Blog - Maillefer

Multiply the Probabilities for Success

Jun 20, 2018 12:00:00 AM

An extrusion line is composed of many components linked together in series. When a supplier delivers a less than reliable piece of equipment, the likelihood of line failure grows and the level of acceptability drops. We can only insist that particular care be exercised when choosing your extrusion equipment and provider.

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Oriental Seizes Special Tubing Opportunity

Jun 13, 2018 12:00:00 AM

Oriental Electrical Components Pvt. Ltd.is a family owned & operated manufacturing company established in 1974, based in India and serving a global market. With three manufacturing facilities spread across nearly 2 hectares (or 5 acres), they provide a wide range of products covering electrical connectors, cable accessories & plumbing fittings.

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33% Jump in Medical Tube Production

Jun 6, 2018 12:00:00 AM

We wanted more speed from our extrusion lines for soft PVC intravenous (IV) tube and we got it. The jump is considerable. It increases production capacity by more than a third, thanks to improvements on the cooling section. But that is not all. The added performance called for more melt flow, which was found by upping the extruder size. Overall, our PML 032//Explore line now gives you more performance while keeping within a compact layout.

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Come visit us at NPE in Orlando

Apr 27, 2018 12:00:00 AM

This year's NPE promises to be bigger than ever. This is definitely true with Maillefer's participation. Come discover innovation and how we have become Stronger Together with Davis-Standard.

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Consultation products in the spotlight

Oct 31, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Do you know how to make the most out of your production? With the experience of over 4,000 line deliveries, we have now launched a full stack of expert services. Now, our website provides you more information about our wide range of consultation products: Maillefer Factory System, Maillefer Piloting, Production Competence and Production Optimization.

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TCA's Quick Cycle Times

Sep 22, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Great news for pipe manufacturers! We've just reduced cycle times on all recent TCA coilers by 6% to over 10%. Plus we've added a single strap feature on our smaller model. Imagine what those fewer seconds can get you in terms of coil lengths. The ability to satisfy buyers with coils in sizes ready for consumers may be the manufacturing advantage that you've been waiting for.

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PURely with Extrusion

Sep 13, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Polyurethane (PUR or PU) is an extremely resistant polymer used in special applications like compressed air tubes, oil and fuel tubes, oxygen & gas lines, cable jacketing, and more. A variety of formulations exists to meet the specific standards known to the food, health, aeronautics, chemical, automotive industries. PUR is said to be growing globally at a rate of about 4 to 5% per annum, depending on public reports. Our PSL 032 //Extend line, which is configured for the particularities of this material, helps you produce PUR tubes with ease.

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Leading the Micro-duct Scene

Sep 6, 2017 12:00:00 AM

More and more manufacturers around the world have arrived on the scene and are producing micro-duct for blown fiber. Their needs for increased production performance and capacity are motivation to innovate. Recently we have been looking on how to improve micro-duct tube conditioning in view of simplifying the downstream operations of bundle assembly and jacketing.

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Heavy Wall Without the Heavy Costs

Jul 13, 2017 12:00:00 AM

Count up to 90% of volume for the main layer in a triple layer tube construction. That is the proportion of material employed in comparison to the two skin layers, which make up a heavy wall micro-drip lateral. So imagine the costs reductions if you could purchase less costly virgin material or even better, include recycled material. Maillefer offers you such possibilities. And that is just one of the advantages you get from our PIL 032-FH//Extend and ///Explore lines.

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Maillefer Consultation Brings Value to Service

Jun 28, 2017 12:00:00 AM

We've positioned ourselves as technology leader in plastic extrusion having the widest systems and services portfolio for the global wire, cable, pipe and tube markets. So naturally, customer expectations equal our ambitions. We aim to maximize your competitiveness by providing proven value technology solutions and dedicated lifecycle support for your equipment. Maillefer Consultation and Maillefer Services are an integral part of our strategy.

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