Exciting new technology from our partners EUR.EX.MA
The MiniFoil C52 is a tailor-made laboratory machine designed to reproduce the PVC and TPO extrusion coating process on a small scale.
This line has various additional components and features: ✅ Horizontal Flat Die allows precise control of film thickness ✅ Three Rolls Vertical Calender with independent thermoregulation for each roll ✅ Counter-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruder to process PVC and TPO ✅ Extrusion Coating System to create laminated films with several materials ✅ SB DRY Volumetric Dosing Unit to allow the perfect material flow ✅ Edge Trimming System to align the edges and save excess material
We have UK based engineers, offering a range of services including project management, turnkey engineering solutions, line upgrades, machine moves and installations, full factory moves and preventative maintenance visits.
This month, we are continuing work on the relocation of an entire Bandera – Extrusion Intelligence line and have installed a new turret winder.
Put your scrap material to good use by recycling it. Add it back into the manufacturing process, save material, save money and help to save the planet’s resources.
The Plasmac Alpha XS is the smallest repelletiser on the market. It has a throughput of 40kgs / hour, takes up a mere 1.5m of factory floorspace and produces high quality pellets ready to re-use.
Our UK based engineers will install, commission, train operators, service and provide ongoing preventative maintenance.
Utilising Plasmac’s patented Short Screw Technology (SST) based around a dual diameter 8:1 L/D ratio screw.
Minimal power consumption and the highest output / kW installed power in the market.
Low shear, minimum process dwell time, minimum material degradation = improved profitability
Extrusion design, no prior size reduction required.
Smallest footprint extrusion machine available on the market.
Perfect for in-line trim recycling.
Available in air-cooled and water-cooled designs
Select from manual or fully automatic screen-changers.
Trim basket optional for feeding inline trims directly into the extruder
Reelfeed optional for feeding reels or scrap reels directly into the extruder
Supatrim – for conveying tacky materials
Flakefeed – to feed in pre size reduced flakes or chips
Machines are available for sale now! Ask us for further information.
Our partners Bandera are global leaders in design and manufacture of complete extrusion lines of plastic materials for packaging & converting (blown film, rigid film and sheets) and recycling.
It’s always a pleasure to host customers at The House of Extrusion close to Milan’s Malpensa airport. Recently we welcomed two sets of visitors to view the Smart Duty PET Line in action. One customer had sent material over for trial in the machine, producing 1000 kgs / hr of ABA structure sheet. The trial was successful and the line is now sold and will be heading to the UK imminently.
The Smart Duty is one of the “Best Sellers” of Bandera production range.
The line has been designed to comply with the most recent packaging market requirements, exploiting the technological benefits on a cost-effectiveness criteria.
Easy-to-run, operator-friendly
Excellent production efficiency, max output achievable 1000 kg/h
Thickness range and available width covering all packaging market needs
Limited space requirement and quick installation time
Possibility of in-line thermoforming solution (in cooperation with major thermoforming machine producers)
If you would like to visit Bandera to see their latest technology, please get in touch. We’d be delighted to arrange a visit. In October the Techno Flex 5 Layer blown film line will be installed and is FOR SALE. Send some material and try before you buy!
Bandera, a leading name in the world of extrusion technology, is set to showcase the 7 layer BarrierFlex, during an open house event at the House of Extrusion® from July 8th – 12th 2024. This event is a golden opportunity for industry professionals and enthusiasts to witness a state-of-the-art extrusion line designed to meet the evolving needs of the packaging industry.
The BarrierFlex boasts a sophisticated configuration aimed at maximizing efficiency and versatility in film production. Key components include:
4 x7 Gravimetric Dosing System: Modular system to ensure precise material dosing, contributing to the quality and consistency of the produced films.
Extruders of various diameters: 65/75/50/50/50/75/65
7-Layer co-extrusion die head: with a diameter of 350-600 mm, enabling the production of multi-layer films.
High-Efficiency Double Flow Cooling Ring: Designed for optimal cooling performance, the double flow cooling ring ensures a quick and uniform extrusion of the film.
Flattening and Gusseting Devices: These components contribute to the overall quality and appearance of the film, providing the necessary features for different packaging needs.
Downstream 2400mm roll width with two station back to back winder, contact/axial winding modes with automatic reel extraction
Complete Tower Frame (height 14m)
HMI Line Control – ANY MA®: The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) line control, powered by ANY MA®, offers user-friendly control and monitoring, enhancing operational efficiency.
Applications and material compatibility: tailored for diverse packaging needs
The BarrierFlex is designed to process LDPE, EVA, LLDPE, MLLDPE and blends with MDPE, HDPE, and COPP and EVOH/PA.
Output up to 550kg/hr
Bandera House of Extrusion is located 20 minutes from Milan Malpensa (MXP) airport. Please let us know if you would like to visit and we will arrange for you to meet the team.
May 28, 2024
Are you coming to Plastics Live 2024?
We’re on stand J22 and will be showcasing the MicroEx Cast benchtop lab extruder from Eurexma. See this small but perfectly formed machine in action, complete with Syncro Eyes web inspection cameras.
We will also be displaying laser filters from Gaudenzi. Suitable for Erema and Fimic recycling machines, these filters are of exceptional quality and are designed to process complex recycled materials.
Our team are on hand to discuss all of your extrusion requirements and can advise you on everything from single to 11 layer blown film lines, screenchangers, repelletisers, slitter rewinders, dosing equipment, line upgrades, spares and more.
We are proud to be a UK company with UK based engineers. We provide a full installation and commissioning service with training plus preventative maintenance visits and breakdown assistance.
February 16, 2024
UK Extrusion are delighted to welcome Steve Norton to the team, as Project and Service Manager.
Steve brings with him a wealth of engineering expertise and many years’ experience in manufacturing, injection moulding, continuous improvement, procurement, maintenance and health and safety.
Steve is looking forward to working with our suppliers and our engineering and sales team to develop solutions for our customers, provide support and bring projects through to fruition.
If you’d like to know more about how we can help you with existing equipment or new projects please contact Steve on 07773054984 or steve.norton@ukextrusion.com
February 9, 2024
Solve your trim recycling issues with SUPATRIM – the universal automatic trim feeder.
It will overcome any problems with processing blown and cast film, including technical films such as – sticky, thin, high static and pre-stretched.
SUPATRIM is installed directly on to the extruder throat and automatically synchronised with the speed of the winder to maintain a constant trim feeding tension.
It is designed to work up to 250m/min and will operate in conjunction with Plasmac Alpha machines from 40kg /hr up to 200 kg/hr. Subject to technical verification, thanks to it’s simple design, it can be installed on existing recycling machines.
UK Extrusion Ltd is delighted to announce the beginning of a new partnership. UKE has the privilege to represent the Italian slitter and rewinders manufacturer TEMAC srl for the United Kingdom and Ireland territory.
Established in 1999, TEMAC Srl engineer and manufacture high quality converting equipment dedicated to plastic film, paper and foil industries. The TEMAC production plant is located close to Milan Malpensa airport, in Varese province, the centre of the Italian Extrusion and Converting heartland.
TEMAC manufacture single, double and turret slitter and rewinders equipped with state-of-the-art operation software. Each machine is tailored to suit the exact requirements of the customer.
Our range covers:
flexible food packaging
rigid packaging eg preformed food trays
Plastic and paper food/ drink labels
Adhesive labels and tape
Paper – natural or coated
Hygiene and medical supplies including elastic and laminated films used in surgical masks, drapes and covers
High performance films, polyester film or laminated polypropylene.
UK Extrusion are delighted to be nominated as finalists at the Plastics Industry Awards. This prestigious awards ceremony is held in London each November and we are thrilled to be in the running again, twice!
We are doubly pleased that we have been chosen as finalists for two separate projects, both in the Supplier Partnership Prime Machinery category. This sector is always the most hotly contested and we are proud to be featuring alongside Bole, Engel, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and STV Machinery.
Our first entry is with our customer Elite Plastics based in Hereford. Elite is one of the UK’s leading independently family owned and run companies, specialising in extruding, printing, converting and recycling of polythene films, bags and covers. In order to provide an improved service for their clients, Elite identified the need for a multi-layer blown film line. This would enable them to offer technically superior films using different materials and most importantly 30% recycled content. UK Extrusion and engineers from Bandera worked with Elite to to provide the perfect line for their requirements. It was no mean feat given that even the roof had to be raised to install it! The project was a partnership at every stage, from planning to implementation and subsequent engineering support.
Elite Plastics are also nominated for the Sustainability Award for their Net Zero strategy which includes solar panels on the their extrusion hall roofs, multiple energy saving projects, vastly increased use of recycled material developing the circular economy and investing in technological advancements.
Our second entry is with our customer Berry Global. Through a fruitful collaboration with UK Extrusion, plastics packaging manufacturer Berry Global has upgraded the recycling process at its site in Bromborough, Merseyside. With UK Extrusion’s advice, Berry has taken steps towards maximising energy efficiency while also using less space. Central to this project was the Plasmac ALPHA XS, an air-cooled recycling extruder that replaced the previous water-cooled machine. Berry has been delighted with the level of service and support provided by UK Extrusion throughout the trial period and subsequent purchase and installation of further machines. “The engineering excellence and experience exceeds expectations”.
The UK Extrusion team and our friends at Elite and Berry are looking forward to the event on November 17th. The PIastics Industry Awards are always eagerly anticipated. It’s a great event, where we will catch up with old friends, raise a glass and hopefully pick up an award. Do come and see us if you are going, we would love to buy you a beer!
Being nominated is a great honour in itself. Best of luck to all participating. #PIA2023
