Pipe, Profile & Tubing Extrusion
Put Some ‘Lean’ into Your Profile Extrusion Process
With everyone struggling to find talent, there are ways to reduce operator interaction with the process by applying some lean manufacturing principles.
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Belling Machine Forms 'Rieber' Socket in PVC-O Pipe
Italy’s SICA has developed an innovative Rieber belling process specific for PVC-O pipes. At the same operating pressure, these pipes require a wall thickness of about 35-40% less than those in conventional PVC pipe and allow the construction of water supply pipes up to 25 bar of operating pressure.
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Tank Offers High-Capacity Cooling for Pipe
Suited for extruded PVC and polyolefin plastic pipe up to 24.9 in. in size.
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Teel Straps on Yellow Belt to Cut Scrap on Big Cores
Investments in a lean, continuous process pay off for this Wisconsin processor.
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Large Die Cart with Crosshead
Can be assembled and disassembled easily. Stand also serves as cleaning station.
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Is Your Profile Die the Problem? Or Is It the Heaters?
When a profile is not being extruded to the tolerances of previous runs, the die is often suspect—but the real problem may be the heaters. Learn the five heater-band principles before you do any profile die work.
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New HDPE Pipe Processor Goes ‘QuickSwitch’ Route
Encoma of Canada installs KraussMaffei’s first-ever QuickSwitch line in North American to maximize pipe production flexibility, with more capacity on the way.
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New Pulverizer Helps PVC Processor Boost Output
New unit from Pallmann converts PVC scrap and delivers 2000 lb/hr of recycled PVC at 20 mesh (840 micron) particle size.
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Rotating Tubing Dies Increase Wall Strength
New design of rotary inline or crosshead dies feature speeds to 1000 rpm.
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Covid Slowed Catheter Business? No One Told Putnam
Leader in extrusions and assemblies for minimally invasive devices had double-digit growth amid global pandemic, opened new facility, and continues to advance new technologies.
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