GALA has been the embodiment of innovative technologies in underwater pelletizing and drying for polymer, compounding and masterbatch processing, production and recycling applications for over 60 years. Within the MAAG Group, GALA develops tailored, turnkey underwater pelletizing systems and dryers. Its plants process polymers, hot-melt adhesives, color masterbatches, compounds, thermoplastic elastomers, soft and rigid PVC, chewing gum bases, and many other plastics and composites.
In addition to in-depth industry and product know-how and decades of experience, GALA and the MAAG Group are united by respect for our interactions with customers. Reliable performance fulfillment of customers’ needs and requirements is how we measure ourselves. GALA’s product range and services within the MAAG Group are consistently designed to achieve the results required by customers with maximum availability, support backup, and a strong sense of responsibility. The combined innovative strength and high qualification levels of the MAAG Group’s workforce guarantee the ongoing optimization of the systems and the sustainable development of new products and services in line with demand.
Research and development – together with the customer
The needs of our customers are the starting points for new developments. That is why GALA’s research and development activities as part of the MAAG Group often involve its customers. Projects are run jointly to analyze actual situations and define goals. To support customers in their product development, research and development tasks, or in the production of pellet samples for market launch, GALA operates pilot plants and test centers. They are also able to test finished underwater pelletizing systems in terms of their suitability for the given application. The state-of-the-art information, demonstration and research centers are equipped with processing systems such as compounders featuring single-screw and twin-screw extruders, as well as systems for the production of hot-melt adhesives, including for low-viscosity applications.
The technology at the Maag Group GALA test centers:
- Pellet drying
- Crystallization of PET after pelletizing
- Fluidized bed drying
- Equipment for moisture analysis in ongoing experiments
- Bagging systems
- Powdering after pelletizing
- Surface moisture analysis (weight loss)
- Rotational viscometer (measuring range up to 500,000 mPas)
- Melt flow index measurement
- Screening analysis
- Karl Fischer Titration Method
Products through changing times
Technology is constantly evolving. New technologies and processes are the driving force leading us to continually improve our machinery and plants. In doing so, it is important for us to apply the best of our current generation into the next, and to establish the foundations for efficient state-of-the-art polymer production and processing by integrating new technical possibilities. We work to achieve that every day, in keeping with our promise of delivering NEXT-LEVEL SOLUTIONS. Our comprehensive services providing inspection, maintenance, repair using original spare parts and machine upgrades are guaranteed in relation to all legacy models as well as all our current machines.
Here is a brief overview of the history of our model series and products:
| Model 6 SLC pelletizer | PEARLO 90 EAC pelletizer |
| Model 7 SLC pelletizer | PEARLO 160 EAC pelletizer |
| TWS 20 water system | PURO 20 water system |
| IS water filtration | CBF water filtration |
| 2016 ECBF dryer | CYCLO 420 dryer |
Milestones in the history of our products
| 1969 | Sale of the first GALA centrifugal dryer |
| 1976 | First GALA underwater pelletizer in laboratory testing |
| 1977 | The first GALA underwater pelletizer is sold |
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