Forming
Forming
Advanced process systems for continuous product forming
IPCO is a world-class supplier of industrial process solutions with particular expertise in continuous forming. Our systems are in operation across every market sector, transforming mixes, melts, and composite materials into finished or semi-finished products.
From film casting through granulation, to pressing and molding, our forming systems offer efficient and scalable solutions to today’s process challenges.
In the right shape to meet your forming requirements
IPCO solutions have been at the heart of industrial processing lines for over 120 years and our forming systems have been a byword for reliability and productivity for almost as long.
Today, our systems are in use in chemical processing, in composites manufacturing, in food production, and in creating the advanced, high precision materials needed to drive the world’s transition to product circularity and a more sustainable future.
Our wide-ranging solutions include:
Block forming
Calendering
Calibrating
Consolidating
Cutting
Extrusion
Film and sheet casting
Flaking
Granulation/pastillation
Laminating
Molding
Pressing (isobaric and isochoric)
Strip forming
Forming
Experience
120+
Years’ experience
Global support
80+
Service technicians across more than 25 countries
Proven
2500+
Granulation systems worldwide
How it works
Our solutions
We supply custom engineered forming solutions for products used in industries as diverse as aerospace, automotive, bio-tech, chemicals, chocolate, construction, cosmetics, energy storage, food, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Our processes can be tailored and adapted for different products and materials, and we can work with you to develop the most efficient forming solution for your needs. With advanced steel belt systems and web handing expertise, our equipment can process most materials and can be designed to operate in a range of challenging environments.
Blocks and chunks
We supply a range of block forming systems, including extruders, strip formers, cutters and stackers.
Film, sheets and membranes
Our casting systems are used in the production of high precision film, tape, and membrane products, sheet materials, and food and chemical products.
Granules
We are a world-leading supplier of granulation solutions, with systems for all capacity requirements, and expertise across hundreds of different product types.
Molding
We provide market-leading molding systems including associated dosing and depositing equipment.
Pressing and calendering
Our pressing and calendering systems are used for calibrating, consolidating, forming, and laminating.
Benefits
Why choose IPCO for your forming solution
Production systems for forming granules, pastilles, sheet, film, reels, blocks, flakes, strips and more
Process expertise across a wide range of industries
Custom engineered solutions to suit your application
Scalable systems from development to industrial production
Outstanding reproducibility
Our Productivity Centers offer testing, R&D, and process assessment
Portfolio showcase
Delivered by our solutions
Chocolate forming systems
IPCO’s chocolate moulding systems enable cost-effective production of high quality industrial and decorative chocolate products.
Cooling systems
IPCO’s cooling lines combine steel belts with highly efficient air and/or water cooling systems to deliver rapid, controlled solidification.
Drying systems
IPCO’s dehydration systems enable quick, hygienic, and energy efficient drying of wide range of fruit and vegetables.
Drum granulation systems
We offer the highest capacity units available to produce formed sulphur to SUDIC specifications, embodying the best of granulation technology.
Double belt presses
IPCO’s modular double belt presses can seamlessly integrate numerous processes into one continuous system, for efficient production at scale.
Extrusion systems
IPCO’s high-performance twin-screw extruders combine outstanding throughput rates with easy access for rapid product changes.
Freezing systems
IPCO’s steel belt-based freezing systems deliver rapid freezing, maximum hygiene, and consistently high product quality.
Material handling
Our bulk material handling solutions encompass everything from conveyors and elevators to storage and loading systems.
Oil skimmer conveyor
IPCO’s oil skimmers use steel belt technology to enable quick, continuous, and effective extraction of oil from water.
Powder coating forming systems
Transform raw mixes into perfectly cooled flakes ready for milling. Harness our unparalleled expertise in cooling, flaking, and extrusion to achieve the flawless finish you envision, time after time.
Rotoform systems
IPCO’s Rotoform technology handles pastillation with ease and precision, from complex chemicals to food.
Scattering systems
IPCO’s oscillating and rotating brush-off systems deliver versatile and precise scattering for powders, granules, fibers, chips, flakes, and other materials.
Steel belts
Since 1901, our steel belts have been the backbone of industrial efficiency, driving reliability and performance in every process we’re part of.
Spray systems
Innovative design allied with precision engineering to achieve dramatic improvements in the application of release agents onto press belts.
Thin film casting systems
IPCO’s high precision thin film casting systems enable the production of film products to exceptionally narrow tolerances.
Venturi dryer
Effortlessly evaporate solvents and perfect your film casting process with our innovative, tension-free drying technology.
Engage
Explore IPCO
Industries
We use our expertise in each industry to design cutting-edge production equipment that meets our customers’ needs.
Processes
We make industrial processes smoother and more efficient, for today and tomorrow.
Solutions
We create innovative solutions that reliably deliver our customers’ productivity goals.
Service and support
Our global presence ensures that no matter where you are, your manufacturing technology can keep performing at its best, thanks to top-tier service and expertise locally.
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