Verlinde Systems Used in Mould Handling Facility

Verlinde motors and hoists have improved productivity in SIPA's mould handling facility. SIPA, part of the Zoppas Industries group, develops and supplies integrated systems for the manufacture of PET pre-forms and plastic containers. It also specialises in two-stage pre-form manufacturing and blow moulding. SIPA supplies both the large Italian groups and numerous multinationals in industries related to mineral water, beverages and prepared foods.

The company recently turned to Handel Sollevamenti to design a structure to lift and handle moulds used for manufacturing plastic containers for food-grade and non-food-grade liquids. Federico Alcido, sales director of the Pordenone-based company, said: 'We use Verlinde motors and hoists for our projects because customers acknowledge the advantages offered by the brand: very few parts to change, limited noise and speed, etc. 'What is more, Verlinde hoists are robust and easy to assemble and maintenance is very simple.

'For this reason, they are also highly suitable for export-oriented applications,' he added. The metal framework of the hoist system made by SIPA, carefully designed for a maximum load of 7,500kg, offers the advantage of being fully dismountable at junction points. Junctions are put in place using plates and backplates assembled using type M20 bolts and nuts (10.9 bolt grade). By deciding on the Verlinde Eurochain VL 20-25, Handel Sollevamenti was able to reduce the overall dimensions of the structure at floor level and enhance mould handling times.

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