DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Ettlinger, part of the MAAG Group and Dover (NYSE: DOV),
recently unveiled the brand new ERF 1000 high-performance melt
filter for very high throughputs in recycling applications for
plastic materials. The four filter drums provide a total of 6280
cm² of filtration surface – twice as much as the ERF 500, the
previous top-of-the-range model – and reliably remove foreign
particles from polymer feedstock containing up to 18% contaminants.
Both machines share the same compact design and small footprint.
ERF filters are now available in four different sizes, starting
with the ERF 200 for throughputs up to 800 kg/h, to the new ERF
1000, which can reach a maximum of 10,000 kg/h, depending on the
application. The new ERF 1000 is Ettlinger's biggest model to
date.
The filter is Ettlinger's response to the accelerating industry
trend in many parts of the world toward higher throughputs, and
even higher qualities – a trend triggered by the rising global
demand for premium quality recycled materials for sophisticated
applications. The high-performance and cost-efficient ERF 1000
combines high productivity with an ability to meet ever-stricter
quality requirements. It is suited for virtually any kind of
plastic that can be recycled, including packaging plastics such as
LDPE, LLDPE and HDPE, which are prevalent in particularly large
amounts. The large 6280 cm² of filtration surface of the ERF 1000
along with its 60 µm (230 mesh) screen size – which is now also
available for all Ettlinger filter models – enables recycling
qualities that were previously out of reach. High-quality film
recycling will greatly benefit from the capabilities of the ERF
1000.
The high processing reliability of the ERF 1000, coupled with a
powerful control system that was designed with maximum user
friendliness in mind, means that only minimal human resources are
needed. Like all Ettlinger ERF filters, the new ERF 1000 is
self-cleaning and works with a rotating, perforated drum, through
which there is a continuous flow of melt from the outside to the
inside. A scraper removes the contaminants that are held back on
the surface and feeds them to the discharge system. As a new
feature, the ERF 1000's four filter drums can be individually
replaced without disrupting production. The filter can thus run
continuously and fully automatically, often over a period of
several months, while delivering significant advantages, including
ultra-low melt loss and good mixing and homogenizing of the melts.
The large surface area of the drums, along with the continuous
cleaning principle, makes it easier to check the process pressures
and guarantees a constant pressure during operation. Those
customers who currently own another ERF melt filter and who decided
to purchase an ERF 1000 will be able to utilize and benefit from
compatible wearing parts such as screens, frames and scrapers,
leading to simplified spare parts management.
Volker Neuber, Managing Director
for Ettlinger, said, "Legal regulations, consumer and customer
requirements irrespective of the industry, and rapidly increasing
environmental awareness worldwide are creating growing demand for
recycled materials that close recycling loops. This applies not
only to technical components, but also to films and containers.
Efficient filters that remove the tiniest contaminants reliably
without any disruptions to the process, even at high throughputs,
are vital in order to produce those recycled materials
economically. Ettlinger's new ERF 1000 does precisely that."
About Ettlinger Kunststoffmaschinen GmbH:
Ettlinger is the product brand for recycling systems within
the MAAG Group. Its focus is on high-performance melt filters for
the recycling of plastics. Injection-molding machines round off the
portfolio. The company was founded in 1983 and has its development
and production base in Königsbrunn near Augsburg, Germany. Ettlinger has been part of the MAAG
Group since 2018.
About the MAAG Group:
The MAAG Group is a broadly diversified global solutions
provider with integrated and customizable systems in process
technology for the polymer, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical
and food industries. Its Pump & Filtration Systems, Pelletizing
Systems, Pulverizing Systems, and Recycling Systems divisions
consolidate the many years of experience and in-depth know-how of
the Automatik, Ettlinger, Gala, Maag, Reduction, and Scheer product
brands. The MAAG Group currently employs over 1,000 people at
production sites in Switzerland,
Germany, Italy, the USA, and China. Additional sales and service centers in
France, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Thailand and Brazil ensure close attention to customers'
needs. For more information visit www.maag.com.
The MAAG Group is a business unit of Dover Fluids, a segment of
the Dover Corporation.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue
of approximately $7 billion. We
deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems,
consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support
services through three operating segments: Engineered Systems,
Fluids and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines
global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve.
Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our
team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset,
collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Headquartered in Downers Grove,
Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
"DOV." Additional information is available at
dovercorporation.com.
Ettlinger Contact:
Karsten Bräunig, Manager Sales
+49 8231 34908 -12
karsten.braeunig@maag.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Andrey Galiuk, VP, Corporate Development and Investor
Relations
(630) 743-5131
agaliuk@dovercorp.com
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