TPT September 2019

T E CHNOLOG Y

Tube processing for high-tech medical aids MEDICAL technology supports doc- tors, nurses and rehabilitation staff in their valuable work. It also improves the diagnosis, treatment, care, rehabili- tation and quality of life of people. En- gineering rules and principles are also used for the manufacturing of high-tech equipment and aids, together with med- ical know-how, and tubes play a special role in these many diverse products and applications. Special materials and high-precision production methods are necessary to meet the requirements in this sector. Tube forming machines

transfluid is often asked for solutions that make it possible to benefit from the best tube processing when using workpieces in medical equipment. This can be surgical instrument technology, emergency care and even sterilisation autoclaves. In this case, a crucial challenge for the tube processing machines is forming tubes with very thin walls and made of special materials. These can be high- and ultra-high-strength materials, like titanium and stainless steel, which are used in microsurgery or endoscopy, for instance. transfluid’s t-form machines are required for this job, giving precise results when forming axially or with the rolling method. As an example, with these machines it is possible to produce highly precise symmetrical and asymmetrical axial forming. In addition to their use in medical equipment, tubes – with larger diameters and often produced in larger numbers – are used in the production of aids to improve the recovery and quality of life of patients. The same demands apply in the care and rehabilitation fields, but with different prerequisites. In this case the focus is on creating options for the processing of tubes and profiles used in the frames of beds, auxiliary and lifting devices, examination devices, personalised aids or devices commonly used in the care sector. For this large variety of applications, transfluid offers a selection of machine series, which bend the pre-cut tube and form the ends. The systems used for the production of tubes can be connected to the network or can be stand-alone, and equipped with the relevant automation. It is also possible to set the system up to have a completely automated process. The CAD data is loaded into the system online, which makes it possible to have highly flexible manufacturing, when necessary. transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 2972 971511

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The fully automated Brandt Bundling Station offers unmatched speed and efficiency in handling and arranging pipe or tubular products into shipping- and storage-ready bundles. This optimized all-in-one unit eliminates the packaging bottleneck — quickly assembling multiple bundle sizes and configurations for both round and square tube and automatically staging finished bundles onto an unloading table for storage and shipment. The result? You get the fastest, hardest-working bundler in the industry and enjoy years of worry-free productivity from Brandt, because We Build Confidence .

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Email: sales@transfluid.de Website: www.transfluid.net

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