TPT September 2009

A dvances in C utting , S awing & S awblades

Planetary cutting and bevelling technology

pre-condition for further processing of welding materials. Areas of application for the GF 4 in the field of construction include the pharmaceutical, chemical, foodstuff and drinks industries, the construction of energy systems, and the shipbuilding industry. Orbitalum Tools GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 7731 792 500

ORBITALUM Tools GmbH, formerly known as Georg Fischer Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH, has launched the GF 4 (AVM/MVM) pipe saw range for cutting and bevelling of high alloy, low alloy and unalloyed metal pipes according to the tested process of planetary cutting. The RA pipe saw series, which had already been marketed successfully over the last 40 years, has been improved upon, and was reintroduced as the GF series in 2008 with a new design and innovative new functions. The GF 4 (AVM/MVM) has a new motor optimised for speed, especially designed for stainless steel and high performance materials, without any additional driving mechanism. An ergonomically designed handle ensures a safe operating position, and the cutting of elbows is possible without any additional adjustment. An integrated laser beam ensures accurate positional cutting of the pipe. An automatic or manual feed module – AVM or MVM – can be installed for better saw blade life, although

this is not available as a retrofit. The unit also features a plug-and-socket connection with a quick screw mechanism for exchanging the power cord easily and conveniently. The machine is able to process, through deformation-free clamping, pipes with an outer diameter between 12 and 120mm (0.472" to 4.724") and a wall thickness between 1 and 9mm (0.039" to 0.354"). The burr-free square cut is the optimal

Email : tools@orbitalum.com Website : www.orbitalum.com

 Orbitalum’s new pipe saw series: GF 4,

GF 4 MVM and GF 4 AVM

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