The machine investment strengthens Ensinger's position as a complete solution provider in the field of thermoplastic composite products and services. #pei #peek

Ensinger Group's new polymer pulverizer at the Zhan subsidiary in Germany. Image source: Ensinger

Plastics processor Ensinger GmbH (Nuflin, Germany) is expanding its composite manufacturing capacity. Recently, it put into production a polymer shredder at the company’s plant in Cham, Germany, thereby expanding Ensinger’s vertical manufacturing range and enhancing This development. The series of thermoplastic polymers that can be pulverized on the new machine include engineering plastics such as polypropylene (PP), polyamide 6 (PA6) and polycarbonate (PC), as well as high-quality materials such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and polyethyleneimine. Performance plastics (PEI) and polyether ether ketone (PEEK). It is said that this powdery polymer material with strict tolerances can meet the stringent and high demands of advanced thermoplastic composite materials.

Ensinger Group reports that with these new manufacturing capabilities, it can provide its customers with additional cost competitive advantages. The company’s composites division is now said to be a "one-stop shop" that provides various products and services related to thermoplastic composites. The product portfolio includes powders, semi-pregs, prepregs, organic sheets, molded composite panels and finished parts, as well as customer development projects that use different material combinations. 

The new polymer pulverizer complies with the ATEX (ATmospheres EXplosible) safety directive and also enables Ensinger to provide polymer pulverization services to the industry, enabling customers to outsource their polymer pulverization requirements with a cost-effective solution.

“Purchasing a new machine is a logical step that makes Ensinger a complete solution provider in the field of thermoplastic composites,” said Daniel Grauer, who is responsible for the international business development of Ensinger’s composites division. "By expanding the value-added chain, we are strengthening our position relative to competitors and can meet the technical and commercial requirements of our customers."

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