New extrusion line produces big pipe

Oct. 20, 2015
This line from Battenfeld-Cincinnati produces HDPE pipe with diameters of about 8.5 feet.

Pipe line for very large pipe This line from Battenfeld-Cincinnati produces HDPE pipe with diameters of about 8.5 feet. It features specialized tooling and a single-screw extruder with high-performance capabilities.What's new? The line size. It features a solEX 120-40 extruder capable of processing about 4,800 pounds an hour, a vacuum tank designed particularly for large-diameter pipe extrusion and a helix VSI-T+ pipe head with active intensive melt cooling. In August, Battenfeld-Cincinnati announced it was making the customized line for Hyundai Pipe Co. Ltd. The Sangju, South Korea, company manufactures pipe for the petrochemical industry.

Benefits The ability to make very large, high-quality pipes at fast line speeds, even within tight space requirements. The tooling is designed to prevent sagging and limit ovality.

Battenfeld-Cincinnati USA, McPherson, Kan., 620-241-6843, www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com