Extrusion International 2-2026

27 Extrusion International 2/2026 • Instant calculation of min, max, average, and stan- dard deviation • Easy data export for advanced analysis Both QC 2 and QC 4 provide immediate feedback on whether parts meet speci cation within given toleranc - es, helping manufacturers: • Reduce scrap and rework • Optimize production processes • Ensure consistent product quality With their accuracy, speed, and operator-friendly de- sign, Zumbach’s QC systems represent a signi cant step forward in quality assurance for wire, cable, hose and tube manufacturing. ZUMBACH Electronic AG P.O. Box CH-2552 Orpund, Switzerland sales@zumbach.ch, www.zumbach.com FILM EXTRUSION High Performance Film – Coreless Production SML to demonstrate its leadership in stretch lm lines at the Plast Milan As an established market and technology leader in stretch wrap lm lines, SML offers production lines for all types of stretch lm application – and with a wide range of equipment options and features. One of SML’s most successful lines, the MiniCast, will be shown in operation at the Plast 2026 trade show. Despite the line’s low space requirements, the 1.5 m wide MiniCast is certain to impress trade show visitors with its performance. Coreless production In collaboration with DOW, SML will run the MiniCast twice daily, producing ultra high quality lms from 100 % polyethylene – fully re- cyclable, of course. In addition to this, the production of coreless lm rolls will be part of the demonstra- tion. The production of coreless machine rolls for high speed wrap- pers, weighing 16 kg, will be dem- onstrated at the trade show stand. “We want to show how easy and fast it is to switch from core to core- less production,” explains Thomas Rauscher, Product Manager at SML. To address this, SML has developed innovative methods to control and regulate the tension of the lm dur - ing the winding. Technical set-up The MiniCast machine on show will be equipped with 4 extruders and a 5-layer feedblock in combina- tion with a Re ex die from Cloeren. It also comes with the time-proven 1,600 m diameter single chill roll, a new thickness measuring device, and the widely-sold W4000 tur- ret winder. The 3-up winder ver- sion showcased will produce rolls at 3 x 500 mm net lm. An ESTL Film Performance Tester will also be available on site, allowing visi- tors to check the quality of the lms straight away. SML Maschinengesellschaft mbH Gewerbepark Ost 32 A-4846 Redlham, Austria www.sml.at