TPT July 2008

T ube & P ipe M ills and R ollforming L ines

Growing range of pipe and profile lines

New model Yoder reducing mill destined for Europe Yoder Manufacturing, USA, a member of the Formtek Group, is a leading manufacturer of rollforming and tube mill systems. The company has developed a new version of its W-10S/W-15S reducing tube mill system for small diameter appliance refrigeration and automotive fuel line tubing. The Yoder W-10S/W-15S can produce 1 / 2 ″ diameter tube and reduce a range of finish diameters and wall thicknesses down to 3 / 16 ″. The reducing section is independently adjustable, for 3 / 16 ″ to 1 / 2 ″ finish diameters. The versatility of this reducing configuration, recently updated with full digital controls, decreases changeover time and improves setup repeatability. Additional mill upgrades enable sizing of tubes up to 1″ diameter, along with its reducing capabilities. This technology is now available with CE certification for use in Europe. Formtek Metal Forming Inc – USA Fax : +1 216 831 7948 Email : sales@FormtekCleveland.com Website : www.yodermfg.com

Elmaksan, Turkey, is the manufacturer of an extensive machinery range including pipe and profile lines, cut-to-length lines and other equipment. Over 80 per cent of Elmaksan’s total volume of production is exported abroad, and in the region of 200 lines have been sold to 40 different countries. Based on over 25 years of experience, the Elmaksan machinery range includes pipe and profile lines, pipe and profile forming rolls, cut-to-length lines (with

or without loop), slitting lines, and multi blanking lines. The company supplies slitting knives and spacers, open profile lines, trapeze machines, automatic packing machines, levelers, rotary shears, and multiple cutting units. Also in the Elmaksan range is coil process equipment and associated spare parts. Each of these lines can be modified to meet specific production requirements. Elmaksan operate two large facilities, one located in Istanbul (5,000m 2 )

 Elmaksan offers pipe and profile lines and other machinery

and another in Kocaeli (22,000m 2 ), staffed by over 150 people. With a constantly expanding product range, the company’s machinery is designed, manufactured and supplied according to the highest quality standards. Elmaksan – Turkey Fax : +90 216 561 3307 Email : info@elmaksan.net Website : www.elmaksan.net

Extensive range of tube mills and rollforming equipment Rafter Equipment Corp, USA, is the manufacturer of an extensive range of tube and pipe mill systems and rollforming equipment. With over 90 years’ experience, the company’s range includes tube mill systems, cutoff devices, double reshaping turkshead, single turkshead tube straightener, tandem OD bead trimmer/winder, side idler stand and RT roll stand, and strip entry/edge scarfing table. Additional services offered include rebuilding and upgrading of tube mills, roll forming equipment and cutoff presses. The company’s tube mills feature computer-controlled functions for dependable and efficient operation. The mills offer simplicity in design for quick tooling changeovers and user-friendly interface. The tube mills are available with high frequency (HF), TIG and laser welding systems. The Rafter manufacturing concept is based on rafted machines, which involves stands mounted on rafts for quick and easy changeover from one set to another set of roll tooling. This low cost and efficient concept is widely accepted by tube producing companies in the United States and around the world. The company has recently installed a new CNC turning centre that is capable of turning a maximum of 20″ diameter by 80″ long shaft. The purchase was a direct result of increasing customer demands for tighter tolerance components on larger and heavier walled tube and pipe mills. Rafter Equipment Corp – USA Fax : +1 440 572 3703

Email : support@rafterequipment.com Website : www.rafterequipment.com

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