Patent classifications
B
B29
B29C
53/00
B29C53/36
B29C53/38
B29C53/40
B29C53/46
B29C53/46
Apparatus for manufacturing a pipe section and a method for manufacturing a pipe section
An apparatus for manufacturing an insulating pipe section includes a rotatable longitudinal mandrel configured for receiving and winding uncured mineral wool around the mandrel to manufacture an insulating pipe section, a belt, preferably an endless belt, at least two longitudinal jaws engaging the belt, wherein the jaws are configured for surrounding the mandrel with the belt, and a mandrel controlling element configured for actively controlling a transverse movement of the mandrel.