57 TRADE SHOW PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 23 No. 09/22 www.petpla.net TRADE SHOWpreview K’ 2022 preview Every three years, and this autumn again, the world of plastics meets in Düsseldorf: from October 19 to 26, 2022, the trade fair K’ presents new products and innovations from all sectors of the industry – from production to processing, to mechanical engineering. Once again, the central point of contact for the critical exchange of information, thoughts, and opinions is represented by the Special Show “Plastics shape the future” in hall 6. The focus of the special show under the auspices of Plastics Europe Deutschland (PED), the plastics producers’ association, and Messe Düsseldorf will be on the three ground-breaking hot topics of K 2022: climate protection, circular economy, and digitalisation. In entertaining formats, high-level guests from the world of politics, science, and the industry, as well as NGOs will share information about and discuss economic, social, and environmental challenges and solutions around the leading themes of K’ 2022 – thus connecting the trade fair presentations of the companies with the societal agenda of K’. These core themes are also taken up by many exhibitors. We have compiled some of the items on display in this first part of our preview. www.k-online.com Innovative series with over 12 new machine sizes The focus of Bekum’s trade fair presentation is the market launch of the new machine series for packaging and industrial containers. At the last K’ fair, Bekum presented the machine Concept 808. With the newly developed machines of the 8-series, Bekum intends to set the benchmark for future extrusion blow moulding machines. New features include the multiple awardwinning machine design, energy-efficient HiPEx 36D extruders, spiral mandrel die heads for uniform melt homogeneity, Bekum’s Industry 4.0- capable BC 8.0 machine control system and the patented C-frame for good clamping force distribution. Depending on the size, the EBlow machines of the 8-series are available as single- and double-station versions. The sizes EBlow 208D, 308D and 408D form an independent, modular construction kit as components of the 8-series platform. The robust design has been optimised for a small footprint and is characterised by flexibility and maximum efficiency. Reduced moving masses allow short dry cycle times. Mould changes, maintenance and service are simplified by easy accessibility to the extrusion head and the blow mould. The new small blow moulding machines, in the 8-series are designed for small packages and have clamping forces of 60-120 kN. New blow moulding machines up to 20 l The modular, flexibly configurable extrusion blow moulding machines of the 8-series include the machine sizes 508, 608, 708, 808, 1008 and 1208, all of which are available as double-station machines. The 508, 608, 708 and 38 sizes are also offered in single-station versions. The series offers clamping forces from 200-500 kN and has been designed for maximum productivity and ease of use. With the e-Twin toggle, Bekum presents a new, unique clamping drive system for short clamping force build-up times, which, in conjunction with the patented C-frame, guarantees platen parallelism. Thus, covering the most diverse production and material requirements for packaging and handled canisters up to 20 l in an efficient way. www.bekum.com Bekum Hall 14 Booth C03
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