EoW May 2008

wire bending & forming

Newmachines from Eurobend

Eurobend SA has developed two new distinctive series of automatic wire bending machines, the G-STAR F series, which is a single head (line) machine and the G-MULTI series, which can have from two up to six bending heads (lines) working simultaneously, adapting the machine to any pro- duction capacity. Both the G-STAR and the G-MULTI series are available in four diameter ranges, (from 2mm to 12mm, 0.078"- ½") and offer: combination of multi-slide pro- • duction output and CNC wire bender versatility unlimited flexibility and increased • productivity reliability, consistency, minimum • changeovers and maintenance requirements The company’s automatic wire bending machines have a combi- nation of features that offer numerous advantages: an adjustable counter-torsion • (anti-twist) mechanism, ensuring control of wire twist regardless of wire quality, bending direction (patented) diameter changes can be completed in less than two minutes, thanks to a carefully designed presetting system the two available types of wire bending heads, single and bi- directional, combined with one or both available versions of 3-D bending options cover all wire forming applications achieving high production speeds and product accuracies the 3-D wire twisting unit ensures fast production of small and mid-sized wire forms, whereas the 3-D rotating bending unit achieves high accuracies on large 3-D wire forms. The G-STAR F and G-MULTI range of wire benders are available with the following optional items: bending table extension with • inclination mechanism external hook and spring bending • unit ring forming attachment • automatic butt welding device • chamfering unit • automatic collection unit • various types of de-coiling stations • • • •

Machinery fromOscam ▲ ▲

Pioneers in automatic bending machines

Formed in 1938, Oscam was among the first companies to produce and patent automatic bending machines worldwide, and many of the advancements in cut and bend technology have arisen from the efforts of Oscam’s R&D department. Today, the Oscam production range covers every kind of cut and bend machinery including: combined machines, benders, hoop-spiral machines, shears, portable cutters, mesh benders and cutters, straightening machines, stirrup machines, pulling machines, shearlines, robotic benders, pile caging machines, super automated preshaping centres, loading and storing devices, logistics and advanced interfaces using a remote computer for programming and controlling production. The company not only supplies the machines but offers a full consultancy on equipping a factory, based on its experience with thousands of customers worldwide, many with extraordinary needs or special environmental conditions. Oscam sells all over the world, and is a market leader in many of the key countries, with an important presence in the Middle East dating back almost 40 years. Starting from large jobs with contractors such as Makka Road and Jeddah Desalinizator, over the years the company has supplied a large number of fixed installations throughout the region, including the biggest names in the cut and bend business, companies like Cicon (that will soon reach a capacity of 70,000 tons a month with Oscammachines), Union Rebar, Madar Holdings, Extra Co, Emirates Rebar, Corporate Technology, Erf, Bin Al Sheikh, Al Watania, QRC, Dawood Rebar, Yousuf Steel, Al Ansari, Al Fozan, Fulath Factory, Attieh Steel and National Steel Technology Co. Many of the largest contracts in the region were made with Oscam machines. Cut and bend companies and big contractors choose Oscam machines for their reputation for reliability, sturdiness, extremely high output, ease of use and advanced ergonomics. Oscam will not only advise the most efficient solution for users, and supply and install the machines, but also provide professional training for the factory’s staff as well as provide an efficient after sales service. Oscam holds a comprehensive stock of spares, including parts for machines that have been out of production for many years.

Oscam SpA – Italy Email : info@oscam.com Fax : +39 011 6633140 Website : www.oscam.com

Eurobend SA – Greece Fax : +30 210 8077775

Email : eurobend@otenet.gr Website : www.eurobend.com

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EuroWire – May 2008