Smart Molding International 2-2020

machinery 32 smart_molding international 2/2020 K raussMaffei HighPerformance launches the all-new NETSTAL PET-LINE: “By switching to side- entry we are re-shuffling the cards within the PET world. The NETSTAL brand is now also a perfect alternative for users whose production layout fo - cuses onmachines with lateral removal and who have a corresponding stock of injection molds,” explained Renzo Davatz, CEO of KraussMaffei HighPer - formance AG. The all-new NETSTAL PET-LINE offers full compatibility with legacy side-entry molds and associ - ated post-mold cooling stations. Kick - ing off the new series is the machine model equipped with a clamping force of 4,000 kN and a 6000 injection unit that consequently enables the use of molds with up to 128 cavities. The coming years will see the launch of fur - ther models to optimize coverage of all common beverage applications. High performance for efficient and environmentally friendly production At first glance, the laterally posi - tioned post-mold cooling station is the most obvious feature of the new preform system; however, a closer look reveals numerous other optimizations. “The NETSTAL brand is a promise! Our customers expect us to provide high- performance machines that they can reliably, sustainably and successfully work with for many years. Fully in line with our value proposition, we have finely tuned the all-new PET-LINE to deliver minimum operational and unit costs,” stressed Davatz. “The propor - tion of recycled PET will increase fur - ther in the years to come. For this rea - son our focus in terms of application is centered on the optimized processing of rPET,” explained PET systems prod - uct manager, Stefan Kleinfeld. A new screw design was developed for the high-performance, two-stage injection unit. Preformmolders benefit from an expansive process window and a ro - bust plasticizing process during the processing of up to 100% rPET. Intru - sion and automatic metering ensure a homogeneous and consistent melt quality, low AA values, minimal IV drop and gentle material feed. Maximum productivity at minimum power utilization levels NETSTAL machines are equipped with toggle levers. This principle also applies to the all-new NETSTAL PET- LINE: Operating within the fully elec - tric driven clamping unit is a dynamic 5-point dual toggle lever. At 1.9 sec - onds, the lock-to-lock time at 4,000 kN of clamping force is below the magi - cal 2-second mark. Annual output is increased further through the shorter The all-new NETSTAL PET-LINE celebrates its world premiere. The first NETSTAL PET system featuring lateral removal offers full compatibility with existing side-entry molds and after-cooling stations. The all-new NETSTAL PET-LINE also impresses with a superlative output, excellent energy efficiency, optimized processing of PET recyclates and a new operating unit. Customers can now personally check out the benefits of the all-new NETSTAL PET-LINE through a variety of channels. World premiere of the all-new NETSTAL PET-LINE: Re-shuffling the cards in the PET market