A.B.S. Silo- und Förderanlagen GmbH, Germany
Tailored silo solutions and bulk material handling
A.B.S. specialises in bespoke solutions for all aspects of bulk material handling – from storage and conveying to dosing and discharge. The company combines engineering expertise with 3D planning and the use of eurolaser systems, enabling precise cutting even for very large components.
Operating as a manufacturer and engineering partner since 1984, A.B.S. has established itself as a reliable production partner. Today, more than 100,000 flexible silos made from high-strength, high-tech polyester fabric are installed worldwide.
What exactly is produced?
High-tech polyester fabric
Natural products such as grain and animal feed place particularly high demands, which the breathable yet dust-tight silos from A.B.S. meet with exceptional reliability. Even with the extensively proven outdoor silos, no condensation forms, effectively preventing mould growth.
Today, the name A.B.S. stands worldwide for high-quality, flexible silos with a service life of several decades, successfully used around 100,000 times in industry, agriculture and wood pellet storage. With individual solutions precisely tailored to your requirements and hundreds of standard sizes, A.B.S. is among the leading innovators in the industry.
What is the eurolaser system used for?
Laser cutting of large-format technical textiles
The 3XL-3200 laser cutting machine is the largest model in the eurolaser cutter series and was specifically developed for processing large-format textiles. It enables the cutting of roll material up to a width of 3,210 mm and, thanks to seamless cut continuation, ensures efficient processing even of very large formats.
For the sewing markers (notches) required by A.B.S. in textile manufacturing, the Ink Marker module is used. This universal, compressed-air-operated jet system is supplied via a refillable ink tank and allows precise marking with an adjustable line width of 2 to 5 mm. This makes it possible to reliably mark a wide range of materials such as polyester, polypropylene and almost all natural fabrics.
Consistent quality without tool wear – no post-processing required and permanently high cutting quality due to the absence of tool wear.
Cut & Seal process – clean and precise cut edges without fraying, thanks to thermal sealing.
Easy handling – no material fixation required thanks to the vacuum table.
High flexibility – processing in all directions, regardless of the fabric structure.
The eurolaser 3XL-3200 Conveyor impressed us right from the start. Thanks to the contactless cutting process, we achieve a high level of dimensional accuracy while also producing perfectly sealed cutting edges. Even complex shapes can be processed with ease.
With its impressive working width of 3.2 metres, we can also produce our large-format cut pieces. In addition, nesting has reduced material waste to a minimum. The unique conveyor design for continuous processing ensures that our fabric sections are always processed in full – without having to divide them into smaller pieces. This means, for example, that we save the additional effort of sewing individual parts together.
The service and support provided by eurolaser are outstanding in every respect. And from day one, the laser system has been powered by energy generated by our own photovoltaic system.
Heike Stang and Matthias Petzl
Management
