FORMIKA

FORMIKA

FORMIKA

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Formika briquetting system is designed for metalworking fields to process small chip quantities into briquettes. It offers a compact, low-cost solution for reducing volume, contrasting with the RUF Series designed for higher throughput and pressure.

System Features
The Formika can be directly linked to machining centers, allowing for unattended operation 24/7. It processes wet or dry short broken chips up to 30–50 mm, suitable for materials like aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. Briquette densities can reach up to 2 kg/l for aluminum and 5 kg/l for steel, with liquid fractions separated and collected.

Machine Specifications
The Formika is compact and mobile, featuring an integrated electrical cabinet and emulsion pump. It includes a touchpanel for intuitive control and customizable hopper height and capacity. Main components are manufactured in Germany.

Performance Data
  • Aluminum: 40 kg/h
  • Steel: 100 kg/h
  • Cast iron: 100 kg/h
  • Max specific briquetting pressure: 1300 kg/cm² at 300 bar
  • Power: 2.2 kW
  • Briquette size: 60 mm diameter
  • Dimensions: 1.3 x 0.8 x 0.9 m
  • Weight: 650 kg

Benefits
The Formika is suitable as a standalone system, fits under most chip chutes, and offers custom hopper geometry and optional discharge chute extensions. It is equipped with heavy-duty castors for mobility and an intuitive touchpanel interface.
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Catalog excerpts

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FORMIKA COMPACT | MOBILE | FLEXIBLE

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RUF BRIQUETTING SOLUTIONS LOW COST SYSTEM FOR SMALL THROUGHPUTS The Formika has been designed for the metalworking fields to briquette small chip quantities. Here, the priority is to reduced volumes with a compact, low cost system. This is in contrast to the RUF Series that can process high or very high throughputs under high or very high briquetting pressures. This system processes wet or dry short broken chips up to 30–50 mm in length, depending on the chip geometry. Sporadic chips of greater length, wet or dry, are also processed. The system has been designed specifically for aluminium and...

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COMPACT | MOBILE | FLEXIBLE Custom hopper geometry (1) Integrated electric cabinet (4) Fast direct link to machining centres (3) Optional discharge chute extensions (6) Touchpanel for intuitive control and operation (2) Integrated emulsion pump / coolant recovery (5)

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PERFORMANCE DATA AND BENEFITS MAXIMUM CAPACITIES* Aluminium Cast iron PERFORMANCE DATA Max specific briquetting pressure (kg/cm2) Measurements (m): length x width x height * Varies with the bulk density of the material. A briquetting test is always recommended. Briquetting requirements: Short broken chips Formika benefits Facility for a direct link to machining centres Fits under nearly all chip chutes Also suitable as standalone Custom hopper geometry Heavy duty castors for mobile applications Optional discharge chute extensions Intuitive user interface on touchpanel Ruf Maschinenbau GmbH &...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.