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synchronous servo motor allows maximum cutting speed and short cycle times, it says. Other benefits include: a choice of continuous or discontinuous operation; reinforced cutter bar and cutter holder; cutting guidance with quick- change system; automatic cutting guidance recognition via encoded switch; and optional remote maintenance.


Automated coiling Sica of Italy has developed a new automated coiler for solid-wall pipes up to 63mm in diameter. Smartcoil is a sturdy and reliable coiler, says


Sica, which can be equipped with two strapping units – one for each reel. The coiler has a smaller footprint compared to


the previous model, and can be set up quickly and easily. In addition, it delivers energy savings – due to the use of high efficiency gearboxes – and requires minimal maintenance. A touchscreen display – with user-friendly HMI – allows an intuitive user experience, says the company. The unit also includes a balanced coil with up to six straps to ensure a long-lasting dimensional integrity.


Fast coiler FB Balzanelli has developed the TR0601XSC, which is says is the fastest corrugated pipe coiler on the market. It was developed from the com- pany’s rewinding lines for micro duct pipes, with maximum speeds up to 200 m/min. The machine offers a number of advantages, says Balzanelli, especially the flexibility to handle coils of different lengths – including standard lengths of 100m and 50m, plus special lengths such as 25, 15, and 10 m. In addition it can com- bine two different lengths in order to increase maximum speed, has a very small reel internal diameter (a minimum ID of 100 mm), high coiling speeds (over 75 m/min).


It also boasts high autonomy before strap roll change (17.5 hours with a single strapping unit and 26 hours with a double strapping unit). Like all FB Balzanelli coilers, it can use PET straps that are normally 100% recycled from bottles. In addition, the company will showcase an


upgraded version of its DR0901M W3 coiler for PEX-Al-PEX pipe at the forthcoming Plast show in Italy. The automatic coiler has two side-by-side reels and can handle PEX-Al-PEX pipe extrusion lines up to 26 mm. The DR0901M W3 coiler – part of FB Balzanelli’s Premium series – is suitable for planting pipe sizes of 14-26mm. The inner diameter and width can be defined


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manually through a worm screw directly on the reel. Other adjustments – such as length, speed, strapping, and other settings – are programmable through a control panel. The operator can set all necessary presets and recall them with a playlist- like mode, which is simple and intuitive.


Pressure testing At K2022, Sciteq of Denmark introduced a new solution for airless pressure testing of pipes at pressures up to 1500 bar. The system is used to determine the resistance to high internal pressures on pipes, fittings and other applications requiring high pressure testing, with an accuracy of 0.5%. The company says it has developed a propor- tional valve that ensures that high pressures are maintained with high accuracy even at such high pressures. Static, burst and step testing of pipes and fittings can all be accommodated. This opens up testing of new ranges of reinforced pipes or other high-pressure products, says the company. “It was a complex challenge to design a solution


that can perform safe and precise tests at such a level of pressure,” said Dennis Damborg, CEO of Sciteq. “We introduced this system to the market because we have seen an increase in the demand for safe burst test, static and step test at high pressures.”


CLICK ON THE LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION: � www.pixargus.com � www.sikora.net � www.inoex.de � www.laserlinc.com � www.conairgroup.com � www.davis-standard.com � www.zumbach.de � www.bellaform.com � www.gillardcutting.com � www.sica-italy.com � www.fb-balzanelli.it � www.sciteq.com


September 2023 | PIPE & PROFILE EXTRUSION 25


Above: Sciteq introduced a new pipe


testing solution and updated software at K2022


IMAGE: SCITEQ


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