TPT May 2009

T echnology U pdate

Russian turnkey project for complete pipe extrusion

KraussMaffei Berstorff, Germany, has recently supplied a turnkey pipe extrusion line to a Russian producer of compact and foamed PVC pipe. This project included all of the material and media supply systems. Korund, located in Dzerzhinsk in the province of Nizhny Novgorod, is one of the oldest chemical companies in Russia and also one of the largest Russian producers of PVC pipe. Korund had only previously

operated pipe extrusion lines. In late 2008, KraussMaffei Berstorff supplied two more lines. The lines and all associated equipment was supplied by KraussMaffei Berstorff in a turnkey project started at the end of 2007. “Originally, two

 KraussMaffei Berstorff supplied this complete extrusion line for PVC foam-core pipe

(60" is standard) and hold ±0.006" lengths of material up to 3" in diameter. With optional equipment, the user can feed directly into a deburring machine or acquire form jaws that can handle thin wall applications without distortion. The CPO 315 RFA saws are available in ferrous and non-ferrous models. Scotchman Industries, Inc – USA Fax : +1 800 843 5545 The cooperation with Korund has demonstrated KraussMaffei Berstorff’s striking ability to work successfully across international frontiers. The fact that another cooperation with this customer is already under discussion indicates that both partners were more than satisfied with the way this project went. KraussMaffei Berstorff – Germany Fax : +49 89 8899 3092 Email :matthias.andreesen@kraussmaffei.com Website : www.krauss-maffei.de The foamcore line uses a KMD 90-36/R and a KMD 75-36/R twin-screw extruder plus the completely reengineered KM 3 LRK 43 multilayer pipehead.

The CPO 315 roller feed automatic cold saw from Scotchman Industries, USA, is a fully automatic cold saw that provides uninterrupted cutting on tubing, solids, and extrusions, and supplies high quality cuts. The machine is suitable for high volume and long length applications that require very accurate and clean cuts. The CPO 315 RFA is equipped with either a supply table or a full bundle loading attachment. Either system allows the saw to automatically load, trim, cut and sort lengths up to 120" Korund asked for an quote for just the two pipe lines,” recalls Michael Hofhus, regional sales manager for Eastern Europe at Krauss Maffei Berstorff. “But they were very interested in our offer to supply the complete production infrastructure as well – they made the necessary changes to their specification and eventually awarded us the contract for this turnkey project.” KraussMaffei Berstorff supplied Korund with one line to produce PVC compact pipe and one for foamcore pipe, complete with all the infrastructure – including the mixer, grinder for regrind, pressurized air and cooling water supply systems. Both lines are headed by KMD 90-36/R twin-screw extruders.

Fully automatic roller feed saw

Email : info@scotchman.com Website : www.scotchman.com

 The CPO 315 RFA-ST roller feed automatic cold saw

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