2016 Reifenhauser PET Extrusion Line

High-performance Reifenhäuser PET sheet extrusion line, designed for the industrial production of PET, rPET, PP, and PS sheets used in thermoforming and packaging applications. This line combines advanced extrusion technology with precision polishing and winding systems, ensuring consistent sheet quality, high output, and reliable operation in demanding production environments.

Reifenhäuser is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of plastic extrusion equipment, widely used in the production of films, sheets, and packaging materials across multiple industries.

This extrusion system is capable of producing high-quality plastic sheet suitable for thermoforming applications such as food trays, beverage cups, packaging containers, and technical plastic sheets. The line is engineered for efficient processing of virgin PET pellets as well as recycled PET flakes, allowing manufacturers to integrate sustainable materials into their production process.

Thanks to the robust extrusion configuration and precision calendering unit, the line ensures uniform sheet thickness, excellent surface finish, and stable continuous production. High-performance extrusion systems like this are widely used in modern packaging manufacturing because they allow efficient processing and high throughput while maintaining strict quality standards.

Main Applications

• Thermoforming sheet for food packaging
• PET trays and containers
• Disposable cups and lids
• Industrial plastic sheet
• Packaging for consumer goods and electronics

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Reifenhäuser
• Year: 2016
• Material compatibility: PET, rPET, PP, PS
• Sheet thickness range: approx. 0.25 – 2.2 mm
• Maximum sheet width: approx. 1600 mm
• Extruder: RZE 120 mm
• Output capacity: up to approx. 2,000 kg/h
• Calendar roll width: approx. 1800 mm
• Calendar roll diameters: 450 / 700 / 700 mm
• Winder: 4-position WOB 1800 double web winding system
• Maximum roll diameter: approx. 1000 mm
• Maximum roll weight: approx. 1400 kg

Advantages

• High output PET sheet production line
• Compatible with recycled PET materials
• Excellent sheet surface quality and thickness control
• Suitable for thermoforming packaging applications
• Reliable German engineering and industrial-grade construction

This line represents an excellent opportunity for companies seeking to expand their PET sheet or thermoforming packaging production capacity with a proven, high-output extrusion system.