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Social responsibility

NORRES Schlauchtechnik has a long history of responsible behaviour towards the society we live in. We frequently participate in activities that benefit charitable organisations. We are extremely keen to support projects that help the socially disadvantaged, especially when they involve children. We also make an active contribution towards environmental protection.

NORRES Schlauchtechnik makes regular donations to “Noah's Ark”, a charity that describes itself as “a children’s hospice in the region and for the region”. The Ark’s concept, which is the only one of its kind anywhere in Germany, defines two main functions: to offer a haven for incurably ill children and to act as a short-term care centre for youngsters with severe disabilities. The aim is to assist the families concerned by providing professional care and respite for children and teenagers in the Noah's Ark centre. NORRES traditionally makes a donation to this deserving cause at Christmas.

At NORRES, all people are equal. All our staff benefit from the same opportunities. Their ethnic origin, religion, social background, age, sex or disabilities are considered to be irrelevant. NORRES maintains close links with a centre for handicapped people. Disabled staff carry out their work directly on the NORRES site and are therefore fully integrated in the life of the company.

The sustainable use of natural resources is firmly entrenched in NORRRES Schlauchtechnik's daily work processes. The move to our new “Am Stadthafen” facility coincided with extensive investments in eco-friendly production and HVAC technologies. Efficient insulation, double glazing, centrally controlled air conditioning with water chillers and production utilising heat recovery mean optimal protection for the environment. Since taking possession of the new and completely refurbished plant at the port of Gelsenkirchen in 2009, NORRES has succeeded in reducing the consumption of water, electricity and heating fuel dramatically – despite an almost fourfold increase in floor space.

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NORRES hoses for the wood working industry

NORRES TIMBERDUC® - the ideal hose solution for the wood industry

Hose used in the wood working industry are exposed to extreme conditions. Increased effeciency is also extremely important in professional wood processing. Aim: Machines and the follow-up units have to function as perfectly as possible and any downtime has to be minimized!

TIMBERDUC® – The hose solutions for the wood industry

Hoses are primarily used in the wood processing industry for suction devices – to absorb dust and chips. During the processing of wood, a trouble-free operation of the entire plant is essential. The hose has to meet this extreme conditions and must withstand the stresses during the wood working process. With regard to the industry-specific circumstances, the hose manufacturer NORRES has developed and optimized technical hoses that withstand these extreme conditions in the wood industry: TIMBERDUC® hoses are made of high-quality permanent-antistatic premium polyurethane (Pre-PUR®). Thus, these hoses types are abrasion-resistant, microbe- and hydrolysis-resistant, and also have a permanently antistatic wall, thus extending the service life and reducing the risk of failure.

Best hose insert in the wood processing industry

Tubes used in extraction systems in the wood processing industry must be particularly suitable for the throughput of abrasive materials. Since wood dust or wood chips are flammable bulk materials, an antistatic hose must be used for the extraction. During the conveyance process, an electrostatic charge can occur due to friction on the wall material, which can be discharged with a spark transition and thus the risk of the wood dust igniting. NORRES Tubes for wood processing, such as the TIMBERDUC® PUR 532 AS or TIMBERDUC® PUR 533 AS, are abrasion-resistant, flame-retardant and antistatic. The abrasion resistance and the associated long life service of both hoses confirm their special suitability. In addition to the functionality, the handling of the mechanical part hose is an important factor in everyday use. The TIMBERDUC® PUR 531 AS also has high flexibility and low weight. Both features also allow an easy handling and quick assembly at the respective extraction system. NORRES TIMBERDUC® PUR 531 AS, 532 AS and 533 AS are flame-retardant according to DIN 4102-B1 and do have permanently antistatic wall with an electrical and surface resistance <109 Ω. In addition, these hose types are certified according to TRGS 727 and ATEX 2014/34/EU. They are therefore approved for the pneumatic transport of combustible dust and bulk solids.

TIMBERDUC® PUR 532 CNC –  Especially for CNC machines

The TIMBERDUC® PUR 532 CNC has been specially developed for use on CNC machines and CNC machining centers. It is composed of industry leading product characteristics: It is highly abrasion-resistant, highly flexible and compressible 4:1, flame-retardant according to DIN 4102-B1 and meets the safety requirements of the German Holz-BG. The TIMBERDUC® PUR 532 CNC can be used in a temperature range of -40°C to 90°C, short time to 125°C.