Kabelwerk Eupen AG places follow-up order for QuickSwitch with KraussMaffei Berstorff

In a formal contract signing ceremony, Kabelwerk Eupen AG (Eupen, Belgium), one of Europe's leading pipe and cable manufacturers, has placed another order for extrusion of HDPE pipes with KraussMaffei Berstorff QuickSwitch technology.

KraussMaffei Berstorff persuades Kabelwerk Eupen with innovative technology
"The standard we have set for ourselves is to offer our customers systems with cutting-edge technology that give them the best product quality in a constantly growing market segment. This gave us the opportunity, when expanding our product portfolio, to once again select KraussMaffei Berstorff as a system supplier with innovative technological expertise," explains Alfred Bourseaux, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kabelwerk Eupen AG. "We are already using QuickSwitch lines from KraussMaffei Berstorff to produce HDPE pipes for a variety of diameter ranges. Our experiences with the inline dimension change system, which allows us to change the pipe dimensions quickly during ongoing production, could not have been better. This makes it possible to respond to changing market requirements with great flexibility. In addition, this enables us to guarantee high delivery availability," confirms Michael Göbels, Operations Manager for Pipe Extrusion at Kabelwerk Eupen.

QuickSwitch system for multi-layered HDPE pipes
"Receiving a follow-up order from our longtime customer again shows us the market-leading position of the QuickSwitch system—precisely in terms of attaining the highest flexibility and product quality," emphasizes Prof. Jens Liebhold, Head of the Extrusion Technology Business Area at KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH. "We are pleased to have another opportunity to contribute to the success of such a highly skilled partner and renowned pipe manufacturer." The new system is used to produce multi-layered HDPE pipes between 160 and 250 mm in diameter. In addition, the KME 38-30 coextruder and an outer layer adapter are being used to retrofit the existing line with the 160 mm diameter range. Kabelwerk Eupen intends to use this as a way to expand the fields of application for the finished product.

Source: KraussMaffei Berstorff