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38 TUBE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL May 2017
products & developments
Versatile saws
for the workshop
A new range of swing-frame, pivoting-
bow bandsaws for use in workshops
has been launched by the German
manufacturer Kasto. The versatile
KASTOmicut machines are designed
for high-accuracy cutting to length and
mitre cutting of tubes, sections and
solid materials.
Four model variants are available:
manual (P 2.6), manual clamping with
hydraulic downfeed (E 2.6), hydraulically
actuated clamping and downfeed
(U 2.6), and fully automatic (A 2.6)
with ballscrew-driven material feed,
carbide blade guides and an optional
chip conveyor.
The saws supersede six machine
models in the KASTOpractical and
KASTOfunctional series, compared with
which they have higher power motors
and greater band tension, allowing a
50 per cent increase in cutting force.
Feed rate is constant throughout,
avoiding lost productivity due to the
blade slowing towards the
centre of the cut. Blade
speed is infinitely variable
from 20 to 120m/min,
allowing a range of different
materials to be processed.
KASTOmicut saws have a
cutting range of 260mm for
rounds and 310 x 260mm
for flat stock. Mitre cuts are
possible at continuously
adjustable angles from -45°
to +60°.
A torsionally rigid, vibration-
damped, cast iron frame
provides support for the
saw blade, ensuring cutting
quality, even in difficult-to-
cut materials. Available accessories
include a rotary table to support the
material.
The shortest cut length is 6mm, with a
residual length of 15mm for manually cut
pieces or 40mm in automatic operation,
so users can make maximum use of
material. Cutting accuracy is 0.1mm per
100mm of height.
Kasto GmbH & Co KG – Germany
Kasto has launched the KASTOmicut range of swing-
frame, pivoting-bow bandsaws
Portable crimper
Techmaflex, a French manufacturer of
assembly machines, has developed a
hose crimping solution for the forestry
industry.
Forestry machines such as forwarders,
skidders, harvesters and cranes
consume a lot of hydraulic hoses.
With numerous constraints due to the
challenging environment, the hydraulic
hoses need to be changed regularly.
Most forest sites have restricted
accessibility, but on-site maintenance
can be carried out using a mobile
workshop.
Techmaflex’s H Crimp 110 can crimp
hoses up to 1" 4SP. It is lightweight
(21kg) and robust thanks to protective
wings surrounding the head. The narrow
head (220 x 222 x 240mm) delivers
a 110-ton crimping force, combining
flexibility with high power. A removable
plate improves the operator’s comfort
and makes carrying more convenient.
H Crimp 110 is available via a
distributor network, both in France and
internationally.
Techmaflex – France
H Crimp 110 portable hose crimper for the forestry market