With high-speed, loose tube production, controlling excess fiber length is always a challenge. Water friction and the high cooling rate of the plastic compound creates problems with waste and post shrinkage, limiting line speed and the quality of the final product. Our compression caterpillar increases your line speed and the final product quality.
By pre-shrinking the loose tube while it is hot, you enable accurate control of excess fiber length. You also minimize shrinkage at high production speeds.
27.5.2026
A new chapter in power cable design is emerging. Maillefer joins forces with leading partners to turn recyclable PP technology into tomorrow’s high-performance standard. Read more
22.5.2026
Maillefer’s OEL42 drop cable jacketing line delivers precision, durability, and speed — empowering manufacturers to supply the rising connectivity demands with confidence. Read more
18.5.2026
What happens when material mastery meets extrusion expertise? Maillefer and Celanese join forces to redefine the possibilities for dynamic and semi-dynamic automotive weather seals made of TPV. Read more
6.5.2026
When thinking about sustainability in the cable industry, Maillefer considers where we can have the most impact on carbon footprint. Our own actions as an equipment provider are clearly modest compared to the effects we can have on the cable manufacturing end. In cable production, the materials processed during the extrusion phase easily represents 95% of the carbon footprint generated. This is because cable making consumes much material. At Maillefer, we can have the biggest impact by helping our cable-making customers achieve their sustainability goals. Our shared goal is to make more with less. Read more
1.5.2026
Precision meets innovation with Maillefer’s redesigned Cinegran flow meter — smarter, easier to use, and ready to deliver real-time insights for optimal extrusion performance. Read more
11.3.2026
Maillefer’s ECH 10/18 3L crosshead brings flexibility and precision to medical tube production — enabling multi-layer designs and compatibility with diverse materials. Read more
25.2.2026
Maillefer Empowers Partners to Achieve Unmatched Performance Through Innovative and Sustainable Solutions Read more
10.2.2026
For over 50 years, Maillefer has led Heating & Plumbing extrusion technology — delivering reliable, high-performance systems for modern, efficient production. Read more