SICA LAUNCHES NEW HAUL-OFF FOR EXTRUSION LINES OF LARGE DIMENSION AND THICKNESS HDPE PIPES

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Sica has launched a new haul-off system for large-diameter thick-walled pipes in response to growing interest in HDPE pipes for the transport of pressurised fluids.The new P3500/24 Plus multi-caterpillar haul-off is capable of hauling pipes up to 3.5 metres in diameter.Despite being able to achieve maximum pulling force equal to 900.000N using all its 24 caterpillars,Sica says it still guarantees reduced energy consumption thanks to high-performance mechanical transmissions and a minimum level of maintenance required.To confront the oily behavior of polyolefins,all rubber pads of the caterpillars are made with new and special compounds.Their specific anti-wear properties combined with high contact friction,allow highly effective gripping action and a surprising increase in the average life of the pads.