Energy-Efficient Double Folder a ‘Game Changer’ for The Bryer Co.
September 5, 2024Comments
Founded in 1985, The Bryer Co., Auburn, WA, is a regional component-panel manufacturer that serves the architectural, commercial and residential metal roof-, wall- and soffit-panel markets. Products include standing-seam roof panels, concealed-fastener wall panels, traditional through-fastened profiles, perforated panels, flat sheet and coil, as well as a broad line of related accessories.
In a significant technology update, the manufacturer has commissioned a new, 21-ft. double folder from Evobend. The Evobend D6000, available in the United States through Roper Whitney, reportedly uses only about 10% of the energy required with traditional double folders.
“This state-of-the-art technology represents a significant advancement by producing profiles that simply cannot be produced with other folders on the market today,” says Tom Van Alstine, Bryer director of sales. “The double folder from Evobend offers greater precision and more consistency, along with a capability to make micro-adjustments independently along the length of the panel. The increased efficiencies, expanded capabilities and improved lead times are a gamechanger for Bryer.”
Evobend’s technology allows for precise adjustments at each individual motor, all at the operator’s fingertips on an integrated touch screen, according to Van Alstine. In addition to the expanded flashing capabilities, including automatic tapering of 21-foot pieces, he explains, the Evobend will greatly improve Bryer’s competitive advantage with its existing Axis and Vector metal wall panels.
“The machine is the most flexible sheet metal forming machine available and can produce certain profiles and sheet metal shapes that are simply not possible with other folders,” says Emanuel Allerberger, Evobend general manager. “This offers Bryer customers more individuality and flexibility. The machine is also safer for operators, because it’s fully covered and does not have the swiveling bending beams.”
See also: Roper Whitney of Rockford, Inc., Evobend
Technologies: Bending
