TPT March 2008

T echnology U pdate

Latest 1,800mm pipe corrugator receives launch

Unicor, Germany, a manufacturer of production lines for corrugated pipes (corrugators), has launched the new UC 1800 corrugator. The machine has been developed for the production of drainage, storm water and sewer pipes up to a diameter of 1,800mm OD.

Machine technology includes the new handling system for positioning the big mould blocks to the millimetre. UC 1800 supports both metric and imperial systems, with vario technology available for large-sized corrugators.

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it use mould blocks from different manufacturers and in different lengths, as well as existing tooling of the to

remote maintenance system, available as an option for the UC 1800. With this tool, Unicor’s service engineers can resolve problems by examining the machine control by internet connection, reducing downtime to a minimum. › (Top) the maximum outer diameter is 1,800mm, and (above) the die head

same diameter. UC 1800 parking station technology for in-line cuff production is also available. The company has also revealed its new

Unicor GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 9521 956-9121 Website : www.unicor.com

€ The new UC 1800

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