Extrusion International 6-2025

47 Extrusion International 6/2025 tems has strengthened iES’s reputation and improved customer satisfaction. The partnership between iES and Zumbach Electronic exempli es how smart integration of measurement technology can transform manufac- turing outcomes. With Zumbach systems embedded in their extrusion lines, iES continues to lead the way in producing high-quality PE-Xa pipes. ZUMACH Electronic AG P.O. Box CH-2552 Orpund, Switzerland sales@zumbach.ch, www.zumbach.com PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY – FROM THE RESEARCH Masterbatch Manufacturer Increases Operational Efficiency of its Extruders Using C-BEYOND To ensure maximum ef ciency of both its extruders and the entire production process in the long run, masterbatch manufacturer colorplasticchemie Albert Schleberger GmbH (cpc) in Remscheid Germany has enhanced its ZSK twin screw extruders with the Coperion C-BEYOND digital platform. This system records all the operational parameters of every ZSK extruder at cpc in a cloud, available in real time for valuable analysis. W ith C-BEYOND, cpc can deter- mine the OEE (Overall Equip- ment Effectiveness) value of both individual ZSK extruders, as well as the entire plant, at any time. More- over, the cpc platform provides or- der planning support. Current pro- duction quantity data is available in real time. With C-BEYOND, the pro- duction process can be documented in detail and maintenance work can be scheduled to best advantage. In addition, C-BEYOND calculates both energy consumption and CO 2 emis- sions per kilogram of masterbatch produced. The data it records sig- ni cantly accelerates and enhances the ef ciency of remote servicing by Coperion. OEE dashboard: clear overview of extruder performance “We produce exclusively tailor- made products for our customers on our ZSK extruders. Production quantities from 25 kg on up are possible. Within a single day, the masterbatch recipes have to be changed frequently. And precisely for this reason, forward-looking or- der planning and the shortest pos- sible machine downtimes between tasks are critical for our production ef ciency – and for our success,” according to Rüdiger Kaczka, Plant Manager at cpc. By upgrading its ZSK twin screw extruders with the C-BEYOND plat- form, cpc has taken an important step towards increasing its overall production ef ciency. The heart of C-BEYOND is an all- encompassing data platform that enables valuable analysis of pro- duction processes. At any time, cpc can access all production data from its ZSK lines instantly and transpar- ently. Customizable dashboards summarize all plant ef ciency data and visualize it in reliable, user- friendly analytical diagrams. Key production indicators (KPIs) for each line, including availability, production quantity and product quality, are easily accessible at a glance. This enables the seamless The C-BEYOND digital service platform is an important component of cpc’s production planning. At any time, ZSK extruder operating personnel can enter data on the production status to the system (All photos: Coperion, Stuttgart Germany)