28. Jun 2018

New extruder doubles biocompound production capacity at Tecnaro GmbH

New extruder doubles biocompound production capacity at Tecnaro GmbH

The installation of a new compounding line from Hannover-based KraussMaffei Berstorff has allowed bioplastics expert Tecnaro GmbH to double its biocompound production capacity at its Ilsfeld-Auenstein facilities.

Tecnaro specializes in technologies for industrial use of renewable raw materials in plastics processing. Since its founding in 1998, the company has been committed to the production of biocompounds. Its Arboform lignin-based compounds are currently used for loudspeakers, musical instruments, toys, or even urns. The company also produces an optionally biodegradable range marketed under the Arboblend brand name, which finds application in packaging, office supplies, household items, film and sheets, to name but a

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The ZE Basic twin-screw extruder from KraussMaffei Berstorff is well suited for the production of compounds from natural materials

few. The company’s third product line is based on filled compounds made from renewable raw materials. These compounds are suitable for the production of household items, packaging, technical profiles and chairs.

Tecnaro produces these biocompounds on twin-screw extruders. "We started with csecond-hand machines, one of which was originally delivered by KraussMaffei Berstorff. This is one of the reasons why we opted again for a compounding line from Hannover," said Jürgen Pfitzer, Chief Executive Officer of Tecnaro GmbH. The recently installed new line is a ZE Basic 62 twin-screw extruder for a maximum output rate of 800 kg/h.
The twin-screw extruders of the ZE Basic series are extremely versatile and suitable for about 80 % of all plasticizing, filling and reinforcing applications without requiring any major equipment modification. This makes it an excellent choice for the wide Tecnaro product portfolio. Featuring an OD/ID diameter ratio of 1.55 and a 10.5 Nm/cm specific torque factor, the ZE Basic extruders are technically sophisticated systems. Just like the other KraussMaffei Berstorff twin-screw extruders, this series can be tailored to specific requirements in terms of processing section configuration and screw geometry.

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Pictured: Helmut Nägele and Jürgen Pfitzer, Chief Executive Officers of Tecnaro GmbH produce future-proof bio-based plastics on the new ZE Basic twin-screw extruder


 

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