Luigi Bandera is a globally recognized name in the field of extrusion technology, known for its cutting-edge solutions for plastics and sustainable innovation. With over 70 years of expertise, the company has cemented its position as a leader in the industry. To extend its exceptional service and technology to the North American market, Bandera established Bandera US, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. This strategic move ensures efficient local support, technical expertise, and seamless access to high-quality extrusion solutions.

What Does Luigi Bandera Offer?

Blown Film Extrusion Lines

Bandera’s Blown Film Extrusion Lines are engineered to deliver top-tier performance, catering to a range of industries. Whether it’s single-layer or multi-layer films, the flexibility of Bandera’s machines meets the needs of diverse production requirements.

Key Applications

• Food Industry: Blown film solutions ensure high-quality packaging for perishable goods with superior durability and barrier properties.

• Medical & Pharmaceutical: These extrusion lines produce films for sterile and secure packaging, maintaining compliance with strict industry standards.

• Agricultural Films (Agrifilm): Bandera provides solutions for high-thickness, biodegradable films used in greenhouse and geomembrane applications.

Industry 4.0 Compliance

Designed to align with Industry 4.0 standards, Bandera’s solutions ensure enhanced automation, quality control, and machine-to-machine communication. Their focus on recycling technologies further cements their role in supporting sustainable manufacturing efforts.

Flat Die Extrusion Lines

Bandera also specializes in Flat Die Extrusion Lines, tailored for the production of rigid films and high-thickness sheets. These lines are innovatively designed to ensure maximum extrusion efficiency and reliability, offering unmatched performance in various sectors.

Applications

• Thermoformed Packaging: Perfect for creating rigid packaging solutions for food and consumer goods.

• Converting Industries: Enables high-quality converting processes for flexible and rigid packaging applications.

• Industrial Uses: Serves multiple industrial applications, ensuring durability and consistency for heavy-duty requirements.

With decades of experience and advanced engineering, Bandera ensures that clients receive consistent and superior results from their extrusion solutions.

Recycling Technologies

Sustainability Meets Innovation

Bandera is at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing with its Recycling Technologies, specifically designed to extrude recyclates with quality and efficiency comparable to traditional virgin materials. Their solutions embody their commitment to environmental responsibility.

Key Features of Bandera’s Recycling Technologies

• Circular Economy Commitment: Bandera’s technologies enable post-industrial and post-consumer recycling of polyolefins (PE, PP) and PET materials.

• VOC Extraction and Decontamination: For food packaging applications, Bandera’s systems ensure thorough material purification to meet food-grade standards.

• Quantity and Quality Achievements: Their machines deliver recyclates with efficiency and output levels on par with virgin materials, showcasing economic and ecological benefits.

With this combination of innovation and responsibility, Bandera empowers manufacturers to integrate circular economy principles into their production pipeline effectively.

The Versatility and Efficiency You Get With Luigi Bandera

One of Bandera’s standout features is its focus on creating versatile and energy-efficient machinery that adapts to a variety of formulations, including PVC, PO, and PET. These advanced systems show measurable results in both performance and sustainability.

Key Advantages

• Energy Optimization: Machines are designed with state-of-the-art technology to reduce energy consumption without compromising on performance.

• Formulation Versatility: Capable of handling different material compositions, these machines are suitable for a wide array of industries and applications.

• Improved Machine Quality: Long-term reliability is a hallmark of Bandera’s equipment, ensuring durability and high ROI.

The Arlington Advantage

Beyond the innovative offerings of Luigi Bandera, enterprises gain additional advantages by partnering with Arlington Machinery, a trusted name in buying, selling, and supporting extrusion equipment. Arlington Machinery provides value-added services that enhance the overall purchasing and operational experience:

• Trade-Ins: Offset the cost of new equipment by trading in older machinery with fair appraisals.

• Storage Options: Safely store machines while planning your operations.

• Auctions and Brokerage Services: Optimize the sale of surplus equipment with maximum visibility.
• Consignment Options: Sell your excess equipment without immediate ownership transfer. Arlington handles the sale process, allowing you to monetize idle assets efficiently.

• Test Runs: Ensure machinery functionality before finalizing purchases, reducing risks.

By leveraging Arlington’s services, companies benefit from streamlined operations and expert insights and not to mention the following…

Zero Lead Times

With used equipment, you avoid the long wait times typically associated with manufacturing new machinery. Arlington offers ready-to-deliver products, allowing your business to start or scale operations immediately.

Cost Savings

Used equipment is significantly more affordable than new machinery, reducing capital investment while providing excellent functionality.

Tariff Benefits

Buying used equipment from us avoids tariffs, leading to further cost savings over purchasing new imported machinery.

Sustainability

Purchasing used machinery contributes to a circular economy, reducing waste and extending the life cycle of high-quality equipment.

Take the Next Step

Interested in buying used Luigi Bandera equipment or upgrading your manufacturing operations? Contact Arlington Machinery today to explore how our services can support your success. Together, Luigi Bandera and Arlington deliver unparalleled value to your business. Arlington Plastics Machinery has been a leading buyer, seller, and refurbisher of plastics molding, thermoforming, shredding, extrusion, and post-extrusion equipment since 1987. Our certified equipment appraisers have decades of experience and can produce USPAP, AMEA, ASA IVS, and IFRS-compliant reports.