TPT January 2014

Technology News

Roll forming of thin wall tubes SEVERAL vital processes are possible with the economic roll forming process “rollotronic” by Max Simmel Produktions GmbH. near Karlsruhe, Germany. Priority is set on parts production – however machines new, second hand or from exhibitions are also available. Tubular parts with grooves, threads, knurls or cutting/facing

Parts for optical sensors or automotive precision systems as filter components or fuel injection parts are creating using roll forming operations on a subcontracting basis from Max Simmel Produktions GmbH in Karlsbad

Simmel Produktions GmbH – Germany Email: info@max-simmel.de Website: www.max-simmel.de

Sica goes green ITALIAN pipe machinery producer Sica wants to contribute to saving energy, raw materials and keeping the environment clean and safe.

for reducing energy consumption and avoiding scrap material. Sica aims to bring its 51 years of history and know-how to the service of pipe producers, adding new technologies that will help them save money and at the same time will protect the environment.

less cut and chamfer technology for PVC pipe that saves raw materials, eliminates recycling, reduces main- tenance costs, and assures a clean and noiseless environment; and belling machines with short-wave ovens that are active only during the heating phase and for the time needed to reach the final set temperature of the material,

This is why all its latest research and development efforts are aimed at ‘going green’ and bringing pipe producers savings. Practical examples include swarf-

Sica SpA – Italy Fax: +39 0544 81340 Email: info@sica-italy.it Website: www.sica-italy.it

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