Production of an extrusion system in Hettstedt

Mechanical & plant engineering

Extrusion lines

More than 30 years of experience make Unterschütz your partner when it comes to modernising or completely reorganising your extrusion plants. From billet handling and billet heating systems to the actual extrusion press and run-out systems, we manufacture all machines and systems for your extrusion lines.

The best possible productivity, high system availability and maximum occupational safety for your employees: we provide you with comprehensive advice on your investment in extrusion presses and ensure that your systems can go into operation quickly and smoothly.

Quality and durability: this is how we measure ourselves.

Portfolio

Our products
in the extrusion sector

Detailansicht einer Unterschütz Strangpresslinie mit Bolzenmanipulator

Log and billet handling

Our systems in the field of billet handling include automatic storage systems with product tracking as well as testing, sawing and processing of extruded pre-material. We will be happy to advise you according to your requirements.

Detailansicht einer Unterschütz Strangpresslinie mit Fokus auf die Strangpresse

Extrusion press

- the centrepiece of the extrusion line. Unterschütz offers you complete extrusion presses, the necessary peripherals as well as modernisations of your old systems. Our presses, especially in the Unterschütz design, guarantee availability and a long service life.

Cooling systems

Depending on the geometry, alloy and weight, Unterschütz offers different cooling variants. Together we will configure the cooling system according to your specific requirements and products. The patented Unterschütz quench can significantly improve both the scrap rate and the product quality.

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Hot saws and puller systems

The unique design of our hot saws and puller systems sets standards in the field of extrusion lines. Thanks to our patented tension control, your products can be processed without compression or upsetting, which contributes significantly to reducing your scrap rate.

Stretcher

Supported by infeed belts, stop pins and state-of-the-art sensor technology and system programming, our stretchers can straighten a wide range of products fully automatically. Special requirements such as turning heads, stretching inserts and a modern safety concept for old systems are also part of our portfolio.

Finished length saws

The finishing saws from Unterschütz, with saw fence, remnant pusher, fully automatic scrap and sample handling and soundproof enclosure, offer optimum solutions for cutting finished material to length. In addition to their long service life, the finishing saws offer a wide range of additional functions.

Oven technology

Our ovens and ageing furnaces offer first-class solutions for the heat treatment of your materials. With state-of-the-art technology and precise temperature control, they ensure even and efficient heating and optimum ageing of workpieces.

Profile automation and basket logistics

Our profile automation solutions help you to optimise your production processes. From stacking the finished profiles to storage and automatic labelling to large-scale basket logistics - Unterschütz is your partner for the planning and integration of your entire plant.

Packaging systems

From the finished product to dispatch - fully and semi-automatic packaging systems complete the production process in the pressing plant. Depending on the product, cardboard, paperboard or film are automatically provided and prepared in a user-friendly way. We will be happy to advise you on customised solutions and innovative technologies.

From a single source

From the idea to
To the new plant

Even before your extrusion press goes into production, you benefit from our expertise from several decades of mechanical engineering. We provide you with comprehensive advice on the latest technologies and the most efficient solutions for your new system and ensure that your investment pays off quickly thanks to short commissioning and delivery times.

As an in-house supplier of extrusion lines, we are not only independent of external suppliers, but also your central point of contact throughout the entire production process.

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Efficient systems
Maximum productivity, a high degree of automation and the lowest possible energy consumption: we ensure that your system pays for itself quickly.

Best protection
The latest safety standards and the avoidance of incorrect operation protect your employees.

Predictive planning
We reduce your downtimes and maintenance times - thanks to preventive maintenance and diagnostics via remote access.

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Availability

Our mission is to ensure that your plant is in continuous operation. In this way, we support companies significantly on their way to greater efficiency and sustainability in production.

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