Plastics and rubber industry covers injection (housings, parts), extrusion (pipes, sheets), blow molding (bottles, containers), calendering (films, rubber sheet) and pressing (vulcanization). Engel (AT), Arburg (DE), KraussMaffei (injection), Reifenhäuser and Battenfeld-Cincinnati (extrusion) and Battenfeld (precision) lead Europe.
Plastics & Rubber
Plastics & Rubber
Plastics & rubber covers injection, extrusion, blow molding, calendering and vulcanization. Engel, Arburg, KraussMaff...
Plastics & rubber covers injection, extrusion, blow molding, calendering and vulcanization. Engel, Arburg, KraussMaffei (injection), Reifenhäuser (extrusion) and Battenfeld lead Germany.
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FAQ
Q Clamping-force selection?
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Projection area × specific pressure. Appliance housings 100-500 t; auto bumpers 1000-3000 t; large containers 4000-7000 t. Engel duo and KraussMaffei MX lead large tonnage.
Q All-electric vs hydraulic injection?
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All-electric: 30-60% energy savings, high precision (±0.05 mm repeatability), clean (preferred for medical and electronics), 30-50% premium. Hydraulic: cheaper, only option above 3000 t. Engel e-mac and Arburg ALLROUNDER GOLDEN ELECTRIC.
Q EU plastic recycling regulations?
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PPWR 2024: plastic packaging must contain at least 30% PCR (post-consumer recycled) from 2025, with 70% recycling rate by 2030. Engel and Arburg supply machines for recycled feedstock.