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As there is no platform, goods can be
stacked directly from the floor up, enabling
100 per cent use of lower storage areas.
The compact size of the Combi-CB allows it
to stuff and de-stuff containers and transport
the pallets or long loads directly to the
warehouse. Combilift will provide potential
customers with a proposed layout drawing
free-of-charge, to show product storage
possibilities when considering the Combi-
CB for their operations.
The Combilift has no complicated electronics
and is both operator and maintenance
friendly, making it an all-round solution for
small and large companies operating in
tight, closed areas.
As with all products in the Combilift range, it
is equipped with all-wheel hydrostatic drive,
providing outdoor and indoor capability. It
can also operate in semi-rough terrain and
even snow.
Combilift Ltd – Ireland
Fax: +353 47 80501
Email:
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Combilift USA – USA
Fax: +1 336 378 8842
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Ercolina, USA, has launched its new Top
Bender model TB80, suitable for bending
large diameter pipe, tube, squares,
rectangular, solids and other profiles.
The machine’s operator-friendly touch
screen display features auto, manual and
simple bend programming modes, as
well as system diagnostics and multiple
language modes. The LCD counter bend
axis and programmable material springback
for each bend angle offer greater bend
accuracy. A handheld dead man switch
controls bend, return and emergency stop
functions.
The TB80 features a USB device for
unlimited program memory storage; each
USB control stores up to 2,048 individual
bend programs, with 12 bends per
program.
The TB80 is capable of bends to CLR
as small as 2D without a mandrel. The
machine accepts standard Ercolina quick-
change hex mount tooling from 1½" to 3",
and an 80mm hex shaft mount is available
for larger profiles.
The reinforced steel gear case accepts
large radius tooling to 19½" CLR, and a
secondary slider tool post expands capacity.
The availability of an optional mandrel table
will be announced at a later date.
CML USA Ercolina – USA
Fax: +1 563 391 7710
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New tube end forming
brochure
Manchester Tool & Die Inc, USA, has
produced new literature featuring the
company’s tube end-forming equipment
and tooling capabilities. The brochure
provides details and specifications on
OD tube capacities, typical applications
and specific benefits for each model
of tube end-forming machine, groover,
crimper, crimp machine and autoloader.
The company offers standard and
custom-built tube end forming machines
with OD capacities ranging from 3/16" to
3", and a research and development
lab to help meet customers’ specific
applications. Manchester Tool & Die’s
manufacturing facility is available for
specific machining needs, such as CNC
and manual turning, CNC and manual
boring, CNC milling, grinding and wire
EDM. Steel fabricating services are also
available.
Manchester Tool & Die, Inc – USA
Fax: +1 260 982 4575
Email:
Website:
 The new Combi-CB was premiered at Fabtech
Las Vegas 2008
New multi-directional forklift
makes its North American debut
Multi-directional forklift expert Combilift
marked its 10th anniversary with the North
American premiere of its new Combi-CB at
Fabtech Las Vegas 2008. The new Combilift
is designed to benefit fabrication companies
who may be using standard conventional
counter-balance forklifts, reach trucks, side
loaders, or electric 4-way forklifts.
The 6,000lb capacity, multi-directional
Combi-CB is available in LP gas, diesel
and electric, and in lift heights up to 25ft.
Its rubber tires give it the advantage of
indoor/outdoor capabilities, while a fully
enclosed cabin with heater can be offered
to accommodate harsh/wet environments.
The truck is suitable for a wide variety of
applications, particularly in manufacturing
plants where the use of all available shelf
space is crucial and safe handling and
manoeuvrability is paramount. The 55"
wide fork carriage with, optional integrated
fork positioner, offers excellent support for
handling long products.
Innovative rotary draw bender
 Ercolina’s new Top Bender model TB80