Moulding Machines

Particle Foam Machines

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Future-oriented. Complete. Worldwide.
Kurtz GmbH & Co. KG is part of the
Kurtz Ersa Corporation, the interna-
tional market leader in particle foam
processing and innovation driver within
the sector.
In the captive Development and
Technology Center, experienced Kurtz
developers and engineers are working
on innovative solutions, giving our cus-
Our competitive lead in technology
optimizes our customers‘ production process.
Kurtz Ersa Corporate Vision
tomers a leading edge in their respec- Our Portfolio
tive markets. From project planning
and commissioning up to maintenance, „ Pre-Expanders
from stand-alone machines up to en- „ Shape Moulding Machines
tire plants. We would like to advise and „ Block Moulds
support you with our comprehensive „ Cutting Plants
knowledge and are available 24/7. „ Recycling Plants
„ Handling
Learn more about our machines and „ Automation
options – please contact us! „ Turnkey Solutions
„ Services
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Condition Monitoring
Remote Control
Predictive Maintenance
Online Services Central Computer
Smart Factory MES
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Traceability Individualisation

Smart Machine Smart Production Smart Services

Kurtz Industry 4.0 Solutions

Ready for the future

Industry 4.0 became reality at Kurtz
GmbH & Co. KG – our increasing-
ly, digitally cross-linked plants and
components are the basis for a future
Important factor: process automation. RTZ 4.0
From versatile assistance systems to KU
 Kurtz Central Monitoring System 4.0
intelligent filling injector maintenance
up to half or fully automated han-
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human- dling during shape moulding removal.  Kurtz Injector Maintenance 4.0
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machine interaction which is even Remote Services offer a fast and  Kurtz Automation
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and more flexible and efficient.

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AHEAD SOLUTIONS
Steadiness. Saving. Increase.
As innovation driver, Kurtz is contin-
uously working on new and further
developments. These result in an in-
crease in efficiency, process stability,
cycle time and energy savings, quality
increase, process reproducibility and
digital data collection.
Kurtz Central Monitoring System 4.0 – independent of location Intuitive user interface for Kurtz Shape Moulding Machines
Examples
„ Kurtz Central Monitoring System 4.0
„ Kurtz Eject Control 4.0
„ Kurtz Injector Maintenance 4.0
„ Kurtz Automation
Contact us and learn more about our
innovative solutions!
Kurtz Injector Service Scan App
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Kurtz Process Optimisation
Human. Machine. Cooperation.
Excellent choice for continuous pro-
ductivity and quality of your production
site and competitive local productions.
Takeover of complete processes or
individual work steps, especially at
times of high staff turnover and skills
shortage.
Kurtz Eject Control 4.0 – visual demoulding control
Benefits Eject Control 4.0
Identification of not demoulded parts
via optical testing.
„ Prevention of mould damages
„ Reduction of machine downtime
„ Reduction of waste
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Kurtz Filling Systems
Intelligence. Maintenance. Contact.
Accurate mould cavity filling. Optimum
density distribution and consistent
filling level decide on the moulding
quality.
Kurtz i-CAP
„ Counting of maintenance intervals
by embedded chip
„ Comparison of real and nominal
values of maintenance intervals and
maintenance packages
„ Warning signal of the filling injector
by reaching the nominal value
Kurtz i-CAP with NFC interface KISS STATION lite – basic tool of filling maintenance 4.0
KISS App
Kurtz Injector Service Scan App
checks i-CAP’s maintenance status via
smartphone. Easy contacting in case
of technical questions or spare part
reorder.
KISS Station lite
Mobile scanner system for
filler maintenance
„ Visualisation of maintenance
instructions
„ Running the complete maintenance
„ Collecting basic data for data base
Filling injectors with Kurtz i-CAP
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Kurtz Automation & Handling Systems
Processes. Costs. Optimization.
Fully automated solutions in regions
with high labour costs and for main-
taining workplaces and production
sites.
Handling system for stacking and packaging of boxes
Application areas
„ Insertion of mechanical compo-
nents in foaming moulds
„ Automated demoulding at moulding
machines
„ Stacking of moulding parts or insu-
lation panels
„ Bundle palletisation
„ Imprinting of insulation panels
Robot supported insertion of parts and demoulding
Automation
„ Process optimization
„ Improved product quality
„ Increase in throughputs
„ Reduction of waste
„ Digital data collection
Increase in productivity
by high degree of automation
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Complete plant for EPS and EPP processing High-end EPS production plant EPS production plant in China

COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Information

ISO 9001
quality

Knowledge. Experience. Competence.

security management
system

ISO 14001
Internal
environmental
control systems
Kurtz Ersa management
Integrated
management
system OHSAS 18001
We seek the challenge! Tell us which product you want to Business workers’
excellence safety / health
produce. We will find the best solution Rightfully, our cus- protection

Our excellent team of engineers rea-
lises turnkey solutions for the particle
foam processing at highest productiv-
ity, flexibility and profitability and at
any location around the world.
and hang in there when tasks are
getting difficult.
Kurtz machines are no ordinary
production tools. The optimization
of the processing is at the centre of
attention!
tomers expect that
ISO 50001 Risk
we take the extra energy management
management
step, and that is why
we have an understanding
of quality not permitting any com-
promises. Permanently monitoring our cus-
tomers’ expectations and matching these
to our own strategic objectives defines
our target. To achieve our target, we build
on integrated quality management as our
guiding principle, on comprehensive inter-
nal and external certifications as well as on
competent, quality-conscious employees.

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Kurtz Pre-Expander Plants
Profitability. Reliability. Demand Adaptation.
Highly effective basis for particle foam
processing.
Kurtz Pre-Expanding Systems are the
result of consequent implementation
of physical processes in machine tech-
nology, intensive exchange with users
and recommendations of raw material
producers. Completion for EPS and
EPP. Optional: Secondary foaming
appliance.
Gas diffusion in the bead EPS pre-expansion plant
Guarantee
„ High level of automation
„ Reliable control and reproducibility
„ Consistently foamed products
„ Shortest cycle times and inter-
mediate storage times
Outcome: recognisable economic
benefits for your production!
Kurtz VSD 3000, discontinuous pre-expansion plant
with second pass expansion unit
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 POLY FOAMER PURE FOAMER BOX FOAMER

EPP, EPS EPS EPS EPS

ENERGY FOAMER ROTO FOAMER PANEL FOAMER ROOF FOAMER

E-TPU, EPP, EPS EPP, EPS EPS EPS

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Kurtz FOAMER
Flexibility. Configurability. Performance.

The ultimate shape moulding produc- Applications Benefits

tion. From high-end EPS processing to „ Automobile „ Shortest cycle times
EPP and EPE up to E-TPU processing. „ Technology „ Lowest energy consumption
„ Packaging „ Best accessibility
Improvement with all types of „ Construction „ Reproducibility
handling options. „ Leisure and Sports „ High availability
„ etc.

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Shuttle machine for the production of EPP parts with inserts
Kurtz Special Shape Moulding Machines
Simply unique.
Individual solutions for customer-spe-
cific requests. Many years of experi-
ence and a multitude of references.
Introduce your concern to us, we find
the best solution for you!
Shape moulding machine with transfer technology (3 stations) Plant for the production of ICF elements
Selection of executed accom-
plished special purpose machines
Kurtz vertical machine K761 V for EPS roller shutter casings
with ...
„ Shuttle technology
„ Lost foam treatment
„ In-mould skinning technology
„ Machines in bed version
„ ICF shuttle technology
Lost Foam model
„ Transfer technology
„ Roller shutter boxes
ICF element
(Insulating Concrete Forms)
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Horizontal block form
Kurtz BLOCK FOAMER and Cutting Plants
Flexibility. Top Blocks. Cutting Optimum.
Kurtz BLOCK FOAMER guarantees your
competitive advantage in the market!
„ Homogenous density distribution
„ Minimal residual moisture
„ Shortest cycle times
„ Highest productivity
Outcome: Outstanding product quality,
economic production.
Kurtz BLOCK FOAMER – operator interface Kurtz cutting units – every cut in the right place
Expert at sheet cutting with patented
Kurtz Long Stroke Technology.
„ High cutting speeds
„ Highest surface quality referring
to flatness
„ Massive reduction of
“picture-frame” effect
„ Minimization of thickness
tolerances
Kurtz cutting units –
up to date technology and efficiency
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Headquarter of Kurtz GmbH & Co. KG in Kreuzwertheim
GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
Fast. Anytime. Worldwide.
Our coordinated teams are working
together inter-divisionally and cross-
nationally at home and abroad at
15 sites.
Kurtz Zhuhai, China
Taking off in Germany in 1971, we have
been operating in international mar-
kets for many years directly on-site,
such in:
„ North America since 1984 by
Kurtz Ersa, Inc. – among others
with rebuilt machinery
„ Asia since 1988 by
Kurtz Ersa Asia Ltd.
Kurtz Ersa, Inc., Plymouth, USA
Service and sales agencies worldwide
offer a prompt consultancy and know-
ledge sharing. Qualified staff and com-
petent partners responding to regional
customer requests at its best.
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Germany
Kurtz Ersa Asia Ltd.
Kurtz GmbH & Co. KG asia@kurtzersa.com
info@kurtz.de
Kurtz Shanghai Ltd.
France USA info-ksl@kurtzersa.com

Kurtz France S.A.R.L. Kurtz Ersa, Inc. Kurtz Zhuhai Manufacturing Ltd.
info-kfr@kurtzersa.com usa@kurtzersa.com info-kzm@kurtzersa.com

Russia Mexico Vietnam

000 Kurtz Ost Kurtz Ersa México, S.A. de C.V. Kurtz Ersa Vietnam Company Limited
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Machine overhaul to latest standards Local production in China Competent service staff

Kurtz Services
Know-how. Quality. Worldwide.

We are by your side – 24 hours a day, Kurtz Service Features

7 days a week. Extensive consultation
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and solution finding. Highest plant „ Analysis of operating expenses
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„ Local spare parts availability in all

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„ Maintenance by experts
„ Trainings modules for customers
„ Remote service
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Kurtz Remote Service 4.0
Convenience. Independence. Satisfaction.
For maximum user-friendliness und
flexibility. Independence of office
hours. Real time first-level-support.
Kurtz Remote Service 4.0
„ Augmented Reality
„ Web shop
„ Teleservice
Set this Value to “1”
Push this button to restart the machine
Augmented reality glasses for efficient maintenance support Reality with extended content
Kurtz Augmented Reality Kurtz Web Shop Kurtz Webshop:
„ Remote diagnosis & real time „ Individual deposit of purchasing www.kurtzshop.com
problem solving parameters
„ First level support by experts „ Fast delivery through optimized
„ Software enabling bug fixing by order processing
customer „ Global 24/7 access
„ Independent of customer location
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 Our Mission
� We produce components,
systems and equipment for
the optimization of manu-
facturing processes.
� We want to understand the pro-
cesses used by our customers.
� We are a strongly diversified
global player.
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� We aim for the top position in all
markets we participate in.
� We are a family based enterprise
with tradition and values.
� We include our employees in the
decision-making processes.
� We strive for a reasonable return on
and increase of the equity capital.
 Kurtz Ersa HAMMERMUSEUM with the historical iron hammer works in Hasloch

Kurtz Ersa Automation & Components

Production needs us. „ Automation solutions

„ Handling systems & robotics
„ Contract manufacturing

Kurtz Ersa is a supplier and tech-
nology corporation with a tradition
of 240 years, diversified in the three
business areas Electronics Production
Equipment (Ersa), Moulding Machines
and Automation & Components.
The owneroperated group of companies
follows the strategy of long-term,
healthy and sustainable growth.
As a leader in technology with 15
facilities in Germany and abroad, Kurtz
Ersa continuously sets new standards,
thereby raising the productivity of
its customers to higher levels. An
essential part of this is its willingness
to change and the permanent search
for means to achieve the optimum
of quality, cost and delivery service –
combined with open communication
both inside as well as outside the
corporation, which is considered a
necessary precondition for the com-
Moulding Machines
With the Kurtz Ersa HAMMER Foundry Machines
ACADEMY, initiated in October 2015, a „ Low-pressure casting machines
continuous education platform exists „ Tiltable & gravity casting machines
„ Trimming presses
for our employees. To raise their level
„ Pre-processing machines
of qualification and to stay abreast of
„ Automation & Turnkey Solutions
changes in the global market, employ- „ Services
ees can chose from amongst different
subjects. The HAMMER ACADEMY also Electronics Production
offers special courses for customers. Equipment
„ Stencil printers
„ Reflow systems
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„ Wave soldering systems
mon success. „ Rework systems

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„ Staff training and certification

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 Kurtz GmbH & Co. KG Kurtz France S.A.R.L.
Frankenstraße 2 15 rue de la Sucharde
97892 Kreuzwertheim 21800 Chevigny Saint Sauveur
Germany France

Phone: +49 9342 807-0 Phone: +33 3 80 56 66 10

info@kurtz.de info-kfr@kurtzersa.com
www.kurtzersa.de www.kurtz.fr

Kurtz Ersa, Inc. Kurtz Ersa México, S.A. de C.V.

1779 Pilgrim Road Av. Lopez Mateos Sur, Núm. 1450 Int. 7
Plymouth, WI 53073 Col. Las Villas (Plaza las Villas)
USA Tlajomulco de Zúñiga/Guadalajara
Jalisco C.P. 45643, Mexico
Phone: +1 920 893 1779
usa@kurtzersa.com Phone: +52 33 15 93 18 63
www.kurtzersa.us info-kmx@kurtzersa.com
www.kurtzersa.us

Kurtz Ersa Asia Ltd. Kurtz Shanghai Ltd.

Unit 3-5, 8th Fl., One Island South, Room 720, Tian Xian Building
No. 2 Heung Yip Road No. 1068 Mao Tai Road
Wong Chuk Hang, Hongkong 200336 Shanghai
China China

03/2022 | subject to change | © Kurtz GmbH & Co. KG

Phone: +852 2331 2232 Phone: +86 21 3126 0818
asia@kurtzersa.com info-ksl@kurtzersa.com
www.kurtzersa.com www.kurtzersa.com

Kurtz Zhuhai Manufacturing Ltd.
No. 122 Hua Rong Road – Qin Shi
Industrial Zone, Sanzao Town
Guangdong – Zhuhai 519040
China
000 Kurtz Ost Kurtz Ersa Vietnam Company Limited
ul. Tweskaja, 16, B916 Road 3, Kizuna 2 Factory Area,
Geb. 1, 9. Etage, Büro 901B, Lot B4-3-7-8, Tan Kim IP,
125009 Moskau Can Giuoc Dist. Long An Province,
Russia Vietnam

Phone: +86 75 67 78 09 88 Phone: +7 495 705 93 15 Tel. +84 2723 733 682
info-kzm@kurtzersa.com info-kru@kurtzersa.com info-kev@kurtzersa.com
www.kurtzersa.com www.kurtz.ru www.kurtzersa.com

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