Extrusion International 6-2025

15 Extrusion International 6/2025 Engineered to perform. Cast MDO technology for excellent film properties. www.sml.at • Wide application range and exibility in lm production • Good atness for printing applications • Safe and easy-to-service design Revolution in Clip and Chain Refurbishment Brückner Servtec has signi cantly expanded its refurbishment capabili- ties for clip and chain systems used in lm stretching lines. At Brückner Slo - vakia – a new, fully automated clean- ing system has been commissioned, setting new standards in ef ciency, sustainability, and service quality. Smart Technology for Sustainable Maintenance The new cleaning system enables thorough and gentle cleaning of nearly all types of chain, roller and sliding systems – automatically, eco- nomically, and user-friendly. Used clips and chains pass through sev- eral process stages: pre-cleaning, ne cleaning, drying, and preserva - tion, while each phase is individually adjustable, allowing even compo- nents up to 40 years old, to be reli- ably reused. This not only conserves resources but also signi cantly re - duces costs compared to regular re- placement of worn out parts. Technical Highlights The system measures 20 meters in length, nearly 6 meters in height and is designed to handle a wide variety of component geometries. It features: • Robot-guided rotating high- pressure nozzles for heavy contami- nation • Multiple immersion tanks using injection pressure ooding and ul - trasound • Integrated drying and preserva- tion modules • Closed-loop water treatment system for ef cient water reuse • H 2 O vacuum distillation unit of- fers an ef cient solution for reduc - ing liquid waste disposal Faster Turnaround, Customized Refurbishments Thanks to full automation, clean- ing speed can be increased by 700%, depending on the chain type and number of clips. In addition, manual cleaning is almost completely (99%) eliminated, opening the way for more effective personnel manage- ment and allowing more custom- ized reconditioning services for lm manufacturers. Central Service for European Customers Brückner Servtec provides refur- bishment services for lm stretching line operators. Customer compo- nents are sent to Brückner Slovakia, where the new cleaning system en- sures professional, fast, and sustain- able processing – forming the basis for long-lasting performance and optimized production. Together, Brückner has set a new benchmark for sustainable maintenance and technological advancement in the plastics industry. Brückner Servtec GmbH www.brueckner.com Brückner Servtec_Grand opening by the management of Brückner Servtec and Brückner Slovakia (from left to right: Sebastian Lange, CEO Brückner Servtec, Marcela Barborikova, CFO Brückner Slovakia, Roman Skvarek, CEO Brückner Slovakia, Stefan Kugler, Director Global Parts & Refurbishments Brückner Servtec)