TPT November 2012

Technology News

Sikora measuring technology COLMEC SpA, developer and manufacturer of extrusion lines for rubber and silicone, has recently opened up a new technology centre at its headquarters in Busto Arsizio, Italy. The new centre allows for internal technical tests as well as the development of new projects in a fully equipped production environment. line, with high-speed hot air curing, is suitable for the production of rubber and/or silicone profiles. There is a third extrusion line available for silicone cable sheathing. In this line Sikora’s 3-axis diameter gauge head, 3-axis lump detector, spark tester as well as the Centreview 8025 for the measurement of the wall thickness, eccentricity, diameter and ovality assure the highest product quality. Extrusion line for rubber hose

On an area of 3,000m 2 there are in total four extrusion lines with the latest technologies as well as devices and machinery for mixing of rubber and silicone. In addition, there are several innovative measuring and control devices from Sikora integrated in the extrusion lines that are used during production for monitoring quality and cost reduction. In a research area, specially equipped for tests, customers have the possibility to test these new technologies and devices. The lines cover diverse application areas. One extrusion line is used for the production of rubber profiles with a combined vulcanisation system (hot air/ molten salt curing system). An additional

The fourth line is a testing line for the production and vulcanisation of rubber hoses, in particular for the automotive sector. Especially, radiator hoses are manufactured at this line. Due to the specific demands on the hoses, quality has to be assured during extrusion. For this reason, measuring and control technologies that continuously monitor and control product parameters are directly installed in the line.

Sikora AG – Germany Email: sales@sikora.net Website: www.sikora.net

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