Mayplas, a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance insulation solutions, has made a significant investment in new production technology to enhance efficiency, precision, and reliability.
The introduction of two bespoke machines – a CNC-controlled abrasive wire machine and a state-of-the-art bead laminator – marks a major step in improving production capabilities and ensuring faster, precision-cut insulation products for many construction product applications.
New CNC-controlled abrasive wire machine
The first of the new additions is a CNC-controlled abrasive wire machine, designed to offer highly accurate cutting and profiling of insulation materials. This bespoke system operates from 2D drawings and provides several key advantages:
- Reduced waste: Minimised material offcuts due to precision cutting.
- Higher accuracy: Enables the creation of complex shapes and profiles with perfect consistency.
- Programmable flexibility: X and Y axis control allows for straight, curved, and multi-layered cuts.
- Enhanced operator safety: Reduced manual handling lowers the risk of errors and improves workplace safety.
- Increased reliability: Less downtime and improved operational efficiency.
Advanced bead laminator for precision bonding
Alongside the CNC-controlled cutting machine, Mayplas has also introduced a high-spec bead laminator. Designed to enhance adhesive application and bonding processes, the machine offers:
- PTFE nozzles: Prevent blockages, ensuring a smooth adhesive flow.
- Automated bath system: Prevents adhesive from hardening, maintaining consistency.
- Greater control: Improved accuracy in adhesive application, meeting the highest customer specifications.
- Reliability: Reduced downtime and improved operational efficiency.
- Scalability: With dimensions of 2400mm height x 1200mm width and no length limitations, it offers unmatched flexibility for large-scale projects.
This investment replaces ageing equipment, offering greater reliability and consistency in insulation production. The advanced features of the bead laminator allow for precise adhesive application, reducing waste and ensuring long-term quality
Enhancing factory efficiency
The introduction of these machines is part of a broader initiative to optimise factory operations and improve workflow. Mayplas continues to refine its floor plan and processes to maximise efficiency across multiple production services, ensuring:
- Less downtime due to more reliable machinery.
- Reduced material waste through precision cutting and controlled adhesive application.
- Improved data tracking for customers, allowing for better quality assurance and transparency in production.
“With the introduction of this cutting-edge technology, we can now offer improved accuracy and product consistency, both critical to fire, acoustic and thermal products for example,” said Michael Hunter, Technical Director at Mayplas. “This investment reinforces our commitment to innovation and efficiency, ensuring we continue to meet our customers’ evolving needs.”
The investment in these two machines marks another milestone in Mayplas’ ongoing mission to deliver high-quality, precision-engineered insulation solutions.
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