TPi May 2017

products & developments Versatile saws for the workshop

blade slowing towards the centre of the cut. Blade speed is infinitely variable from 20 to 120m/min, allowing a range of different materials to be processed. KASTOmicut saws have a cutting range of 260mm for rounds and 310 x 260mm for flat stock. Mitre cuts are possible at continuously adjustable angles from -45° to +60°. A torsionally rigid, vibration- damped, cast iron frame provides support for the saw blade, ensuring cutting quality, even in difficult-to-

A new range of swing-frame, pivoting- bow bandsaws for use in workshops has been launched by the German manufacturer Kasto. The versatile KASTOmicut machines are designed for high-accuracy cutting to length and mitre cutting of tubes, sections and solid materials. Four model variants are available: manual (P 2.6), manual clamping with hydraulic downfeed (E 2.6), hydraulically actuated clamping and downfeed (U 2.6), and fully automatic (A 2.6) with ballscrew-driven material feed, carbide blade guides and an optional chip conveyor. The saws supersede six machine models in the KASTOpractical and KASTOfunctional series, compared with which they have higher power motors and greater band tension, allowing a 50 per cent increase in cutting force. Feed rate is constant throughout, avoiding lost productivity due to the

Kasto has launched the KASTOmicut range of swing- frame, pivoting-bow bandsaws

so users can make maximum use of material. Cutting accuracy is 0.1mm per 100mm of height. Kasto GmbH & Co KG – Germany kasto@kasto.com www.kasto.com

cut materials. Available accessories include a rotary table to support the material. The shortest cut length is 6mm, with a residual length of 15mm for manually cut pieces or 40mm in automatic operation,

Portable crimper Techmaflex, a French manufacturer of assembly machines, has developed a hose crimping solution for the forestry industry.

challenging environment, the hydraulic hoses need to be changed regularly. Most forest sites have restricted accessibility, but on-site maintenance can be carried out using a mobile workshop. Techmaflex’s H Crimp 110 can crimp hoses up to 1" 4SP. It is lightweight (21kg) and robust thanks to protective wings surrounding the head. The narrow head (220 x 222 x 240mm) delivers a 110-ton crimping force, combining flexibility with high power. A removable plate improves the operator’s comfort and makes carrying more convenient. H Crimp 110 is available via a distributor network, both in France and internationally.

Forestry machines such as forwarders, skidders, harvesters and cranes consume a lot of hydraulic hoses. With numerous constraints due to the

Techmaflex – France info@techmaflex.com www.techmaflex.com

H Crimp 110 portable hose crimper for the forestry market

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