Manufacturer of blown film extrusion lines for mono- and multilayer films with up to 9 layers
KIEFEL Extrusion GmbH
Worms (67547), GermanyNew on Amplifa
About KIEFEL Extrusion
KIEFEL Extrusion GmbH, based in Worms, is a manufacturer of complete blown film extrusion lines for mono- and multilayer films with up to nine layers. The product portfolio includes grooved-bushing and smooth-bore extruders in diameters of 30 to 120 mm, mono die heads (80–600 mm), 3-layer die heads (100–900 mm) as well as 5-, 7- and 9-layer die heads (150–750 mm), film take-offs with lay-flat widths of 1000 to 3300 mm, film winders, the central KIRION-C control column and MDO stretching lines for film orientation. Plastics processed include HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, PA, EVOH, PET, PS, ionomers, blends and recyclates. The offering also includes worldwide spare parts delivery, machine overhauls, retrofit kits, modernizations, training of operators and service staff, as well as technical consulting. The company was acquired in 2009 by the Reifenhäuser Group and now trades as Reifenhäuser Blown Film GmbH.
- Site
- Worms
- Processes
- Manufacture of complete blown film extrusion lines for mono- or multilayer films with up to 9 layers, Smooth-bore and grooved-bushing extruders in diameters from 40 mm to 120 mm, Mono die head for diameters from 80 mm to 600 mm, 3-layer die head for diameters from 100 mm to 900 mm, 5-, 7- and 9-layer die head for diameters from 150 mm to 750 mm, Reversing take-off with air turning bars 1000 mm to 3300 mm, Stationary take-off in lay-flat widths from 1000 mm to 3300 mm, Stationary contact winder with one or two winding positions for lay-flat widths from 1000 mm to 3300
- Materials
- HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, PA
- Industries
- Plastics processing, Film extrusion, Blown film production
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Engineering and design
- 02
Manufacturing and assembly of line components
- 03
Commissioning and training at production start-up
- 04
Spare parts delivery, overhauls and modernization
Locations
Worms
DEHeadquarters with manufacturing, engineering and service
- Materials
- Steel, aluminum, plastics (mechanical engineering)
- Grooved-bushing extruders KIRION 40–120 mm
- Smooth-bore extruders KIRION 30–100 mm
- Die heads with up to 9 layers
- Film take-offs 1000–3300 mm
- Film winders KIRION W
- KIRION-C control column
- KIRION-MDO stretching line
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of complete blown film extrusion lines for mono- or multilayer films with up to 9 layersPlastics | – | – | – | – | HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, PA, EVOH, PET, PS, Ionomers, Blends, Recyclates |
| Smooth-bore and grooved-bushing extruders in diameters from 40 mm to 120 mmPlastics | – | – | – | – | HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, PA, EVOH, PET, PS, Ionomers, Blends, Recyclates |
| Mono die head for diameters from 80 mm to 600 mmPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3-layer die head for diameters from 100 mm to 900 mmPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| 5-, 7- and 9-layer die head for diameters from 150 mm to 750 mmPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reversing take-off with air turning bars 1000 mm to 3300 mmPlastics | – | 1000 mm to 3300 mm | – | – | – |
| Stationary take-off in lay-flat widths from 1000 mm to 3300 mmPlastics | – | 1000 mm to 3300 mm | – | – | – |
| Stationary contact winder with one or two winding positions for lay-flat widths from 1000 mm to 3300Plastics | – | 1000 mm to 3300 mm | – | – | – |
| Stationary center/contact/gap winder with one or two winding positions for lay-flat widths fromPlastics | – | 1000 mm to 3300 mm | – | – | – |
| KIRION MDO Machine Direction Orientation line (film stretching 1:1 to 1:10, output up toPlastics | – | 2600 mm | – | – | – |
| Machine overhauls, retrofit kits and modernizations, spare parts delivery, training,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
11 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grooved-bushing extruder | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION grooved-bushing extruder | – | Diameter 40-120 mm, length 26D/30D, max. output LDPE up to 600 kg/h (120 mm) | – | – |
| Smooth-bore extruder | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION smooth-bore extruder | – | Diameter 30-100 mm, length 26D/30D, max. output LDPE up to 350 kg/h (100 mm) | – | – |
| Die head (mono) | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION die head | – | Diameter 80-600 mm | – | – |
| Die head (3-layer) | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION die head | – | Diameter 100-900 mm | – | – |
| Die head (5-, 7- and 9-layer) | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION die head | – | Diameter 150-750 mm | – | – |
| Reversing film take-off with air turning bars | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION-T | – | Take-off width 1000-3300 mm, flat-lay angle 6.5°/8.5°/11° | – | – |
| Center/contact/gap winder | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION W-M | – | Width 1000-3600 mm, max. 300 m/min, roll diameter 1200/1500 mm, tension 40-400 N | – | – |
| Contact winder | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION W-S | – | Width 1000-2600 mm, max. 200 m/min, roll diameter 1200/1500 mm, tension 40-250 N | – | – |
| Center/contact/gap winder | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION W-PLUS | – | Width 1000-2600 mm, max. 200 m/min, roll diameter 1200/1500 mm, tension 40-250 N | – | – |
| Central control column / automation system | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION-C | – | – | – | – |
| Machine Direction Orientation line (MDO stretching line) | KIEFEL Extrusion KIRION-MDO | – | Stretching 1:1 to 1:10, output up to 1,000 kg/h, speed up to 300 m/min, lay-flat width up to | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2008
KIEFEL Extrusion generated revenue of €40 million with 200 employees.
- 2009
Reifenhäuser acquired the Kiefel Extrusion group from the Brückner Group; Kiefel Extrusion now trades as Reifenhäuser Blown Film GmbH.