Brückner Servtec has significantly expanded its refurbishment capabilities for clip and chain systems used in film stretching lines. A new, fully automated cleaning system has been commissioned at Brückner Slovakia, setting new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and service quality.

New cleaning system for clip and chain refurbishments installed at Brückner Slovakia.

Grand opening of the new cleaning system by the management of Brückner Servtec and Brückner Slovakia.

“This custom-built large-scale system is a milestone for our site here at Slovakia. It not only boosts our clip and chain refurbishment capacity but also reflects our commitment to sustainable and forward-looking cleaning processes,” said Roman Skvarek, Managing Director of Brückner Slovakia.

Smart cleaning technology for sustainable maintenance

The new cleaning system enables thorough and gentle cleaning of nearly all types of chain, roller and sliding systems. Used clips and chains pass through several process stages: pre-cleaning, fine cleaning, drying, and preservation.

Each phase is individually adjustable, allowing even components up to 40 years old, to be reliably reused. This not only conserves resources but also significantly reduces costs compared to regular replacement of worn out parts.

Technical highlights

The system measures 20 meters in length, nearly 6 meters in height and is designed to handle a wide variety of component geometries. It 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 and customized refurbishments

With full automation, cleaning speed can be increased by 700%, depending on the chain type and number of clips. Additionally, manual cleaning is almost completely eliminated.

“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,” said Markus Summer, Manager of Clip and Chain Refurbishment at Brückner Servtec.

Central service for European market

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. Together, Brückner has set a new benchmark for sustainable maintenance and technological advancement in the plastics industry.