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Effective Internal Pipe Cooling (IPC) system from KraussMaffei Berstorff is fully in line with market trends

–      High demand with IPC technology

Munich, October 14, 2011 – Just a few months after the product made its live debut, KraussMaffei Berstorff has seen high demand for its innovative Internal Pipe Cooling (IPC) system.

"Within a very short time, we have received orders in the double-digit range. This is clear proof that this highly efficient system is fully in line with market trends," enthuses Andreas Kessler, Extrusion Sales Manager at KraussMaffei Berstorff. "We are particularly happy to see high worldwide demand, especially from the Central and Eastern Europe regions and the USA. Customers appreciate the fact that we have identified their requirements for increased productivity and resource reduction in a timely manner and given them a high-quality, customer-friendly solution," he adds.

Technological features are tailored exactly to producers' requirements.

The IPC system corresponds exactly to the requirements for state-of-the-art, efficient and energy-saving pipe production, as it uses ambient air to cool the pipe from the inside, in addition to the external cooling. The potential savings with regard to the cooling section—particularly for thick-walled pipes—is up to 60%. The positive effects of IPC technology with regard to cost-effective production are lower investment costs and reduced space requirements. When it comes to increasing productivity, the processor has the option of using the IPC system to increase output by up to 40% without investing in additional downstream units for the cooling section.

Integration into QuickSwitch systems for increased efficiency

Effective immediately, KraussMaffei Berstorff also offers integration of the IPC system into QuickSwitch systems, which allow the producer to change the pipe dimension in just a few minutes at the touch of a button without having to stop the machine.

About KraussMaffei Berstorff

The KraussMaffei Berstorff product brand stands for advanced, future proof solutions in the field of extrusion technology. The company’s product spectrum ranges from standalone machines, to machine modules and fully automated system solutions. In combination with a customer-specific service offering, this makes KraussMaffei Berstorff a reliable system partner, especially for the automotive and construction industries. KraussMaffei Berstorff, part of the KraussMaffei Group since 2007, was created through a merger of KraussMaffei and Berstorff, two engineering companies with a long tradition.

For more information: www.kraussmaffei.com.

About KraussMaffei Group

The KraussMaffei Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of machinery and systems for producing and processing plastics and rubber. Its products and services cover the whole spectrum of injection and reaction molding and extrusion technology, giving the company a unique position in the industry. The KraussMaffei Group is innovation-powered, supplying its products, processes and services as standard or custom solutions which deliver sustained added value along the customer’s value-adding chain. The company markets it’s offering under the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands to customers in the automotive, packaging, medical, construction, electrical, electronics and home appliance industries. Continuing a long tradition of engineering excellence, the international KraussMaffei Group currently employs around 3,900 people. With a global network of more than 30 subsidiaries and more than 10 production plants, supported by around 570 sales and service partners, the company is close to customers around the world. KraussMaffei has been headquartered in Munich since 1838.