The Cold Feed Extrusion Splicing Unit creates a continuous feed of rubber to cold feed extrusion systems. This solves the problem created by inconsistent amounts of rubber feeding extrusion systems by creating a strong splice with minimal rubber overlap. It also significantly improves operator safety by eliminating the need to handle and manually splice two sheets of rubber, often using a hot knife.
The system is available in three widths to accommodate all common rubber feedstock configurations: 400mm, 800mm & 1000mm.
How It Works
The machine works by splicing two sheets of rubber to make a continual feed of rubber to the extrusion process. As the end of a pallet of rubber feedstock draws near, the machine detects the trailing edge of rubber, and automatically splices it to the leading-edge of rubber from the next pallet, which has been previously located in the machine by the operator. When the system detects that a splice is required, the feed conveyor stops automatically, and a uniform splice is made in a small section of the two sheets before production is resumed. The splice is made by metal fingers that punch through two sheets of rubber, providing a very strong splice that will not pull apart.
The Cold Feed Extrusion Splicing Unit can be added to any rubber feed conveyor with a simple four bolt attachment, taking up just 200mm of space under the start of the conveyor. The semi-automatic functionality frees up the operator’s time as they do not need to be present at the moment when the rubber on the production pallet runs out.
The system also includes the capability to stop the feed conveyor (and downstream process if necessary) if no rubber material is present, to avoid starving the extruder of rubber.
Benefits of the Cold Feed Extrusion Splicing Unit
The Cold Feed Extrusion Splicing Unit enhances safety and quality by automatically splicing sheets of rubber material. It eliminates the need for operators to use hot knives and significant physical exertion to prepare and interlock two heavy and awkward sheets of rubber. The device ensures a consistent and strong splice, with minimal overlap, providing a consistent flow of rubber to the extrusion process.
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Upgrade your line with efficiency, quality, and safety. Adding a Cold Feed Extrusion Splicing Unit can increase productivity and preserve the time of your operators. Contact Steelastic or fill out the form above to find out more.
