FDC (fast dimension change) in pipe extrusion

Complete lines for quick, in-line dimension change from a single source

Pipe manufacturers aiming to be competitive in production these days need extrusion lines which are powerful, flexible and quickly adjustable, as well as cost-efficient in operation. To meet these requirements, we have developed a system for automatic pipe dimension change during production. The system can be delivered as a complete solution, or the customer can choose individual components to retrofit his line.

Your advantages
  • Efficient extrusion line with high throughput
  • Material savings thanks to reduced change-over times
  • High flexibility as to pipe geometry and production planning
Our offer
  • High-performance extruders along with an inner pipe cooling system ensure highest productivity with low energy consumption
  • Adjustable components over a particularly large diameter range
  • Modular concept, from changing one adjustable component to a complete, automatically adjustable extrusion line, e.g. diameters 200 - 630 mm, comparable to standard extrusion lines
  • Simple handling thanks to an extended control concept for automatic dimension change
  • Excellent pipe quality with homogeneous pipe surface and even wall thickness distribution
  • The FDC system is suited for the production of PE-HD single layer, as well as co-extruded multi-layer pipes
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helix II 630-2 VSI-TZplus pipe head with adjustable melt gap 630 and FDC 630 calibration sleeve
Complete FDC line
FDC line components

1: Extruder
2: Pipe head with adjustable melt gap (click here for more details about helix II pipe head with adjustable melt gap)
3: FDC adjustable calibration sleeve
4: Vacuum tank vacStream with adjustable pipe support
5: FDC adjustable vacuum sealing
6a: coolStream cooling tank
6b: pullStream haul-off
6c: cutStream cutting unit
6d: Tilting table

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more precise information regarding our new FDC components.

Applications

Drinking water / gas pipes (PO)
Sewage & drainage pipes (PO)
Pipes for mining / oil production
District heating pipes

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