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7-11 April 2014
At Tube Düsseldorf, ATS will
introduce its fastest tying machine.
The TMB400 has an optimised design
and construction that allows it to tie a
400mm bundle in less than 6.8 seconds,
ensuring reliable and high productivity in
the packaging area of rolling mills and
finishing lines. A TMB400 machine will
be displayed on the ATS stand.
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Automation Engineering
6K29
USA
AUTOMATION Engineering, a global
provider of handling equipment for tube,
pipe, bar and profiles, will be exhibiting
at Tube 2014.
“We attended this conference for the
first time in 2012 and found it to be the
‘Olympic games’ of the tube and pipe
industry,” said AEC president and CEO
Manfred Gollent. “We’re excited to be
exhibiting this year to share with our
clients and prospects the many benefits
of our Zero Impact handling system.”
AEC has developed an all-electric,
automated solution that requires
little to no operator intervention, is
environmentally friendly, and safely
handles tube and pipe up to 6,500
pounds (2,948kg) and 20" (508mm) in
diameter. These no-impact solutions
safely protect pipes that require
premium threading.
AEC’s Zero Impact handling system
provides a cleaner, safer and more
desirable work environment. Fully
integrated and on-demand, using no
hydraulic liquids, a zero impact handling
system is a low maintenance alternative
to traditional handling systems.
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Behringer
TBC
Germany
BEHRINGER’s new HBE Dynamic
series is aimed at meeting market
demands for more efficient, more
economical and more precise sawing
machines.
Available in four model types – 261,
321, 411 and 511, with corresponding
cutting ranges – the range will cover a
broad application spectrum for the steel
trade, for mechanical engineering, tool
making and for high-end metalworking
shops.
“Increased performance coupled with
reduced energy consumption, a smaller
footprint, and improved occupational
safety without compromising handling
simplicity were only part of the product
brief for the development team working
on this new machine,” commented CEO
Christian Behringer.
With a tool life of over 400 sawing cuts
in 200mm diameter 42CrMo4 material,
for example, the new HBE261A
Dynamic can handle even the most
stringent demands. Playing a key role in
this achievement are proven Behringer
features such as further improved cutting
pressure control, which consistently
helps prevent tool overload.
A stable saw frame made of vibration-
damped grey cast iron and double-
sided bearings for the band wheels take
care of minimised noise and optimum
cutting precision. Tests have revealed
increases in tool life of up to 30 per cent,
with a visible improvement to the quality
of cut surfaces. The inclined position of
the band wheels also helps protect the
bandsaw blades as a result of reduced
flexural stress.
HBE 261A Dynamic sawing machine
Production using minimal resources
and efficient, sustainable use of energy
are recurring themes. Rising energy
prices mean that companies are having
to rethink their existing processes
and develop innovative technological
solutions to achieve higher output with
lower energy input. With the use of
frequency-controlled drive systems
from renowned manufacturers and
application-orientated gear speeds, a
simple kW motor output specification
is no longer a guarantee of high cutting
output. In the HBE 261A Dynamic, for
instance, a saw drive with 2.6kW permits
high machine throughput coupled with a
low energy requirement.
The new full machine enclosure not
only ensures compliance with the latest
CE guidelines, but also addresses
growing demands for user convenience,
occupational safety and environmental
protection. The work environment
stays clean, noise is minimised, and a
large observation window provides an
excellent view of the machine. The easy-
maintenance concept allows simple saw
blade changeover and easy access for
maintenance and cleaning work.
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Bewo Cutting Systems BV
6E42
The Netherlands
FOR more than 75 years, Bewo Cutting
Systems has been concentrating on
perfecting tube cutting. The company
invents, develops and implements
intelligent solutions for each individual
customer.
The technology behind Bewo
machinery makes the cutting more
accurate, more reliable, safer, cleaner
and more efficient. For instance, all
Bewo machines cut upwards. The
major benefits of cutting upwards
are less noise, increased safety due
to the enclosed blade, and easy
access to the clamping jaws. Cutting
upwards also realises a reduction in
chip contamination, leading to fewer
scratches on the material.
All Bewo cutting machines are
equipped with hydraulic proportional
saw feed, resulting in improved saw
blade life and faster cutting. In addition,
innovative technology is behind how
the saw blade is positioned in relation
to the tubes. The position of the saw
blade allows square and rectangular
tubes to be cut diagonally. When cutting
diagonally, the saw blade does not start
cutting in the centre of the material.
On the Bewo Sigma and Single
machines, the saw blade is positioned
in segments, which minimises length
tolerances due to uneven saw blade
wear. All Bewo machines have three or
four discharge possibilities for different
products lengths.
A Bewo cutting line with an SCF-90 Sigma,
a de-burring machine and a stacking robot
