Ap screen changer

Manual continuous and self-cleaning screen changer for low-contaminated materials

AP is the perfect screen changer for low-contaminated materials. AP screen changer is entirely made in Italy by Cofit; AP is a patented product.

How AP works: AP is a continuous and self-cleaning screen changer. The AP filtering cartridges are cleaned or replaced without any interruption; your extrusion system will reach and maintain extreme stability during the extrusion run, your manufacturing process will reach top quality.

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WHY CHOOSE AP

Continuous Filtration, Zero Downtime

AP uses two parallel filtering cartridges, self cleaned one at a time thanks to an exclusive Cofit patent.

While one cartridge is cleaned, the other keeps production running, ensuring your extrusion line never stops.

Screen replacements are quick, infrequent, and performed without interrupting the process.

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Most Convenient Screen Changer for Uninterruptible Extrusion

In many extrusion processes, keeping extruders running 24/7 is essential. AP Screen Changers are designed to operate without stops, minimizing maintenance while ensuring uninterrupted filtration.

Redesigned from previous models, the AP introduces key technological innovations focused on usability. It cleans filter cartridges without removal and without halting production, enabling truly continuous extrusion.

Built from a steel body with a special surface treatment for wear resistance, the AP is low-maintenance, free from hydraulic or pneumatic drives, and engineered for a long, trouble-free lifecycle—all at a highly competitive cost.

Protected by an exclusive Cofit patent, AP is a self-cleaning, continuous, and cost-effective screen changer for low-contaminated materials. It supports any filtration level, operates up to +500 bar, requires no hydraulic or pneumatic systems, no control panel, and almost no maintenance—delivering robust, reliable performance at the lowest market cost.

ADVANTAGES

AP screen changer is a convenient, long-lasting solution for low-contaminated materials

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Self-cleaning

Protected by Cofit patent, AP filter cartridges get cleaned without being taken out of the block.

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Continous

AP filtering cartridges can be cleaned and replaced without production interruption.

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Convenient

AP screen changer does not require any expensive control panel or hydraulic control units.

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AP SCREEN CHANGER

Technical Data

Processing: Continuous flow – Self-cleaning
Filtering area: Up to 1010 cm² (156 in²)
Material status: Very suitable for low contaminated materials
Hourly capacity: Up to 1,300 kg/h (2,866 pounds)
Machined products: BOPP, BOPET, PE, PP, ABS, PET, Nylon, PA, PS, TPU, etc.
Applications: Cast film, Blown film, Filaments, Nonwoven, Spunbond, Wire & Cable, Pipes, Sheets, Technical articles and more

Resources

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Videos

3D Animation

Watch an AP 3D animation: the filtering unit, valves and gaskets, inside AP body, self-cleaning operation

AP Valve Setup

AP set-up: watch how to perform valve adjustment.

Replace AP Gaskets

Watch how to execute AP gasket replacement.