecessary in some cases – a considerable economic advantage.
“Winning the first Fakuma Innovation Award confirms our role as a technology leader,” said Jonathan Hummer, Head of Product Management Pumps & Filtration. “With the extrex⁶ EC, we offer a reliable and economically attractive solution that redefines efficiency and process reliability in PVC processing.”
