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Kurtz Particle Foam Machines

As a member of the Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA), Kurtz supports the association's K 2019 claim 100 % Megatrends like Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence and circular economy are increasingly demanding manufacturing processes offering even more flexibility and efficiency. Important parameters to achieve this aim: process optimization and -automation, the use of Industrial IoT and remote services, an adequate infrastructure and a closed recycling loop. World novelty: With the innovative and future-oriented RF Technology particle foams with up to 100 % recycling ratio...

CIRCULAR FOAM – We Close the Loop! Closed recycling loop for particle foams The demand for sustainable end products is more and more increasing – even and especially in the plastics branch. Kurtz GmbH face up to the responsibilities offering our customers the possibilities for more sustainable production processes The WAVE FOAMER – developed by our experienced engineers in the own Kurtz development and technology center – meets this demand for more sustainable production processes. the branch, we will make processing on Kurtz machines possible for a growing number of recyclable materials...

A view of the process: polar molecules in the electromagnetic field View inside the mould: optimal fusion from inside to outside Revolutionary Process Technology Energy-efficient steamless moulding processes The new Kurtz WAVE FOAMER shape moulding machine uses electric power for the fusion, particle foams are processed completely without steam! Ideal materials for the new foaming process are those with polar molecular structure. Using suitable additives, also a wide range of non-polar materials such as EPS can be processed with this new technology. With the Kurtz RF technology, a greater...

Digital Solutions Equipped with Kurtz for the digital future The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is leading to even greater changes in the manufacturing industry. New levels of efficiency are achieved, resulting in considerable increases in performance and output while reducing energy consumption at the same time. Through the use of our software and AI solutions (artificial intelligence), we will raise your overall system effectiveness to a new level!  Kurtz Central Management System 4.0  Kurtz Insert/Eject Control 4.0  Kurtz Injector Maintenance 4.0  Kurtz Automation Industry 4.0...

Kurtz POWerBoard Kurtz Central Management 4.0 Kurtz Soft Key production data and key indicators as a cloud-based solution Realtime linemanager and monitoring Intuitive user interface ■ Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in realtime ■ Performance/key indicators ■ Analysis and prognosis ■ Fault recognition ■ Worldwide access ■ Production monitoring ■ Digital process data collection ■ Steam management, recipe and tool management ■ Process data in realtime ■ Individual user level ■ Modular structure ■ Graphic display of individual process steps ■ Increased productivity ■ Predictive...

Kurtz Insert/Eject Control 4.0 Identification of inserts and non-demoulded parts Kurtz PID Process Control Digital media control PID = Proportional, Integral, Differential Kurtz Injector Maintenance 4.0 Fill injector status display i-CAP with Kurtz KISS STATION lite maintenance ■ Optical demoulding control ■ Camera monitoring of male and female side, automatic adaptation to ambient lighting ■ Checking of inserts positioning ■ Digital control of media pressures (steam and air) ■ Set value = actual value ■ Highest accuracy ■ Ramp control ■ Predictive filler maintenance ■ Transparency...

Particle Foam – Smart and Safe Various fields of application Construction industry Particle foams are used in numerous products, and give protection in a wide range of situations of life! They protect the head of the cyclist or motorcyclist, electrical equipment during transport from the producer to the home, the car driver in an accident, food from spoilage and damage, the home from excessive heating or cooling, ... Food industry Packaging industry Automobile industry Source: JSP Corporation. ARPRO is a registered trade mark. 13

Kurtz Pre-expanders Preparation is half the battle Kurtz pre-expanders are the basis for the processing of particle foams and guarantee evenly-foamed top quality products. ■ Versions for EPS and EPP ■ Flexible adaptation to every requirement ■ Reliable regulation and repeatability ■ Reduced material logistics Kurtz Shape Moulding Machines From basic model to special solution Whether shuttle, in-mould skinning or lost foam - the possibilities for the Kurtz FOAMER in shape moulding production are almost unlimited: ■ Automobile industry ■ Construction and packaging ■ Sports and leisure ■ ......

Kurtz Complete Plants Your need, Kurtz' solution! Our engineering team realize complete production solutions for the processing of moulded parts or blocks in highest productivity and quality. ■ Advice on the suitable moulding process ■ Worldwide implementation ■ Permanent customer service Kurtz Ersa Automation Optimizing processes, reducing costs. Our smart handling and automation systems help to release rationalization potential and guarantee a short ROI. ■ Semi-automatic or fully-automatic insertion/removal systems ■ Customized material flow concepts ■ Quality checking, printing stacking,...

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