SmartFlex- Adapterfor Compensation of Thermal Expansion “Patented Technology"
Intelligent Connection Technology for Polymer Melts
An innovative coupling system enables safe and flexible connection between two machine components for transferring polymer melt — even under changing process conditions such as melt pressure and temperature.
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Thanks to a telescopic compensation mechanism, thermal expansion along the flow axis is reliably absorbed. This keeps the connection sealed, stable, and flexible, even at high operating temperatures.
As a result, conventional and technically complex methods for compensating thermal expansion — such as placing the extruder on rollers — are no longer necessary.
Compared to conventional adapter connections, our system offers
The specially developed screw geometry follows a natural physical concept:
Axial flexibility for thermal compensation
Heated components for precise temperature control
Robust sealing concept for maximum process reliability
Ideal for applications in plastics processing where temperature dynamics and precision are critical.
Designed for high demands in process stability, sealing integrity, and flexibility — such as in extrusion, injection molding, or other thermal processes involving longitudinal expansion.
Why Smart-Flex Adapter?
Automatic compensation of thermal expansion with reliable sealing, independent of process conditions
Targeted temperature control allows for either a press fit for sealing or a clearance fit for movement.
Telescopic length compensation absorbs thermal expansion of connected components without interrupting the fluid connection.
This significantly increases process reliability under temperature and pressure fluctuations.
Your Advantage with the SmartFlex Adapter:
Complete engineering package tailored to your specific application.
Use of state-of-the-art engineering tools such as Creo
Integration of your own resources and production capacities — maximizing value creation within your company
Future-oriented, innovative technology for sustainable competitiveness
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