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Italian polyolefin pipe producer Wavin
has invested in complete automation
for extrusion lines, by adding two pipe
packaging machines and one picking
machine to one of its lines. The packaging
machines (Multipack model) and the
handling machine (Multipallet model) are
produced by Sica, Italy.
Wavin’s decision to invest in complete line
automation arose from the need to reduce
production costs and increase efficiency
and line productivity.
Sica Multipack machines create individual
pipe packs composed of various layers
of pipes, deposited in plastic separator
cradles, and then tied together by plastic
straps. The system was specially developed
for installation in lines producing pipes
between 50 and 160mm in diameter and
from 500 to 3,000mm in length (plus bell
end).
The company’s Multipallet machine for pipe
handling picks incoming packs, rotates
them if necessary, and places them on
trolleys in predetermined layouts. The
machine also picks separator boards from
dedicated magazines and places them
between layers, to increase the stability of
the stack.
The system is able to process packs varying
in width between 290 and 620mm, with
a maximum height of 400mm. Maximum
productivity declared by Sica for pick up of
a single pack and its positioning on the cart
is 35 seconds for each pack.
With the introduction of the new system, the
operator can achieve complete automation
of pipe extrusion lines, with cost reduction,
increased process reliability and optimised
working conditions.
Sica SpA – Italy
Fax: +39 0544 81340
Email:
Website:
 Wavin has installed packaging and handling
machines from Italy’s Sica
 The new machines have enabled complete
automation of the company’s extrusion line
Complete automation of pipe extrusion lines
New concept positioner for welding
Rotolift, from Sideros Engineering, is a hydraulic positioner and handler used for
welding and assembly operations. The ergonomic machine has the capability to perform
workpiece lifting and lowering, in addition to inclination and rotation.
The workpiece is securely fixed on the
horizontal rotary table and handled
according to the operator’s needs.
The machine is designed to improve
operator performance and efficiency,
and to improve safety conditions.
Sideros Engineering claims that
production costs can be reduced
by 60 per cent, with a consequent
production increase.
Two versions of the machine
are available, one with totally
oleodynamic movement, and one with
oleodynamic lifting and inclination
and electromechanical rotation.
Models are available catering to a range of loading capacity requirements. On request,
the machine can be supplied with a bronze 600 or 1,500W rotary mass.
Sideros Engineering Srl – Italy
Fax: +39 0523 524951
Email: • Website :
 Rotolift is available in two base models, and in a range
of capacities