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Extrusion efficiency needs to be considered when producing pipe, tube, wire & cable for infrastructure and transportation. The aim is to avoid unwanted waste.
Feb 22, 2024 11:56:11 AM
There's a choice to be made when balancing screw performance to processing requirements. A perfect set of screw parameters may translate to energy savings
Sep 12, 2019 12:00:00 AM
With an installed base of nearly 350 units, our venerable pipe haul-off was in need of an important modernization. Welcome the new RCB 32!
Read moreApr 26, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The test extruders at Maillefer are an easy and convenient way to develop your extrusion know-how in optimum conditions. We have three dedicated machines for trials, as well as stock extruders undergoing approval tests.
Read moreJan 13, 2016 12:00:00 AM
In time for the Holidays, Maillefer in Switzerland renewed the tradition of a center reserved for R&D excellence. Glasses were raised to toast the ribbon cutting ceremony, which was officiated by Lars Fagerholm - CEO, Félix Ferreiro - VP Pipe & Tube Business Line, and Philippe Moeschler - Operations Director, and included a demonstration of micro-drip irrigation lateral production.
Read moreJun 11, 2015 12:00:00 AM
How can a manufacturer of extrusion equipment make use of 3-D printing? It's difficult to imagine mass production of extruded product like pipe & tube at high speeds using such technology. Science Fiction, say some. Yet, somehow this exciting technology did find its way quite naturally in the hands our design specialists.
Read moreMay 12, 2015 12:00:00 AM
Manufacturers of plastic products recognize that lots of energy is needed to form their product. It is provided in the way of electricity. Electrical power and its optimal consumption is therefore an important consideration when looking at growing utility costs. Our R&D department gives us some insight into the working principals of an optimally balanced extruder.
Read moreFeb 6, 2015 12:00:00 AM