Our Processes
Discover our process capabilities
Every extrusion process comes with specific requirements for materials, machinery, and process control. At the KraussMaffei Extrusion Technology Center, our experts develop and test tailored solutions for a wide range of applications. Explore the processes available at our Technology Center and discover how our practical trials and application expertise help meet your requirements.
Compounding
In compounding applications, consistent product quality and efficient processing are key to your success. KraussMaffei Extrusion provides tailored compounding systems designed to match your formulations, processes, and performance targets. With extensive process expertise and decades of mechanical engineering experience, we deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that support stable operation, precise material preparation, and reproducible results for your production requirements.
Film Extrusion
In film extrusion, consistent quality and stable processing are essential in your operation. KraussMaffei Extrusion provides tailored production lines for flexible sheets, combining efficient production, process stability, and high product quality. We enable solutions for industries such as construction, automotive, agriculture, and interior design, supporting reliable production of roofing, dashboards, geomembranes, and interior materials with consistent performance across your production needs.
Foam and Beads
In foam extrusion, maximum efficiency and product quality are critical for competitive production. KraussMaffei Extrusion offers high-performance foam extrusion systems engineered for flexible processing and reliable operation. This provides you with consistent product quality and efficient production tailored to your requirements. Our solutions enable high output rates at low densities while ensuring consistent product quality. With our expertise, we support your production goals with efficient, stable, and performance-oriented extrusion processes.
Petrochemical Extrusion
In petrochemical processing, reliable performance and efficient operation are key to meeting demanding production targets. KraussMaffei Extrusion delivers high-performance single- and twin-screw extruders tailored to your process requirements. Our extruder series and our pipe extrusion head support efficient thermoplastic processing, including effective devolatilization and discharge applications. With proven engineering expertise, we deliver robust extrusion solutions that ensure stable operation, productivity, and consistent process results for your production environment.
Pipe Extrusion
In pipe extrusion for PVC and polyolefins, stable processes and high efficiency are key to competitive production. KraussMaffei Extrusion delivers complete system solutions for plastic pipes ranging from 5 mm to 2000 mm, including automation components. Our portfolio of single- and twin-screw extruders, tooling, and downstream equipment ensures high productivity, optimized energy consumption, reduced scrap, and consistently high product quality for your production requirements.
Recycling
Sustainability is a key focus in modern plastics processing, particularly in recycling applications with varying quality and throughput requirements. KraussMaffei Extrusion enables proven extrusion technologies for the full range of recycling processes, from standard to advanced applications. Our engineering expertise supports the realization of efficient, reliable recycling solutions for your production requirements.
Sheet Extrusion
In sheet extrusion, stable processing and consistent product quality are essential for demanding applications. KraussMaffei Extrusion provides tailored production lines for rigid boards, combining efficiency, process stability, and high-quality output. As a trusted system supplier, we enable integrated solutions for PVC and polyolefin sheet products, suitable for construction and signage applications. Furthermore, KraussMaffei Extrusion offers reliable operation, a wide range of product options, and consistent surface quality to meet your production needs.