Media Library
Our objective is to provide you with comprehensive information on the corporation and our products and services under the brand names Coperion and Coperion K-Tron.
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Production of TVP and HMMA
Vegan and Vegetarian meat substitute products have been gaining popularity in the last years. These meat analogues are based on plant-based proteins and come in various shapes and sizes. But how are the most common types of meat substitutes (TVP and HMMA) actually produced?
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The Basics of Plastics Recycling
Plastic is one of the most important materials in modern-day. It makes medical equipment safer, our food more durable and cars lighter, thus more efficient. Despite all of these advantages, the usage of plastic comes with responsibility – especially in terms of waste management. Recycling plays an important role in this discussion. Get an idea of some of the basics of plastics recycling.
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Troubleshooting Your Loss-In-Weight Feeder Performance
A loss-in-weight (LIW) feeder is a gravimetric feeder which constantly measures the weight of the material so as to reach and maintain a preset feed rate. Even though the controller of the LIW feeder helps to provide for an optimal feeder performance, operators may encounter fault alarms which they cannot allocate.
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Innovative Pneumatic Conveying System FLUIDLIFT ecoblue®
FLUIDLIFT ecoblue® is an innovative pneumatic conveying technology for plastic pellets which enhances product quality as well as the overall efficiency of the conveying system. In comparison to conventional designs, this solution generates notably less dust and streamers.
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RotorCheck 5.0 Contact Monitoring System
Food manufacturers operate under demanding conditions and have high requirements in regard to hygiene, safety and flexibility. Therefore, they are dependent on reliable equipment which is catered to their needs. RotorCheck 5.0 is an add-on solution for Coperion’s rotary valves which detects, evaluates and reports unintended contact between the rotor and the housing.
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Bio-based Plastics at a Glance
Biopolymer is a special plastic material which is produced by the cells of a living organism. As opposed to synthetic plastic, which is most commonly derived from petrochemicals, bio plastic is made from natural and renewable biomass resources. Bioplastic is not only suitable for various applications but in many cases easier to compost than conventional fossil based plastics.
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K3 Vibratory Feeder for Extra Gentle Material Handling
Vibratory feeders are highly accurate gravimetric feeding systems that are known for their gentle handling of bulk solids. Thanks to their free-flowing mode of operation, they are especially suitable for hard-to-handle and non-homogeneous bulk materials.
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Operational Safety for Components in ATEX Environments
Some production areas are at a constant risk of explosion. To mitigate this risk and protect workers, both the production equipment and overall operations need to fulfill high safety standards. ATEX refers to EU regulations defining the minimum safety requirements of the workplace and the equipment used in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
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Continuous Extrusion When Producing Battery Masses
Batteries are taking on more and more significance in our increasingly digitalized and connected world. At the same time, they are crucial for advancements in certain industries and areas such as electric vehicles. To keep up with these fast-moving developments, cost pressures and environmental concerns, manufacturers of batteries are looking into more cost-efficient production processes. Switching from a traditional batch process to a continuous production set-up is known to offer a range of advantages.
