Extrusion International 5-2025-USA

41 Extrusion International 5/2025 System Solutions for the Plastics Industry A t this year’s K-Show, the MAAG Group will unveil a host of inno- vative technologies for the plastics industry, all centered around inte- grated system solutions in pelletizing, extrusion, ltration, recycling as well as measurement and controls. Visitors can expect a wide range of new prod- ucts and technological developments. “Our systems stand for innovation, quality, and ef ciency. At K-2025, we will show how technical excellence and smart design are transforming the fu- ture of plastics processing,” says Ueli Thuerig, President of MAAG Group. Debut of the PEARLO CS : The new PEARLO CS marks a milestone in com- pact pelletizing systems. Drawing on the proven PEARLO series, it features the familiar tangential cutting cham- ber and optimized cutter design. Of- fered in two sizes, it targets production scales where exibility and ef ciency are essential. “We developed the PEARLO CS speci cally for manufac - turers who need top-tier performance in a streamlined footprint,” explains Product Manager Rico Sandmann. NG-USG Rede ned: With an en- larged rotor diameter and improved water ow, the next generation NG- USG underwater strand pelletizing system enables greater throughput and superior pellet quality. Additional sensors boost process stability. These design enhancements help to achieve consistent quality with increased per- formance. EBG – Dust-Reducing Dry Cut Strand Pelletizing System: This semi-auto- mated system offers exible process control with reduced strand breaks, low moisture content, and minimized dust formation – a reliable solution for demanding applications. Global Innovation: extrex 6 EC – Gear Pump for Rigid PVC Processing: MAAG unveils a world rst: the extrex 6 EC gear pump, designed for conveying rigid PVC. It delivers unprecedented levels of process safety, product qual- ity, and resource ef ciency. “With the extrex 6 EC, a new chapter in PVC ex- trusion technology is opened,” says Jonathan Hummer, Head of Product Management Pumps. BRF & ERF – Double-Stage Melt Filtration for Sustainable Recycling: MAAG introduces double-stage ltra - tion for advanced polymer recycling. As the BRF coarse melt lter enhances downstream equipment protection and ensures stable operation, the ERF ne lter guarantees exceptional pel - let quality with minimal material loss. These lters offer a powerful combi - nation for ef cient, low-cost recycling solutions. CSC-R-DV – Streamlined Screen Changer for Increased Output: The new curved, continuous screen changer CSC-R-DVwith integrated start-up posi- tion offers up to 50% higher through - put and energy savings, while signi - cantly shortening the production line. Its compact design reduces investment costs and ts perfectly into tempera - ture-sensitive extrusion processes. PEARLO 350 & CIS System: MAAG introduces the largest underwater pelletizing system for PET produc- tion with the PEARLO 350 pelletizer equipped with EAC technology and Compact Pelletizing System PEARLO CS New extrex 6 EC for conveying rigid PVC New NG-USG Strandpelletizer Innovations for heating Flexible electrical heating technology Hillesheim GmbH Am Haltepunkt 12 · D-68753 Waghäusel · Germany · Phone: +49 72 54 / 92 56-0 · E-Mail: info@hillesheim-gmbh.de · www.hillesheim-gmbh.com • Hot melt heated hoses • Dosing heated hoses • 2K-heated hoses • Barrel heaters • Heating plates • Special solutions