Slug cutter
Moving slug cutters. With moving cut to respect the perpendicularity of the cut to minimize de side wate material. From 500mm to 1200mm of useful width.
Continuous clay slug cutter for structural ceramics
The IFAMAC continuous slug cutter cuts the extruded clay column while it moves along the production line. The cutting system travels with the slug during the operation to maintain a perpendicular cut without stopping the product flow.
The machine is designed for structural ceramics production lines and can be configured with usable widths ranging from 500 to 1,200 mm. The final configuration is adapted to the slug dimensions, required cutting length, production speed and installation characteristics.
Moving cut of the ceramic slug
The clay slug enters the cutting area continuously. The cutting mechanism moves in coordination with the product, performs the cut and returns to its starting position to begin the next cycle.
This operation keeps the cut perpendicular to the direction in which the slug is moving. Coordination between the conveying and cutting systems helps produce uniform pieces and reduce lateral waste material.
Configuration adapted to the production format
The cutter is dimensioned according to the width and geometry of the slug, cutting length and production line rate. IFAMAC manufactures configurations with usable widths ranging from 500 to 1,200 mm to suit different ceramic extrusion processes.
The operating parameters and cutting sequence can be coordinated with the equipment located upstream and downstream of the machine according to the process requirements.
Integration into structural ceramics production lines
The equipment can be integrated into production lines for bricks, blocks, hollow clay floor blocks, roof tiles and other structural ceramic products, provided that their configuration is compatible with the cutting system.
Sensors and the control system coordinate slug detection, product movement and the cutting operation. This integration maintains a continuous production flow synchronised with the rest of the installation.
Custom design and manufacturing
IFAMAC adapts the structure, usable width, travel distance, speed and control system to the conditions of each plant. The cutter can be incorporated into both new production lines and existing installations.
Each project is studied according to the clay properties, product format, required capacity and equipment layout.
Features
Cutting of extruded clay slugs in motion
Cutting perpendicular to the direction of product movement
Usable widths from 500 to 1,200 mm
Operation coordinated with the production line speed
Adaptation to different formats and cutting lengths
Reduction of lateral waste material
Integration with conveyors and control systems
Custom design and manufacturing by IFAMAC
Why choose IFAMAC
Our extensive experience over more than three decades helps us to have a broader vision in each of the different industrial sectors in which we work. Quality, experience, safety, 360º process with you, personalized design and manufacturing.
Our team of experts is available to answer any questions you may have.
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