Flexible Twins for Profiles
Profile extrusion lines from KraussMaffei Berstorff are provided from single machines to complete production lines.
Profile extrusion lines from KraussMaffei Berstorff are provided from single machines to complete production lines. The machine builder’s flexible product portfolio for high-performance profile extrusion ranges from 32D conical and parallel twin-screw extruders to coextruders for integrated extrusion systems in piggyback or tandem configurations.
Profile extrusion applications include:
- PVC coex foam boards;
- Main and auxiliary window profiles;
- Coextruded window profiles;
- Expanded profiles;
- Door systems;
- Roller shutter systems;
- Window sills;
- Gutters;
- Cable conduits;
- Technical profiles;
- WPC/NFC profiles; and
- Siding solutions.
KraussMaffei Berstorff will be participating at the Extrusion 2021 Conference, September 21-23, Rosemont, Ill.
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