TPT January 2013

Technology News

transfluid cutting technology handles tubes with a diameter of up to 76mm

READY-to-use solutions are only as good as their integrated process steps. Offering tailor-made concepts to clients that need their tubes to be processed means the German solution provider transfluid’s integrated processes must document current technological progress – from semi-finished products to ready products. High expectations, but this is the only way to guarantee the right results for special requirements. The company is therefore developing all fields in its portfolio, so that it can offer the machines that are required. In the further development special attention is paid to the chipless tube cutting technology. This method is highly economical when work proceeds from the coil and when chips are to be avoided in the production process or when large amounts of tubes are to be separated. “We have installed our cutting equipment over many years in automated manufacturing units and make them ready for the future,” explained Gerd Nöker, CEO of transfluid. The systems are extremely powerful and convince customers

Cutting diameters of up to 76mm is possible

through amazing cutting quality independently of material and wall thickness. The software is specially programmed for optimised cutting to ensure that almost no waste originates from the process. Chipless cutting equipment can be individually equipped for manual loading with a tube bunker or for cutting from the coil with a straightening line. The systems provide a cutting output of max Ø30 x 3 for stainless tubes and offers a production speed of up to 1,600 pieces per hour. The shortest cutting length is 25mm without pulling

apart and 55mm with pulling apart, all with a residual length of 110mm. On top of that, more machines for cutting tubes with a diameter of up to 76mm are available. Separated parts can be sorted by customers in up to ten separate containers. As the tubes are pulled apart when being separated it is ensured that they will not get constricted or deformed in the joint. Any material can be processed in the way as required. Being a future- orientated solution provider, transfluid is pushing ahead the technological progress in tube cutting.  transfluid is a reputable worldwide partner for the manufacturing of tube bending machines and tube processing machines. Since 1988 transfluid has been developing client-orientated tech- nologies for tube processing and can offer customised solutions: from plant building and mechanical engineering, automotive and furniture industry to ship manufacturing to railing production and conveying systems. Although it is a brand famous all over the world, the company from South-Westphalia, Germany offers local presence through its service offices in Europe and Asia. transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH – Germany Email: info@transfluid.de Website: www.tube-processing-machines.com

Improved E-Z Fit Red pipe clamp

IN a reaction to the market’s growing need for varying types of pipe clamps for ever changing welding applications, Prestige Industrial Pipework Equipment Ltd has re-launched the E-Z Fit Red range. Offering an alternative to the already established and popular E-Z Fit Gold, the new E-Z Fit Red boasts the widest single clamp range among the fixed leg style clamps, enabling the E-Z Fit Red to cover the range from 1" to 12", in just three clamps. As with all the other clamps in PIPE’s range, the E-Z Fit Red can be used on exotic materials such as stainless steel and duplex by fitting the optional stainless steel shoes and screws, making all contact points between clamp and pipe stainless steel, eliminating the possibility of cross contamination. The lightweight yet rugged design of the clamp makes it suitable for on-site applications as well as workshop fit-ups.

PIPE Ltd – UK Email: sales@pipe-ltd.com Website: www.pipe-ltd.com

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