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SKZ accelerates permeability testing of plastic pipes

SKZ accelerates permeability testing of plastic pipes

SKZ has developed a method for testing the permeability of plastic pipes that reduces measurement time from several weeks or months to just a few hours. The solution is relevant to quality assurance, testing costs and development work in the pipe industry.

Rajoo Bausano advances three-layer PP pipe technology

Rajoo Bausano advances three-layer PP pipe technology

Rajoo Bausano has introduced a technology for producing three-layer PP Silent pipes intended for modern infrastructure and drainage systems in high-rise buildings. The solution is designed to combine noise reduction with high mechanical strength and dimensional stability.

MAAG Group and Sikora jointly at Plast Milan 2026

MAAG Group and Sikora jointly at Plast Milan 2026

At Plast Milan 2026, MAAG Group will present joint solutions with Sikora. The showcase will cover polymer processing, pipe and hose production, as well as melt filtration, inspection and control technologies.

Uniwell selects Syensqo AvaSpire PAEK for corrugated flex hoses

Uniwell selects Syensqo AvaSpire PAEK for corrugated flex hoses

Uniwell Rohrsysteme has adopted Syensqo’s AvaSpire PAEK compounds to produce corrugated flexible plumbing hoses for Grohe faucet systems. The polymer targets a cost and performance gap, enabling streamlined extrusion-based production and addressing durability and potable water requirements.

KraussMaffei debuts 3-layer PVC die head for recycled pipes

KraussMaffei debuts 3-layer PVC die head for recycled pipes

KraussMaffei Extrusion will showcase the KM-3L RK 42-HP at K 2025, a 3-layer PVC pipe head designed to process up to 100% recycled material. The system targets stable operation, lower material costs and improved surface quality in wastewater pipe extrusion.

How resistant are plastic pipes to cleaning processes?

How resistant are plastic pipes to cleaning processes?

Together with partners, SKZ is investigating the long-term effects of mechanical stress caused by modern cleaning technology on pipe systems. Practical tests provide valuable insights for manufacturers, operators, and service providers.

Precision in large-diameter pipes saves up to 1 million euros in material costs

Precision in large-diameter pipes saves up to 1 million euros in material costs

Only 5 mm wall thickness deviation with a pipe diameter of 2.7 m Extrusion technology from battenfeld-cincinnati makes it possible. After all, there is no other machine manufacturer in the world that has so much in the design of complete large-diameter pipe extrusion lines and has installed as many lines internationally as the German-Austrian company.

PVC extruder with innovative dosing unit convinces Bahrain Pipes

PVC extruder with innovative dosing unit convinces Bahrain Pipes

The extrusion unit with direct dosing for the production of highly filled 3-layer PVC pipes is running: "Bahrain Pipes, one of the largest pipe manufacturers in the Middle East, was the first customer to choose our modern and sustainable machine solution", Gernot Dorn, international Sales Director at battenfeld-cincinnati in Vienna, is pleased.