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Our technical center offer at a glance

At our technical center, you can carry out trials and small series production for a wide range of applications, mold types and product sizes. Our experienced team in Troisdorf (Germany) and Agawam (USA) supports you with comprehensive process engineering expertise.

We provide a secure and confidential environment, various blow molding machines and extensive auxiliary equipment – ideal for testing new designs and optimizing production parameters. Our services include:

• trials and small series production
• top load tests and layer optimizations
• performance tests for PCR and bio-based materials as well as support with migration testing
• development of sustainable products with practical, hands-on support

Optimize your product confidentially, efficiently and sustainably – with us at your side.

Our machines and equipment

USA - WMB S1/90

S1/90P-PE CoEx 7/8-Layer Extrusion Head
- Interchangeable inserts
- Different applications and throughputs
- Platen size: 450 mm x 390 mm / 17.7" x 16.0"
- Distance between platen open: 460mm / 18.1"
- Distance between platen closed: 260mm / 10.2"
- Clamping force: 17.5 U.S. tons
- Mold bolt pattern will be provided upon request

USA additional equipment

- Computer controlled blending equipment for outer, inner and regrind layer
- Microtome slicer
- Microscope
- Imaging sotware for layer analysis and documentation
- Dryer
- Grinder
- Support equipment

Germany - GDK GM30k1E-850

General information
• Machine type: Extrusion blow moulding machine, single station
• Head: S1/250 CoEx6 with viewing strip option
• Area of application: Production of hollow bodies up to 30 l
• Flexibility: Quick head change possible, customer moulds/heads can be used on request
• Interfaces: Process parameters available via OPC UA
• Drive: Electric, option for hydraulic heads available
• Platen size: 800 × 655 mm
• Maximum plate opening: 1000 mm
• Minimum mould thickness: 500 mm
• Clamping force: 300 kN
• Available moulds:
     - 5 litre oil canisters
     - 20/25 litre canisters

Germany - WMB4-100/16

General information
• Machine type: Extrusion blow moulding machine, one station
• Head: S1/60 P-PE CoEx with 6/7 layers with viewing strip
• Area of application: Production of hollow bodies up to 2 l
• Flexibility:
     - Customer moulds can be used on request
     - Technical moulds available
     - Interchangeable pinhole inserts, e.g. for 4 quadrants, CoEx4, Deco 2 colours, etc.
     - Single-sided or double-sided viewing strip possible
     - Various areas of application and throughput ranges
• Platen size: 450 × 300 mm
• Maximum plate opening: 460 mm
• Minimum mould thickness: 260 mm
• Clamping force: 160 kN

Germany - WMB2-100/8D

General information
• Machine type: Extrusion blow moulding machine, double station
• Area of application: Production of hollow bodies up to 2 litres
• Flexibility:
     - Customer moulds can be used on request
     - Technical moulds available
     - Various areas of application and throughput ranges

Head options: The machine can be operated with different heads to cover a wide range of materials and applications:
• S1/60 T-PE: Particularly suitable for PET
• S1/35 W-PE, ReCo 5 colour gradient
• S2/35 P-PE, DeCo 2
• S1/60 TP-PE, ReCo 3

Mold and tooling range
•    Platen size: 370/250 × 330 mm
•    Maximum plate opening: 450 mm
•    Minimum mould thickness: 260 mm
•    Clamping force: 80 kN
 

Germany additional equipment

- Microtome slicer
- Microscope
- Imaging sotware for layer analysis and documentation
- Color assessment cabinet
- Top load equipment
- Moisture analysis equipment
- Dryer
- Grinder
- Support equipment