TPT March 2014

7-11 April 2014

growing demands for user convenience, occupational safety and environmental protection. The work environment stays clean, noise is minimised, and a large observation window provides an excellent view of the machine. The easy- maintenance concept allows simple saw blade changeover and easy access for maintenance and cleaning work.

making and for high-end metalworking shops. “Increased performance coupled with reduced energy consumption, a smaller footprint, and improved occupational safety without compromising handling simplicity were only part of the product brief for the development team working on this new machine,” commented CEO Christian Behringer. With a tool life of over 400 sawing cuts in 200mm diameter 42CrMo4 material, for example, the new HBE261A Dynamic can handle even the most stringent demands. Playing a key role in this achievement are proven Behringer features such as further improved cutting pressure control, which consistently helps prevent tool overload. A stable saw frame made of vibration- damped grey cast iron and double- sided bearings for the band wheels take care of minimised noise and optimum cutting precision. Tests have revealed increases in tool life of up to 30 per cent, with a visible improvement to the quality of cut surfaces. The inclined position of the band wheels also helps protect the bandsaw blades as a result of reduced flexural stress.

At Tube Düsseldorf, ATS will introduce its fastest tying machine. The TMB400 has an optimised design and construction that allows it to tie a 400mm bundle in less than 6.8 seconds, ensuring reliable and high productivity in the packaging area of rolling mills and finishing lines. A TMB400 machine will be displayed on the ATS stand.

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USA AUTOMATION Engineering, a global provider of handling equipment for tube, pipe, bar and profiles, will be exhibiting at Tube 2014. “We attended this conference for the first time in 2012 and found it to be the ‘Olympic games’ of the tube and pipe industry,” said AEC president and CEO Manfred Gollent. “We’re excited to be exhibiting this year to share with our clients and prospects the many benefits of our Zero Impact handling system.” AEC has developed an all-electric, automated solution that requires little to no operator intervention, is environmentally friendly, and safely handles tube and pipe up to 6,500 pounds (2,948kg) and 20" (508mm) in diameter. These no-impact solutions safely protect pipes that require premium threading. AEC’s Zero Impact handling system provides a cleaner, safer and more desirable work environment. Fully integrated and on-demand, using no hydraulic liquids, a zero impact handling system is a low maintenance alternative to traditional handling systems.

The Netherlands FOR more than 75 years, Bewo Cutting Systems has been concentrating on perfecting tube cutting. The company invents, develops and implements intelligent solutions for each individual customer. The technology behind Bewo machinery makes the cutting more accurate, more reliable, safer, cleaner and more efficient. For instance, all Bewo machines cut upwards. The major benefits of cutting upwards are less noise, increased safety due to the enclosed blade, and easy access to the clamping jaws. Cutting upwards also realises a reduction in chip contamination, leading to fewer scratches on the material. All Bewo cutting machines are equipped with hydraulic proportional saw feed, resulting in improved saw blade life and faster cutting. In addition, innovative technology is behind how the saw blade is positioned in relation to the tubes. The position of the saw blade allows square and rectangular tubes to be cut diagonally. When cutting diagonally, the saw blade does not start cutting in the centre of the material. On the Bewo Sigma and Single machines, the saw blade is positioned in segments, which minimises length tolerances due to uneven saw blade wear. All Bewo machines have three or four discharge possibilities for different products lengths.

HBE 261A Dynamic sawing machine

Production using minimal resources and efficient, sustainable use of energy are recurring themes. Rising energy prices mean that companies are having to rethink their existing processes and develop innovative technological solutions to achieve higher output with lower energy input. With the use of frequency-controlled drive systems from renowned manufacturers and application-orientated gear speeds, a simple kW motor output specification is no longer a guarantee of high cutting output. In the HBE 261A Dynamic, for instance, a saw drive with 2.6kW permits high machine throughput coupled with a low energy requirement. The new full machine enclosure not only ensures compliance with the latest CE guidelines, but also addresses

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Germany BEHRINGER’s new HBE Dynamic series is aimed at meeting market demands for more efficient, more economical and more precise sawing machines. Available in four model types – 261, 321, 411 and 511, with corresponding cutting ranges – the range will cover a broad application spectrum for the steel trade, for mechanical engineering, tool

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A Bewo cutting line with an SCF-90 Sigma, a de-burring machine and a stacking robot

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