Brückner Servtec has significantly expanded its refurbishment capabilities for clip and chain systems used in film stretching lines. At Brückner Slovakia – a new, fully automated cleaning system has been commissioned, setting new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and service quality.
“This custom-built large-scale system is a milestone for our site here in Slovakia. It not only boosts our clip and chain refurbishment capacity but also reflects our commitment to sustainable and forward-looking cleaning processes,” says Roman Skvarek, managing director, Brückner Slovakia.
Smart technology
The new cleaning system enables thorough and gentle cleaning of nearly all types of chain, roller and sliding systems – automatically, economically, and user-friendly. Used clips and chains pass through several process stages: pre-cleaning, fine cleaning, drying, and preservation, while each phase is individually adjustable, allowing even components up to 40 years old, to be reliably reused. This not conserves resources and significantly reduces costs compared to regular replacement of worn out parts.
The system measures 20 meters in length, nearly 6 meters in height and is designed to handle a wide variety of component geometries.
Features
- Robot-guided rotating high-pressure nozzles for heavy contamination • Multiple immersion tanks using injection pressure flooding and ultrasound
- Integrated drying and preservation modules
- Closed-loop water treatment system for efficient water reuse
- H₂O vacuum distillation unit offers an efficient solution for reducing liquid waste disposal
Faster turnaround
Thanks to full automation, cleaning speed can be increased by 700%, depending on the chain type and number of clips. In addition, manual cleaning is almost completely (99%) eliminated, opening the way for more effective personnel management and allowing more customized reconditioning services for film manufacturers.
“With this new cleaning technology, we can offer our customers a much more tailored and efficient refurbishment process. It’s a game changer for the way we handle chain and clip systems,” says Markus Summer, manager of clip and chain refurbishment, Brückner Servtec.
Central service
Brückner Servtec provides refurbishment services for film stretching line operators. Customer components are sent to Brückner Slovakia, where the new cleaning system ensures professional, fast, and sustainable processing – forming the basis for long-lasting performance and optimized production. Together, Brückner has set a new benchmark for sustainable maintenance and technological advancement in the plastics industry.
