| Machine manufacturer | W&H |
| Model | Optimex |
| Year | 2017 |
| Layers | 3 |
| Diameter screw(s) | 60 - 90 - 60 |
| L:D ratio screw(s) | 30D |
| Diameter die |
500 mm Gaps 1,25 and 2,25 mm available |
| Max. web width | 2200 mm |
| Max. output | 540kg/h |
| Rewind manufacturer | W&H |
| Type of winding | Double for flat film |
| Materials |
LDPE, laminated films 20 - 200 µm |
| Rotating/oscillating which part | Take-off |
| Type of dosing unit | Gravimetric |
| Thickness measurement |
Yes Automatic thickness control P2K, Kundig gauge and adjustment via air flow in air ring |
| Web guide(s) | Yes |
| Corona treater | Yes |
| Inline slitting | Yes |
| Tower construction included | Yes |
| Available from | Now |
Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H), headquartered in Germany, is widely recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of machinery for the flexible packaging industry. With decades of experience in extrusion, printing, and converting technology, W&H has built a strong reputation for engineering high-quality blown film lines that are known for their reliability, efficiency, and consistent film quality. The company’s extrusion systems are used worldwide by film producers serving packaging, industrial, and consumer goods markets.
The OPTIMEX series is part of W&H’s well-known range of blown film extrusion lines and is designed to provide efficient and stable production of high-quality polyethylene films. OPTIMEX lines are widely used for the manufacturing of a variety of flexible packaging films, including lamination film, shrink film, and other standard packaging applications. The platform combines proven W&H technology with a streamlined machine concept, making it a popular choice for producers looking for dependable output and ease of operation.
A key feature of the OPTIMEX concept is its focus on optimized performance and consistent processing conditions. The design of the extrusion system, together with W&H’s expertise in blown film technology, allows producers to achieve reliable film quality and efficient production for a wide range of packaging film applications.
The line offered here is a 3-layer W&H OPTIMEX blown film extrusion line, originally built in 2017, with a working width of 2200 mm. As part of W&H’s extrusion portfolio, OPTIMEX lines are valued for their robust construction, user-friendly operation, and long service life, making them a well-known and trusted solution in the global flexible packaging industry.
