Mechanical Technology may 2015

⎪ 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 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

and 10 mm to 52 mm bolt capacity. D owson 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

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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