TPi October 2010

developments products &

Aluminium alloy factory frame systems

Misumi USA, Inc, a subsidiary of Misumi Corporation and a leading provider of fixed and configurable mechanical components for machine building and factory automation systems, has recently introduced a new line of factory frame systems, and has added a stainless steel pipe system to its existing family of versatile metal pipe systems. Both systems are fully configurable, offering a convenient option for creating a wide array of temporary and permanent storage units, mobile conveyors and other equipment suitable for use in industrial, retail and commercial environments. Misumi’s system-based approach to its factory frame and pipe systems allows users to design, configure and assemble units to meet their exact application requirements, with all components included in a single purchase order and deliverable within a short period of time.

Factory Frames are designed to offer improved squareness at assembly by setting the frame dents securely in the joint tabs. There is no need to ‘fix’ several frames at a time, which enables easier assembly without the various parts twisting out of alignment. In addition, assemblers can make fine adjustments to each separate frame without disturbing adjacent or completed frames. Misumi’s new Factory Frame pipes include FFA (length dimension configurable from 60 to 4,000mm) and FFAKS (4,000mm fixed length, five pieces per pack). Both products feature aluminium alloy construction with a clear anodised surface finish. For assembly, Misumi offers a wide range of aluminium alloy joints in various configurations. Accessory parts for the aluminium Factory Frame system include saddles, inner caps, pipe stand, adjusting bolt sets and casters. Shipping time for the Factory Frame pipes is three days.

A new line of stainless steel pipe frames, joints and accessory parts has also been added to Misumi’s range of metal pipe systems. The new stainless steel pipe products include PFSUS (length dimension configurable from 60 to 2,400mm) and PFSUSKS (4,000mm fixed length, five pieces per set). Both products feature 430 stainless steel construction. For assembly, Misumi offers a wide range of structural steel joints (product number PBLSS) in various configurations, including orthogonal, 4 directional orthogonal, 4 directional parallel, 5 and 6 direction joints, cross type and free joints. Additional accessory parts for the stainless steel pipe frame system include inner caps, insert nuts, adjusting bolt set and casters. Shipping time for the stainless steel pipe frames is six days.

Misumi USA, Inc – USA http://us.misumi-ec.com

Compared with conventional pipe frames, Misumi’s aluminium alloy

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October 2010 Tube Products International