SACMI, the world-leading designer, builder and marketer of machinery and complete plants for the ceramic industry, will at Ceramitec to exhibit its wide range of proposals for the production of powder metal items, refractories, technical ceramics, sanitaryware, tableware and tiles.
Prior to the event, on 9th April, there will be the special TEAM Day, the international technical symposium organised by TEAM by Sacmi (Technology and Experience for Advanced Ceramics). Since 2007 the latter has brought together all the machine/process design and development skills of Laeis, Riedhammer, Sama, Alpha Ceramics, Gaiotto and Sacmi Imola, related to technical ceramics and other fields. A broad range of topics will be covered, with a TEAM Day that goes hand in hand with the Munich fair.
At Ceramitec, on a large stand covering almost 700 m2 at the entrance to hall B6, the SACMI Powder Metal Division will be displaying an upgraded version of its MPH200, a fully automatic hydraulic press that has been extremely successful since its presentation at Ceramitec 2015 thanks to unparalleled performance, low energy consumption and extremely user-friendly PM press programming (API).
In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the latest products SACMI now offers the market, such as the MPH800, the largest press in the range, and see the highlights of the many innovations in the pipeline for 2018, starting with two new press models (MPH080 and MPH120) and a truly revolutionary solution for helical gears. Great attention will be given to Industry 4.0 solutions such as predictive maintenance, process optimization, tracking and measurement, all elements grouped under the umbrella of H.E.R.E., the SACMI software suite that allows equipment, department and complete plant monitoring and management.
SACMI will also be displaying the new DHD 708-8, a digital decoration machine for tableware, complete with a plate inspection system to guarantee maximum print quality. Sacmi continues to develop solutions for decorating both fired and unfired plates, and samples of products made using different techniques will also be on show.
Moreover, as a leading force in the flat-extruded ceramic industry, SACMI will present the latest opportunities for the manufacture, laying and handling of extruded products. This segment is, in general, enjoying growing demand, both in Europe and on emerging markets, for high quality, complex products. That trend matches the Sacmi philosophy perfectly, as the latter focuses on providing plants with advanced technology to all markets by way of the Group’s far-reaching sales organisation, capable of offering finely targeted real-time service anywhere in the world, from initial plant design to the fast, efficient supply of spare parts.
SAMA, the leading provider of machines and complete plants to the tableware and technical ceramic industries, offers extrusion-type solutions for insulators and honeycombs, plastic shaping units, isostatic pressing, high pressure casting, machines for surface grinding, polishing and glazing plus factory automation solutions. SAMA is a valued partner of the entire ceramic industry, providing high performance via the newly created SAMA f.i.t. Feasibility, Innovation and Training centre. Customers will be invited, during CERAMITEC, to the SAMA f.i.t. Open Day to illustrate the enhanced service and modernised tool shop. Many machines will be in operation and we shall show the newly developed HCM 050 pressure casting line for the automatic casting of handles.
Visitors to Ceramitec 2018 will be in for a treat as SAMA is showcasing an array of new solutions. There will be the latest-generation Isostatic Pressing Typ PHO 700 with an increased closing force of up to 700 tons and a quick-change tool system. Higher force, innovation and an energy saving system to provide more opportunities for design, flexibility and economy. In short: more service for the customer.
LAEIS, whose name stands worldwide for efficient, highly developed and cutting-edge pressing technology, will present the HPF V 1000 high-performance press – one type of the last generation of the LAEIS HPF presses, which continue to define the state of technology for the production of shaped refractory products and various other applications. Some highlights of the HPF V series are the new control panel with optimized, user-friendly and intuitive operation and an electronic and hydraulic system which guarantees higher press speed and reduced energy cost per ton of pressed material.
Finally, at Ceramitec 2018, RIEDHAMMER will present its profound know-how in high product quality, efficiency and energy-saving innovations. With its experience of more than 90 years and rapid adaptation to changing market requirements, RIEDHAMMER can offer advanced and reliable technical solutions for all thermal processes, which guarantee an excellent finished product quality: outstanding quality combined with high energy saving and constant innovation.