Extrusion International 6-2022

56 Extrusion International 6/2022 PIPE EXTRUSION Latest Innovations in PVC-O for the Conveyance of Water Under Pressure The most important date of the plastic sector was placed during October. Thousands of people visited the largest plastic fair in the world, the K 2022, where were shown many novelties by the leader companies. Between others, the Spanish firm Molecor was present in the event with the largest PVC-O pipe diameter in the world, DN1200 mm. Day by day, visitors were impressed by the pipe dimensions, which have never been seen before anywhere else. O ne of the reasons why Molecor has achieved this large range of products is its continuous efforts in R&D as well as its commitment to the environment. Because of that, Mole- cor creates a more sustainable system for transporting water under pressure through its pipes and fittings, im - proving the quality of life for people everywhere in the world. Also in this way, Molecor brings affordable water within their reach through innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. To understand how the company achieves these records, we must fo- cus on the Molecor’s technology, responsible of these diameters and nominal pressure. Nowadays, Mole- cor has five models of machines to manufacture PVC-O pipes; exclusive systems that manufacture the prod- ucts without using boiling water during the process, that are present along the five continents. This novelty is due to the exclusivity of Molecor, which is the unique com- pany that can manufacture 1,200 mm pipes diameter around the world thanks to its M-OR-P 5012 system. This system is able of manufactur- ing a range of pipes from DN500 to DN1200 mm. The previous machine that Mole- cor launched onto the market was the M-OR-P 3180 one, which allows to manufacture until 800 mm pipes diameter. Only nine years has sepa- rated both models thanks to the hard work of the company. The other three machines that Mo- lecor offers are the M-OR-P 1640, M- OR-P 2063 and M-OR-P 3163, which allow to produce pipes from DN90 to DN630 mm. On the other hand, Molecor is the only company able of manufacturing PVC-O fittings around the world. The company has developed state- of-the-art technology which includes