EXTRUSION: Output-Boosting Cooling System

Among the products displayed at NPE2015 by Reifenhauser Blown Film, Wichita, Kan. (formerly Reifenhauser-Kiefel) was the Ultra Cool high-capacity cooling system, which the supplier is operator friendly and for the highest possible output rates due to its unique design, the excellent match of controlled melt temperature at perfect homogeneity, and low pressure die heads.

At the show Reifenhauser also displayed the Evolution C control panel. The 24-in. color touch screen combines ergonomic and intuitive functions. It is based on a smartphone-like interface and as such can be quickly and easily figured out by operators. The controller has features such as Job Size Control, Job Change Assistant, Start-up Assistant and Profile Speeder.