Efficient Edge Trim Extraction and Disposal
Comexi Chooses Schuh’s Innovative Technology for Buergofol
Barcelona / Siegenburg – September 2024
For the upcoming capacity expansion at Buergofol’s Siegenburg plant, Comexi has opted for Schuh Anlagentechnik GmbH’s modular edge trim extraction and disposal system. This advanced solution optimizes the shredding, material separation, and air filtration of edge trims—a crucial step toward sustainable and efficient production.
Precision and Efficiency with Customized Edge Trim Extraction Technology
Schuh Anlagentechnik’s edge trim disposal system is a modular solution designed for shredding edge trims from APET and various flexible films, followed by material separation and air filtration. The scope of supply includes planning and delivery of all mechanical components for edge trim extraction.
The continuous edge trims are captured at the slitter rewinder. Depending on the material type, shredding is performed either in a Schuh shredding fan or in the Schuh TRC 150 cutting device, handling material speeds up to 600 m/min and edge trim widths from 10 mm to 50 mm. Separation of transport air and material is achieved in the Schuh centrifugal separator. Dust-laden exhaust air is cleaned after the riser pipe, and the separated material is collected in a Big Bag. The project includes planning, delivery, and shipping, with the edge trim extraction system scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024. After pre-assembly in Barcelona, the complete system will be installed at the Siegenburg production site in mid-2025.
About Buergofol
BUERGO.FOL GmbH, based in Siegenburg, Bavaria, employs around 300 people and specializes in the production of technical and specialty films. The company’s expertise spans rigid and flexible films, shrink films, skin films, reclosable films for food packaging, and technical solutions for medical products, pet food, and the chemical industry. Founded in 1971, BUERGO.FOL is owner-managed and known for its unique know-how in developing modern packaging solutions. In addition to its Siegenburg plant for flexible films, the company operates a rigid film production facility in Ingolstadt and its own printing center in Neutraubling.
About Comexi
The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of machinery for the flexible packaging industry. Founded in 1954, the family-owned company is now a global player with over 500 employees and production sites in Barcelona, Spain, and Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Organized into four product lines—flexo printing, offset printing, laminating, and slitting—Comexi is committed to innovation and internationalization. In 2013, the company established the Manel Xifra Boada Technology Center (Comexi CTec), offering services in innovation, consulting, training, and a demo center.