Flexplas FLEXI-CAT series haul-off/take-off machines are the perfect all-duty caterpillar puller for the accurate pulling of hoses, tubes, tapes, and profiles.
Easy integration with existing equipment
Our FLEXI-CAT haul-offs can easily be configured to integrate with your extrusion line and help you get an accurate and consistent extrusion to reach the best performance on the entire extrusion line. Flexplas caterpillar pullers can be customized specific to the product, processing environment or application. We can assist you in choosing the best range of options to suit your application.
Superior traction
Our FLEXI-CAT series haul-offs offer superior hose traction utilizing multi-v drive pulleys. Line speed control, excellent belt traction and adjustable compression force ensure consistent pulling traction.
Application
Downstream equipment for hose, tubing, profile, and tape extrusion lines
Features
FLEXI-CAT series caterpillars boast many a feature as standard:
- Local (independent) or remote (with master control panel) control capability
- Upper-lower jaw synchronous operation with AC asynchronous motor drive
- AC vector drive for precise speed holding and energy efficient operation
- Lower and upper jaw independent height adjustment
- Upper jaw movement with pneumatic control
- Pressure adjustment for delicate tubes and profiles
- Poly-v-belts with Linatex coating (traction belts)
- Hose length measurement with encoder; meter set/reset feature
- Wide choice of speed ranges
- Strong robust construction for accurate and repeatable, vibration free pulling
- Adjustable inlet-outlet guiding rolls
- PILZ RFID door safety switches
- Fully guarded & interlocked construction for operator safety
- Emergency stop button on danger areas and main board according to norms
- Conformity to the latest EU/US safety standards and CE
- Optional Smart PLC color touch screen with connectivity
- Optional puller servo motor drive
