TPT May 2018

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Sikora at NPE 2018 trade show SIKORA is a manufacturer and global supplier of measuring, control, inspec- tion, analysis and sorting devices, and will be attending NPE in Orlando with its comprehensive portfolio of systems for quality control, process optimisation and cost savings for the hose, tube, sheet and plastics industries. With the Centerwave 6000, Another highlight is the Purity Scanner Advanced for online inspection and sorting of plastic material. The combination of an X-ray camera with a flexible, optical camera system is claimed to be the only technology at present that reliably detects con-

tamination on the surface as well as inside plastic pellets. Contaminated pellets are automatically sorted out. Depending on the type of contamination and application, optical high-speed cameras as well as X-ray, colour and infrared cameras are used. For smaller material throughputs and for applications where sampling analysis or incoming goods inspection are sufficient, Sikora offers the Purity Concept systems. Alternatively, these analysis devices can be equipped with X-ray technology, optical cameras or infrared sensors and detect contamination in pellets, flakes, films/ tapes and crosshead parts. Sikora will also show a wide range of systems for online measurement of the diameter, ovality, wall thickness and eccentricity of products, as well as for lump detection. range of mandates in sales and marketing as a consultant and principal. “I am very much looking forward to inspiring existing and new customers with enthusiasm for the innovative and high quality products and system solutions provided by egeplast together with the entire team,” said Mr Haferkamp. “Even today, egeplast holds an excellent position both in the booming field of cable conduits for broadband access and related to pressure pipes for critical infrastructures. Now the task will be to tap into the existing growth potential both nationally and internationally.” From its factory for polymeric pipe systems, egeplast supplies multi-layer pipes, including the corresponding fit- tings, as all-in-one solutions for drinking water and sewage pipes, gas pipelines and protective pipes for glass fibre and electricity cables.

Sikora showcases a system for the measurement of diameter, ovality, wall thickness and sagging of large plastic pipes during extrusion. The system is based on millimetre waves technology and measures pipes from 90 to 3,200mm. The Centerwave 6000 is available in a rotating version and offers complete measurement of the wall thickness at 360 points of the entire circumference of the pipe. Alternatively, a multiaxial system is available with static sensors. The Planowave 6000, also based on millimetre waves technology, is used for thickness measurement of plastic sheets.

Sikora AG – Germany Email: sales@sikora.net Website: www.sikora.net New general manager of sales at egeplast Sikora presents at NPE the Centerwave 6000 for online quality control of plastic pipes

Christian Haferkamp we managed to recruit an experienced sales manager who is a perfect match for our envisioned growth plans. He combines a high degree of strategic expertise with extensive experience in the fields of practical implementation and management in sales, and knows the challenges of our industry inside out.” Mr Haferkamp’s most recent position involved establishing and managing the nationwide marketing of Deutsche Lichtmiete, a vendor of industrial lighting solutions. Prior to that he held various posts in the energy and telecommunication group EWE AG for almost ten years. As the managing director of the company EWE Vertrieb GmbH he played a major role in the company’s transition from a utility provider to a customer-orientated service provider. As well as holding a degree in industrial engineering, Mr Haferkamp gained extensive experience in strategy development and project management in his six years with Roland Berger, where he was entrusted with a large

PLASTIC pipe manufacturer egeplast has been joined by sales expert Christian Haferkamp as general manager of sales. His responsibilities also include product management and marketing. Dr Ansgar Strumann, managing director of egeplast, commented, “With

egeplast international GmbH – Germany Email: info@egeplast.de Website: www.egeplast.de

Christian Haferkamp has taken over the management of sales at egeplast

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