ECCO - Fast optimisation of pipe wall thickness.
Production of large diameter pipes much more efficient with ECCO!
The challenge: Fast optimisation of pipe wall thickness.
When the production of large pipes which have thick walls is started, the 
start-up process is difficult and lengthy. Centering of the pipe is a special challenge as temperatures inside the extrusion die differ. This has an influence on the flow process of the melt which in turn leads to irregular wall thickness sizes
around the pipe.
As line speed is at a low rate and mass throughput rates are high, it takes a lot of time and raw material until the ready pipe is measured and the centering of
the extrusion die can be done. A centering control unit used at a very early stage of the process is worth hard cash as it supplies immediate information on
wall thickness distribution which is needed for the fast centering of the extrusion die.
The recipe for success: Measuring values at an early stage of production – recorded directly on the pipe calibration unit.
ECCO by iNOEX is a new efficient solution for the fast centering of pipes. For the first time wall thickness distribution can be measured as early as pipe
calibration takes place. Ultrasonic sensors are to this end mounted on the calibration sleeve. A high-resolution ultrasonic electronics evaluates measuring data and displays it on a 10 inch monitor.
The result: Fast pipe centering.
Display is automatic, no previous entry of recipes is required. Variations in wall thickness distribution are visualized. The early control permits the centering
of the pipe after a few meters of production. Exact measuring values are supplied which can then be used to adjust thin points or thick points in the wall
thickness size by adapting the extrusion die.
Your benefit:
- Early measuring values for fast line start-up in the production of large diameter pipes
- Regular wall thickness distribution
- Fast production of „good“ quality
- Easy retrofitting
Optional:
- Engineering package for easy retrofitting on existing calibration sleeves or
- Flexible MAXFLEXX calibration sleeve equipped ex works with
ECCO centering unit, see above
