en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Reifenhäuser Group will present its latest generation of extrusion lines at Chinaplas 2026, held from April 21 to 24, 2026, in Shanghai, including the EVO GEN3 for blown film and the EVEREX for cast film, both achieving record output and a high level of automation. Other highlights at the booth include blown film cooling technology from subsidiary Kdesign, as well as fully recyclable mono-material films.
The new EVO GEN3 blown film line achieves an output of up to 1,050 kg/h with a 350 mm die diameter, representing an increase of approximately 30% over the previous generation and setting a clear benchmark in the market. This performance is made possible by the combination of the new EVO Ultra die and the Ultra Cool GEN3 cooling ring. The new die is available in three variants: three-layer and five-layer versions for maximum output and rapid product changeovers, a seven-layer version optimized for barrier films, and a nine-layer version for high-quality films in complex products. The EVO GEN3 also prioritizes ease of use to address challenges posed by labor shortages and high employee turnover, featuring intelligent assistance systems and the new human-machine interface (HMI) EVO OS 3, enabling even inexperienced operators to achieve optimal results quickly. Key functions include the Auto Flat system, which for the first time measures and automatically optimizes film flatness, improving post-processing and material consumption; the ReStart Assistant, which reduces downtime during material changes; and a new control architecture that supports connectivity, data utilization, and automation, including AI integration.
The new EVEREX cast film line is designed for comprehensive automation, with core processes running fully automatically from the coextrusion adapter and die to width adjustment and the winder. At its core is the enhanced PAM 2.0 system, which fully automates width adjustment, reliably recalls recipes, and enables faster, more reliable product changeovers within 80 minutes, while delivering higher quality and less waste during startup. Automatic width adjustment includes edge fixing, vacuum boxes, and pre-cut and final cut, improving film quality and process stability, and can be integrated into existing systems—even those from other manufacturers. The new edge sealing system reduces the use of expensive barrier materials, as these materials do not enter the edge waste, saving up to 150,000 euros per year. The EVEREX HYBRID polishing roll unit enables film thicknesses from 150 to 2,500 micrometers, offering greater flexibility. With standard polishing rolls, PP films typically cannot be produced below approximately 380 micrometers in thickness without using an additional air gap die, which limits productivity. With EVEREX HYBRID, producers achieve maximum flexibility and material savings through thinning, while maintaining 100% reproducible product quality through electromechanical control.
Reifenhäuser Blown Film has successfully achieved process-stable production of 14-micrometer MDO-PE films, showcased in the form of market-ready All-PE stand-up pouches. The technology is EVO Ultra Stretch, a patented MDO unit located at the haul-off of the blown film line, which stretches the film during its first heating. When EVOH is used for barrier films, this technology enhances the barrier effect through stretching, reducing the use of expensive raw materials. Production costs are reduced to a competitive level compared to conventional films, a decisive factor for market acceptance.
Cast film experts demonstrated high-performance cast All-PP stand-up pouches with high oxygen barrier properties. The MDO process adds value for end customers through a tear-open effect: the packaging can be torn open in one direction and resealed using an internal clip or zipper. Until now, such features have typically been achieved through laser perforation, which can negatively impact the packaging's structure, barrier properties, and the shelf life of the packaged product. Thanks to Reifenhäuser's cast MDO technology, this feature is achieved solely through film stretching without affecting other critical film properties.
Kdesign, a Reifenhäuser subsidiary, is a leading expert in cooling, measurement, and calibration systems for blown film lines. Its KARAT cooling ring delivers up to 50% higher output than mid-range components and up to 25% higher than high-end competitors, significantly boosting productivity while providing excellent profile tolerances and the highest film quality.
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