{"id":108,"date":"2021-11-03T12:45:55","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T11:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexxt365.de\/en\/blog\/"},"modified":"2021-12-03T13:50:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T12:50:29","slug":"automated-extrusion-of-pvc-plastic-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexxt365.de\/en\/blog\/automated-extrusion-of-pvc-plastic-pipes","title":{"rendered":"Automated Extrusion of PVC Plastic Pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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New competitors in a global market with rising prices for raw materials<\/strong> are putting pressure on producers of PVC plastic pipes to make adjustments in their production. But what is the smart and right way to react to the external pressures? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have some valuable suggestions for businesses in the field of plastics processing and are asking the question: which mistakes should be avoided and which adjustments truly offer a promising way forward?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Plastics Industry is Changing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever more plastics processing businesses are facing increasing pressures due to the rising cost of raw materials as well as severe supply shortages<\/strong>. One group of the hardest affected enterprises are those that specialize in the production of multilayered PVC pipes. On the other hand, these challenging times offer a great opportunity to optimize one\u2018s production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Plastics Processing: Tactical vs. Strategic Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many producers of PVC pipes are reacting to the new pressures by substituting their usual raw materials and relying on cheap fillers<\/strong>. The idea behind is simple and straightforward: by substituting expensive materials, the cost of procurement as well as the price of the end product are lowered. Through this tactical adjustment, some businesses hope to achieve the end goal of remaining competitive with their prices and maintaining their full delivery capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, this tactical approach to the external pressures is destined to produce unintended consequences and backfire<\/strong>. It usually leads to reduced output and increased wear and tear <\/strong>on machines. For older machines, this can lead to the necessity of retrofits and spare parts. Even with all this, a stable and constant quality of production is still unlikely to be achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher Output and Lower Material Costs Through Better Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How can producers find a truly economical way for producing plastic pipes without having to resort to cheap raw- and filling materials? There\u2018s only one way: The output must be increased and, simultaneously, the amount of raw materials used must be decreased. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If producers can, at the same time, also enhance the quality of their end products, they don\u2018t just secure their position in the market but make a genuine leap forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key to making this possible are state-of-the-art digital technologies. In order to offer producers of PVC pipes a chance to truly overcome the turbulent times in a highly competitive market, WEBER has developed a truly unique screw geometry for counter-rotating twin-screw extruders<\/strong>: the IF-Screw-Technology\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30% Quicker: Mechanical Energy Inputs into Plastics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IF-Screw-Technology\u00ae (IF stands for Interference) was specifically developed to serve one core purpose: making the extrusion process more economical. The innovative screw makes production processes possible that would be unthinkable with regular commercially available counter-rotating twin-screw extruders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than common twin-screw extruders, the IF-Screw is developed circumferentially and undulatory. This unique design leads to snake-like movements of the screw\u2018s chamber volume that is filled with PVC. The resulting kneading effect produces additional internal friction among the PVC particles<\/strong>. Overall, this offers one great advantage: The mechanical energy input into the plastic is happening faster by 30 percent!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving Time and Money with Automated and Digitized Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Producers of PVC pipes who want to stay competitive in the market for the foreseeable future will have to resort to digitized methods of production. It\u2018s no longer a question of \u201cif\u201c, but a question of \u201cwhen\u201c. The great advantage for those who decide to face the challenge head on is their lead as first movers over competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opportunities to digitally control, automate, and analyze production offer one further advantage that is frequently overlooked: achieving the best energy efficiency possible<\/strong>. This is something that is often overlooked in the ocean of opportunities of digitally automated production. Overall, the next generation of extrusion processing offers two central promises: Saving time and saving money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made for Plastics Processors: A Manufacturing Execution System with Line Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NEXXT365<\/a> by WEBER is the rare combination of a manufacturing execution system (MES) with superordinate line control<\/strong>. NEXXT365 is a web-based application that connects crucial steps and elements of the production process, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n