Matila Excels in Five-layer Blown Film Lines

After laying solid foundation in 5-layer blown film lines, Matila Industrial Co., Ltd. is preparing to introduce 7-layer ones sometime in 2011. With self-developed manufacturing skill, the company is capable of churning out sophisticated machines to meet customers' special requirements.

To involve in the 5-layer blown film lines, Matila began developing 5-layer stack type die heads since 2005. Thanks to the assistance of seasoned chemical experts and material suppliers, the company has made success in developing high-quality PA and EVOH barrier films.

The company has already made success in developing 5-layer co-extrusion extruder, suitable for the production of high-tier PA and EVOH barrier films. In addition to multi-layer blown film machines, other lines produced by Matila include plastic recycle machines (plus washing lines), twin-screw co-extrusion lines. Its machines have been exported to more than 50 nations.

Multi-layer Machine Mainstay
With two decades of manufacturing experiences, Matila has transformed itself into a specialized manufacturer of multi-layer co-extrusion extruders, large-sized agriculture and construction blown film machines, and special-purpose blown film machines.

The large-sized agriculture blown film machine can make six-meter-wide tube (open 12 meters) for agriculture and greenhouse covering. Regarding special-purpose blown film machine, the company has rolled out 2400mm-wide TPU blown film machine in 2010 and commercialized in the beginning of 2011. Up to date, the company has successfully marketed 2/3/5-layer co-extrusion extruder and is now developing 7-layer co-extrusion stack type die heads which will be introduced sometime in 2011.

Matila is dedicated to elevating product quality, leading to the development of high-tier, high-efficiency auxiliary equipment such as stack-type die heads, inner bubble cooling systems (IBC), oscillating haul-off units, fully automatic winders, and 5-layer type extrusion die for barrier films. The above-mentioned auxiliary equipment can make Matila-developed machines run more efficient and smoother in addition to elevating product quality.

As regard to automatic control system, all series of Matila-developed machines can equip with such mechanism as automatic film-thickness control system, multi-layer co-extrusion film-thickness control system, and automatic material mixing proportion control system.

Energy-saving Future Trend
To meet the industrial trend of environmental protection, Matila has adopted a spate of unique power-saving devices installed in its machines. For instance, the company adopts high-torque, direct-driven gear box made by Flender of the Germany-based Siemens Group with the connection of inverter-control AC motor, helping its extruders save 13% up to 15% of power consumption if compared to conventional belt-driven ones. The inverter motor presents maximum torque and high efficiency when the extruder is running whether at high or low speed, leading to less power consumption than counterparts.

With the adoption of the SSR+PID temperature controller, the machine can maintain accurate working temperature while saving power in an effective way. Compared to the conventional magnetic contactor control system, the SSR+PID temperature controller can help save more than 30% of power.

At present, Matila is promoting CT-SP series blown film machines featuring energy-saving and multiple functions. Equipped with self-developed high-pressure die heads and screws, the machine is capable of rolling out HDPE/LDPE/LLDPE without having to change die heads. Because of these unique characteristics, the machine is easy for repair and maintenance and allows users to cut procurement costs.

Moreover, the machine operators can also reduce costs in procurement of raw materials as the die head can 100% recycle LLDPE. Accordingly, the film manufacturers using Matila-made machines can raise market competitiveness and enjoy high return on investments.

Basic Requirement: Materials Recycled for Prompt Use
Beginning with development of blown film machines, Matila has put emphasis to develop waste crushing/washing/drying lines that can generate high-quality recycled materials for rolling out different-grade products in accord with customers' special requirements. Accordingly, the company designs the machines that won't damage the nature of the recycled materials by strictly controlling processing temperature.

For instance, the PE/PP (polyethylene/polypropylene) consumer waste film needs washing before it is palletized. Washing lines were developed many years ago, but they still have problems. In order to solve these problems, Matila designs and programs complete crushing/washing/drying lines. Equipped with multi-stage washing equipment, the lines can clean out much sand and oil, reduce the impurities and dirt remained on surface of plastic waste, enforce de-watering (squeezer) and drying processing (hot air drying system), dry the washed waste with only very limited moisture. The dried washed waste will be suitable for making high-quality recycled material on next-stage palletizing.

Matila says it can provide specific recycling equipment for customers to choose from according to their scale of production. For instance, the company's CT-RZ-85AWD, CT-RZ-100AWD & CR-70AWD compact-design plastic film recycling machines are suitable for small capacity PE/PP film waste recycling in film/bags making factories. These integrated machines are perfect for factories with small working space. Their production capacity ranges from 40-140 kg/hr, depending on model and material character.

If production demand goes over 150kg/hr, Matila has the solution: CR-85 to CR-150 models (max 550kg/hr). CR-series lines are equipped with powerful crusher, storage silo, feeding system, main extruder, vacuum degassing system, hydraulic screen changer, sub-extruder, water cooling die face cutting system, centrifuge and vibration selection system. The production capacity ranges from 180 to 550 kg/hr.

High-performance Twin Screw Co-rotary Extrusion Line
In October 2010, Matila introduced the new-generation twin screw co-rotary extrusion line with new developed underwater cutting system at K2010 in Dusseldorf, Germany, the world's biggest plastic exhibition.

Matila's twin screw extrusion line with high competitive price can be used for masterbatching, compounding, polymer blending & alloying, filling modification, reinforcing modification, reaction and polymer recycling. The company offers different material feeding and pelletizing system. For example, pelletizing system includes strand type cutting, air cooling die face cutting, water cooling die face cutting and underwater cutting system, the user could choose them, according to the demand and material character.

Matila will continuously develop and manufacture high performance twin co-rotary extrusion line with highly competitive price.

R&D: Base for Sustainable Operations
Matila urges domestic machinery manufacturers to constantly upgrade their R&D capabilities and heighten the level of their technology so that they can generate higher-value-added products. This will enable them to sidestep the intense competition from rivals in mainland China.

To that end, over the past few years Matila has renovated its product lines step by step and improved its manufacturing procedures so as to reduce production costs, boost market competitiveness, and expand its distribution network to cover the world.

MATILA INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

186 Chunghsiao Rd., Pali Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan 24944

Tel: 886-2-2619-2222

Fax: 886-2-2610-1100

http: www.matila.com.tw

E-mail: matila@matila.com.tw