Blown Film Excellence
HOSOKAWA ALPINE
AHE proudly represents Hosokawa Alpine Blown Film across the GCC and Levant regions, delivering world-leading multilayer blown film technology designed for superior film quality, efficiency, and innovation. Together, we empower packaging manufacturers to achieve higher performance, lower material usage, and sustainable production.
Unmatched Precision and Efficiency
Hosokawa Alpine’s blown film technology combines advanced extrusion, precise thickness control, and efficient cooling systems to deliver exceptional film quality and output. From 3- to 11-layer configurations, our lines ensure high productivity, reduced material use, and consistent performance across every production run.
The X-Die from Hosokawa Alpine is a revolutionary die-head system engineered for maximum film uniformity, precise thickness control, and consistent melt distribution across the width of the film. By ensuring an even flow of multiple polymers in multilayer configurations, the X-Die enables manufacturers to produce high-quality films with superior optical properties, barrier performance, and mechanical strength. Its modular design allows for easy maintenance, faster changeovers, and compatibility with advanced MDO systems, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, from flexible packaging to high-barrier films.
Hosokawa Alpine’s MDO system incorporates the patented TRIO profile control and advanced vacuum technology, setting new standards in blown film production. This innovation ensures precise control of film stretching, thickness, and tension across the width, significantly minimizing trim wastage by up to 50% and delivering the highest process stability with virtually no film breaks. It also enables fully recyclable mono-material solutions, offering a 100% sustainable alternative to traditional multi-material films. Designed for multilayer configurations and seamless integration with X-Die technology, the system allows manufacturers to produce thinner, stronger, and more uniform films while maximizing throughput, operational efficiency, and consistent film quality across every production run.
Available in sizes with diameters of between 50 and 135 mm
High-performance barrier screws with low-shear mixers
Direct drive with multi-stage gears
Constant torque over a wide speed range
Low-wear and therefore low-maintenance
Low noise and low vibration
Compact construction in U-shaped design (standard)
Or Z-type (special design)
Easily accessible and easy to install
Optional: Motors also water-cooled
VarDAR system uses advanced bi-directional stretching technology to enhance the mechanical properties, clarity, and barrier performance of blown films. Its precise control over temperature, stretching speed, and tension ensures uniformity across multilayer films, enabling thinner, lighter, and more durable products. With its flexible design and consistent performance, VARDAR optimizes throughput, reduces waste, and delivers superior quality for modern packaging and specialty film production..
The Hosokawa Alpine EXVIS system provides comprehensive monitoring and visualization of products, processes, and workflows, ensuring full transparency and reproducible film quality. With storage of film formulas, process data, and alarms, operators can quickly switch between products, analyze production performance, and diagnose issues efficiently. EXVIS integrates easily into customer networks and supports Industry 4.0 interfaces, while smart features such as automatic heat-up, start-up assistance, one-touch format changes, reel management, and order management simplify daily operation and enhance productivity on the machine.
