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The 900 series of 6-roll rotary tube
straightening machines, from Turner/
Mackintosh Hemphill, were first introduced
in the early 1960’s.
There are now many hundreds of 900
series straighteners in regular production
and, when maintained in good condition,
give very acceptable results to many tube
producers.
The 900 series machines are very robust,
with modern versions manufactured each
year – some with Casam computer control.
While Turner offers a ‘rebuild back to as
Launch of ‘straightening head’
core exchange program
new’ service, many users often
cannot accept lengthy machine
downtime. To address this
problem Turner has launched
a ‘straightening head’ core
exchange program.
The ‘straightening head’
comprises the portion of the
machine containing the rolls and
roll adjustment mechanisms. The
supplied factory re-manufactured
straightening head is ‘as new’ and
includes all the modern revisions
such as digital roll position
indicators. Essen-
tially the factory
re-manufactured
heads are fitted
with new rolls,
bearings, wearing
parts and new
roll adjustment
devices.
The straightening
head core exchange
program has been developed
to cut the downtime of a
straightener to around a day
or two. The re-manufactured
straightening head can
usually be installed with the
existing roll drive equipment
during a weekend.
Turner also offers an
installation supervisory
service to guide engineers in
fitting the new straightening
head. After installation of
the re-manufactured and
modernized straightening
 A model 916 straightening head ready for shipment
 A model 924 straightening head installed at a customer’s plant
head, Turner recycles the old straightening
head core.
In terms of straightening head availability,
the 900 series core exchange program is
available for models 912.5, 914.5, 916, 920,
922 and 924 machines.
The wait time for a remanufactured head
depends upon machine size but can usually
be accommodated within a reasonable time
span.
Turner Machine Company Inc – USA
Fax: +1 330 332 5871
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