Manufacture of biaxially oriented polystyrene film and yarn with in-house extrusion technology, Made in Germany
Ergo.fol Norflex®
Ingolstadt (Headquarters) · Nordenham (Production)New on Amplifa
About Ergo.fol Norflex®
Ergo.fol Norflex® has been producing biaxially oriented polystyrene film for almost 100 years, making it one of the world's first producers of this material. Extrusion technology developed in-house forms the basis for an extensive range of films in various thicknesses and grades, including Interleaver separator films for cut food products, Ergo.Win window film for envelopes, polystyrene cable yarns in diameters from 0,079 mm to 1,1 mm, and special films for special applications. The material used is free of plasticizers, highly transparent or matte, food-safe, and available in thicknesses from 26 to 100 µm. In addition to film production, the company offers deep drawing, laminating, printing, and thermal impulse welding, and supports customers from the initial idea through to production readiness. The products are used in the packaging, paper, cable, and floristry industries as well as for forming applications such as cups, trays, and blisters. Production takes place at the plant in Nordenham; the company is headquartered in Ingolstadt; deliveries are made worldwide.
- Site
- Nordenham
- Processes
- Manufacture of biaxially oriented polystyrene film (extrusion and stretching), Deep drawing of film (forming film for cups, trays, blisters), Laminating (surface finishing of polystyrene sheets with laminating film), Thermal impulse welding of films (possible for finished products), Printing of films using conventional printing processes, Product development for projects and special applications through to production readiness, Product development/special films for special applications, Support from idea through to production readiness
- Materials
- Polystyrene, biaxially oriented, free of plasticizers, Polystyrene cable yarns (0,079 mm to 1,1 mm), Extrusion and biaxial stretching, Deep drawing, Laminating, Thermal impulse welding, Printing
- Industries
- Packaging industry (food), Envelope/paper industry, Cable industry, Floristry/flower packaging, Surface finishing (laminating), Deep-drawing applications (cups, trays, blisters)
- 01
Raw material procurement (certified suppliers)
- 02
Extrusion (in-house technology)
- 03
Biaxial stretching
- 04
Finishing (printing, laminating)
- 05
Processing (deep drawing, welding)
- 06
Product development through to production readiness
- 07
Worldwide sales
Materials and Processes
Polystyrene, biaxially oriented, free of plasticizers
Highly transparent or matte film in thicknesses of 26–100 µm, food-safe, temperature-resistant from approx. –60 °C to +70 °C (short-term up to +100 °C).
Extrusion and biaxial stretching
Extrusion technology developed in-house for the production of oriented polystyrene film.
Deep drawing
Forming film for deep-drawn, dimensionally stable cups, trays, and blisters.
Laminating
Surface finishing of polystyrene sheets with laminating film.
Thermal impulse welding
Welding of the films for finished products is possible.
Printing
The films can be printed using all conventional printing processes.
Locations
Nordenham
DEProduction (plant)
- Materials
- Polystyrene (biaxially oriented)
- Extrusion line (in-house technology)
Ingolstadt
DECompany headquarters
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of biaxially oriented polystyrene film (extrusion and stretching)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polystyrene |
| Deep drawing of film (forming film for cups, trays, blisters)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polystyrene |
| Laminating (surface finishing of polystyrene sheets with laminating film)Surface | – | – | – | – | Polystyrene |
| Thermal impulse welding of films (possible for finished products)Joining | – | – | – | – | Polystyrene |
| Printing of films using conventional printing processesSurface | – | – | – | – | Polystyrene |
| Product development for projects and special applications through to production readinessEngineering | – | – | – | – | Polystyrene |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrusion line (in-house developed extrusion technology) | – | – | – | – | Nordenham |
Additional services
History
Production of biaxially oriented polystyrene film for almost 100 years; one of the first producers worldwide