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systems, and tube/bar end deburring machines. The company also offers tube dedimpling machines, tube reshaping turksheads, and tube bundling systems, OD scarfing inserts, inline gauge control, and tube OD scarf choppers.

including stainless steel (ferritic and austenitic), titanium, mild steel and aluminised zinc coated steel, all of which are generally available from stock. Sizes begin at 32mm OD, with capability to produce up to 80mm OD in both metric and imperial measurements. Wall thicknesses are available up to 2mm, and component lengths range from 100mm to 1,000mm. Shorter and longer lengths may be available upon request. The company’s main customers are first tier suppliers of exhaust and filter systems, and the company is close to achieving TS16949.

to the strictest run-out tolerances. The aim is to achieve the highest cutting output irrespective of steel grade hardnesses 500, 800, 1,000 and 1,400N/mm². The standard blade range is Ø 160-620mm with thicknesses ranging from 1-5mm in variable increments and with different tooth forms. These consist of the popular ‘Bw’ (alternate), special BR (chipbreaker) and VBR (variable). An ever-growing number of special thin kerf blades are also available to meet the innovative requirements of the tube processing industry. These blades – like all standard saws – are readily available with different surface finishes (HP-Grind and Vapo) or special PVD coatings (TiN, TiCN, TiAlN, CrN).

Website : www.continuouscoil.com

KG Ltd Bulgaria

6G29

KG is a Bulgarian company specialised in the manufacture of stainless steel tubes. The company produces stainless steel tube according to EN-10312 standard (or other standards by request). The tube is manufactured in materials including AISI – 304, 304L, 309, 316, 316L, 316 Ti, 321, and 430. The company employs the TIG welding method in its manufacturing process. The sizes vary from Ø 6mm to 21.3mm and from Ø 25.4mm to Ø 95mm, with wall thickness from 1-4mm. KG’s organisation, management and control is governed

Website : www.jpc-ltd.co.uk

Website : www.julia.it

Julia Utensili Srl Italy

8bE35

Kent Corp/Tesgo USA

6E18-6

Julia Utensili Srl is a manufacturer of HSS circular saws for the tube processing industry. These circular saws are produced in high-speed steel with either 5 per cent molybdenum or 5 per cent cobalt, according

Kent Corp offers a range that includes vertical and horizontal strip accumulators, coil end welders, tube and pipe entry

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