Extrusion calibrators are essential tools used in the plastic extrusion process to ensure that the extruded product maintains the desired shape and dimensions during cooling. Calibrators are positioned immediately after the extrusion die and play a key role in the dimensional accuracy of the finished product, such as pipes, profiles, and panels.
Function of Extrusion Calibrators:
- Dimension Control: The calibrator stabilizes and shapes the extruded plastic material, keeping the product at the specified dimensions and ensuring uniformity along its entire length.
- Controlled Cooling: The extrusion process involves a gradual transition from molten plastic to solid state. Calibrators assist in the cooling process, preventing unwanted deformations and ensuring uniform solidification.
- Smooth Surface and Quality Finish: In addition to maintaining dimensions, calibrators ensure the extruded product has a smooth surface and is free from imperfections.
Types of Calibrators:
- Vacuum Calibrators: Mainly used for pipe production, these calibrators use vacuum force to maintain the shape of the material during cooling.
- Contact Calibrators: In this type, the extruded material comes into direct contact with shaped surfaces that define its dimensions and shape, as in rigid profiles.
Applications of Extrusion Calibrators:
- Pipe and Profile Production: Calibrators are widely used in the production of pipes and profiles, ensuring they maintain their dimensional specifications, which are essential for industrial and construction applications.
- Panel Extrusion: For materials like plastic panels or other flat surfaces, calibrators ensure uniform flatness and a perfect finish.
How Bausano Works with Extrusion Calibrators:
Bausano designs high-precision calibrators to ensure perfect control of the shape and dimensions of extruded products. Our advanced solutions are designed to fit a wide range of applications, from pipes and profiles to panels. With Bausano, precision and quality are integrated into every stage of the extrusion process, ensuring finished products that meet the highest dimensional and finishing standards.
