TPT July 2016

T UBE M I L L S & R OL L FORM I NG L I NE S

Universal Tube to rebuild Abbey Etna 3X tube mill

its capabilities to better serve the requirements of a growing and diverse customer base. Its partnership with controls supplier Universal Controls Group has enabled it to offer a wide array of services. Universal Controls Group offers expandable mill control systems that are pre-engineered or custom built to customer specifications.

base was then installed in-line with the tube mill. Universal Tube & Rollform imple- mented a complete re-work of the Abbey Etna 3X tube mill to match the customer’s existing line. The re-work included new spindles as required, all new bearings and seals, re-worked side closers, and new AC motors and AC vector control system provided by Universal Controls Group. For over a quarter of a century Universal Tube & Rollform has supplied used tube, pipe and rollform machinery. This latest order is an example of how the company has expanded

UNIVERSALTube &RollformEquipment Corp, a worldwide supplier of used tube, pipe and rollform machinery, was commissioned by a returning customer in the first quarter of 2016 to rebuild an Abbey Etna 3X tube mill. Universal Tube custom built a new weld section for the tube mill. The custom-built base was topped with a new two-roll weld box and an EPU (seam guide). Universal Tube built the base, and installed the weld box, EPU and a new double scarfing unit with automatic quick-lift tool holders to complete the weld base components. The weld

Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment Corp – USA Fax: +1 419 874 2825 Email: sales@utubeonline.com Website: www.utubeonline.com

Rafter upgrades McKay tube mill RAFTER Equipment Corporation has shipped a new RT-3000 tube mill re-top and drive train upgrade for a major North American automotive tube producer. The equipment will replace older McKay tube mill equipment that is worn, difficult to maintain and has outlived its useful life. The McKay machine had integral roll stands and gearboxes making it difficult tomaintain and to upgrade the drive train. By switching to conventional universal- shaft driven roll stands, the drive train can be tailored to the customer’s needs. In this case, the addition of a four-speed transmission allows for both high torque on the more difficult products and high speed on the easier products. The customer’s existing mill drive system and motors will be utilised. Rafter worked with the customer to ensure compatibility with their existing mill base and HFI welding equipment. The new driven and idle side roll stands are mounted on sub-plates that will be permanently secured to the existing mill bases without the need to change the Rafter has shipped a new RT-3000 mill

passline height of any of the ancillary equipment. These roll stands include mainy updated features to reduce and simplify maintenance. In addition, the roll stands will be more robust than the ones they replace. Rafter Equipment Corporation is a manufacturer of tube mills, pipe mills, roll forming machines, cutoff machines and other related tube and pipe mill machinery. Additional services include rebuilding and upgrading mill equipment. Originally started in 1917, the Rafter name is known for reliable, high-quality tube mill and roll forming equipment. Rafter Equipment Corporation – USA Email: sales@rafterequipment.com Website: www.rafterequipment.com

Roll machining technologies and solutions ROLL Machining Technologies and Solutions has been offering tube mill operator training for many years. It continues to listen to its customers’ needs and to evolve training to make it relevant to every individual plant. we provide is second to none. The operators are learning from people who have been in their shoes. We take the operator approach and teach from our hands-on experience in these situations. That is the best way one can teach the troubleshooting skills the operator needs to perform at their best.” increase efficiency and productivity. Each operator that completes the training is awarded a certificate of completion as an RMTS certified tube mill operator. RMTS also offers several classes on its exclusive series of DVDs so companies can offer operators new training and refresh training at their own pace.

In the first half of 2016 there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of new and refresher training that has been requested. Rick Olson, RMTS president, stated: “The onsite operator training

RMTS will develop a training class for any specific product and teach the operators safe working habits that will

Roll Machining Technologies – USA Website: www.rollsolutions.com

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