FAP extrusion technology makes the difference in foam film production

Polyethylene and polypropylene foam films are used extensively in various markets, such as construction and packaging, light industry, automotive, food thanks to their technical characteristics and the ability to be thermoformed in various forms. FAP extrusion lines are designed to produce foam with a closed-cell non-cross-linked molecular structure, totally recyclable and environmentally friendly. Important to mention that the successful and stable extrusion of “alive” materials is a rather delicate process that depends not only on technical factors and high-quality equipment, but also on percentage of humidity and temperature inside the factory for example. Today more than ever before, there is a real “fight” for the best quality product, so foam manufacturers have to adapt to ever-changing market demands by offering next-generation solutions for new industries.

FAP is today the most reliable reference partner for the construction of foam extrusion lines able to meet the highest quality standards, being since 1987 an authentic specialist in the construction of state-of-art customized equipment for foam productions from very low (16 kg/m3) to extremely high (> 400kg/m3) densities. Thanks to many years of international experience and fruitful cooperation with customers around the globe, FAP’s lines have unparalleled performance characteristics in terms of flexibility and stability during the extrusion processes, recognized by the market to be superior even to American and German technologies.

Technology has always had an essential role in FAP development, offering many benefits to foam manufacturers: greater efficiency with reduced energy consumption, very accurate control of temperatures, pressures, raw materials and gas consumption, minimizing of production wastes, the implementation of special equipment and advanced sensors for the easier operation.

FAP extruders are equipped with exclusive and essential components for highly competitive foam result: double screws for homogeneous mixing of the melt and two models of new generation extrusion heads for different thicknesses, which special design moreover allows to obtain an excellent foam quality in terms uniformity of cells, smoothness and ensure an average gas saving of 15%. The team of engineers is constantly improving the functionality of systems, as well as researching technological innovations available on the market with a particular focus on their environmental impact factor and energy consumption.

The FAP lines also include end-of-line equipment such as calibration and soft winder units, which are also crucial to the success of the whole extrusion process.

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