TPT January 2012

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Technology Update
APOLLO’S range of horizontal presses
are hydraulic machines controlled by a
gearbox supplying pressure to a cylinder.
They are designated universal because
their tools may be simply changed to bend,
punch or shear any shape of material.
The self-lubricating cylinder is located
on the same axes as the working arm and
allows full use of the hydraulic strength
emitted. A driven-pump self-lubricating
system, protecting slides from dust and
slags with gaskets, makes the machine
reliable and prevents the need for frequent
servicing. The strong bases of the
universal presses are heat-stabilised to
prevent strains over time and subsequent
clearances in the slide unit.
The equipment can be changed by
using three helical hooking pins, allowing
an operator to act within a few tenths of
a second, while keeping the machine
running. According to the type of tool used,
the length of the stroke of the working slide
may be changed and idle running times
may be cancelled. Available in four different
models, the presses can be adapted to be
used in automated processes. They can be
connected to an automatic NC layer-on for
mass punching and shearing operations,
after entering the related programming
data on the keyboard.
Apollo Srl – Italy
Fax: +39 0536 851273
Email:
Website:
Universal horizontal presses
ELCOMETER has launched the new
Elcometer 2250 Krebs Viscometer.
Featuring a unique automatic test mode,
the Elcometer 2250 measures the viscosity
of paints, varnishes, adhesives, pastes and
liquid inks at the touch of a button.
With a fixed spindle speed of 200rpm,
– accurate to ±1%, the Elcometer 2250
offers users both a fully automatic or
manual Krebs viscosity test, displaying the
viscosity on screen in a choice of Krebs
units, grams or centipoise.
Reliable and consistent results can
be achieved using the instrument’s
‘Automatic’ mode – ideal for continuous
testing. Simply position the sample on
the support and press ‘Start’. The drive
head automatically moves down until the
spindle is immersed in the sample at the
correct position. After a pause to let the
sample settle the test will begin and, once
complete, the head automatically returns
to the start position allowing the sample to
be removed.
The Elcometer 2250 can also be used
in ‘Manual’ Mode – ideal for testing when
using non-standard container sizes.
Elcometer is a leading manufacturer
of high quality inspection equipment,
with specialised divisions dedicated to
coatings inspection, concrete inspection
and metal detection.
Elcometer – UK
Email:
Website:
Automatic Krebs viscosity test
CARELL Corporation has introduced a
new HTH 20-150 four roll, double initial
pinch, plate bending machine designed
for manufacturing efficiency by using an
automated work cycle for the production of
cylindrical and radius segmental parts. The
machine is designed to rapidly produce
Hydraulic 4 roll plate rolling machine
radiused and cylindrical parts from start
to finish at the touch of a button in a cost-
effective manner.
Machines are engineered for high-speed
continuous production with easy set up
using durable mechanical and electric limit
devices. Add an auto loading and ejector
system and the Hi Tech unit becomes a
powerful production tool for increasing
throughput while reducing handling time to
an absolute minimum.
Carell Corporation – USA
Website:
Bending tool
Bent parts