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Sica is getting ready for the most important plastic show in Europe, the K show (Düsseldorf 16 - 23 October 2019) and is proud to show one of ist results.
Everbell4 200EN represents an exclusive new Sica concept of multi-socketing machines. It processes up to 4 pipes at the time with only 2 ovens (approximately 40% less energy consumption) and 1 forming station. It is versatile and productive with different kinds of pipes and material formulations. The machine has already been successfully tested for Sica in an extrusion line at a customer's site for more than a month.
As the company stresses, the machine boasts following advantages:
- Compact: only 233 cm (91.7 ″) wide, 89 cm (35 ″) narrower than previous Sica model and much narrower compared to competitors' machines.
- Fast: 1200 sockerts/hour with PP-H pipes with 32, 40, 50 mm diameter and 1,8 mm (0,07 in) wall-thickness. The speed is not influenced by the simultaneous processing of different pipe lengths.
- Easy to use: it has a user friendly PLC for setting parameters, automatic diagnostic, remote assistance, quick tools change, reduced maintenance.
- Precise: socket shape is perfect in terms of socket dimension and shape, shape stability over time, and esthetics of surface and profile. It is equipped with a patented system to assure permanent socket profile for pipes from 32 to 200 mm (1.25 to 7.87 ″).
- Green: adoption of constantly controlled electric movements (in terms of position and speed) of the arms (for example, the forming station, flange, mandrels, etc.). No more hydraulic movements.
- Smart: with pipe moving arms electrically actuated, the speed of the arms changes automatically based on the diameter of pipe processed without any operator intervention. Another smart point is that the machine does not require many hours of experimentation to determine the first recipe for new sockets. The operator inputs the dimensional measurement of the socket and the PLC automatically calculates the process parameters and elaborates the first recipe.
- Flexible: it handles different pipe diameters with the same arms: 32-40-50, 63-75, 90-110, 125-160, 200 mm diameter. It can use socket shaping tools and ring inserting tools from the previous model (Everbell1-2-3 regular or PSP Type).
The machine's innovative technology is patent protected, and it is currently available in Sica for a trial.
Tags: #Automation & control, #Downstream, #Materials, #Products, #Trade shows, #Sica, #Control system, #K Trade Fair, #Pipe and cable, #PP, #Socketing
