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Metals/Coil Processing
Descaling Batch-Operation Machine Removes Contaminants from Coil Wire
Wheelabrator Group, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, introduces a Coilblast descal- ing machine designed for use as a batch opera- tion to remove surface contaminants such as mill and heattreat scale from the surfaces of wire in coil form. Designed for manufactur- ers of springs and fasteners, as well as for steel and wire suppliers, the machine features the firm’s Ezefit blast-wheel technology. Ezefit wheels are simple to assem- ble and take apart, says the manufactur- er, allowing for 50-percent reduction in change time
compared to other wheel systems.
The machines boast double- or single-swing door configurations and a fold-in oscil-
lating mandrel—a space-saving feature that simplifies material handling. Choose from 10-, 13- or 15-ft. mandrel length. The bulk coil shot-blast descaling system avoids wire uncoiling and minimizes processing times.
Wheelabrator Group: 800/845-8505; www.wheelabratorgroup.com
Press-Feed Catalog Showcases Built-in Diagnostics, Touchscreen Programming, More
True Feed press feeds from Waddington Electronics, Cranston, RI, get top billing in a new catalog that delves into product design, performance and construction fea- tures. The direct-drive feeds include high-speed air pilot release or super-speed servo pilot release, gearing between top and bottom rolls, touchscreen programming and built-in diagnostics. Speed peaks at 1500 strokes/min., accuracy to 0.0005 in. Integral sine-encoder feedback provides resolution in excess of 2 million counts/ revolution. A direct load connection eliminates costly maintenance of gear- boxes, pulleys or belts. Maximum stock width, 25 in.; max. stock thickness, 1⁄8 in. Waddington Electronics: 401/781-3904, www.waddingtonelectronics.com
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