Upstream and downstream solutions for thermoforming processes
Enhance the efficiency and sustainability of your thermoforming operations by seamlessly integrating targeted upstream and downstream solutions that provide precise control, reduce waste, and improve material recycling processes.
The KA 83 and KVH series from Kiefel are engineered to elevate your thermoforming processes with seamless unwinding, controlled preheating, and efficient skeleton grinding. These units ensure minimal interruption with continuous film feed, critical for packaging, medical, and pharmaceutical applications. The KA and KVH’s modular design allows integration with both Kiefel and non-Kiefel thermoformers, maintaining low energy consumption and high material efficiency. The KSG grinders recycle film scrap back into the production cycle, achieving throughput rates up to 600 kg/hour with reduced noise and dust levels. Crafted to comply with stringent food and safety regulations, these systems are ideal for producing clamshell containers, blister packs, and biodegradable plates. For enhanced operation, the preheaters feature optimized power usage, while the skeleton grinders provide superior material processing. Custom engineering support ensures that these systems meet your specific production needs, providing robust solutions across polymer and fiber packaging industries.
Benefits
- Maximizes material utilization with efficient recycling of film residues, supporting closed-loop processes.
- Reduces operational noise and dust, enhancing workplace safety and comfort.
- Lowers energy consumption through optimal preheating, cutting costs and boosting sustainability.
- Ensures seamless production with continuous unwinding and precise film handling.
- Simplifies maintenance and cleaning, minimizing downtime and associated costs.
- Applications
- Fiber packaging,Medical packaging,Food packaging,Thermoformed packaging,Polymer packaging,Pharmaceutical packaging,Bioprocess bags
- End products
- Disposable trays,Plastic bottles,Surgical trays,Sandwich containers,Biodegradable plates,Pill blister packs,Blister packs,Yogurt cups,Cereal packaging,Clamshell containers
- Steps before
- Unreeling,Preheating
- Steps after
- Grinding,Recycling
- Input ingredients
- film rolls,unreeling unit,preheater,residual skeleton
- Output ingredients
- plastic film,crushed smallest parts,ground material
- Film Unwinding Control
- Sophisticated control - no stop,go
- Preheater Efficiency
- Low power consumption
- Skeleton Grinder Throughput (KSG 90-400)
- Short-term
- Skeleton Grinder Throughput (KSG 90-600)
- Short-term
- Motor Power
- 22 kW (Max.)
- Infeed Opening
- 920 mm
- Max. Noise Level
- 80 dB (real production)
- Rotor Speed
- 420 rpm
- Film handling
- No stop,go
- Automation level
- Modular extension possible
- Energy efficiency
- Low power consumption
- Noise control
- Low noise levels
- Dust control
- Low dust levels
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous with closed-loop recycling
- Maintenance accessibility
- Easy access with pull-out screen
- Operational reliability
- High
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Discharge method
- Grinding and recycling
- Control panel type
- Modular extension capability
- Integration possibilities
- Compatible with non-Kiefel machines
- Preheater customization
- Independent operation
- Modular extensions
- Lifting device,ultrasonic joining unit
- Market info
- KIEFEL GmbH is renowned for engineering and manufacturing high-performance thermoforming and joining systems, specializing in solutions for the packaging, medical technology, and automotive industries, ensuring innovative and precise equipment to meet specific industrial demands.