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Tube & Pipe Mills and Rollforming Lines
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Elmaksan, Turkey, is the manufacturer of an
extensive machinery range including pipe
and profile lines, cut-to-length lines and other
equipment. Over 80 per cent of Elmaksan’s
total volume of production is exported
abroad, and in the region of 200 lines have
been sold to 40 different countries.
Based on over 25 years of experience,
the Elmaksan machinery range includes
pipe and profile lines, pipe and profile
forming rolls, cut-to-length lines (with
or without loop), slitting lines, and multi
blanking lines.
The company supplies slitting knives
and spacers, open profile lines, trapeze
machines, automatic packing machines,
levelers, rotary shears, and multiple cutting
units. Also in the Elmaksan range is coil
process equipment and associated spare
parts. Each of these lines can be modified
to meet specific production requirements.
Elmaksan operate two
large facilities, one located
in Istanbul (5,000m2)
and another in Kocaeli
(22,000m2), staffed by over
150 people. With a constantly
expanding product range,
the company’s machinery is
designed, manufactured and
supplied according to the
highest quality standards.
Elmaksan – Turkey
Fax: +90 216 561 3307
Email:
Website:
New model Yoder reducing
mill destined for Europe
Yoder Manufacturing, USA, a member of the
Formtek Group, is a leading manufacturer
of rollforming and tube mill systems. The
company has developed a new version of
its W-10S/W-15S reducing tube mill system
for small diameter appliance refrigeration
and automotive fuel line tubing.
The Yoder W-10S/W-15S can produce 1/2″
diameter tube and reduce a range of finish
diameters and wall thicknesses down to
3/16″. The reducing section is independently
adjustable, for 3/16″ to 1/2″ finish diameters.
The versatility of this reducing configuration,
recently updated with full digital controls,
decreases changeover time and improves
setup repeatability. Additional mill upgrades
enable sizing of tubes up to 1″ diameter,
along with its reducing capabilities.
This technology is now available with CE
certification for use in Europe.
Formtek Metal Forming Inc – USA
Fax: +1 216 831 7948
Email:
Website:
Extensive range of tube mills and rollforming equipment
Rafter Equipment Corp, USA, is the manufacturer of an extensive range of tube and
pipe mill systems and rollforming equipment.
With over 90 years’ experience, the company’s range includes tube mill systems, cutoff
devices, double reshaping turkshead, single turkshead tube straightener, tandem OD
bead trimmer/winder, side idler stand and RT roll stand, and strip entry/edge scarfing
table. Additional services offered include rebuilding and upgrading of tube mills, roll
forming equipment and cutoff presses.
The company’s tube mills feature computer-controlled functions for dependable and
efficient operation. The mills offer simplicity in design for quick tooling changeovers and
user-friendly interface. The tube mills are available with high frequency (HF), TIG and
laser welding systems.
The Rafter manufacturing concept is based on rafted machines, which involves
stands mounted on rafts for quick and easy changeover from one set to another set
of roll tooling. This low cost and efficient concept is widely accepted by tube producing
companies in the United States and around the world.
The company has recently installed a new CNC turning centre that is capable of turning
a maximum of 20″ diameter by 80″ long shaft. The purchase was a direct result of
increasing customer demands for tighter tolerance components on larger and heavier
walled tube and pipe mills.
Rafter Equipment Corp – USA
Fax: +1 440 572 3703
Email:
Website:
 Elmaksan offers pipe and profile lines and other machinery
Growing range of pipe and profile lines