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Time-tested technology for the most exacting standards

Time-tested technology for the most exacting standards
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Time-tested technology for the most exacting standards

Product catalog summary
Overview
KraussMaffei Berstorff provides advanced extrusion lines for producing high-pressure, automotive, and industrial hoses. These systems are designed to be cost-effective, reliable, and robust, offering a complete solution from extrusion technology to the final product winding.

Specifications and Features
  • High-Pressure Hydraulic Hoses: Operate at pressures between 70 and 420 bar, with burst pressures exceeding 1000 bar. Materials used include EPDM, NBR, SBR, with reinforcements from special steel or textile filaments.
  • Automotive Hoses: Known for high efficiency and reliability, these lines offer quick setup times and high machine availability, customizable for various product requirements and process conditions.
  • Industrial Hoses: Suitable for fabric-reinforced hoses in diverse industrial applications, noted for precision, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Extrusion Technology
The GE-K series extruders are recognized for their robust design, low maintenance, and high productivity. The Vac GE-K vacuum extruders are particularly effective for moisture-sensitive compounds.

Downstream Equipment
Features computer-controlled knitting, spiraling, or braiding machines for hose sheathing, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high standards of quality and productivity.

Vulcanization and Testing
Vulcanization in autoclaves enhances mechanical resistance and flexibility of hoses. Non-contact optical measuring systems ensure compliance with standards, improving production reliability.

Company Information
KraussMaffei Berstorff is part of the KraussMaffei Group, offering extensive expertise in extrusion technology with global representation, providing reliable service and support throughout the system lifecycle.
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the most exacting standards Hose extrusion lines Engineering Value

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Proven technology for the highest standards Hose and tube extrusion lines KraussMaffei Berstorff offers individual hose and tube extrusion lines for producing different types of high-pressure, automotive and industrial hoses and tubes. Cost-effective, reliable and rugged! And everything from a single source. From extrusion technology through to winding of the end product. In its capacity as a general contractor, KraussMaffei Berstorff provides all services for the manufacture of a powerful extrusion line: – onception of the extrusion line and test C laboratory, design, production and installation...

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Hose extrusion lines Hydraulic high-pressure hoses Impressive encounter: Take a tour of a complete extrusion line for producing high-pressure hydraulic hoses KraussMaffei Berstorff extrusion lines for the production of hydraulic high-pressure hoses enable you to meet the most varied customer requests. Combining innovative extrusion technology with state-of-the-art downstream equipment, the ultra-modern hose production line perfectly meets the ever rising market requirements. Extrusion lines for hydraulic hose production are designed to meet specific customer and process requirements. They produce...

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Hose extrusion lines Automotive hoses Impressive encounter: Take a tour of a complete extrusion line for producing automotive hoses Innovative ideas are combined with mature technology to achieve maximum efficiency and outstanding reliability. In terms of performance, quality and productivity, KraussMaffei Berstorff hose extrusion lines for the production of automotive hoses and manifolds are a class of their own. These lines guarantee excellent ease of operation, shortest set-up times for material changes and high machine availability – starting with the preparation of the rubber compound right...

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Different hoses for applications in the automotive sector Line components for the production of automotive hoses: 1 GE 90 KS x 16D extruder with straight die and diameter measuring device 2 Knitting machine with caterpillar take-off 3 GE 90 KS x 16 D extruder with vacuum zone, crosshead die and diameter measuring device 5 Drum cooling system 7 Caterpillar take-off with cutters and discharge systems

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Hose extrusion lines  Industrial hoses Impressive encounter: Take a tour of a complete extrusion line for producing industrial hoses The KraussMaffei Berstorff product range offers perfect solutions for cost-effective hose production. These lines have stood the test of time in day-to-day production of a wide variety of fabric-reinforced hoses used for various industrial applications. Depending on the hose type, they provide maximum performance at minimum manpower requirements and set new standards in the production of industrial hoses. Further highlights are short retooling times and outstanding...

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Typical materials: EPDM, NBR, SBR; reinforcing material made of special steel or textile filaments Typical materials: Water hoses, autogenous, construction, suction and conveying hoses as well as hoses used in the food, beverage, cosmetics, chemical, pharmaceutical and fueling industries Industrial hoses are characterized by high resistance to pressure, temperature and media. Line components for the production of industrial hoses: 1 E 90 KS x 16D extruder with straight die and diameter measuring device G 2 Cooling system with loop control 3 Spiraling machine with caterpillar take-off 4 E 90 KS...

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Hose extrusion lines  Extrusion technology Extrusion technology Production base for unparalleled product quality The extensive extruder program comprises tailored solutions for your specific hose production providing efficient plastication of the rubber compound and thus uncompromising product quality combined with outstanding cost-effectiveness. GE-K extruders for rubber hose production Optimum adaptation to your specific product and process requirements Make sure to choose the right extruder for your product and production process. The cold-feed rubber processing extruders in the GE-K series...

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An option for more … The high degassing capacity of cold-feed Vac GE-K vacuum extruders guarantees excellent material quality, in particular when processing moisture-sensitive compounds. Thanks to the special screw and barrel configuration, volatile matter and trapped moisture are reliably removed from the rubber compound. Extrusion die for sheathing the reinforcement The barrel length, screw geometry, drive power and screw speed are perfectly adapted to the specific process. Cost benefits and technical advantages of the Vac GE-K series – ow-wear screws and barrels for L high machine availability...

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Hose extrusion lines DownStream Equipment Downstream Equipment High-performance solutions for sustainable optimization of the entire hose production process Closely linked work steps characterize the multi-stage rubber hose production process. All components of the downstream equipment are perfectly matched – sophisticated technology along with sturdy design, high reliability and maximum output rates. To enhance the compression strength, the extruded hoses are provided with one or several reinforcement layers. The reinforcing material is generally composed of textile or metallic filaments that...

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Bandaging machines Bandaging machines are designed for wrapping the hoses with a tape to prepare them for vulcanization in an autoclave. This highly cost-effective solution ensures short set-up times and reliable production of a wide variety of hose sizes. Vulcanization technology During vulcanization in an autoclave, the plastic rubber compound is converted into elastic rubber. This process gives the hose its typical properties like mechanical resistance, long-term flexibility, high tensile strength as well as chemical stability and aging resistance. The horizontal or vertical autoclaves used...

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Hose extrusion lines Further information Further information This might also be of interest to you You can find additional information on KraussMaffei Berstorff extrusion solutions in the following brochures: – Plastics technology – Twin-screw extruders – Foam extrusion lines – Film and sheet extrusion lines – Pipe and profile extrusion lines – Plastics calenders Rubber technology – Extruders and extrusion lines – Rubber calenders – ubber and TPE profile R production lines – Rubber sheet lines – Roll covering machinery You will find our brochures and flyers on other topics online at: www.kraussmaffeiberstorff.com....

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