... is the world’s leading supplier of machinery for woven plastic packaging production, plastics recycling and refinement.
For 50 years we have been producing machinery for sacks, packaging fabrics and technical textiles made of plastic tapes. The portfolio of the textile packaging division ranges from tape extrusion lines, winders and circular looms to machines for coating, printing, and sack conversion.
In addition, we look back at more than 30 years of experience in the development and production of plastics recycling machinery. The product portfolio of Starlinger’s recycling technology and viscotec divisions comprises machinery solutions for the recycling and refinement of plastics such as PE, PP, PA, PS, BOPP and (food grade) PET.
Woven plastic packaging is without doubt one of the most sustainable packaging solutions worldwide.
And much sought after – global demand is increasing by 4 % each year – more than for any other type of industrial packaging.
Starlinger supplies all machines for the production of a wide range of woven sacks made of polypropylene and PET – even from recycled material. This is a first step towards a circular economy. With our "Circular Packaging" concept for woven plastic packaging we offer a closed product loop and contribute to an efficient and resource-conserving use of plastics.
This is where the sack production process begins.
Our portfolio of extrusion lines and associated components offers sophisticated technology with an optimum price-performance ratio, easy operation and maintenance, as well as high line speed – also for the material-saving production of light tapes.
The starEX 1200eqo is specially designed to extrude PP or HDPE/LLDPE tapes for high-performance applications at premium quality and lowest cost. The tapes are used for producing woven bags, FIBC fabrics, and in various other technical applications. The eqoSTRETCH system provides best tape quality at lowest possible energy consumption. The optional Starlinger eqoCLEAN filter system allows to produce tapes with a high rPP or CaCO3 content.
Our top model in the area of tape extrusion.
The starEX 1600 is specially designed to extrude PP or HDPE/LLDPE tapes for high-performance applications at premium quality and lowest cost. The tapes are mainly used for producing woven bags, FIBC fabrics and in various other technical applications. In combination with the Starlinger eqoCLEAN filter tapes with a high content of rPP or CaCO3 can be produced.
Precision cross winder designed to produce optimum bobbin packages for circular looms. Starlinger stacoTAPE 200XE winders combine the know-how of winding and circular weaving experts to ensure highest production efficiency and outstanding fabric quality.
The linTAPE precision winders offer cost-efficient winder technology for the production of perfectly wound high-quality bobbins. High-efficiency drives and frequency converters, as well as low maintenance and raw material usage help to reduce production costs and CO2 emissions in modern woven sack plants. The semi-automatic easyDOFFING system facilitates safe and easy operation.
Maximum bobbin changeover reliability, low maintenance and no greasing – twinTAPE+ automatic precision winders are top-scale regarding efficiency, robustness and operator-friendliness. Designed to improve productivity, fabric quality and working conditions in a modern woven sack plant, they ensure precise winding and perfect bobbin packages. For PP, HDPE and PET tapes.
They produce the tape fabric which all types of bags, big bags, tarpaulins or agrotextiles are made of.
In their development we consider everything to make high-tech weaving cost-efficient. By using the latest technologies and processes, we ensure maximum precision, user-friendliness and productivity so that you can produce eco-friendly packaging of the highest quality – and at competitive prices.
Because investments in technologically sophisticated systems pay off in the long term: Due to less raw material requirements and less production waste, reduced energy consumption, minimized machine downtimes and lower personnel requirements, our looms do not only achieve the lowest production costs per square meter, but also highest sustainability for you.
The innovative FX 6.0 is a 6-shuttle circular loom that targets all aspects of cost-efficient high-tech weaving. It is especially userfriendly and ensures precise and gentle production of high quality fabric – even with lightweight tapes. With an IQ of 350 the FX 6.0 sets new standards in its field.
* running meters on fabric roll divided by number of warp breaks
** based on AD*STAR® quality standard
*** depending on tape quality, reed version, fabric width and density
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The FXa 6.0 combines proven technology with innovative design for precise and gentle production of high quality fabric with optimized energy use. With an IQ of 350 the FXa 6.0 continues to lead by example: 1 warp break every 350 meters on average results not only in outstanding fabric quality but also less machine downtime and operator work.
* running meters on fabric roll divided by number of warp breaks
** based on AD*STAR® quality standard
*** depending on tape quality, reed version, fabric width and density
The FX 6.1 circular loom offers high-speed weaving of tubular, flat and also heavy duty fabrics in perfect production quality. This model of the FX circular loom series is designed for weaving fabric out of PP, HDPE and PET tapes and achieves an IQ (Indicator of Quality) unmatched by comparable looms. The newly constructed reed does not require lubrication, allowing the production of fabrics for food packaging.
* depending on tape quality, fabric width and density
** grommet band version
*** grommet band version
The FX 8.0 circular loom offers high-speed weaving of heavy-duty tubular and flat fabrics out of PP, HDPE and PET tapes. This 8-shuttle model of the FX circular loom series is designed to achieve perfect production quality and reaches an IQ (Indicator of Quality) unmatched by comparable looms. The newly constructed reed does not require lubrication, allowing the production of woven sacks for food packaging.
* depending on tape quality, fabric width and density
** on special request
Heavy-duty weaving on a new level: The innovative reed design and enhanced key parts of the FX 10.0 ensure highest fabric quality and efficiency. The 10-shuttle loom produces endless tubular or flat fabric for heavy-duty applications such as big bags (FIBCs), tarpaulins, geotextiles and agrotextiles out of PP or HDPE and PET tapes. With a gentle, material-protecting weaving process the FX 10.0 achieves an IQ (Indicator of Quality) never seen before on an FIBC loom.
Advantages FX 10.0* depending on tape quality, fabric width and density
With the next generation of the RX series, Starlinger puts the focus on longer part lifetime and operator friendliness. Featuring energy-saving AC drives and long-life materials for wear and tear parts, the RX 6.0 pro is easy to operate and ensures efficient production of high quality fabric while saving energy and resources.
* depending on tape quality, reed version, fabric width and density
With the next generation of the RX series, Starlinger puts the focus on longer part lifetime and operator friendliness. The middle-size 6-shuttle loom RX 6.1 pro features energy-saving AC drives and long-life materials for wear and tear parts, is easy to operate, and ensures efficient production of high quality fabric even with lightweight tapes.
With the introduction of the RX 8.1 pro circular loom, the highly successful RX series now covers the entire production range in terms of fabric width. This model produces endless tubular or flat fabric from PP, HDPE and PET tapes for big bags (FIBCs), tarpaulins, geotextiles and agrotextiles. The specially constructed reed does not require lubrication, allowing the production of fabrics for food packaging.
* depending on tape quality, fabric width and density
** special versions on request
It’s simple maths: The product of the most successful heavy-duty circular loom on the market multiplied by the latest technology equals the RX 8.2 pro. The upgraded 8-shuttle loom produces endless tubular or flat fabric for heavy-duty applications such as big bags (FIBCs), tarpaulins, geotextiles and agrotextiles from PP, HDPE and PET tapes and achieves an IQ (Indicator of Quality) unmatched by comparable looms.
Your sacks need to provide good protection against moisture and dust and/or have an attractive print?
No problem at all – with the right coating or lamination. The coating lines of our lamiTEC series offer uniform coating with excellent adhesion properties. For designs with special visual appeal it is possible to laminate printed BOPP films to the fabric. For tubular and flat fabrics made of PP, HDPE or PET.
The lamiTEC series represents a new league of high-level coating lines. They combine newly designed technical features to coat and laminate endless tubular or flat fabric.
The main areas of application comprise the production of coated/laminated bags and technical fabrics woven from PP or HDPE tapes.
* Depending on machine type, fabric and roll quality
The next-generation dynaFLEX DX evo is a roll-to-roll printing machine for coated and uncoated tubular fabric. It combines flexibility and quality at the highest level. The well-proven stack-type construction guarantees highest reliability combined with a space-saving layout. The redesigned colour decks are wider and easier to access, making line operation more comfortable and start-up faster. An extended format range and fast roll-change improve flexibility significantly.
The rollFLEX PX is a roll-to-roll printing machine for coated and uncoated tubular PP tape fabric. It combines highest levels of productivity and quality with easy handling and low maintenance.
* Depending on stereo material, ink and fabric quality, viscosity and drying
Whether sewn or welded – our conversion lines produce the sack you need.
And not only with high speed and superior quality, but also with lowest energy consumption and minimum production waste – the priority is clearly sustainable and efficient production.
Choose from various production methods, sack formats and closures: From welded 5 kg sacks with handles for construction materials in DIY stores to sewn 50 kg sacks with easy-open closure for animal feed – we have a sack for every purpose.
Well-proven conversion technology for economic and efficient block bottom valve bag production. ad*starKON AX / AX+ conversion lines ensure cost-effective manufacturing without any compromise in performance and quality.
Performance excellence through outstanding production speed paired with well-proven efficiency and unmatchable flexibility, giving converters a technological head-start in block bottom sack conversion.
In a league of its own: Featuring revolutionary concepts like iMOVE and other intelligent functions, the ad*starKON HX conversion line produces AD*STAR® sacks in a precise, high-speed production process with minimum waste and highest efficiency.
The multiKONservo is the next generation of Starlinger’s conversion lines for cutting, sewing, and stacking various different types of sacks. Using operator-friendly servo technology, it converts coated or uncoated, printed or unprinted endless tubular PP or HDPE fabric with or without gussets and/or liner in a continuous process.
* Based on sack size 500 x 1000 mm (uncoated) and and depending on quality of fabric and fabric roll
The multiKON KXservo is the next generation of Starlinger’s high-performance IC*STAR® conversion lines. With a strong focus on operator convenience it converts coated, uncoated, OPP laminated, printed and unprinted endless tubular PP fabric in a continuous, fabric-saving process. The produced high-quality IC*STAR® sacks can be with or without gusset and/or liner and feature low fabric weight and high closure strength.
* Based on sack size 500 x 1000 mm (coated) when welding, and depending on quality of fabric and fabric roll
New from old.
Not only PET bottles, also woven plastic sacks constitute a valuable secundary resource. Woven sack production scrap is ideal for recycling – be it start-up lumps and endless tapes from the extrusion process, residual tapes on bobbins or tangled tapes from weaving, or printed and coated rejects from sack conversion. This way, you can make the most of your production scrap and at the same time reduce the costs for raw material consumption and waste handling, storing and disposal. Our recoSTAR lines designed for recycling woven sacks process contaminated, humid and heavily printed sack waste and turn it into high-quality pellets that can be reused in woven sack production.
A closed packaging loop for woven sacks is no longer out of question. With the "Circular Packaging" concept for big bags, Starlinger customers are among the pioneers in this field. The main challenges: Big bags are produced in various designs and material compositions, and there are hardly any functioning collection schemes for them (until now). The more the principles of Design for Recycling (DfR) are applied in big bag production, and the more big bags are collected and recycled after their use, the greater the benefit for the environment – and, ultimately, for us.
State-of-the-art recycling technology with extended functionality and innovative process adaption through the ACTIVE shredder. Designed for recyling films, fibers and filaments, nonwovens, tapes, fabrics, as well as solid lumps, start-up scrap, injection moulding parts, and any type of regrind, it processes materials such as PE, PP, PS, PA, PLA, and others.
With the ACTIVE shredder, the recoSTAR universal recycling line is the most efficient solution for processing in-house scrap from woven bag production.
Starlinger recycling technology offers pioneering solutions for converting used plastics and plastic production scrap into an economically and ecologically significant resource.
Films, PET flakes, fibers, nonwovens or woven bags: We supply state-of-the-art plastics recycling systems that transform post-industrial and post-consumer waste into a valuable secondary raw material. Sustainability concerns everyone – and requires visionaries. With our machines you become part of the ever-growing circular economy.
This product line is available in three different versions. All systems are equipped with FIFO pre-drying and single-screw extrusion and differ in terms of IV increase and VOC reduction. All versions are approved for the production of food-contact PET regranulate.
High-end bottle-to-bottle recycling line for the recycling of post-consumer bottle flakes after the washing process. The end product is melt-filtrated, uniform granulate of highest purity with lowest VOCs.
FIFO pre-drying of the PET bottle flakes ensures optimal preparation for subsequent extrusion. Single-stage drying with hot, dessicant air according to the First-In First-Out principle.
Single-screw extrusion with short melt phase. The melt pump increases the overall output, stabilizes the melt pressure and ensures a stable process and consistent melt quality.
Highest energy efficiency is ensured by various design features. Energy recovery is available for the pre-heater of the SSP and the final pellets. Alternative energy sources such as natural gas or steam can be used as a cost-friendly alternative for heating.
Compact design: The set-up of the recycling line is flexible, the most popular options are L, U, or line layout. Each layout option utilizes minimal footprint while maintaining access to relevant operation and maintenance points.
State-of-the-art recycling technology with extended functionalities such as SMART feeder and dynamic automation package. Designed for processing film, fibres, thermoplastic in-house production scrap and washed post-consumer waste from materials such as PE, PP, PET, PES, PA, PLA, PS, PPS as well as foamed products. The most efficient solution for hygroscopic and wet materials.
The wear-resistant extruders are designed and manufactured in-house. The optional degassing extruder purifies the melt from volatile contaminants and monomers. Highly printed, very humid or organically contaminated input material requires the C-VAC module, hygroscopic input material the H-VAC module.
A melt filter continuously removes solid contaminants. The optional backflushing function reduces costs for filter screens and operator intervention. In case of higher contamination, a power backflush or continuous melt filter is recommended.
The pelletising system is chosen with regard to polymer type and preferred pellet shape. In case of an automatic strand pelletiser, broken strands are automatically inserted into the strand pelletiser without operator interference. Alternatively, manual strand, water ring, or underwater pelletisers are available.
State-of-the-art recycling technology with extended functionality and innovative process adaption through the ACTIVE shredder. Designed for processing films, fibres and filaments, nonwovens, tapes, fabrics, as well as solid lumps, start-up scrap, injection moulding parts, and any type of regrind; from materials such as PE, PP, PS, PA, PES, PET, PPS, PLA, and others.
The optional degassing extruder purifies the melt from volatile contamination and monomers. High-vacuum degassing for hygroscopic polymers is optionally available. Wear-resistant extruder design.
A variety of melt filters for removing solid contaminants is available. The optional backflushing reduces costs for filter screens and operator intervention. In case of higher contamination a power backflush or continuous filter is recommended.
The water ring pelletiser ensures exact cutting for high pellet quality and low operating costs. Alternatively, a strand, automatic strand, or underwater pelletiser can be used. The remote control panel at the pelletizer allows starting/stopping of the line also from this position.
State-of-the-art recycling technology for the cost-effective processing of regrind with high bulk density (> 300 g/l): production and post-industrial scrap from materials such as PE, PP, PS, PA and PLA.
The direct feeding of the input material is done by a feeding screw mounted on top of the extruder. Additional dosing of masterbatches or additives is possible.
The user-friendly touch-screen allows simple operation with RFID chip-controlled user levels, alarm history, recipe management, maintenance control, etc. Screenshots can be downloaded via USB-port.
A variety of different melt filters for dirt particle removal are available. The optional backflushing reduces costs for filter screens and operator intervention. For higher contamination, a power backflush or continuous rotation filter is recommended.
The patented water ring pelletiser ensures exact cutting for increased pellet quality and reduced wear of knives. Alternatively, strand, automatic strand, or under-water pelletisers can be used.
The produced uniform high-quality pellets have flow characteristics like virgin resin and can be reused up to 100 % in the same application or upcycled for other uses.