As you are well aware, the cutting of large-diameter GRP pipes for the manufacturing of fittings has always been a complicated and lengthy affair. It is therefore one of the most expensive, labor-intensive stages in the supply of GRP pipelines. During my visits to different GRP plants around the world, I have experienced the fitting department as the “dark side” of GRP manufacturing.
A Continuous Winder can, for example, produce an ND 2600 GRP pipe at a production rate higher than 16 meters/hour with only a few workers. But when we analyze the fitting department working on the ND 2600 fitting production (doing an elbow, tee, or another type) we are quite shocked:
The job requires a lot of workers, we see fiberglass dust flying all over the place, the efficiency is extremely low and workers are exposed to injuries and other health hazards.
Would you believe me if I told you that you can cut the same pipe with accurate cut ends, segments, and cut-outs in just a couple of minutes instead of nearly 4 hours?
And if I added that there will not be any risks of injury and health hazards because the operator can stand far away during the cutting?
And finally, that it is possible to perform any type of cuts for any type of fitting?
Yes, it is possible and the solution is right here.
The Fitting Cutting Station
The marking and cutting operations for fittings can be optimized by utilizing an innovative GRP pipe-cutting technology known as the Fittings Cutting Station (FCS).
The Fittings Cutting Station enables accurate and rapid cutting (within minutes) of pipe ends, segments, and cut-outs for fitting manufacturing operations.
After the installation, the efficiency of the manufacturing of the fittings will increase by more than 50 %.
Furthermore, the factory will avoid costly and labor-intensive stages, complicated marking of pipes, risks of injury, and health hazards related to dust generation.
Execution of a precise cut-out for a TEE branch
Another very important piece of information: after the installation of the FCS, you will be able to forget about the Four Hidden Dangers of frequent manual cutting of GRP pipes for fittings.
If you want to increase your profit, I will assist you in making the optimal choice for your exact production needs and will provide you with a turnkey solution that includes project management, installation, commissioning, and training.