Hosokawa Alpine: New Winder Series for Blown Film Extrusion

Hosokawa Alpine has introduced "AWX", a new series of winders for blown film extrusion. The modular machine concept allows various equipment and process options to be combined according to specific production requirements. The series is designed for film widths ranging from 1,000 to 3,200 mm. In the standard configuration, production speeds of up to 150 m/min are possible, with higher speeds available as an option. The published information does not specify the maximum production speed achievable with these optional upgrades.

Process Functions and Equipment
The winding process offers various operating modes, including "Gap-Winding" and "Reverse-Winding". Additional features include automatic detection of the winding shaft and core diameter. Depending on the application, different types of spreader roller systems and temperature control solutions using cooling rollers and temperature control units can be employed. The selection of components depends on the materials being processed, the process requirements and the desired film properties.

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Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, operates in the field of machinery and plant engineering for mechanical process technology and blown film extrusion. Its portfolio also includes equipment for processing powders, granules and bulk materials. In addition to its headquarters, the company operates a branch in Leingarten and maintains subsidiaries in Germany and abroad.

According to company information, Hosokawa Alpine employs approximately 820 people and generated revenue of around EUR 217 million in the 2024/2025 financial year. Exports account for approximately 80 percent of its business. Since 1987, the company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan's Hosokawa Micron Corporation.

More information: www.hosokawa-alpine.de

Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft, Augsburg, Germany