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Co-Extrusion Press Line for Plastics
Plastics and Composites
Automation Solution for the Plastics & Composites Industry
This co-extrusion press line, built by TCA for a customer in the plastics and composites industry, integrates both a 2-1/2" cap extruder and 4-1/2" core extruder to produce parts in 6", 9" and 12" widths.
It includes latest technology heaters and temperature controls to keep the polymers at the optimal temperatures, and a TCA180 ton servo press for fully programmable, high-speed, high-precision operation. Other notable features of this co-extrusion line include a press feed walking beam system and a scrap system that grinds the fall-off from the trimmed parts. It is controlled by a Siemens TI505 Platform PLC, with a Profibus DP interface, which is located between the trimmer and cooling belt system for easy access.
Fully designed by our engineers and built by our skilled machinists and machine builders, this 10' x 60' line was full tested at our site running at over 90% uptime before being shipped to the customer.
TCA supervised the installation and commissioning, and provided extensive documentation, including schematics of all the hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical subsystems.
Highlights
Project Description
We manufactured this Co-Extruder Single Press Line for use within the plastic and composites industry.
Capabilities Applied / Processes
Mechanical Design
- Design Co-Extrusion Press Line
- Created 3-D Models
Manufactured in-house using our CAD/CAM equipment and capabilities
PLC Programming
HMI Design & Programming
Documentation
- Hard Copy and CD-ROM Copy of Machine Manuals
- AutoCAD Assembly Drawings and hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electrical Schematics
- Line Layout Drawing
- Foundation Bolt Plan
Site supervision of installation
Commissioning of System
Operator and Maintenance Training
Warranty
- 1 Year Warranty up to 3,000 Hours Running Time
Press Line Features
Integration of 2-1/2" Cap Extruder and 4-1/2" Core Extruder
- Including Extruder Controls
- All Interconnecting Piping
- Gear and Screen Changer Pump Spool Piece
- Heaters
- Temperature Controls
Charge Conveyor System w/ Automatic Charge Cutter
TCA Designed & Built 180 Ton Servo press
Press Feed Walking Beam System
Hot Bed Conveyor
Integration of Laser Printer
Part Trimmer Station
- Accommodates 6", 9", and 12" Wide Parts
Scrap System
- Processes Scrap Through the Grinder
Siemens TI 505 Platform PLC w/Profibus DP Fieldbus Interface
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Located Between Trimmer and Cooling Belt System
Cycle Time
6 to 6.5 Parts Per Minute
Overall System Dimensions
10 ft X 60 ft
Overall Lead Time
19 weeks