Chopped Fiber Processing (CFP)
Unique processing of cut glass - simple material cost savings
Product information
In the chopped fiber processing (CFP), chopped fibers (e.g. glass fibers) are added to the pellets at the infeed of a plasticizing unit via an additional metering system and processed gently using a new special KraussMaffei screw geometry. This processing concept enables fiber-reinforced components to be produced cost-effectively with very good properties.
- Manufacture of high-quality, fiber-reinforced components with customized property profiles
- Significant reduction in material costs, ROI < 1 year
- Compatible and retrofittable on standard injection molding machines
Machine
CFP equipment packages can be used for standard machines and their various equipment packages. Fiber reinforcement is used in the medium to large screw diameter range. Systems are also easy to retrofit.
Plasticization unit
- Innovative, patented screw geometry ensures efficient melting and homogeneous mixing of polymer and fibers
- Used for plasticization in standard length design
Dosing
Established batch mixer technology with optimized fiber dosing featuring:
- Gravimetric dosing of all components
- Optimized conveying of cut fibers
- Micro-dosing for additives
- Integration into the machine control system
Chopped Fiber Processing (CFP) Benefits:
- Material cost reduction
- ROI in less than 1 year
- Wide range of formulation flexibility
- Consistent component quality
- Patented screw geometry for fiber-friendly compounding
