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ments within BÜLTMANN peeling machines as well as the clas- sical straightness measuring behind BÜLTMANN straightening machines, a further measuring system for BÜLTMANN drawing machines is available. This makes it possible to optically control and recognize the tube end geometries together with drawing grooves directly in the drawing process.
Fives Bronx Ltd
The system is based on a meas- uring technology that has already been tried and tested in practice and that is designed for use in drawing processes by means of special features. This results in maximum process reliability and 100% assured tube quality. Of course, this measuring system is also equipped with a user-friendly visualization and Industry 4.0 connection.
Bronx tube straighteners for China’s Baoshan and Jiuli
The new Bronx hot pipe straight- ening machine will replace the old straightener supplied back in 1992. It will be the 13th straightener ordered by Baoshan from Fives in a long-standing relationship lasting for more than 30 years.
The new 6-roll machine is designed to straighten high-yield and thick- walled seamless tube and pipe products up to 197mm in diameter. It should be particularly empha- sized that the Bronx machine is capable to process both plain and upset pipes due to its advanced technical features. The equipment will be put into production in China by November 2019.
“We are very satisfied with Bronx machines, they feature ultimate production rate, longevity and excellent standards of straighten- ing accuracy”, says Cai Fangwei, Deputy General Manager of Tube, Pipe and Bar Business Unit and Director of Equipment & Energy Department, at Baoshan Iron and Steel.
In addition, Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals, China also entrusted Fives to design and supply two Bronx
Bronx tube straightener
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