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⎪ Local manufacturing and beneficiation ⎪
Thread cutting machine enhances productivity
Threading, cutting and reaming operations can be dramatically improved
with the RIDGID Model 1233 pipe and bolt threading machine, which offers
enhanced productivity through its impressive ¼-inch to 3-inch pipe capacity
and 10 mm to 52 mm bolt capacity.
Dowson and Dobson director, Terry
O’Kelly, notes that the new RIDGID
Model 1233 thread cutting ma-
chine’s key differentiator is its superior
oiling technology. “Through head oiling of
the dies and workpiece during operation
cools the material, reduces friction and
threading torque, and speeds material re-
moval to maximise die life and the quality
of threads,” he explains.
The RIDGID Model 1233 is operated
by a foot pedal switch, which ensures
user safety. The machine also features
a hammer-type chuck with replaceable
rocker-action jaw inserts, and a forward/
reverse switch for rotation in the left- or
right-hand directions, making it ideal for
use on pipes, conduits and rods. O’Kelly as-
sures that, while the machine remains easy
to use, customer support is also available.
“Each Dowson & Dobson branch has a
RIDGID specialist and complete training is
given to customers to start them off. Upon
completion, they receive a certificate of
compliance. Service and maintenance is
also taken care of by our fully equipped
workshop. We offer all customers full
services and repairs on their threading
machines,” he says.
O’Kelly indicates that a large gap in
the market exists between cheaper, low-
quality machines and the RIDGID
calibre of machine. “There are
many sub-standard imitations
and Dowson & Dobson will
only supply US-based RIDGID,
which is the longest-standing
manufacturer of threading
machines in the world, and
its technology remains supe-
rior to this day,” concludes
O’Kelly.
The RIDGID Model 1233
is available locally through Dowson
& Dobson Industrial – a market leading
supplier of a comprehensive range of world
class industrial products and after sales
service solutions.
Dowson & Dobson Industrial has been
associated with high-quality products and
excellent service since the original company
was established in 1906.
Operating throughout the South African
region from offices in
Johannesburg, Cape
Town, Durban, Richards
Bay and Port Elizabeth,
the company supplies
industrial products to
customers throughout
Africa. q
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