Application Areas

 

 

For demanding industries such as the automotive industry, it is advantageous to work hand in hand with experienced suppliers right from the start. Kautex Maschinenbau is a leader in the development and production of plastic vehicle powertrains and has been renowned for decades as a manufacturer of equipment for the production of fuel filler pipes, ventilation pipes or air conditioning ducts. Our product range also includes rear spoilers, bumpers, solutions for load-bearing chassis and the development of composite pressure vessels.

 

Our success has always been based on close cooperation with customers and business partners, from the initial idea to the final realization of the idea. With the advanced facilities of our technical center, we can push the project from R&D to series maturity. We work with you to help you maintain international competitiveness, reduce product weight and meet environmental requirements.

 

 

 

 

Since Kautex developed the first blow molding machines for automotive fuel tanks in 1973, we have launched countless industry innovations and sustainable designs together with many customers.

 

Our products are recognized for their high efficiency. In addition, we offer solutions that minimize flash, meet emission standards, always adhere to quality standards, and minimize raw material consumption.

 

In addition, we develop state-of-the-art solutions for drive systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), including hardware validation and supply. At the same time, with many years of experience, we can provide a variety of feasible solutions for composite high-pressure tanks.

 

 

Since the development of the first blow-molded parts with complex shapes, such as ventilation pipes, Kautex Maschinenbau has been working with customers to make processes even more efficient, thereby further reducing waste and achieving efficient production.

 

Today, we offer our customers two processes: the horizontal process, in which the robot places the parison into the horizontal mold before blowing, and the suction blow-molding process, in which the parison is sucked out of the closed mold. As the first manufacturer of two-station blow-molding machines, we are proud of our extensive experience.

 

Our two well-established processes allow you to produce a wide range of 3D parts with a minimum of raw materials. With Sequential Coextrusion (SeCo), you can also combine soft and hard materials without the need for additional connectors, which reduces installation steps and saves costs.

 

 

Reduced material consumption, sustainable materials, barrier properties, high-quality product appearance and a variety of product surface feel are often key factors in the packaging sector. Since 1935, Kautex Maschinenbau has been providing innovative solutions and promoting the development of its customers as a strategic partner.

 

We offer our customers a wide range of technical options, such as coextrusion, plasma coating, foaming, etc. Any individual design, even with a large number of or frequent color and mold changes, can be realized quickly and cost-effectively on Kautex machines.

 

We work every day to ensure that your production processes are efficient and unimpeded. In this way, you will have excellent product quality and competitive production costs at the same time, and be fully prepared for the future market.

 

 

 

 

The production history of plastic packaging for consumer products, such as laundry detergent, food, and cosmetics, is an important part of Kautex's history. Today, people no longer only focus on the unit price or function of the product. The appearance, touch and sustainability of the product are important to customers and end consumers.

 

We can give hollow plastic products a high-quality surface and an important barrier layer while ensuring a favorable price. Our diverse processes include multi-layer extrusion (co-extrusion), coating, foaming technology, etc.

 

Our goal is to use new technologies to further reduce material consumption, optimize recyclability design, and make products more sustainable. To this end, we work closely with our customers and business partners. In other words, the high-performance machines we develop for you meet two requirements: sustainable production and low unit costs.

 

In addition to consumer packaging, industrial packaging also plays an important role in the packaging field and is an important part of Kautex's business scope.

 

Whether it is stacking barrels, drums, IBCs or buckets, we can provide production systems that meet various customized requirements. The production process is precisely coordinated to ensure the highest production capacity and the best product quality. We supervise the entire development process and provide customers with full support from product to mold design.

 

In addition to unit cost, functionality and weight, the sustainability and touch of the product are also very important for industrial packaging. Unlike consumer packaging, industrial packaging is often a large-format container for valuables or dangerous goods. Therefore, the packaging containers we manufacture meet UN requirements, are safe and reliable, and can be shipped all over the world.

 

For you, we are constantly exploring technological developments with our business partners. Our goal is to increase your productivity while ensuring high quality and always provide you with the most cost-effective solution.

 

 

Pharmaceutical packaging is mainly used in the pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries and must meet both functional requirements and high quality. Pharmaceutical packaging has the highest requirements in terms of product cleanliness.

 

As part of the entire production system, Kautex's all-electric blow molding machines fully meet the requirements of Class C GMP clean rooms. In addition, they can fully transmit operating data during production.

 

From the safe and stable production of hollow products with various shapes to flexible and reliable product removal methods, we can meet the needs of customers in the pharmaceutical industry to avoid production failures, quality deviations and excessive bacterial content that directly affects the health of users.

 

We are sure that we can provide you with fast and professional support and assistance throughout the cooperation process with our expertise in the entire extrusion production chain and further processing.

 

Our many innovative solutions can help you increase productivity, ensure production safety and achieve sustainable development goals. We also promise to provide you with the best product quality and reasonable manufacturing costs, so that you are fully prepared for the future market.

 

 

 

Composite pressure vessel development
We take care of the development and production of various application products from a single source, safely and reliably. We provide services from simulation, sample preparation, certification to mass production.

 

Liner and material development
Taking advantage of the technical secrets accumulated by our material experts and business partners over many years can save time. Working closely with the world's leading plastics manufacturers can give you a competitive advantage. We will work with you to select the right material.

 

Calculation and size of the fiber winding layer
The correct fiber winding is crucial. It is decisive for the mechanical stability of the composite pressure vessel, and it is also a particularly expensive part. The correct calculation of the winding layer plays a decisive role in optimizing consumables and production costs. We can help you reduce consumables and save costs.

 

Complete product development process
You only need one contact person to get all the services you need, which simplifies communication. In addition to product development and sample preparation, we also help you plan and design production equipment. You can get a complete technical equipment or a turnkey production system in a short time, thus ensuring a decisive competitive advantage.

 

Technology Center for Prototyping and Small-Batch Production
Our technology center is fully equipped with a large number of machines for prototyping and small-batch production, as well as material and functional testing laboratories to accelerate the R&D process and add value to customers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hydrogen storage and transport solutions for future mobility
Hydrogen is an alternative to fossil fuels and battery-powered systems, but it places high demands on the impermeability of the pressure bottle liner material. Hydrogen pressure bottles are designed for an operating pressure of 700 bar and a burst pressure of 1750 bar.

 

Special polyamide (PA) materials have the best barrier properties. In cooperation with well-known plastic manufacturers, we have developed a blow molding process that can produce PA liner for hydrogen pressure bottles with a diameter of more than 500 mm and a length of 2500 mm.

 

Composite pressure vessels: a lighter and safer alternative to steel tanks
Natural gas has a firm position in the market as an alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses, and many vehicles are equipped with steel or aluminum gas tanks. Thermoplastic composite pressure vessels (CPV) have become an attractively priced alternative in terms of economic benefits.

 

The CPVs we developed are more reliable, lighter and available in a variety of sizes than conventional steel tanks. Each tank can be reduced by up to 77% in weight. These composite pressure vessels are designed for an operating pressure of 250 bar and a burst pressure of 700 bar.

 

Pneumatic brake systems: Extra light and extra safe
Pneumatic brake systems are mainly used in trucks. They use compressed air instead of the brake fluid commonly used in most vehicles, so they require strong pressure vessels.

 

The composite pressure vessels we offer can replace traditional steel and aluminum pressure bottles. In contrast, they are not only cheaper to produce, but also significantly lighter: 65% lighter than steel bottles and 30% lighter than aluminum bottles. In addition, composite pressure vessels are completely corrosion-resistant and can provide a variety of interfaces.

 

For many years, we have been a technology and innovation leader in the field of composite pressure vessels for pneumatic brake systems.

 

 

 

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is an efficient energy source for cooking, heating and water heaters and is usually stored in steel tanks.

 

Composite pressure vessels offer decisive advantages in this regard: they are explosion-proof, corrosion-resistant and lighter than steel tanks; and because the tanks are transparent, the liquid level can be seen at all times.
Kautex Maschinenbau is a pioneer in the development of composite pressure vessels for LPG. We are the first company in the world to focus on the development of composite pressure vessel manufacturing equipment and have completed several innovative projects with many well-known customers.
We can design high-quality composite cylinders for you and develop customized production equipment. From extrusion blow molding machines, liner processing, winding machines to testing equipment, we provide you with a one-stop service. At every stage of the project, you can have confidence in our many years of expertise and experience.

 

LPG Applications

 

Composite gas cylinders can bring great advantages to their users in terms of safety and quality. The materials of LPG composite gas cylinders are completely resistant to corrosion and solar ultraviolet radiation; they are resistant to rain, temperature fluctuations and other external interferences, and are explosion-proof even in the case of open flames and high temperatures. The valves of this type of pressure vessel are very strong and collision-proof. Even though LPG composite gas cylinders are 50% lighter than traditional steel cylinders, their burst pressure still exceeds 120 bar.

 

 

 

 

Composite pressure vessels have proven themselves not only in the supply of household energy and automotive drive systems, but also in other areas such as water purifiers, water heaters or gas station pipelines.

If you are interested in new solutions, please contact us. With our extensive experience and complete technical equipment, we are undoubtedly the perfect partner for the development of multi-purpose composite pressure vessels of various shapes and sizes. From product prototyping to complete production systems, we take full responsibility for your product development process.

 

 

 

When there is no suitable machine solution for a special project, then Kautex Maschinenbau is your first choice. As a leader in promoting innovation in the industry, we are happy to accept any challenge and set new standards together with our customers and business partners.

 

We firmly believe that nothing is impossible! No challenge is too hard to bear! In addition to traditional hollow plastic products, our machines also produce large flat parts such as tabletops or trays, kayaks, seat shells, shoe soles, garden sheds, roadblocks, toys and many more.
One thing we are sure of: With our many years of expertise and extrusion blow molding technology, we can produce any product in an easy, simple and cost-effective way!

 

 

 

 

Whether it is a children's toy car, a garden playhouse, a swing, a slide or other children's toys, with the blow molding technology of Kautex Maschinenbau, you can produce small or large hollow toy parts. We accept any challenge and are happy to provide solutions for any demanding products.

 

We are in close contact with our customers and will be happy to discuss the feasibility of an automated production system with you in person and integrate the corresponding installation steps into our system.

 

 

Whether it is air soles for sports shoes, hurdles, lifeboats, kayaks, basketball equipment or other sports products, the blow molding technology of Kautex Maschinenbau can produce even the most difficult plastic hollow products.

 

Please contact us and work with us to develop cost-effective solutions.

 

 

 

 

With Kautex's extrusion blow molding technology and years of process experience, we can realize each project in an easy, effective and cost-effective way. Our passion for business is fully reflected in countless flagship projects that have brought major changes to the industry. Whether it is a floating plate for solar panels, a solar thermal energy exchanger or other special hollow products, the wide range of uses of extrusion blow molding products is far beyond your imagination!

 

We are constantly creating more hollow product production solutions and are ready to meet any challenges in this field. Welcome to contact us to explore the right solution with us.