TPT November 2013

Technology News

Rebuilding and upgrading mills UNIVERSAL Tube & Rollform, a world wide supplier of used tube, pipe and rollform machinery, can help to improve yields and get the most out of existing equipment. Continuing to operate machinery that no longer meets today’s high standards for efficiency and safety can pose an unnecessary risk. most exact specifications, directly from its US facilities in Ohio. Its capabilities go even further, working together with Universal Controls Group (UCG) to bring options such as new controls, drive systems, die accelerators, length control and other accessories to retrofit existing machinery. accurate and reliable production; enhanced safety; extended machine life; documentation for retrofits; ease of operation; installation services; and training services. Universal also offers one of the largest selections of used tube, pipe mills and rollforming machinery in the world. Universal Tube & Rollform – USA Website: www.utubeonline.com Heavy-duty production crimping To address this situation Universal Tube & Rollform can rebuild, re-power and upgrade current machinery to the Universal’s rebuild, re-power and upgrade programme provides many benefits, including: cost savings;

the electronic control ES3 with touch- screen colour display, which is easy to use and is able to achieve excellent performance and accuracy in work management.

as it is can also be used to process steel rods, insulators and lugs. The machine features self-lubrication of moving components, silent pump, back limit switch, protactor for orientator fittings and a particularly narrow crimping head for crimping pipe ends with large flanges or fittings at 90°. Also included in the standard equipment is

OP has announced the new high- volume crimping machine Tubomatic V350ES, for crimping hydraulic hoses up to 3" six spirals and industrial hose up to 10". Designed in a horizontal position and with low centre of gravity to allow easy machining of tubes, the force of 1,000 tons is suitable for purposes other than working the hose

OP Srl – Italy Email: sales@op-srl.it Website: www.op-srl.it

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