Unlock more performance from your blown film line – without complexity
Unplanned stops and frequent cleaning still limit productivity on many blown film lines.
See how PERFORMANCE IBC addresses these challenges with a targeted retrofit approach.
Extrusion lines are designed for maximum performance – yet in daily operation, their full potential often remains untapped.
Unplanned stops, frequent cleaning and conservative operating strategies can limit efficiency significantly. What is often considered “normal” production can in fact hide substantial losses. With its retrofit solution PERFORMANCE IBC, W&H addresses exactly these inefficiencies.
PERFORMANCE IBC is a next-generation internal bubble cooling system that improves output and process stability. By cooling the bubble earlier and more uniformly, it enables higher throughput without compromising film quality and directly addresses condensation inside the bubble.
“Many customers report frequent line stops due to condensation and the need to clean the IBC,” explains Hendrik Steen, Head of Retrofit Product Management.
“PERFORMANCE IBC tackles exactly this issue and significantly extends stable production time.”
More output and longer production runs
Improved cooling efficiency allows extrusion lines to operate more consistently at higher throughput. In many applications, output increases of around 5% can be achieved, often immediately after installation.
At the same time, the optimized design reduces condensation, leading to longer cleaning intervals, fewer interruptions and less frequent restarts. This directly increases the available production time.
“Extending the runtime between cleaning cycles has a direct impact on productivity,” says Hendrik Steen. “It allows customers to utilize their production capacity more effectively.”
PERFORMANCE IBC is designed for seamless integration into existing lines. Installation can be completed in less than one hour without further modifications, and the performance improvement is visible immediately.
Improving overall efficiency
Higher output combined with fewer interruptions contributes directly to improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). By reducing non-productive time and stabilizing the process, PERFORMANCE IBC enables better utilization of existing production assets.
As Hendrik Steen summarizes:
“The goal is to support our customers in getting the maximum performance out of their existing lines with solutions that are both effective and easy to implement.”
Performance IBC is compatible with VAREX and OPTIMEX machines as well as Dual Lip and XP configurations, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
