Extrusion Asia Edition 1-2022

33 Extrusion Asia Edition 1/2022 “革新浪潮”战略，这是由布鲁塞尔推动的绿色协议不可或缺的 一部分。他总结道：“对于 鲍山诺 来说，增强这一类型的挤出 机是更广阔计划的一部分，旨在实现联合国议程中提出的 2030 年可持续发展目标。在这条道路上，我们从社会、环境 和经济三个层面参与进来，充当良性变革的代言人，我们的客 户也会参与进来”。 I n detail, the market for composites obtained from natural fibres is experiencing significant growth thanks to the properties that make these materials unique in terms of versatility, reliability and environmental impact. In fact, they are 100% recyclable and can be transformed into a new product at low cost. By virtue of their exceptional performance characteristics, in terms of high resis- tance to corrosion, atmospheric agents, UV rays and imper- meability, they are ideal for cladding, furniture and indoor and outdoor flooring, especially decking. Furthermore, thanks to their increased lifespan, plant fibre-plastic composite materials are also increasingly used in the automotive sector, for the in- ternal lining of door panels, dashboards, trunks and for the pro- duction of particularly light components, which contribute to reduce the weight of vehicles. Bausano’s extrusion technology has been perfected to incorpo- rate up to 100 phr of wood or natural fibre. The specific coun- ter-rotating twin-screw configuration makes it possible to achieve an accurate mixing between melted polymer and fibre, passing it through the mould without the need for a melting pump. Specifically, profiles can be directly extruded from the raw material (direct extrusion) or the material can be processed start- ing from the granule (indirect extrusion). In direct extrusion, Bau- sano machines ensure the processing of fibres with a humidity level of up to 12% at a speed three times higher with respect to other solutions on the market. The granulation lines, specifically designed to ensure maximum performance at any production speed, also enable the use of recycling materials and can be con- figured with premixing or gravimetric dosing systems upstream. The granules obtained can thus be transformed into a finished ➠ Bausano & Figli Spa C.so Indipendenza 111, 10086 Rivarolo Canavese (TO), Italien www.bausano.com product either through moulding or extrusion, with twin or sin- gle screw. Lastly, the lines are distinguished by the high degree of customisation, the wide range of modular accessories and a special coating, on request, which extends the useful lifespan of screws and cylinders up to 25,000 hours, before replacement is required. Clemente Bausano, Vice President of the Company states: “The plant fibre-plastic composite materials are a valid alternative in construction and architecture. In fact, they are part of a circular economy perspective: for example, the wood used is usually a product of waste from the furniture industry that is recycled to be extruded again, thus limiting deforestation. Europe is cur- rently the third largest market in the world for wood-plastic composites and I believe that EU policies for the environment and climate provide significant opportunities for the growth of the sector, in particular through the “Renovation Wave” stra- tegy, an integral part of the Green Deal promoted by Brussels”. And he concludes: “For Bausano, enhancing this range of ex- truders is part of a broader programme, aimed at pursuing the sustainable development goals drafted in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. A path that sees us engaged on three levels: so- cial, environmental and economic, acting as the spokespeople for a virtuous change that also involves our customers”.