Extrusion International 6-2025

31 Extrusion International 6/2025 Belt Haul-Off Impresses with Smart Control Concept At this year's K trade show, extrusion specialist bat - tenfeld-cincinnati introded the new pullStream B63- 1000 WS belt haul-off. It ts perfectly into the award- winning World Solution Design introduced a few years ago and impresses with its unique accessibility. This greatly simpli es operation. Further advantages result from the globally applicable manufacturing standards and the revised cross adjustment for consistent pipe quality. The line design introduced in the last K-year is based on the following principles: optimum accessibility and operation, as well as easy maintenance. “An angled ap allows the belt haul-off to be opened completely, similar to a modern kitchen cabinet, so that the ma- chine operator can carry out maintenance and process adjustments while standing upright,” says Heinrich Dohmann, Director of Mechanical Engineering, de- scribing the unique selling point of the new belt haul- off, which ensures ergonomics in the workplace. The pullStream B63-1000 WS is designed for small pipes with a diameter between 5 and 63 mm. “The concept is so convincing that we are already revising the sister model for pipes up to 125 mm in the same way,” prom- ises Heinrich Dohmann. Technically, battenfeld-cincinnati belt haul-offs are known for their nely adjustable speed control. The new belt haul-offs also offers the option of adjusting the upper belt transversely – by 0.5° in each direction. “The inclined position allows us to actively counteract any twisting of the pipe, which guarantees precise la- beling at the same pipe position, even at high speeds of up to 300 m/min,” Heinrich Dohmann continues. In addition, the belt haul-off is equipped with a mod- ern 10" touch display installed on an interactive support arm at the inlet of the haul-off. The operating concept is based on the proven BCtouch DS from battenfeld- cincinnati and enables intuitive operation of the line components. battenfeld-cincinnati www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com pullStream B63-1000 WS belt haul-off (©battenfeld-cincinnati) Integrating Global Innovation At this year’s K PiovanGroup pre- sented innovations such as: • SmartForesight: a predictive maintenance solution that detects anomalies before failures occur. With real-time noti cations, cus - tomized reports, and direct techni- cal support, the service maximizes customers’ pro table uptime. • VOC Minder: an inline tool for monitoring volatile organic com- pounds in processes using recycled materials, ensuring quality compli- ance and reducing waste. • Permanent Vacuum: a complete material distribution solution built around a single vacuum line, paral- lel modular pumps, central ltration, and a dedicated coupling station, Multilink, that automatically sets up source-to-destination connections. It maintains a constant vacuum, op- timizes investments and system resil- ience, enables simultaneous convey- ing and modulates pumps to match demand – increasing ef ciency. • GN³: top-notch three-stage system based on the GenesysNext platform for gentle dehumidi ca - tion that completes cycles in just 5 hours while preserving optimal ma- terial integrity. Enables rapid resin changeovers within 2.5 hours, a 68% reduction versus conventional systems, boosting operational con- tinuity and exibility. • Quantum Med: a compact, hy- gienic gravimetric dosing solution for medical environments, featur- ing quick changeover and materi- als compliant with the industry’s demanding standards (GMPs). • Downstream Extrusion: Preci- sion-engineered solutions for the medical industry, featuring the MedVac® Vacuum Sizing Tank and MedLine® Puller/Cutter with servo-controlled cutting accuracy