TPT November 2014

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Eaton delivers 1,000 th tube forming machine

drive lead to a high level of process energy efficiency: the machine uses energy only when strictly required, during the pipe heating phase and for the duration of the carriage movement. The consequences are faster return on investment, greater market competitiveness and greater respect for the environment. The fourth (Everbell4 200 PSP) has been completely rethought and modernised. It presents innovative features such as pipe heating in a single IR-SW oven, and both mandrel and flange electromechanical movement. This assures high speed with accurate positioning of the belling tools, easy process parameters setting from operating panel, high energy efficiency, very low noise level, and high system reliability. Since it sockets PP pipes, it is equipped with the Permanent Socket Profile feature. It assures the repetitiveness of the process and the shape of the socket over time. work sequence, resulting in a faster and more efficient process with less effort. Other new features include a switch for the tool change position, energy-efficient demand-driven/temperature-dependent fan control, integrated noise optimisation and a resettable counter on the control panel. The tube fabrication process generates a contour that reduces tightening motion to at most one-sixth of a turn. In addition, the applied force required is only 75 per cent of what is normally needed with a direct assembly cutting ring fitting. Eaton Hydraulics Group EMEA – Switzerland Email: infoindustry@eaton.com Website: www.eaton.com/hydraulics

500mm. The bigger the pipe, the higher the cost savings due to material savings. The new system does not need a vacuuming system or material recycling operations, provides superior chamfer quality, requires less maintenance, and maintains a clean environment. Furthermore, the pipe is clean to be heated again in case of socketing. The third (Unibell1 200 JRE) has an IR-SW short-wave oven and is characterised by the electromechanical movement of the forming carriage and the complete elimination of hydraulic drives, also for the Rieber System (fully pneumatic). A screw jack, connected to a latest generation brushless motor with resolver, allows quick and precise mandrel positioning in a closed loop with high mechanical efficiency (up to 70 per cent) and very low noise level. Without the need for oil cooling, this solution also allows a considerable reduction of water use. Moreover, with the elimination of hydraulic movements any possible oil leakage into the environment is avoided and ordinary maintenance is reduced. Both the heating system (IR-SW oven) and the implemented forming carriage “We have been enthusiastic Walform users for more than 15 years,” said Heinrich Motyka, general manager at Hyflexar. “Right now we have 13 machines in active service. Reliability, safety, efficiency and ease of use are the most important factors for us.” The Walform tube forming system was introduced in 1995 and has since become an established product within the hydraulics industry. The new M-WF385Xplus machine features an intuitive control panel and integrated light barrier in the tool holder. The light barrier, which can be manually enabled or disabled, helps reduce cycle times. Additionally, eliminating the need for two- hand operation when the light barrier is active allows the operator to optimise the

SICA, which recently celebrated its 50 th anniversary, has organised an Open House at its factory and invited extruder and corrugator manufacturers and pipe producers from all over the world to visit. Among the 15 machines on display were a swarfless cutting machine for PE pipes up to 2,500mm; a cutting machine for cutting and chamfering without removal of material for PVC, PP and PE pipes up to 160mm; an electric belling machine for PVC pipes up to 200mm; and a multi-belling machine for PP sewage pipes up to 200mm. The first (TRK/C 2500) works in an extrusion line, and it cuts up to 180mm without material removal. Sica’s solution completely avoids all the problems and the major inconveniences that result from cutting with production of chips and dust and from their subsequent collection and management. The second (TRS 160W) has been specifically designed and assembled for cutting and chamfering PP and PVC pipes without material removal. This model cuts pipes from OD 32mm to OD 160mm in extrusion lines. The system can also be realised for saws up to OD EATON’S hydraulics business has announced the delivery of its 1,000 th Walform tube forming machine, to its long-term partner Hyflexar. The machine is the new M-WF385Xplus model – the fourth generation of the compact and innovative tube forming machines. Close cooperation between Eaton Walterscheid and Hyflexar, which became a certified Eaton distributor in 2012, goes back 17 years. With twelve branches throughout Germany, Hyflexar offers a broad spectrum of products and services for hydraulics, hoses and fitting technology. Along with a diverse range of components, it provides advice and fabrication in its own branches as well as installation kits, machine rentals for in-house assembly and training courses.

Sica celebrates 50 th anniversary with open house event

Sica SpA – Italy Email: info@sica-italy.it Website: www.sica-italy.it

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