Windmöller & Hölscher / W&H Packaging Machinery

Windmöller & Hölscher / W&H blown film lines VAREX and OPTIMEX, flat die extrusion systems FILMEX, MIRAFLEX CI flexo presses and sack making units: machinery selection and spare parts.

Windmöller & Hölscher VAREX II: blown multi-layer extrusion lines

Modular extrusion lines VAREX II engineered by Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) in Germany manufacture high-barrier packaging blown films from 3 to 11 layers. Systems incorporate high-output screws, IBC internal bubble cooling modules, capacitive thickness gauges and precision winder units.

Extruder screws, bimetallic barrels and high-efficiency ceramic band heaters
MULTICOOL air rings, spiral mandrel die heads and capacitive measuring heads
Bubble oscillating haul-off units, turning bars and guiding elastomer rollers
FILMATIC surface and center turret winders with pneumatic core shafts

Windmöller & Hölscher OPTIMEX II: 3- and 5-layer polyolefin extrusion lines

OPTIMEX II extrusion lines by Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) are optimized for dependable production of 3- and 5-layer polyolefin dedicated (POD) films. The system combines low energy consumption, precise gravimetric batch blenders and heavy-duty planetary gear drives.

Plasticizing screws, gravimetric batch blenders and melt pressure transducers
MAXICONE multi-layer extrusion die heads and calibrated cooling air gaps
Machine direction orientation (MDO) stretching rollers and tension sensors
Haul-off servo motor drives, frequency inverters and digital control modules

Windmöller & Hölscher FILMEX II: flat die chill-roll film extrusion lines

Flat die extrusion systems FILMEX II by Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) produce packaging stretch films, barrier webs and CPP/CPE flexible substrates. Precision flat extrusion dies, chill-roll cooling drums and turret winders ensure uniform polymer melt crystallization.

Flat extrusion dies with automated thermal expansion bolt lip positioning
Mirror-finished hard-chrome chill-roll drums and internal spiral fluid jackets
Electrostatic edge pinners, vacuum boxes and air knife web stabilization units
Edge trim slitting shear knives, pneumatic blade holders and main gearboxes

Windmöller & Hölscher MIRAFLEX II: central impression flexographic presses

Flexographic printing presses MIRAFLEX II and NOVOFLEX II by Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) feature a central impression drum for printing on films, papers and foils. Systems include TURBOCLEAN wash-up units and direct servo drives for plate and anilox sleeve positioning.

Chambered doctor blade systems, carbon fiber enclosures and end seal gaskets
Ceramic anilox sleeves, plate cylinder adaptors and register servo motors
TURBOCLEAN automated inking and washing circuits with pneumatic ink pumps
Interdeck air drying nozzles, tunnel drying hoods, heat sensors and blowers

Windmöller & Hölscher HELIOSTAR II: rotogravure flexible packaging presses

Rotogravure presses HELIOSTAR II A/S manufactured by Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) perform gravure printing on flexible polymer webs and laminated foils. Units feature individual slide-in inking carts, pneumatic doctor blade assemblies and web tension controllers.

Inking pans, slide-in wash-up carts, splash covers and pneumatic ink pumps
Doctor blade holders with pneumatic counterpressure cylinders and slides
Rubber-covered impression rollers, precision bearings and spreader rollers
Tension control load cells, dancer roller potentiometers and brake clutches

Windmöller & Hölscher AD 8320: converting paper sack making machinery

Converting machinery by Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) encompasses AD 8320 / AD 8330 bottomers and TOPAS SL form-fill-seal (FFS) packaging machines. Systems produce industrial valve sacks for cement, building chemicals, petrochemical pellets and food ingredients.

Valve forming units, folding plates and mechanical sack bottom opening fingers
Cold and hot-melt glue application stations, adhesive doctor rollers and pans
Perforating rotary knives, toothed cutting blades and flat transport belts
FFS TOPAS sealing jaws, high-temperature heating elements and pneumatic cylinders

Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) machinery: engineering foundation and global applications

The engineering corporation Windmöller & Hölscher KG (W&H) headquartered in Lengerich, Germany has pioneered advanced industrial machinery for flexible packaging since 1869.

The manufacturing portfolio encompasses the complete production cycle: blown film lines, flat die chill-roll extrusion systems, high-speed central impression flexographic printing presses, industrial rotogravure presses, and automated converting lines for industrial multi-wall paper and plastic sacks.

Equipment manufactured by Windmöller & Hölscher operates worldwide across polymer conversion, food packaging, chemical bagging, agricultural films and construction material plants.

Advanced digital process automation, precision drive kinematics and heavy-duty manufacturing standards guarantee round-the-clock operational reliability during high-output production of multi-layer barrier substrates and industrial sacks.

Selection and technical identification of Windmöller & Hölscher spare parts

Accurate identification of replacement components for W&H machinery begins with factory nameplate data and machine documentation: machine serial number, year of manufacture, precise line model designation (such as VAREX II, OPTIMEX II, FILMEX II, MIRAFLEX II, HELIOSTAR II, or AD 8320), and subassembly drawing references.

This engineering review prevents compatibility discrepancies across machine generations and drive revisions.

We process customer inquiries based on manufacturer part numbers, equipment manual diagrams, worn component sketches with key connection dimensions, and motor or valve nameplate photographs.

Our engineering team examines mechanical clearances, flange patterns, thread specifications and electrical characteristics to establish dependable quotations and reliable delivery schedules for production facilities.

Extrusion components: plastification screws, die heads and cooling modules

In blown film and flat die extrusion systems, plastification screws and barrel sections experience continuous abrasive and thermal stress from polymer resins, functional additives and mineral masterbatches.

We supply bimetallic armored screws, nitrided barrel liners, high-efficiency ceramic band heaters, and precision melt pressure transducers engineered with specialized alloy diaphragms.

For MAXICONE die heads and flat extrusion dies, we provide spiral mandrel distributors, die lip rings, automatic thermal expansion adjustment bolts, seals and thermocouples.

Internal bubble cooling (IBC) systems and MULTICOOL air rings require periodic maintenance of rotary air distributor bearings, proportional solenoid valves and bubble cage guide rollers to eliminate web thickness variation.

Flexographic and rotogravure printing units: anilox sleeves, doctor blades, drives

In MIRAFLEX and NOVOFLEX central impression flexographic presses, ink circuit stability and precision color registration are essential for print quality.

We support procurement of laser-engraved ceramic anilox sleeves across diverse screen counts and cell volumes, plate cylinder adaptors, corrosion-resistant chambered doctor blade assemblies, chamber end seals and precision steel doctor blades.

For HELIOSTAR II rotogravure print units, we supply elastomer-covered impression rollers with calibrated Shore hardness, pneumatic ink circulation diaphragm pumps, slide-in wash-up ink carts and doctor blade clamping bars.

Regular renewal of ink filtration elements, pneumatic seals and flexible drive couplings prevents streaking and ensures uniform ink transfer at high line speeds.

Converting lines and sack making systems: bottomers and FFS packaging units

Industrial paper sack lines AM and AD series, along with CONVERTEX woven sack lines, operate under intense mechanical duty and particulate exposure.

Primary maintenance items include rotary perforation knives, web cross-cutting blades, mechanical valve forming plates, adhesive doctor rollers, glue application pans, non-slip flat transport belts, and vacuum suction cups.

For automated form-fill-seal (FFS) packaging machines like TOPAS SL, ongoing preventative servicing centers on impulse and continuous sealing jaws, fluoropolymer heat-resistant tapes, heating elements, temperature sensors and pneumatic clamping cylinders.

Prompt parts supply prevents costly downtime in high-throughput chemical fertilizer and building material bagging facilities.

International supply logistics and engineering support for W&H installations

Equipment and replacement part supply for Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) installations complies with international trade standards. Shipments feature complete commercial documentation, packing lists, technical datasheets and factory component declarations.

Payment terms and supply agreements are structured transparently for corporate clients and industrial processors.

Logistics routes are coordinated through experienced freight carriers to optimize shipping times and ensure cargo safety.

Consignments undergo professional export packaging and transit insurance, delivering industrial machinery modules and precision replacement parts directly to client manufacturing plants or designated regional receiving terminals.

Windmöller & Hölscher / W&H and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of Windmöller & Hölscher / W&H and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.