SICA S.p.A.

1. Sica specific system that uses a revolutionary way to cut and chamfer plastic pipes without production of chips and dust, eliminating completely any inconvenience arising from creation of dust material when cutting and/or chamfering. Problems such as collection, storage and removal are completely eliminated.
2. Less maintenance needs due to the complete absence of dust/swarf contaminants.
3. Universal chamfer unit nearly indestructible: totoal cost of ownership drastically reduced thanks to the absence of worn cutters needing resharpening.
4. Low noise level of machine (no fans and cutting tools in motion)
5. Superior quality of production in terms of roughness and surface regularity.
6. Electrical synchronization and CNC Control. In addition to the automatic regulation of the carriage speed when extrusion speed changes, the logic control enables "Cutting on the fly" (Sica patent), increasing the number of possible cut to be performed and the maximum sustainable velocity.

1. Limited energy consumption and minimum overall dimensions.
2. Heating system with thermoregulated oven. The pipe is heated evenly both inside and out.
3. Forming system with mechanical mandrel with expandable inserts and external pressure (up to a diameter of 500), with solvent cement socket mandrel or air-blowing.
4. Air-cooling system.
5. Specialised versions for smooth sockets only (L).
6. Optional high-output (H) and extra-high-output version (HS) for high productivity.

1. High productivity and low production costs.
2. Long-term quality of socket, comparable to the quality achieved with automatic models.
3. Belling of pipes, fittings and double sockets (pass through and otherwise) of any shape.
4. Forming system with mechanical mandrel with expandable inserts and external pressure (BS/R 500), with solvent cement mandrel, or by air blowing. Vacuum action in the Rieber cycle (BSR/F 500).
5. Single oven or multiple ovens. With this option, any production requirements can be met.
6. Version available for Rieber socket processing (BSR/F 500).
7. Adjustable ovens. Facilitate the job of heating special pieces (for BSR 500 and BSR/F 500 only).
8. Low production and maintenance costs.
9. Possibility of adjusting the machine in two working positions (horizontal and vertical) in relation to different production needs: the machine can process pipes with length up to 6 m (BSR 200).

1. Double reel that ensures high production speeds and reliability.
2. Pipe guide unit completely motorized. The pipe is guided on the reel with instantaneous positioning control on three orthogonal directions. This ensures positioning regularity of the spiral and compactness of the coils.
3. Efficient coiling action. Thanks to the haul-off installed on the pipe guide, the pipe is continually tensioned throughout the packaging cycle. This prevents the pipe ovalization during the coiling process.
4. Optional second strapping unit for improved production rate.
5. Uninterrupted work cycle with no downtime. This is made possible by the two fastening stations, which work independently.
6. Reduced setup time thanks to with automatic adjustments, which allows a considerable time savings for format change.
7. Electro-pneumatic strapping unit with electronic control of strap tension. The strap management system self-adapts to the coil dimensions
8. Motorized strapping unit movement with torque control. Avoids signs or dents on the outer surface of the coils.
9. Front coil unloading on a single axis in the Plus version, which permits optimal management of the successive packing phases.
10. Sturdy mechanical frame.
11. Compact footprint compared with maximum product dimensions.

1. Automatic packaging of preformed pipe packs.
2. Pallets are formed on a few carriages and wooden bars automatically separating the packs' levels.
3. Pipe packs are picked up and rotated from the automatic production line (Multipack type).
4. Automatic storage for wooden packs separators. Wooden separators between the packs creates a more stable final pallet more stable and prevents the overlapping sockets from touching and deforming.
5. Pallet layout programmable via the control panel based on the packs dimensions and on the specific needs of the customers.
6. Completely automated extrusion line and reduced management costs.

A range of belling machines for PVC-U pipes that offer several configuration options and equipment to meet market demands in terms of production capacity for plastic pipe extrusion systems.
Versions with hot air oven, oven with ceramic elements, shortwave oven, and air or water socket cooling system.
Machines can be configured with one or two heating stations.

Versions:

Base version: One heating station with enhanced hot air oven and pre-cooled compressed air socket cooling system.

J version: Uses Sica’s advanced and exclusive patented socket cooling and forming systems. These systems allow machines configured for high production capacity and smaller dimensions. Specifically, these machines with just one heating station and one forming station with air socket cooling can reach production capacities equal to or greater than traditional belling machines configured with two heating stations and water cooling systems.

Heating system: Unibell J belling machines use ovens with shortwave infrared rays (IR-SW ovens), which are particularly effective in heating pipes with mid to high wall-thickness. IR-SW ovens regulate emission of the heating power with directly control of the temperature that is constantly measured on the surface of the pipe. The ovens have separate heating areas activated differently depending on the dimensions of the pipe section to be heated.

Cooling system: Unibell J belling machines use a Sica patented socket cooling system with compressed air cooling fluid, treated with a special internal refrigeration cycle. This system is integrated with an additional process that recovers the refrigeration capacity of the fluid, which is also patented by Sica. After cooling the socket wall, the fluid is recovered and used to cool the forming mandrel, optimizing energy efficiency throughout the socket forming phase.

JW PLUS versions: they boast greater production capacity, with a socket cooling system that is enhanced further than the J version and uses compressed air mixed with pressurized atomized water as cooling fluid.

UNIBELL (Base, J and JW Plus) belling machines can also be configured with two heating stations (UNIBELL2) to achieve maximum production capacities.

R version: UNIBELL belling machines intended for production with mechanical mandrel can also be configured in an R version for the Rieber forming process.

Advantages and key features:

1. Reduced footprint and high productivity thanks to the use of a single IR-SW heating station and socket cooling system with internal cooling cycle (Sica patent), as well as a special ring loading system (Rieber R versions).
2. Low energy consumption heating cycle with IR-SW oven. The heating station switches on only when the pipe is to be heated and power output is controlled by the temperature measured directly on the pipe surface.
3. Low energy consumption socket forming cycle. The socket cooling fluid is recovered and used to cool the forming mandrel (Sica patent).
4. High quality socket with excellent surface finish. The socket is formed and calibrated internally on the mandrel by compressed air. The socket is then cooled with filtered dry air.
5. Reliable work process. Only filtered and dried air is used in the forming cycle, which means: simple system construction, easy component cleaning, and no corrosion.
6. Versatility with a variety of machine configurations. Versions are available for the Rieber (R) system, as well as simplified versions only with mechanical mandrel and solvent-cement socket.
7. Quick tool change for switching pipe diameter with both mechanical mandrel and Rieber systems, using patented Sica equipment.
8. Sockets short pipes down to 0.5 meters on drainage pipe.
9. High productivity version with two heating stations (/2) and cooling via compressed air mixed with pressurized atomized water (JW). Sica patent.

Belling machines for rigid PE, PP pipes, for single or multisocketing, with PSP system (Permanent Socket Profile - international Sica patent).

Advantages and key features:

1. The PSP system (Sica patented) allows forming sockets with internal calibration and avoids spontaneous shrinkage of sockets, even after lengthy exposure to atmospheric agents.
2. Intelligent handling. System prevents pipe handling arms from moving when the pipe is not in a continuous sequence. This means the machine does not work without a load, avoiding loss of productivity.
3. High hourly production rate (more than 900 sockets/ hour).
4. Belling of short pieces (150 mm plus socket).
5. Production of solvent-cement sockets and sockets with gasket seats.
6. Double sockets can be produced by pairing two machines.
7. Heating system with 3 contact ovens with 3 thermo-controlled zones. Allows uniform heating even of thick-walled pipes.
   Forming system for compact or multilayer pipes.
8. Configurable with SF200 side feeder and Masterfit ring fitting unit.
9. Configurable for processing pipe lengths of up to 6 meters.

Belling machines for rigid PE, PP pipes, for single or multisocketing, with PSP system (Permanent Socket Profile - international Sica patent).

Advantages and key features:

1. The  PSP system (Sica patented) allows forming sockets with internal calibration and avoids spontaneous shrinkage of sockets, even after lengthy exposure to atmospheric agents.
2. Forming system for compact or multilayer pipes.
3. Heating system with two contact ovens with 3 thermo-controlled zones that allow uniform heating even of thick-walled pipes. Enhanced versions with greater productivity also available. Please, see below.
4. H versions with a contact oven and a shortwave infrared (IR-SW) oven and socket cooling via pre-cooled air in an internal refrigeration cycle (Sica patent).
5. D versions, configured with double socketing for increased productivity with small-medium diameter pipes.
6. Belling pipes of any length from 0.5 to 6 m (versions for pipes up to 12 m available).
   
   

Planetary saws with circular blade for cutting rigid PE and PP-R pipes with high wall-thickness without extraction of material.

Advantages and key features:

1. Hydraulically driven cutting arm: cuts through thick-walled pipes easily.
2. Dynamically balanced cutting rotor: makes for precise cutting without rough edges even at high speeds and reduces strain on moving parts.
3. Optional universal clamps: multiple-armed clamps with rubber pads, assuring efficient and uniform grip on pipes. Unlike traditional clamps, they permit gripping all the diameters produced by the machine without any operator intervention.
4. Optional synchronization: allows adjustment of carriage speed as extrusion speed varies, and assures higher precision in cutting length.

Automatic pipe bending machine for the continuous belling and bending of PVC, PP, HDPE, and ABS pipes.

Advantages and key features:

1. Absolute precision and repeatability of the process: bending management with proportional valves and linear encoder.
   Specific multi-bending and multi-belling system: can make bends with variable angle from 0° to 90°; each end of the pipe can be formed with solvent cement or O-ring socket (optional).
2. Ability to process pipes in: simple bends, bend with single socket end, bends with double socket, straight but socketed pipes (simple belling or double belling).
3. Easy process management and control: each setting can be adjusted from the control display, without interruption and with complete safety.
4. Rapid set-up and format change: main settings are computerized.
5. Optional systems for pipes storage: if required, the machine can be equipped with a storage feeder for cutting the stored pieces into the desired length (thanks to specific integrated cutting tool), which are automatically fed to the bending machine.

Haul-offs for pulling solid-wall pipes in ABS, PVC, PE and PP.

Advantages and key features:

1. Independently driven caterpillars using vector motors: They allow a constant pulling power. Furthermore, they reduce energy waste and the number of moving parts subject to maintenance.
2. Long caterpillar contact length assures a good grip on the pipe and provides considerable pulling power.
3. Caterpillars bow profile: The shape reduces stretching and wear of the caterpillars, thus prolonging the life of the machine.
4. Pivoted upper caterpillars which feature a pipe crushing control system.
5. Motorized positioning of lower caterpillars that can be adjusted according to the diameter.
6. Chain conveyors with neutral rubber pads on chains that do no mark the pipe.

Haul-offs for the high speed pulling of rigid and semi-rigid ABS, PVC, PE, PP AND PB pipes .

Advantages and key features:

1. Neutral rubber belt caterpillars: They allow a considerable reduction of wear and noise. Moreover, they increase the maximum hauling speed that can be performed (up to 100m/').
2. Independently driven caterpillars using vector motors: They guarantee a constant pulling power. Furthermore, they reduce energy waste and the number of moving parts subject to maintenance.
3. Long belt contact length assures a good and uniform grip on the pipe, also providing a considerable pulling power on soft material with no marks or evident deformations.
4. Pivoted upper caterpillars which feature a pipe squashing control system
5. Motorized positioning of lower caterpillars that can be adjusted according to the pipe diameter.

Automatic coilers for smooth and corrugated PVC, PE and PP pipes. Packaging with heat-sealed PP straps.

Advantages and key features:

1. High coiling rate: separate storage station and packaging station.
2. Number of fastenings programmable at will: this means unnecessary fastenings can be avoided, and hence no material waste.
3. Electro-pneumatic strapping unit with electronic control of strap tension: the strap management system self-adapts to the coil dimensions.
4. Savings in coil transport costs: the product (coil) is packed without a core inside. This means that the empty space in the middle of the coil can be minimised, achieving a smaller size of packaging than the average coil for the same amount of wound pipe.
5. One way unloading of the coil.
6. In the HS version, setup time is reduced thanks to automatic adjustments, which allows a considerable time savings for format change.
7. Automatic and continual adjustments of the internal diameters permits wrapped coils with an exact length and without waste.

Automatic coilers for packing smooth and corrugated PVC, PE and PP pipes in coils. Coils are wrapped across their diameter with bands of stretch film.

Advantages and key features:

1. Energy savings and limited investment: The entire packing process is handled on the extrusion line by a compact, reliable machine.
2. Pipes protected to the very last turn: Coils have a special feature: they are designed so that you can pull out the length of pipe desired starting from the end on the inside of the coil without the packaging coming apart. This means that unused pipe remains neatly inside the package and does not get dirty.
3. High coiling rate: Separate storage station and packaging station.
4. Savings in coil transport costs: The product (coil) is packed without a core inside. This means that the empty space in the middle of the coil can be minimised, achieving a smaller size of packaging than the average coil for the same amount of wound pipe.
5. In the HS version reduced setup time thanks to with automatic adjustments, which allows a considerable time savings for format change.
6. Automatic and continual adjustments of the internal diameters permits wrapped coils with an exact length and without waste.

Automatic palletizing unit for PVC, PE and PP pipe packs made by automatic packaging line (Multipack type).

Advantages and key features:

1. Automatic packaging of preformed pipe packs.
2. Pallets are formed on a few carriages and wooden bars automatically separating the packs' levels.
3. Pipe packs are picked up and rotated from the automatic production line (Multipack type).
4. Automatic storage for wooden packs separators. Wooden separators between the packs creates a more stable final pallet more stable and prevents the overlapping sockets from touching and deforming.
5. Pallet layout programmable via the control panel based on the packs dimensions and on the specific needs of the customers.
6. Completely automated extrusion line and reduced management costs.

Automatic palletizing unit for PVC, PE and PP pipes with or without socket. Packaging pipes layered with plastic saddles.

Advantages and key features:

1. Packaging of two pipe length of pipe simultaneously.
2. Double pipe rotation unit with Cartesian handler that can alternate the position of the socket on the layer with minimum space required for rotating the pipe. The double handling station allows handling pipes of different lengths and guarantees high productivity.
3. Automatic device for inserting the separating elements, “saddles”, between the levels.
4. High quantity saddles storage and easy replacement.
5. Modular: Possibility of installing several Mulitpacks side by side or longitudinally depending on available space.
6. Pallet layout programmable via control panel based on number of pipes per level, number of level, sockets arrangement and number of saddles to use.
7. Automatic device for pack unloading at the end of the line.

Bagging machine for smooth rigid pipes and belled pipes in ABS, PVC, PE and PP. Suitable for single or double extrusion lines. Possibility of receiving pipes from the bench of multi-socketing belling machines type Multibell.
 
Advantages and key features:

1. High productivity. Approximately 105 packages per hour.
2. Provides a finished product, which is easily carried and commercially attractive.
3. Prevents stored pipes from deteriorating as a result of sunlight and dust.
4. PE film with gauge up to 100 µm. The bundle of pipes is wrapped with a continuous longitudinal seal and two seals closing the ends of the package.
5. Continuous film feeding. A warning light and audible signal indicate when the film is running out.
6. System for joining the start of the new roll of film to the one about to run out. This operation does not stop the machine’s work cycle.

Automatic strapping machines for inline packing of rigid ABS, PVC, PE and PP pipes in bundles with heat-sealed PP straps. Possibility of receiving pipes from mono-extrusion, bi-extrusion and quadruple extrusion lines. Possibility of receiving pipes from the bench of multi-socketing belling machines type Multibell.

Advantages and key features:

1. Automated packing process and labor costs reduction.
2. Universal and automatic pack compaction system. Reduces setup time for format change and assures a stable (hexagonal) shape of the packaged bundle of pipes, independently of the number of processed pipes.
3. Wide range of packaging options. Easy setup for the number of pipes and arrangement of pipes in the bundle.
4. Shape of bundle programmable from control panel, depending on the dimensions of the packs and specific client needs. 
5. Strap number selector. With this device, you can select the desired number of straps and customize the type of packaging. 
6. Automatic setup and reduced format change times. Format change is performed from the control panel selecting the desired program, the machine automatically adjusts to the new format.

Standalone threading machines for PVC, PE and PP pipes for internal and external threads according to DIN 4925 standard.

Advantages and key features:

1. Dimensional thread accuracy.
2. Machine suitable for any kind of cylindrical thread.
3. Easy to set up and adjust threading accessories.
4. Chip extraction system.
5. Pipe clamps for centering pipe or socket during machining.
6. Double tool can be fitted to produce the gasket seat between the thread and pipe.
7. Optional automatic feeding system for two threading units opposite each other, which allows threading both ends of the pipe at the same time.

Planetary saws for single or double cutting of single-, double- and triple-walled corrugated HDPE and PP pipes.

Advantages and key features:

1. Electronic cutting point search system.
2. Cut centered between the corrugated pipe grooves thanks to the use of specific centering cams.
3. Automatic synchronization. Allows automatic adjustment of carriage speed as extrusion speed varies, and assures higher precision in cutting length.
4. Cutting unit with high rotation speed. Quick, accurate cuts guaranteed.
5. Optional scrap cutting device for pipes with sockets produced by the corrugators in line (double cut).
6. Optional cutting system with floating auto-centering cam. The system guarantees automatic compensation for the compression and expansion of the extruded corrugated pipe for a perfect final cutting position with respect to the desired zone.

Belling machines for rigid molecularly oriented PVC pipes.

Advantages and key features:

1. Sica-patented forming system with special heating process and final forming on a mechanical mandrel.
2. Two ovens: one hot air and one contact oven. The combination of these two systems produces final heating and optimum deformability for forming a socket compatible with the pipe’s resistance class.
3. Socket cooling with ventilated air.
4. High hourly production rate. This bells machine keeps pace with the production rate of automatic bioriented pipe lines.
5. Forming of sockets with EUR-type gasket seat and Z-Joint.
6. Processing of PVC-O pipes up to class PN32.
7. Simultaneous processing of pipes of different lengths.
8. Socket-edge upsetting flange in forming station.

High productivity automatic planetary saws for cutting and chamfering short rigid ABS and PVC pipes (Sica patent)

Advantages and key features:

1. The machine is equipped with two independent cutting units: the distance between them is electronically controlled and can be modified in real time, allowing double cycles of simultaneous cutting and achieving high hourly production rates.
2. Electronic synchronization and CNC control system: the carriage speed is adjusted automatically as extrusion speed varies. Furthermore, the machine logic allows “cutting on the fly”, thus increasing the number of cuts to be performed.
   Innovative system for programming production lots. Once the basic parameters have been defined (extrusion speed, product characteristics, capacity of downstream machines) the user can plan the production lots desired. They will be automatically optimized by the system.
3. Cutting arms with feeler: This system allows uniform chamfering, independently of pipe ovalization.
4. Chip/dust extraction system with high output: Integrated system with high extraction power, with periodical automatic control of the extraction efficiency.

Automatic palletizers designed to pack rigid ABS, PVC, PE and PP pipes, with pipe rotation unit to alternate the position of the belled end on the pallet tiers

Advantages and key features:

1. Pallet layout programmable via the operator panel based on diameter, number of levels, number of pipes per level and arrangement of socketed end.
2. Program editing system for customizing pallet configurations.
3. Progressively extending telescopic arms. With these devices, pipes are kept in order while the level is being formed, and the set staggered arrangement between the pipe end and the socket is maintained.
4. Pipe handling stages kept independent. High palletizing speeds can be achieved. HS version available for high productivity.