Blog - Maillefer

Counting Six for Automotive Fuel Lines and Vapor Returns

Apr 20, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Plastics have gained a significant place in today's automotive industry. There is a variety of multi-layer tube & pipe constructions, from vehicle fuel and vapor return tubes to larger distribution pipes for filling stations. Manufacturers turn to Multi-Layer Tube (MLT) co-extrusion technology as a solution to their production needs. The increased use of fuel additives like ethanol, stricter environmental regulations, and new raw materials with demanding processing characteristics are the principal drivers when specifying manufacturing solutions.

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Versatile Curing Calculation

Mar 21, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Our Super Steam Curing Calculation NSS is a recipe generator for the line control of Super Steam CV  lines (SSCV lines). By using a numerical simulation model, which contains heat transfer and cross-
linking kinetics, it optimizes the running conditions during cable production from start-up to shut-down. The calculated production parameters include line speed, tube heating zone temperatures, extruder outputs and screw speeds.

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Competence that counts - visit us on booth 10/C22 at wire 2016

Feb 3, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Competence that counts - visit us on booth 10/C22 at wire 2016. We will introduce many novelties which enhance the competitiveness and responsiveness of wire and cable manufacturers. 

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Your Method of Choice for Heating & Plumbing Pipe

Jan 27, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Plastic extruded heating & plumbing pipe is characterized by its ability to contain hot water, block contaminants to the drinking supply, and have a long lifetime. Since its introduction decades ago, many production methods and their variants have appeared. Here is a brief overview from our portfolio.

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More Capacity − Just in Time

Jan 20, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to turn down a customer order because of the lack of capacity in your cable production? Perhaps the opportunity was there for a short moment only but was taken by someone else, right?

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Pipe R&D Center Made Official

Jan 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.

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The Promise of Micro-drip Irrigation

Jan 6, 2016 12:00:00 AM

Several criteria condition the type of micro-drip pipe to produce, like market situation, its readiness to adopt a modern irrigation technique, crop requirements and local climate, available raw materials and dripper designs, investment budget, and the performance targets are some of the points to consider.

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Estralin Taps into the Power of an SLA

Dec 22, 2015 12:00:00 AM

A Service Level Agreement with Maillefer is in vigor at Estralin High Voltage Cable LLC in Russia. During a recent SLA visit, we gave the customer's equipment a maintenance check and gave their management a series of recommendations to improve performance. Since then, several actions have been undertaken. Estralin now requests additional support as they prepare for the upcoming bi-annual visit.

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Enthusiasm & Innovation

Dec 21, 2015 12:00:00 AM

The moment of transition, when one year turns into the next, is the time to honor what we leave behind, and embrace what we have ahead. We celebrate the power of change that the New Year brings, and become aware of our new intentions.

We wish to express our respect and gratitude to all our partners around the world, for a highly valued cooperation during this year. In many parts of the world these days business faces challenges but we also see growth and creativity in many places. Today Maillefer evolves intensely and will enter strongly into the coming year, a year we see full of enthusiasm and innovation. Bringing more skill, competence, and technology to our partners will be our theme in 2016.

We wish you a wonderful, peaceful holiday season, and a successful New Year 2016. 

Lars Fagerholm
CEO

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Services Seminar Held in Cairo

Dec 9, 2015 12:00:00 AM

Entitled Operating and innovating through the life cycle of Vulcanization line, the seminar served to increase awareness on the latest developments in technology and service from Maillefer. It was held in Cairo, Egypt on October 21, 2015 and united customers from Egypt and the Middle East region.

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