COLLIN
COLLIN Pilot Line
Pre-production scale extrusion, film, stretching and winding — the bridge between lab and plant.
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Pilot Line — what it covers
The Pilot Line sits between laboratory trials and full production. These are the machines used to prove a formulation or a film structure at a scale that genuinely predicts plant behaviour, without committing a production line to the experiment.
The range covers high-performance T series extruders, air- and water-cooled blown film lines, flat film lines with dies and feedblocks, MDO stretching, calendering lines, winders and turret winders — plus module lines that combine several processes inline.
12 machine families in the Pilot Line
Blown Film Lines P Professional (air-cooled)
for multi-layer films or film hoses Lines with up to 13 layersThe modular system of the Blown Film Line P Professional allows the configuration of lines with up to 13 layers and the suitable screw diameters. These lines always have a working platform. The machines can be equipped with melt pumps or gravimetric dosing in order to guarantee that the necessary wall thickness proportions are met. COLLIN blown film towers have exchangeable frames for the lay flat station (e. g.
- Height adjustment of the take-off rolls of the blown film tower
- Flexible process parameters
- Up to 13 layers
- Reliable quality
- Numerous features
- High-temperature version
Technical data
| Parameters / Line | BL 600 P | BL 800 P | BL 1000 P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll & roller width | 600 mm | 800 mm | 1000 mm |
| Max. web width | 590 mm | 790 mm | 990 mm |
| Web tension | 1-50 m/min | 1-50 m/min | 1-50 m/min |
High-Performance Extruder T Torque
flexible & innovativeThe Extruder T can be described as high-performance extruder or high-speed machine. Because this series has all advantages of the Extruder P Professional and provides an essentially higher output due to the increased speed while simultaneously achieving a high drive torque. Especially the development of the screw geometry and the feed for the high-speed machine requires enormous technical competence.
- Drive concept torque – up to 800 U/min
- Variety of application and extension possibilities
- Good handling due to compact design
- Optimal operation via touch screen
- Ideal for multi-layer lines, since different downstream equipment can individually be adapted.
Technical data
| Parameters / Extruder | E 25 T | E 30 T |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal diameter cylinder | 25 mm | 30 mm |
| Dimensions L x W x H | 1840 x 680 x 1650 mm | 1960 x 680 x 1650 mm |
Stretching Lines MDO
high-performance stretching lines for pilot productions High variability of the stretching gapsThe stretching of polymer films improves their characteristics in many ways. COLLIN offers laboratory and pilot lines for stretching films for a wide range of thermoplastic materials and compounds. These lines are used for quality control and for the development of new products and processes. They can also be used for the production of narrow films.
- Improved film characteristics
- Extension of the application possibilities of the film
- Optimisation of mechanical characteristics such as tensile strength, stretching as well as barrier effect against different media
- Compact design
- Film can manually be threaded
- Comfortable cleaning
Technical data
| Parameters / MDO Stretching Unit | MDO 800 single | MDO 800 dual | MDO 1000 single | MDO 1000 dual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roll width | 800 mm | 800 mm | 1000 mm | 1000 mm |
| Number of stretching gaps | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Feed width film max. | 750 mm | 750 mm | 950 mm | 950 mm |
Flat Film Dies and Feedblock
Flat Film Dies BSD Manually adjustable gap via pressure screws Coat hanger distributor Prepared for co-extrusion Automatic die gap setting optionally possible High variability of die width, 50 mm width grading Standard operating temperature 350°C High temperature version optional possible up to 450°C incl.
Technical data
| Technical data | 40 | 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 40 mm | 80 mm |
| Layers | 13 | 13 |
Turret Winder T
for high winding quality in pilot and production operation Motor-driven bobbin lifting system, modular, compactThe innovative COLLIN turret winder convinces by the motor-driven lifting system of the bobbin, the modular design with positioning slide and cutting knife as well as by its compact style. In laboratory and pilot operation, an optimal quality of the film bobbin is essential.
- Modular design with positioning slide and cutting knife
- Compact design
- Flexible regarding materials, thicknesses, strengths and widths
Technical data
| Parameters / Winder | W 600 T | W 800 T | W 1000 T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film width | max. 600 mm | max. 800mm | max. 1000 mm |
| Film thickness | 50 µm – 500 µm | 50 µm – 500 µm | 50 µm – 500 µm |
| Speed | from 20 to 200 m/min | from 20 to 200 m/min | from 20 to 200 m/min |
| Max. bobbin diameter | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
Blown Film Dies and Cooling Rings
Blown Film Dies Multi-layer dies for 2 up to 13 layers are suitable for different number of layers. For these processes, Collin delivers dies with radial spiral mandrel distributors, moreover, different mandrels and matrices are available.
Technical data
| Technical data | RW 40 | RW 80 | RW 120 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal diameter mandrel support | 40 mm | 80 mm | 120 mm |
Pilot Line Flat Film Lines
Perfect for Upscaling Different designs of roll groupsFlat film lines with two rolls are mainly used for the production of films. Flat film lines in the pilot sector are custom-made. Depending on the customer requirement, different designs of roll groups can be offered.
- Take-off speed standard up to 100 m/min, as option up to 200 m/min
- Roll position adjustable in x and z direction to one another
- Easy accessibility
- Vertical as smoothing calender (horizontal die position)
- Horizontal as chill roll (vertical die position)
- Rolls optimized for liquid tempering
Technical data
| Parameters / Line | Pilot Line Flat Film Line |
|---|---|
| Take-off speed | standard to 100 m/min, optional to 200 m/min |
| Roller width | 600, 800, 1000 mm |
| Working position rolls | either standard horizontal or vertical on request |
Pilot Line Winders
Contact, central or gap winding For a winding width of up to 1,000 mmWinders are available in different designs. Furthermore, all winders are designed according to the respective web speed. Our Lab Line winders are designed for a winding width of up to 1,000 mm.
- Bidirectional winding
- High accuracy during gap winding
- High speeds
- Optimal visualisation and control
- Numerous features
- Stand-alone unit
Technical data
| Parameters / Winder | W 600 P | W 800 P | W 1000 P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film width | max. 550 mm | max. 750 mm | max. 950 mm |
| Film thickness | 8 µm – 500 µm | 8 µm – 500 µm | 8 µm – 500 µm |
| Speed | 1 to 100 m/min | 1 to 100 m/min | 1 to 100 m/min |
Module lines
Module lines are used in the packaging sector for the production of multi-polymer compounds, e. g. with carrier materials. The system allows the integration of different modules such as flat film, blown film and calendering unit as well as miscellaneous additional equipment, e. g. Corona pre-treatment or additional unwinders.
Pilot Line Calendering Lines
Refining of films & surfaces Precise, modularCalenders are used for the continuous production of semi-finished thermoplastic films or the continuous refining of different films and surfaces. An extremely variable and modular system enables the adaptation of calendering units to a wide range of requirements.
- Modular system
- High flexibility and variability
- Low wall thickness tolerances
- Different operating modes
- Easy retrofit to other operating modes
- Quick roll change
Blown Film Lines P (water-cooled)
These lines are designed for the production of films. The radial spiral mandrel distributor provides an accurate thickness distribution, the vertical extrusion in a water cooling ring guarantees optimal transparency of films.
Feedblock Type 80
The flow-optimized feedblock is characterized by excellent layer thickness distribution Extremely compact in design and shape Very short purging times enable quick material changes Width 80 mm, up to 13 layers
Where the Pilot Line is used
COLLIN in Pakistan — through K Group
K Group is the authorized agent for COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions in Pakistan. Tell us the material, the throughput and what you are trying to prove, and we will size the line and quote it — including downstream equipment, dies and the instrumentation to measure the result.
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Works well with
- VAREX II (Windmöller & Hölscher) — Take a validated pilot structure to a production line.
- PrimeSlitter (Kampf) — Slit pilot reels for evaluation.
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