Triple Bubble

Sausage casing
Shrink Films
Non-Shrinking Films
Die-Head Concept

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Sausage casing Shrink Films Non-Shrinking Films Die-Head Concept

Lines for the production of bi-orientated tubular films for sausage casings

Sausage casing

Line layout

number of layers: 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9
raw materials: PA, amorph. PA, EVOH, EMA, PE, PP
film thickness: 20 μ – 80 μ
film width: 25 mm – 350 mm double layflat
output: 20 kg/h – 150 kg/h
line speed: 50 m/min – 300 m/min

Film characteristics

adjustable shrink from 0 – 40% in MD and TD
outstanding aroma, oxygen and moisture barrier
exceptional mechanical strength and dimensional stability
excellent optical properties (clarity and gloss) or uniform coloring with a natural look or matt effect if required
outstanding film flatness for printability
adjustable meat adhesion

B l o w i n g t h e s h a p e

Application

Added values

almost 30 years of experience with casing machines
most versatile casing line technology
rich patent portfolio
turnkey solutions and operator training

Application areas

barrier sausage casings
smokable sausage casings
peelable sausage casings
casings for soups, stews and pet-food
casings for molded ham

Multipurpose lines for shrink films and lidding films

Shrink Films

Line layout

number of layers: 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13
raw materials: PE, PP, PET, PA, EVOH, PVOH, PVDC, COC, EVA, EMA, ionomer and others
film thickness: 12 μ – 150 μ
film width: 100 mm – 900 mm double layflat
output: 50 kg/h – 500 kg/h
line speed: 30 m/min – 100 m/min

Film characteristics

adjustable shrink from 0 – 70% in MD and TD (depending on raw materials)
outstanding aroma, oxygen and moisture barrier
exceptional mechanical strength and puncture resistance
excellent optical properties (clarity and gloss) or uniform coloring if required
outstanding film flatness for printability
high seal strength and integrity; low sealing temperatures

F o l l o w i n g t h e s h a p e

Application

Added values

over 20 years of know-how in shrink film technology
most flexible line configurations
no limitation in structure design (11 – 13 layers)
well proven combination of high output and low scrap rates
maximum flexibility in raw material choice
rich and robust patent portfolio enables operational freedom
ready-to use / print solutions without lamination (e.g. lidding films)
turnkey solutions and operator training
significant weight reduction/down gauging of 50% (or more for certain applications) vs. conventional packaging concepts
most sustainable fresh food and meat packaging solutions

Application areas

shrink bags or films for fresh, processed and frozen meat
shrink bags or films for outgassing and non-gassing cheese
puncture resistant shrink bags or films (bone guard replacement)
vacuum skin packaging (VSP) films
thermoforming shrink films (skin effect)
flow pack (shrink) films
lidding films (with or without drum-effect)
stand-up pouch films

High-output lines for oriented non-shrinking films

Non-Shrinking Films

Line layout

number of layers: 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13 up to 17
raw materials: PE, PP, PET, PA, EVOH, PVOH, COC, EVA, EMA, ionomer and others
film thickness: 12 μ – 120 μ
film width: 800 mm – 3.000 mm double layflat
output: 150 kg/h – 2.000 kg/h
line speed: 30 m/min – 200 m/min

Film characteristics

no shrinkage or adjustable shrink up to 70% in MD and TD (depending on raw materials)
outstanding aroma, oxygen and moisture barrier
exceptional mechanical strength and puncture resistance
excellent optical properties (clarity and gloss) or uniform coloring if required
outstanding film flatness for printability
high seal strength and integrity; low sealing temperatures
customizable sealing properties (e.g. easy peel, re-closable seals)
adjustable anti-fog properties

K e e p i n g t h e s h a p e

Application

Added values

more than 10 years solutions in film structures and machine technology
significant down-gauging of 50% (or more for certain applications) vs many other production methods
homogenous “A” quality film resulting from the simultaneous biaxial bubble orientation
well proven combination of high output and low scrap rates
no limitation in structure layout (up to 17 layers)
rich and robust patent portfolio enables operational freedom
ready-to use / print solutions without lamination (e.g. lidding films)
turnkey solutions and operator training
most sustainable fresh food and meat packaging solutions
flexibility to produce mono-material films or recyclable multilayer films

Application areas

lidding films (with or without drum effect)
high barrier films, with or without shrink, for food packaging
flow pack (shrink) films
vacuum skin packaging (VSP) films
thermoforming shrink films (skin effect)
stand-up pouch films
vacuum packaging films
laminate replacement films

Kuhne Anlagenbau GmbH

Kuhne Anlagenbau designs and manufactures blown film dies optimized for every application. For top quality and reliable supply, the dies are manufactured in-house in a state-of-the-art facility that guarantees the tightest design tolerances.

ReCon

HyCon^®

MoCon^®

Triple Bubble® sausage casings

Artificial sausage casings are typically produced in 3-, 5- or 7-layer lines, where we have the option to use the well proven ReCon (regular concept) spiral mandrel design. An alternative to consider is our MoCon® (modular concept) stackable plate die, which allows much more flexibility in structure design. Both options, in conjunction with our precise manufacturing technology, delivers tight thickness tolerances for very thin layers.

Triple Bubble® shrink films

Systems with 9, 11 or 13 layers are now the industry standard for bioriented shrink films. For mid-size lines, up to 9 layers, we developed our HyCon® (hybrid concept) die consisting of a core of spiral mandrels with the outer layers applied via stackable plates positioned just before the die exit. These layers can be heated independently of the temperatures of the rest of the die, a very important feature for PA or PET outer layers.

For systems with 11 or 13 layers (17 layers are possible) it is crucial to ensure the best thickness uniformity for the very thin layers at the center of the film structures. In this case our MoCon® (modular concept) stackable plate die offers the best solution. It also allows the most versatile use of the entire extrusion line since in these cases the MoCon® die would typically be fed by equal size extruders. Besides delivering the best combination of high output and excellent thickness control, our MoCon® die can operate with pressures up to 1000 bar if required.

Additionally, our MoCon® die can be configured to process heat sensitive resins like PVDC without degradation. This is done with thermal isolation by using additional insulating plates on either side of the PVDC layer. If necessary, this same layer can also be used to process EVOH without any changes.

Triple Bubble® non-shrink films

The die concept specified is contingent of the application and the polymers used. Typically, systems with 7 and 9 layers are equipped with our HyCon® (hybrid concept) dies, especially in cases where high melt temperature polymers need to be processed, as with heat resistant outer layers for example.The most versatile concept, often used for polyolefin rich structures, is the MoCon® (modular concept) stackable plate die. It is ideal for film structures with up to 13 layers (17 layers are possible) since this design will provide a shorter flow path and an optimal residence time. This concept offers maximum flexibility so that new market requirements, such as films designed for recyclability, can be fulfilled quickly and without additional costs.