TPT January 2009

T echnology U pdate

New multi-directional forklift makes its North American debut

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

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 : edegner@manchestertoolanddie.com Website : www.manchestertoolanddie.com 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. Multi-directional forklift expert Combilift marked its 10 th 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.

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 new Combi-CB was premiered at Fabtech Las Vegas 2008 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.

Email : info@combilift.com Website : www.combilift.com Combilift USA – USA Fax : +1 336 378 8842 Email : info@combilift.com Website : www.combilift.com

Innovative rotary draw bender

 Ercolina’s new Top Bender model TB80

The availability of an optional mandrel table will be announced at a later date. CML USA Ercolina – USA Fax : +1 563 391 7710 Email : info@ercolina-usa.com Website : www.ercolina-usa.com

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