First Reimotec line installed in China

LAMPERTHEIM/TROISDORF –A Chinese manufacturer of strapping tapes has added a Reimotec high-performance line for the production of PP and PET strapping tapes. The line can reach production speeds of 200 m/min and output rates of 500 kgs/h.

The Reimotec line come with a co-rotating twin-screw extruder with vacuum venting which offers cost-saving benefits in the production of PET strapping tapes. Against single-screw systems, Reimotec does away with the expensive predrying of the material so that the PET flakes can be processed more easily.

According to Detlef Kolb, Managing Director of Reimotec: “The initial investment in twin-screw technology is more expensive. However, the higher costs will pay off rapidly due to the savings in energy and high flexibility with regard to the raw materials. Producers using direct extrusion, are able to cut their production costs in the medium term.“

The line is also provided with advanced technologies for more efficient production. In addition, stretching, embossing, fixing and winding units are more advanced. The screen changer with backflush system increases uptimes of the line when processing contaminated raw materials without screen change. The modern automation system enables a reliable and reproducible production of the most different tape dimensions.