technology | Machinery PIPE JOINING


Butt fusion machine with an acrobatic performance


McElroy has introduced the Acrobat 180 – a hydraulic butt fusion machine for the underground and construction market.


The machine butt fuses


63mm to 180mm (2in IPS to 6in DIPS) HDPE pipe and fittings with a variety of pressure ratings. With its light weight, it can be carried from joint to joint yet is still highly rugged.


The Acrobat 180 is ideal for


in-ditch work and tie-in fusions and provides a cost-effective alternative to electrofusion – which requires the purchase of additional fittings. It works in tight work spaces by removing the base and converting the carriage from four to three jaws. The top jaws can be removed for easier manipulation around pipe and fittings. “This is a sophisticated


TOOLING Pipe die promises easy centring


Tubeasy is a pipe die head from Friul Filiere of Italy, which allows precise centring of flow.


During start-up, it ensures


perfect alignment of the flow and the desired thicknesses quickly and easily – while also reducing waste and costs. Friul Filiere designs and manufactures complete extrusion die heads for pipes, though existing heads can be upgraded using the system. Features of the system


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and, simplicity – as only two screws are needed for perfect centring performance, says the company. The company has recently


include: easy and manage- able flow regulation; fast starting and setting times; high accuracy, for a higher quality product; economic performance, with up to 60% scrap reduction in the setting;


PIPE & PROFILE EXTRUSION | May 2017


completed a number of turnkey projects including: microducts and bundling; high speed PE/PP small medical tubes with a diameter of up to 6mm; PPS conduit for renewable energy; and, PA pipe for compressed air applications and systems. ❙ www.friulfiliere.it


machine that is also easy to operate,” said Jason Law- rence, director of product development. “It was engi- neered from the user’s perspective and what they need to meet the demands of their job.” Two hydraulic power unit (HPU) options are available to provide fusion pressures up to 800 PSI or 1,500 PSI. Both HPUs allow the operator to easily pre-set the carriage,


facer and heater pressures – eliminating repetitive adjustments between operations. Both HPUs offer a smart design so that both the heater and facer plug into the HPU, allowing the entire machine to draw power from only one receptacle. The Acrobat 180 is also


compatible with the DataLog- ger for joint reporting and quality assurance. ❙ www.mcelroy.com


DRYERS


Control adds remote access


Conair’s DC-A dryer control is now available on mid-sized dryers and has been further enhanced with remote access via Virtual Network Comput- ing (VNC). This now means that users


can interface with the control using any Internet-connected device. Any operation that can be performed on the dryer interface – monitoring conditions, changing settings, responding to alarms, troubleshooting or download- ing process data – can also be performed remotely. The DC-A control is based


on the Allen-Bradley micro 850 PLC platform that supports many advanced capabilities. It has a 7in colour display with intuitive graphical design, minimal text and no function codes to decipher. It provides descriptive help screens for operators and features auto-start capabili- ties, password protection and has Conair’s Drying Monitor capabilities built in. Trending capabilities simplify mainte- nance and troubleshooting, while providing users with information they can use to optimise drying parameters and save energy. The control is standard equipment on Carousel Plus dryer Models 15 to 300, and on MDCW Models 15 to 200. Carousel Plus Models 150 to 400 are available with either the DC-A control or the DC-T, which has a larger touch screen. ❙ www.conairgroup.com


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