Eltomation upgrades Eltomatic CVS-16 at Knauf Insulation’s Simbach Facility

Eltomation has successfully upgraded the Eltomatic CVS-16 Wood Wool Machine at Knauf Insulation’s facility in Simbach am Inn.

Customer: Knauf Insulation GmbH
Location: Simbach am Inn, Germany
Project completion: January 2025

Eltomation has successfully upgraded the Eltomatic CVS-16 Wood Wool Machine at Knauf Insulation’s facility in Simbach am Inn. Key components, including a new gripper frame with servo-driven gripper rotation, a new pusher frame, a new shaft, and partial new control system with Profinet integration, have replaced outdated systems with modern, high-performance solutions. This comprehensive upgrade ensures that Knauf Insulation can continue to meet its high standards for both quality and productivity, optimizing their operations for enhanced precision and efficiency.

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