SIMOClearWeld technology, which was presented at IFAT 2024 in May, promises greater precision, faster installation speed and the resulting significant cost savings for construction companies.
Underground cable ducts are used to transport generated energy and ensure the safe transfer of electricity. In the course of the energy transition, these underground distribution networks are becoming increasingly important.
Because the welding of the pipes creates disruptive internal bulges, previous installation methods are considered time-consuming: smooth cable insertion is hindered; removing the internal bulges using equipment or tools through an open end of the pipe, which can be very long, takes time.
Two-component technology simplifies previous installation techniques
The new technology from Simona should now enable simpler and faster installation. This consists of two components: the SIMOClearWeld welding machine, which, according to the manufacturer, is able to „plane a chamfer on the inner pipe with millimetre precision“ and customised SIMOClearDuct cable protection pipes, which are already produced with „very low tolerances“.
„The resulting contour or bevel is calculated so precisely that when the pipes are welded, the inner beads are offset in the wall of the pipes - and therefore do not protrude into the inside of the pipe at all and have to be removed in a further work step“, says the manufacturer. The welding time can be expected to be reduced by up to 45 % - with only a very slight reduction in the pipe tensile load of < 10 %.
The welding process is also completely CNC-controlled. The user receives support from the welding machine during the entire welding process. In addition, processing is to be optimised using „special welding parameters“ and documented fully automatically.
(Quelle: Simona)
