The KWS, KWI for profile, and TUT join the family of coilers / reelers / take-ups best suited for winding pipe, tube and profile. They offer the right fit for the right job.
The KWS, KWI for profile, and TUT join the family of coilers / reelers / take-ups best suited for winding pipe, tube and profile. Each product application has its specificities matched to an ideal equipment design. Dual winding, safe fully automated transfers, and ergonomic handling all play their roles in ensuring the quality of finished product.
Achieving long micro-ducts with a KWD
For blown fiber micro-duct and similar technical tubes with diameters ranging from 3.5 to 16 mm, you can chose the KWD in a 1000 or 1250 version. The larger one accepts reels having a diameter of 1250 mm and a full weight of up to 300 kg, perfect when trying to get long lengths for limited micro-duct joints or junctions out in the field.
And even longer product with a KWS
This single reeler shown above has been designed especially to wind longer micro-ducts (or similar tube, like automotive). It handles tube diameters from 5 to 27 mm. The maximum reel outer diameter is 1450 mm for reels weighing up to 525 kg. Coupled with an accumulator, reel transfers are handled manually and at full production speed.
KWI’s has versatility for profile
The KWI is equipped to condition profiles as well as flat irrigation laterals onto cardboard reels. Transfers are done automatically and at full productions speed. Reels are loaded and unloaded safely and surely. Product size ranges from 12 to 25 mm. The maximum reel diameter is 600 mm for reels weighing up to 35 kg.
KWA integrity for medical tube
The KWA series is designed especially for coiling medical tube, where maintaining product integrity is an important measure of final quality. Line speed in relation to rotational speed is synchronized with traversing and switchback in order to result in perfect lays. It achieves the required quality for smooth and clean finished coils, without gaps, overlaps and tube deformation.
Full TCA features and options
The TCA model is the most versatile of our coilers. It covers several applications and offers the most features and options. We apply several cutting and clamping technics to minimize transfer cycle times. Dancers are available for adapting to production speeds and to optimize winding tension. The high-capacity TCA 1300 has turrets for large coils of up to 800 mm wide, an overall diameter of 1300 mm and weighing up to 150 kg.
An accumulator option makes intermediate coil strapping possible. It essentially allows you to bind an inner coil within a larger one, which may be an efficient solution for downstream processes. Here, the line continues to run at full speed during the strapping cycle while the accumulator acts as a buffer. The TCA has an option for easy adjustment of coil widths and diameters either manually or through a power drive.
The TCA responds well to various unloading concepts, from a classic hydraulic lift for one line to tailor-made robot handling for a group of lines integrated into a production management system. We have solutions for ensuring smooth and efficient flow of product between processes and shipment.
TUT 3 portal take-up
TUT for heavy duty winding
Our portal take-ups meet the demands of a heavy load carrying capacity and a broad reel range. Such features make it interesting when needing to extend production lengths. The frame design allows for easy reel handling from the front or back of the machine. Three model sizes are available, depending on pipe specifications. The larger TUT 10 reaches maximum pipe diameters of 120 mm, outer reel diameters of 3000 mm, and reel weights up to 10’000 kg.
A right winding solution for the job
Dual winding, safe fully automated transfers, and ergonomic handling all play their roles in ensuring the quality of finished coils or reels. Maillefer’s coilers, reelers and take-ups for tube & pipe applications are available as individual components ready to upgrade into an existing extrusion line or come fully integrated into complete production systems.
Raul Perez
Topics: Maillefer, Microduct, coiler, pipe & tube, medical, reeler, Take-up, profile