WIRE FORMING TECHNOLOGY

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COMPANYPROFILES

2012 Edition

COMPAny PrOFIleS, published annually in the Fall issue of Wire Forming Technology International, are available online by visiting www.wireformingtech.com

Company Page WebsiteA&D Trading LLC 62 www.adtradingllc.comAIM Inc. 63 www.aimmachines.com, www.aimeuropesa.comAlloy Wire International 74 www.alloywire.comAnchor Abrasives Co. 74 www.anchorabrasives.comAnka International / Trimco Export House 64 [email protected] / [email protected] GmbH 75 www.eurobend.comForming Systems Inc. 65 www.formingsystemsinc.comGibraltar Corporation/Nice Machinery 66 [email protected] Corporation/SIMCO 67 [email protected] Systems, Inc. 76 www.larsonsystems.comLesmo Machinery America Inc. 76 www.lesmoamerica.comMaguire Machinery, Inc. 68 www.maguiremachinery.comNumalliance North America 69 www.numalliance.comRK Trading 70 www.rktradingusa.comSimplex-Rapid 71 www.simplexrapid.itUlbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc. 77 www.ulbrich.comUltimate Automation Ltd. 77 www.ultimat.comWAFIOS Machinery Corporation 72 www.wafios.us / www.wafios.caWitels Albert USA, Ltd. 78 www.witels-albert-usa.com

- CNC-5A120 (6 - 12 mm)

- CNC-5A160 (8 - 16 mm)

- CNC-5A200 (11 - 20 mm)

• 6-Axis Spring Coilers

- CNC-6A30 (1.0 - 3.0 mm)

- CNC-6A50 (2.0 - 5.0 mm)

- CNC-6A80A (3.0 - 8.0 mm)

- CNC-6A120 (6.0 - 12.0 mm)

- CNC-6A160 (8.0 - 16.0 mm)

- CNC-6A200 (11.0 - 20.0 mm)

• CNC Verstile Spring Coilers

- CNC-620W (0.2 - 2.3 mm)

- CNC-635W (2.0 - 4.0 mm)

- CNC-650W (2.3 - 5.0 mm)

• 2D Wire Bender

- WB-380 (3.0 - 8.0 mm) for low-carbon steel 1006

• 3D Wire Bender

- WB-4120 (5.0 - 12.0 mm) for low-carbon steel 1006

• Auto Decoilers

- FS-1200 (1000 kg capacity)

- FS-2500 (2000 kg capacity)

• SCADA SystemConnects all automatic and semi-automatic production

COMPANY PROFILE:Based in Rock Creek, Ohio, A&D Trading LLC supplies the spring and wire forming ma-chinery available from Primera Precision Taiwan CNC Spring Machinery.

Equipment offered by A&D Trading LLC includes 2-axis spring coilers, 5-axis spring coilers, CNC spring coilers, two-dimensional wire benders, and three-dimensional wire benders as well as the company’s Auto Decoilers and SCADA produc-tion control system.

PRODUCTS:• 2-Axis Spring Coilers

- CS-208 (0.1 - 0.8 mm)

- CS-216 (0.4 - 1.6 mm)

- CS-226 (0.8 - 2.6 mm)

- CS-250 (2.0 - 5.0 mm)

• 5-Axis Spring Coilers

- CNC-508 (0.13 - 0.8 mm)

- CNC-516 (0.7 - 1.8 mm)

- CNC-528 (1.4 - 2.8 mm)

- CNC-5A30 (1 - 3 mm)

- CNC-5A50 (2 - 5 mm)

- CNC-5A80A (3 - 8 mm)

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machines and manual assem-bly benches with your comput-er network to link production with operational programs.

• UniBend Wire Bending Machinery

SERVICES:A&D Trading LLC offers the spring making and wire forming industry with a variety of ser-vices including the following:

• On-Site & Off-Site Training

• Consulting

• Equipment Servicing

• Mechanical Torin Segment-Type Training

SALES OFFICE:A&D Trading LLC

3435 South Main Street

Rock Creek, OH 44084 USA

Tel: +1 440 563-5227

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.adtradingllc.com

A&D Trading LLC3435 South Main StreetRock Creek, OH 44084 USATel: +1 440 563-5227Email: [email protected]: www.adtradingllc.com

MARKETS SERVED:AIM serves contract wire fabricators

and manufacturers who form wire as product line components. The equipment supplied is used to support automotive, medical, point-of-purchase display, re-frigeration, food service, HVAC, storage, material handling, construction and many other OEM applications.

PRODUCTS:• AFC line: the highly robust and ef-

ficient AccuForm Compact series feature up to 10mm wire capacities, complete with a 15” touch screen Industrial PC running Windows® XP Pro, SmartEditor® and most of the features of its “big brothers” AFM models in a smaller footprint.

• AFR (AccuForm Rebar): a very ac-curate, ALL Electric CNC Rebar bender line with capacities up to 22mm (#7) or two 16mm (#5) rebar. Standard barcode and tags can be used with SmartEditor® software and using our graphics machine animation the users can watch the machine in action before they even start production. Sealed bearings, servo motors with high power precision gearboxes and robust construction guarantee long life and smooth operation.

• AFT line is the simplest program-mable CNC machine available in the market capable of bending wire, tube or rebar. Capacities available currently for up to 16mm (0.875”) solid bars or #7 rebar. Takes pre-cut material, manually loaded or from a hopper option and uses XYZ, LRA or CAD file programming. Available in single, 2 or 3 axis versions.

• “Synchro” Bender, AFM-3DxS is simi-lar to our AFM 3Dx models with an addition of three satellite benders (Patent Pending) that make this the most versatile 3D CNC bender available in the worldwide market.

• TWx / T-Welding models for cross wire welding offer automated and com-plete solutions for air filter and shelving manufacturers.

• AFE 2D/3D line is a very competitive Two or three-dimensional machines, start-ing with 2 mm (0.08”) diameter and going to 12 mm (0.472”) diameter steel wire. These machines rival any three-dimensional manufacturing process and surpass with their value and production efficiency.

• AFM 2D/3D line is unmatched in production capability and efficiency rang-ing from 2 mm (0.08”) to 16 mm (0.63”) diameter. The line is the world’s fastest wire bending machine, not just in specs, but in real world productivity.

COMPANY PROFILE:Founded in 1992 by Constantine

Grapsas, AIM, Inc., has grown to become the premier CNC wire bending machine supplier serving customers worldwide. AIM manufactures two-dimensional and three-dimensional CNC steel wire bend-ing machinery. The company is an active exporter via its manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe with an estab-lished customer base in North America, Asia, Europe, and South America.

AIM is committed to solving customer application problems. The first machine built by Aim, produced repeatable and highly accurate parts fast and efficiently. The AccuSpiral, the only CNC wire form-ing machine allowing automatic program-ming for flat spiral shapes using just three data points, revolutionized the HVAC industry. Since its humble beginnings, AIM has grown to include over 20 models of 2D and 3D CNC wire benders, including single head and double head benders.

The modular design AIM employs provides unprecedented machine upgrade flexibility and versatility. 2D machines can be configured to make rectangular frames as large as 72" (1828 mm) by simply changing frame modules. Both 2D and 3D machines can expand to accommodate accessory ma-chine modules. These include chamfering, butt welding, end forming, drilling, marking, threading, and press operations. Many of these modules are offered in-line, allowing for turn-key end product manufacturing.

AIM provides further integration capa-bility in partnership with Fanuc Robotics. AIM has installed complete systems inte-grating the AIM wire bending machines with Fanuc’s articulated robots for complete lights out operation, allowing the customer to achieve new automation capabilities.

With technical sales representatives throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and in strategic locations throughout the globe, AIM supplies the world with wire manufacturing automation solutions.

MISSION STATEMENT:“TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION”

AIM’s mission is to provide total cus-tomer satisfaction by serving the manufac-turing industry honorably and providing products and services of superior quality and at a fair price. AIM consistently puts customer interest first and continually im-proves its products, offering the best value CNC wire bending machinery solutions.

AIM, Inc. Automated Industrial Machinery, Inc. 502 S. Vista Ave. Addison, IL 60101-4423 USA Tel: +1 630 458 0008 • Fax: +1 630 458 0730 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.aimmachines.com • www.aimeuropesa.com

• AFM 2DH and 3DH are large envelope production capacity machines with Double Head bending technology for large sym-metrical and asymmetrical wire forms made faster with higher precision. AIM’s Smart Editor™ machine graphic simulation soft-ware offers collision detection features.

• AFM modular machines offer a standard two year warranty with unique programming features. The AFE lines carry a standard one year warranty and AIM’s total customer satisfaction com-mitment. AIM is continually pushing the envelope in machine design with several new product developments. See the AIM website for the newest products.

PERSONNEL: Constantine Grapsas President & CEO Ron Vlk C.O.O. Gus Goudis Sales Manager

ASSOCIATIONS: AWS-American Welding Society IWMA-International Wire Manufacturers Association NAM-National Manufacturers Assoc. NFPA-National Fire Protection Assoc. WAI-Wire Association International WCISA-Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association WFA-Wire Fabricators Association

EUROPEAN HQ: AIM Europe SA Kapetan Korela 16 14564 Nea Kiffisia, Attikis, Greece T: +30 (213) 005 8004 F: +30 (213) 005 7768 E-mail: [email protected]

MARKETS SERVED:We have expanded our “reach” and also

have more reps. Visit the AIM website for the latest listings: www.aimmachines.com

We currently have sales operations in Ar-gentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada (2), China, Columbia, Czech Republic, France, Ger-many, Greece (our European Headquarters and manufacturing, AIM Europe SA), India, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, USA (7), and Venezuela.

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thicknesses of 0.8 to 3 mm. Key features and attributes include the following: • Strong and versatile

machines• High speed operation• Large press beds• High accuracy feeding• Powerful slides• Fast and easy setup• Multiple sensors• Solid constructionThe DS-15-220 model and

sample parts are show below.

COMPANY PROFILE:Trimco Export House sup-

plies several models of multi forming machines for making a wide variety of parts from wire andstrip.Officesarelocatedinthe UK and USA

PRODUCT LINE:Five basic models are offered

for wires with maximum diam-eters ranging from 1.5 to 10 mm, and strips with maximum widths of 30 to 100 mm and maximum


CONTACT:

Trimco Export House

36, Thayer Street

London W1U 2QX

Phone +44 (0) 20 7224 3211

Fax +44 (0) 20 7486 6069

UK +44 20 3239 6367

USA +1 201 793 7346

[email protected]

[email protected]

PURPOSE:Forming Systems, Inc. was established to

provide technical assistance, sales, service, and training for world leading producers of machinery and accessory equipment for wire forming and spring making industries.

MISSION STATEMENT:Forming Systems, Inc. is dedicated to

providing our customers with the best pos-sible manufacturing option by supplying leading global technologies for the wire forming and spring making industries. Form-ing Systems Inc. will provide excellence in products, service, and value.

MARKETS SERVED:• SpringMaking• SpringTesting&Analysis• SpringGrinding• WireForming• 2-DWireForming• 3-DWireForming• TabletopBendersforWire&Strip• WireForming&WeldingSystems• WireFormw/Automated Secondary Operations• RingCoiling• SpringGrinding• VisionInspectionand GagingSystems• Ovens-conveyor,box,spiral

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• HTCSpringMachinery, a world leader in design and development of high speed spring and wire forming machines. HTC specializes in precision 2, 4, 7, 9, and 12 axes CNC production machines for the manufacture of compression, extension, garter, torsion, double torsion springs, and wire forms. HTC is recognized for superior performance, service, reliability, and continuous product development. Wire range: .02mm–12mm.

FORMING SYSTEMS, INC.P.O. Box 69415075 South U.S. 131Schoolcraft, MI 49087- 0694 USAPhone: 1-877-727-FORM (toll free), 1-269-679-3557 (international)Fax: 1-269-679-3567Email: [email protected]

• HSI specializes in the production of ac-cessory equipment for the spring industry. HSI’s extensive line of support equipment includes conveyor ovens, box ovens, and spiral ovens used throughout the world by leading spring making companies. HSI is also rec-ognized for their complete line of payoff reels, part collectors, spring testers, spring gages, and part sorters.

• JaykaseManufacturingCompany’s programmable tabletop bending machines have revolutionized small order and pro-totype production with their all new CNC tabletop benders. With the push of a but-ton, operators can select from up to 30 pre-programmed bends. Up to 9 programmed bends can be made in sequence. Coiling, RH bending, LH bending, acceleration, unwind, and adjustable home position are all now possible with no stops to set. It’s as simple as dialing in the bend angle.

• OMAS, a leading designer and builder of state of the art 3-D wire forming ma-chines for complex wire forms, high speed multiform machines for wire and strip material, and ring coiling machines for automatic production of wire rings, flat rings, and welded rings. Machines are capable of TIG as well as Butt Welding.

• OMD sets the standard for spring grind-ing machines used throughout the world. OMD provides world class crush, down-feed, and wet grind-ing machines for the finest wire sizes up to 100mm (4") wire diameter.

• SpringAnalysis Systems, Inc. (SAS) designers and developers of technologi-cally advanced spring testing & analysis machines, automated spring testing sys-tems, and digital imaging systems used for part measurement, pitch tracing, E1 & E2 measurement, perpendic-ularity, and concentricity measurement. Systems are available for compression, extension, deflection, and torsion testing. Vision and testing equipment includes software for all data acquisition including SPC, R&R, CPK, and calibration.

• T.ButlerEngineeringLtd., provides

leading edge technology for high-speed automated production of complex wire forms and springs, eliminating the need for costly secondary operations. Applications include automotive components (brake springs, seating, lumbar, retainers, rods, etc.), medical, bedding forms & springs, lawn equipment, and more. TBE recently introduced the MULTIBEND series of multi-axes wire forming machines utilizing AB Control Systems. Forming Speeds have increased up to 30%.

HEADQUARTERSFormingSystems,Inc.P.O.Box694Schoolcraft,MI49087TollFreeTelephone:1-877-727-FORM(3676)InternationalTelephone:1-269-679-3557Fax:269-679-3567Email:[email protected]:www.formingsystemsinc.com


SASCTV1600

TBEMULTIBENDseriesmachine

HTC20XMmachine OMDMA10-1

COMPANY PROFILE:Gibraltar Corporation is

the exclusive US agent for Nicemach Co. Ltd of Daegu, Korea. Nice specializes in the production of cost-effective CNC, Wire and Pipe Bending equipment. Nice has produced over of 500 CNC wire benders since 2004 and offers the follow-ing equipment:

EQUIPMENT MODELS: 2D Wire Bender

2D-R70 Wire Range: Soft Wire 0.078"-0.276" (2.00-7.00 mm), Hard Wire 0.078"-0.156" (2.00-4.00 mm)

Traditional 3D 3 axes Wire Benders


3D-R100 Wire Range: Soft Wire 0.138"-0.394" (3.50-10.0 mm), Hard Wire 0.118"-236"

(3.00-6.00 mm)


9 Axes Benders (from Coil or pre-straightened wire)

Coil

3D-OR70 C Wire Range: Soft Wire 0.098"-0.276" (2.50-7.00 mm), Hard Wire 0.078"-0.178" (2.00-4.50 mm), Max wire feed: 55"/1400 mm

3D-OR100C Wire Range: Soft Wire 0.098"-0.394" (2.50-10.00 mm), Hard Wire 0.078"-0.236" (2.00-6.00 mm)

Pre- cut wire

3D-OR70 S Wire Range: Soft Wire 0.098"-0.276" (2.0-7.00 mm), Hard Wire 0.078"-0.178" (2.00-4.50 mm), Max wire feed: 43"/1100mm

3D-OR100S Wire Range: Soft Wire 0.098"-0.394" (2.0-10.00 mm), Hard Wire 0.078"-0.236" (2.00-7.00 mm)

Double Headed Wire Benders

Coil

3D-DR120 C Wire Range: Soft Wire 0.098"-0.276" (2.50-7.00 mm), Hard

Gibraltar Corporation 105 Schelter Road, Suite 206 Lincolnshire, IL 60089 USA Tel: +1 847 383 5442 Fax: +1 847 913 4528 Web Site: www.gibraltar8.com E-Mail: [email protected]

Wire 0.078"-0.178" (2.00-4.50 mm), Options for 71" (1800 mm) wire feed or 94" (2400 mm) wire feed.

Pre-cut Wire

3D-DR120 S Wire Range: Soft Wire 0.098"-0.276" (2.50-7.00 mm), Hard Wire 0.078"-0.178" (2.00-4.50 mm), Options for 71" (1800 mm) wire feed or 94" (2400 mm) wire feed.

Nicemach also offers cold head-ing, chamfering, welding and special purpose options. Contact Michael Shapiro for more information.

KEY PERSONNEL:Michael Shapiro, President

NORTH AMERICAN SALES OFFICE:

Gibraltar Corporation

105 Schelter Road, Suite 206

Lincolnshire, IL 60089 USA

Tel: +1 847 383 5442

Fax: +1 847 913 4528

Website: www.gibraltar8.com

E-mail: [email protected]


3D-R100

3D-OR70C

3D-DR120 C

COMPANY PROFILE:

Gibraltar Corporation is the

North American agent for Simco

Spring Machinery Co., Taipei,

Taiwan & Morita & Company,

Nagoya, Japan.

Gibraltar Corporation offers

a full line of standard machines

to the spring making and wire

formed products industry. The

array of equipment includes

CNC coilers, radial forming ma-

chines, wire forming machines,

lathe coilers, ring coilers, garter

spring machines, power spring

coilers and Hot winding equip-

ment and leaf spring machinery

as well as custom machinery.

EQUIPMENT MODELS:

CNC-620 0.4-2.3 mm (0.016"-0.091")

CNC-635 2.0-4.0 mm (0.079"-0.157")

CNC-650 3.0-5.0 mm (0.118"-0.197")

Features & Options: •ServoFeedandCam •RotatingWire •RotatingQuill •HookStation

•ServoSpinners

CSC-630N 0.8-3.0 mm (0.032"-0.118")

CSC-650N 2.0-5.0 mm (0.079"-0.197")

CSC-680N 3.0-8.0 mm (0.118"-0.315")

CSC-6120N 5.0-12.0 mm (0.197"-0.472")

CSC-6160N 8.0-165.0 mm (0.315"-0.630")

CSC-6200N 10.0-20.0 mm (0.394"-0.787")

W-1045 High speed 8 axes 1.5-4.5 mm (0.060"-0.180")

Gibraltar Corporation PO Box 5323 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 USA Tel: 1 847 769 2099 Fax: 1 847 913 4528 Web Site: www.gibraltar8.com E-Mail: [email protected]

W-1065 High speed 8 axis 3.0-7.0 mm (0.118"-0.280")

Features & Options: •Easy-to-UseSoftware •TouchScreenDisplay •Point&ClickDimension Control •3DPreview •ProgramwithChartofOD, ` Pitch,Feed •SimpleUseTorsionFunction •Touch-CheckProbe •HighQualitySpringTooling– Many Types of Machinery

KEY PERSONNEL:Michael ShapiroPresident

NORTH AMERICAN SALES OFFICE: Gibraltar Corporation POBox5323 BuffaloGrove,IL60089 USA T: +1 847 769 2099 F: +1 847 913 4528 WebSite:www.gibraltar8.com E-Mail: [email protected]

by electronically synchronized individual motors) is a fully integrated wire mill supplier from rod break-down machines and various types of multi-wire drawing machines to fine and ultra-fine wire drawing machines. This also includes bunching and stranding machines from its parent company, OM Lesmo, which is known for its high quality and cost-efficient machines for the production of cop-per and aluminum electrical conductors. Eurodraw also offers a selection of payoffs, down coilers and spoolers for nonferrous products. Shown here is the company’s very popular double automatic payoff (Model DPO-ALU-WS.450) for aluminum and al-loy rod in coils for up to 9.5 mm in rod diameter and up to 3400 kg coils/7500 lbs. These payoffs are suitable for single-wire and two-wire rod break-down lines allowing continuous drawing operation without having to stop for coil change. On display will be a single automatic payoff for coils for rod break-down machines, Model MPO-ALU, featuring hydraulic tilting platform for coils and with rotating capability and braking to adjust payoff tension. Harish Panchal, Edwin Pasterk, Giovanni Cecchini, Georgio Motta

Eurolls Group Booth 2846 Italy/USAThe Eurolls Group offers the collective technology and innovation of its member companies: Eurolls Wire Continued...

Machinery Division, Vitari SpA, Eurolls SpA/Team Meccanica SpA, Cortinovis Machinery SpA, Cortino-vis Machinery America Inc., Sictra Srl and Teurema SpA. The Eurolls Wire Machine Division, engineers and manufactures special machinery such as electro-welded lattice girder lines and motorized rolling lines as well as wire pointing machines and butt welders.Anthony DeRosa

EVG Inc. Booth 3858 USA

Exel Fil SA Booth 1058 Spain Low-carbon bright mild steel, AISI 1006-1008 suitable for welding, CNC bending, surface finish for chrome plating, electro-plating and painting—packing cheese coils from 2200 lb/6000 lb in diameters from 0.095" to 0.475". Saber Kolli, Josep Marsans

Fortune Machinery Company, Inc. Booth 2666 USA Fortune Machinery will be exhibiting details and pho-tographs of its extensive listings and inventory of most steel related equipment—wire drawers, nail, barbed wire, mesh, fence, straighteners, pointers, welders and more. Fortune Machinery Company, Inc., since 1972 services customers and deals worldwide. Bill Fortune

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Mission stateMent:

Maguire Machinery, Inc., is dedicated to providing outstanding sales and service for spring coiling, wire forming, ring making and wave spring machines as well as a wide variety of other production equipment.

products offered:

Maguire Machinery, Inc., is the exclusive distributor of OKUNO spring, clip, ring and wire forming equipment in the Americas. Ad-ditional equipment offered by the company includes ovens, grinding machines, testing and inspection machines and equipment and shot peening machines.

Maguire Machinery, Inc., of-fers the following comprehensive equipment lines:

standard Machines —

Mechanical Coiling MachinesCNC Coil FormersMulti Coil FormersCoil Forming MachinesRing Making MachinesFlat Ring Making MachinesTorsion Forming MachinesForming MachinesOval Coil FormersMotor Spring Making

Machines

Maguire Machinery, Inc. 106 Ninth Street North Brigantine, NJ 08203 USA Tel: +1 609 266 0200 Fax: +1 609 266 9079 Web Site: www.MaguireMachinery.com E-Mail: [email protected]

special order Machines —Zig-Zag Spring Former Flexible Tube Manufacturing MachineSpiral Forming Machine Chain Making Machine Saddle Spring Making

MachineConcrete Separater Making Machine Shutter Spring Making

MachineLarge-Diameter Spring Making Machine Reinforcing Spiral Wire Making Machine Special Torsion Spring Making Machine

tempering ovens —Batch Tempering Oven Screw Feed Tempering Oven Creep Tempering Oven

Grinding Machines —Inside Grinding (Chamfering) Machine Outside Grinding (Chamfering) Machine Compression Spring Seat Grinding Machine Long Spring Seat Grinding Machine In-Process Seat Grinding Machine

testing Machines —Compression Setting Load Testing Machine Fatigue And Load Tester Universal Tester

shot peening Machines

options —Automatic Wire Stand Packaging Equipment Wire Straightener

fully automated systems — CS Master Valve Spring Manufacturing Line Retractor Spring Forming Line Torsion Coil Forming Line Brassiere Ring Forming Line

inspection equipment —Flare Inspection Unit Automatic Free Length Inspection Unit Angular Inspection Unit Rotating Eddy Current Inspection Machine Other Types of Testing Equipment

headquarters:Maguire Machinery, inc.106 Ninth Street NorthBrigantine, NJ 08203 USATel: +1 609 266 0200Fax: +1 609 266 9079Web Site: www.MaguireMachinery.com

E-Mail: [email protected]


novation and shares them through tight partnership with its valuable customers.

Standard Feed and Form. Standard solutions range from three to seven servos and wire capabilities up to 16.0 mm - 5/8". The brand has been recognize for its unconventional way of bending material: combining and interpolating those servos Numalliance offers three different bending capabilities: nose, pin or mandrel and hybrid—combination of nose and mandrel.

Cut-to-length, Camless Multi-Slide. If mechanical four-slides are becom-ing part of the past. Numalliance also ventures in that arena with hard-tooled, CNC driven and Camless multi-slide. Long change-over, spillage and break-age are part of the past with this new technology. This know-how built from its experience of mechanical machinery, helped Numalliance create a range of solution for cut-to-length.

Custom Solutions. Whether you are looking for a special line of equipment

LEADING BRAND FOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS IN COLD FORMING OF WIRE/TUBE/FLAT STOCK:

Numalliance prizes itself in delivering value-added stand alone or integrated solution for the transformation of Wire, tube and flat-stock industries. ISO 9001 Certified the company has integrated knowledge beyond bending: press opera-tion, notching, coining, chamfering, weld-ing, threading, stress relief or 3D control.

Numalliance is the sole brand in the industry that has been able to reach out to all sectors on all continents. Automo-tive, Aeronautics, Point of Purchase, Furniture, Lawn and Garden or home appliances, as well as Medical or Jew-elry, all industry rely on the powerful capabilities of the company.

The Group is constituted on 3 “Eu-ropean Pillars” in the wire and tube cold forming expert companies that stem their roots some 140 years ago. Years of knowledge in innovation brought Numal-liance to an unrivalled level of excellence.

NUMALLIANCE NORTH AMERICA – ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER:

Numalliance North America was founded 6 years ago through the buyout of the buy-out of its leading representa-tion on the continent. Located in the vicinity of Chicago, Numalliance North America Advanced Technology Center is a fully staffed Customer center, with sales, service, training, parts, and show room that display the latest in bend-ing and beyond bending. Numalliance provides assistance even to the first machine sold 20 years ago, which is one of several hundred in North America.

SOLUTIONS, SOLUTIONS, SOLUTIONS:

Numalliance is never short of in-

Numalliance North AmericaAdvanced Technology Center 1361 Howard Street Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 USA Tel: +1 847 439 4500 Fax: +1 847 439 4515 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.numalliance.com

for a dedicated part or a evolutive and flexible work cell, Numalliance devel-oped a range of equipment that can inte-grate its own or third party secondaries.

KEY CONTACTS:Joel Etienne Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Ludovic Vallet Chief Operations Officer (COO)

David Galas Business Development

SALES OFFICE:Numalliance North AmericaAdvanced Technology Center1361 Howard StreetElk Grove Village, IL 60007

USATel: +1 847 439 4500Fax: +1 847 439 4515E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.numalliance.com


Numalliance’s iconic Double Bend.

A whole page would not be enough to cover capabilities in bending and beyond bending.

Numacell a flexible work cell.

RK Trading Company 235 Bond Street Elk Grove, IL 60007 USA Tel: +1 847 640 9771 Fax: +1 847 640 9793 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rktradingusa.com

MISSION STATEMENT:RK Trading Company is dedicated

to providing its customers with quality spring making and forming machines and providing a level of service which exceeds customers’ expectations.

COMPANY HISTORY:Since 1996, RK Trading is the ex-

clusive North American representative of the HERDON line of spring making and processing machinery. Between them, RK and HERDON have a com-bined total of over 60 years of spring making experience. The basic operat-ing premise of RK is to not only pro-vide its customers with the machines needed to make most parts easily and accurately but to also provide the know-how needed to satisfy unusual or difficult requirements. In evidence of this commitment to customer satis-faction, over 90% of RK sales are to repeat customers.

PRODUCT LINES:RK Trading offers a broad range of prod-ucts ranging from simple and inexpen-sive basic machines to high tech techni-cally sophisticated coilers and formers. A distinguishing characteristic of all of these products is their user-friendly pro-gramming, versatile features and rugged construction. The line includes:

HerdonCSC Series Spring Coilers Available in both 2 and 3 axis models, the CSC machines are an affordable alternative to conventional mechanical coilers. Of-fering unusually high rates of produc-tion while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, they are a moderately priced entry into CNC machines. Available in

models ranging from .8mm max. wire size to 8mm max. wire size with either single or double point construction. Additional models having a capacities up to 12mm will be available in the near future.

HerdonCSX Hybrid Series Wire Formers The next generation of the popular CSX se-ries. The Hybrid formers are 16-axis “All Servo” formers with standard 6 position 3 dimensional rotary head. The rotary head has 3 servo spinners as well as 3 tool holders. It also features the bottom 3 slides that move side to side. Like the original CSX formers the Hybrid come standard with rotary wire and easy to learn teach functions. The Hybrid is available in 1mm, 2mm, 3.5mm, 5mm and 8.0mm.

HerdonCSM Series Wire Formers This line of wire/spring formers has enjoyed world wide acceptance for over 15 years. Re-cently increased to 8 axis capability (with no increase in cost), it is available with many production enhancing options. These heavy duty production machines have cam driven slides and are available in six different models up to 6mm max. wire size (tempered material).

HerdonRFM Series Wire Formers Built on the same platform as the CSM series, the RFM machines also incorporate Herdon’s true rotating wire system. These 8 axis machines combine the same high speed performance and ease of use as the CSM with the advantage of being able to rotate the material during form-ing, which greatly reduces set-up time. Available in 5 models running 1.0mm up to 6.0mm tempered wire.

HerdonCSX Series Wire Formers The CSX is a 12 axis (16 axis optional), all servo-driven machine. Featuring Herdon’s true rotating wire system, rotating quill, it is capable of handling multiple servo spin-ners (both single and two axis). Quick set-ups are the norm yet the machines have extremely high rates of production. One of the fastest and most versatile all servo machines in the market, the CSX is available in sizes ranging from 0.4mm to 8.0mm max. wire capacity.

HerdonFM Series A basic verti-slide machine de-signed to handle both strip and wire. With 6 cam drive forming slides and an integrated 5 ton press head, the machine is well con-structed, easy to use, modestly priced.

HerdonATM Series Spring Grinders These machines are available in three models and can be configured for either crush or downfeed grinding. Heavy and durable, they have proved to be very popular with spring makers throughout the world. KEY PERSONNEL: Robert Kupczak, President

Robert Meyers, Vice President Tony Bujak, Technical Service Manager

SALES OFFICE:RK Trading Company235 Bond StreetElk Grove, IL 60007 USATel: +1 847 640 9771Fax: +1 847 640 9793E-mail: [email protected]: www.rktradingusa.com

Introducing a welcome addition to the RK family. The Bobbio Excel linefeatures 9-11 axis machines allowing for more complex and complicatedcoiling. And with it’s European manufacturing the quality is second tonone and offers even more versatility. So get to know “Bobbio” and seewhat “he” can do for you.

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technology and high construction quality thanks to its huge experience in preci-sion mechanics as well as to its continu-ous search for new technical solutions.

In 1989, by taking over Messrs. SECEM specialized in the produc-tion of machines for straightening and cutting metal wire and tube in ferrous and non-ferrous materials (patented straightening system with hyperbolic rolls), the group remarkably increased and differentiated its production range in the specific field of wire working.

In 2000, APR project (i.e., precision straightening and cutting systems for wire Ø 0.1 to 1.0 mm) was taken over from the Swiss company AP-Tech-nologies (Audemars-Piguet). Thanks to this project, SECEM line can now meet the most different straightening needs both for thin and very thin wire (electronic and medical applications) and for wire and tube up to Ø 16 mm.

PRODUCT LINES:SIMPLEX-RAPID line:

a) CNC coilers MC-series for critical compression springs (Ø 0.1 – 16 mm).

b) CNC coilers MT-series for the production of both springs with straight or shaped shanks RH and LH bends and springs with non-round section.

c) CNC coilers for garter springs.d) Automatic joiners for

garter springs.e) Motorized de-reelers.

(auto adaptative system): 50-3000 Kg

f) Control, sorting and statistical processing systems.

MISSION STATEMENT:Innovation is SIMPLEX-RAPID’s

peculiar feature. In its 60-year activity (1948-2010), the company, has been constantly putting forward revolutionary solutions, which have been frequently taken as reference standards in this production field.

Among the most important innova-tions introduced by Simplex-Rapid, let us mention the patent for the flying cutoff system (1960). More recently (1996), it realized both revolutionary Graphic Programming and Auto-matic Program Generation software, which drastically reduce the machine set-up time.

The first control-integrated digital camera system was introduced as a world preview in year 2000.

Thanks to the new “Initial Tension Control Device” (2004) it is now pos-sible to overcome all the usual problems related to the initial tension control of any compression spring (i.e., the differ-ent amount of initial tension between the first and the last coil).

With this feature it is possible to con-trol and vary, at any desired point of the wire feed, the amount of initial tension in order to increment or decrement it ac-cording to the spring requirement.

COMPANY HISTORY:Since 1948 SIMPLEX-RAPID has

been successfully present on all world markets thanks to its production of spring making machines.

The company has been constantly in-creasing its market share over the years, thus progressively increasing the size of its own factory, which presently covers an area of 25,000 m2.

SIMPLEX-RAPID’s trade mark has always been a synonym for advanced

SIMPLEX-RAPID S.r.l. Via Lombardia, 13 20098 S. Giuliano Milanese (z.i. Sesto Ulteriano) – Milano – Italia Tel.: +39-02.98.281.751 Fax: +39-02.98.281.738 Web Site: www.simplexrapid.it E-Mail: [email protected]

SECEM line:

a) Straightening machines for extra thin wires and tubes from 0.1 to 1.0 mm.

b) Straightening machines with hyperbolic rolls and hydraulic cut-off for steel and non-ferrous metal wires from 0.8 to 16 mm.

c) High-speed straightening machines with bushes for wires from 1.4 to 6 mm (speed > 100 m./min.).

d) Straightening machines with hyperbolic rolls and S.C. milling cutting for capillary tubes or with flying shear cut-off for metal tubes from 3 to 8 mm.

e) Straightening machines with hyperbolic rolls and orbital cut-off for metal tubes from 5 to 12 mm.

SALES OFFICE:

Sales office and service center USA , Canada and Mexico:

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P.O. BOX 2709

5115-B TREMONT AVENUEDavenport, IOWA 52807 U.S.A.(Jerry Jacques – Jerry Ashdown)

TEL.: +1-563-391-0400FAX: +1-563-391-0403

E-MAIL : [email protected]://www.nimsco.com


COMPANY PROFILE:Committed to remain on the forefront

of quality and innovation, WAFIOS cur-rently manufactures over 200 models of wire and tube working machinery in several manufacturing sites worldwide. The global headquarters is in Reutlingen Germany, with manufacturing locations and subsidiaries strategically positioned around the world to serve and support all major manufacturing markets.

The WAFIOS reputation and legacy has been built upon an established combination of unique qualities and ac-complishments, most notably: • Largest range of wire and tube

processing machinery. • Continuous technology and

development for over 100 years. • Vertically integrated business model

to ensure high quality standards. • Comprehensive global network of

sales, service and support. • Active customer orientation with

customized solutions. • Partnership networks with strong,

global customers and organizations. • Vocational and continuous

professional training and employee development.

COMPANY HISTORY:The history and roots of WAFIOS

date back almost 120 years. While WA-FIOS is commonly known in the wire and tube industry, synonymous with pre-cision German-engineered machinery, the name itself has an interesting origin.

Ernst Wagner established a mechani-cal workshop in Pfullingen, Germany on April 1, 1893. As early as 1905, Wagner’s wire fencing machines were awarded prizes in exhibitions held in London and Brussels. The company grew and moved to Reutlingen in 1909 when Hans Ficker joined the company as an active partner, and the firm’s name was changed to “Wagner & Ficker Maschinenfabrik”. In Stuttgart, just a few kilometers away, Otto Schmid had likewise developed a fencing machine

WAFIOS Machinery Corporation27 NE Industrial RoadBranford, CT 06405 USATel: +1 203 481 5555 • Fax: +1 203 481 9854E-Mail: [email protected]: www.wafios.us • www.wafios.ca

and both companies launched their prod-ucts, advertising in the same newspaper. Negotiations took place in 1914 and the result was a merger of, Wagner & Ficker and O. Schmid. By 1926, drawing from the first initials of the founders’ names, the new company name, WAFIOS, was in use.

By 1932, the company’s products had grown to include spring coiling machines, nail presses, wire bending, upholstery and mattress spring machines and hexagonal wire mesh looms. Today WAFIOS is the leading global supplier of a full range of precision machines for wire, tube and formed parts.

PRODUCT RANGE:The WAFIOS range of machine types

include spring coiling and forming, wire bending and forming, tube bending and forming, wire straightening, cutting and end-working as well as precision machines used to produce spiral hose, nails, fasteners, chains, chain link fence and other types of fencing. WAFIOS machines are operating and supported around the world, producing a remark-able range of wire and tube applications, from tiny tungsten lamp filaments and surgical coils to automotive suspension springs, automotive brake lines, heat exchanger coils, roofing screws and high tensile chains—to name a few.Machine Program includes: • Compression springs: FUL, FSE

and F Series EcoCoilers • Torsion springs: FMU, FMK, FTU • Tension springs: ZO, ZE • Spring grinding: G Series • Ring coiling: SNA • Spiral springs: SPM • Wire bending (single head): B,

BM, BMU • Wire bending (multi-head):

BMS, BT • Tube bending: BMZ, BL,

RBV, BMR • Wire straightening and cutting:

R, RB

• Nail machines: N Series, Nailmaster • Chain bending: KEB, KER, KBA • Chain welding: KEH, KSH • Chain bending and welding,

calibration: KBS, KPH • Wire fencing: DF, JF, KGA • Cold heading and forming:

WAFIOS Umformtechnik • Payoffs: Full range

KEY PERSONNEL:David Purcell

PresidentDaniel Tetreault

Vice President

WORLD HEADQUARTERS:WAFIOS AGSilberburgstrasse 5D-72764 Reutlingen, GermanyTel: +49 7121 146 0Fax: +49 7121 49 12 09Website: www.wafios.com


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Alloy Wire International (AWI) was founded in 1946 and specializes in the production of WIRE in NICKEL and COBALT ALLOYS. Alloy Wire Interna-tional manufactures ROUND, SQUARE and RECTANGULAR wire as well as more complex PRECISION SHAPED PROFILES. Order quantities from as low as a few meters/feet with typical lead times of two weeks.

AWI produces these super alloys for the manufacture of springs, specialist seals, fasteners and other demanding engineering applications for industries where an aggressive environment is encountered.

CAPABILITIES: Wire Diameters From 0.827" to 0.001"

SectionsWidth max 0.315"Thickness min 0.0013"Width-to-thickness ratio of up to 30:1

Cut lengthsDiameters from 0.453" to 0.197"Lengths from 0.125" upwards

Quantities from 1 pound Quality AssuranceAWI holds ISO9001:2000, Aero-space Approvals and is DFARS Compliant.

Alloy Wire International 205 Hallene Road Warwick, RI 02886 USA Tel:18664825569•14017378380 Fax:14013846757 WebSite:www.alloywire.com•E-Mail:[email protected]

KEY PERSONNEL:Angus Hogarth, Sales Director

Ed Sierman Sales Manager

ADDRESS: Alloy Wire International 205 Hallene Road Warwick, RI 02886 USA Tel: Toll Free 1 866 48ALLOY 1 866 482 5569 1 401 737 8380 Fax: 1 401 384 6757 Web Site: www.alloywire.com E-Mail: [email protected]


OUR MISSION:At Anchor Abrasives we make every effort to insure products are ordered, manufac-tured and delivered correctly. Hold ready programs guarantee availability of our products for JIT delivery or on-site stor-age. We have the fastest regular delivery time in the industry. We will help you with any phase of your grinding operation. Meeting challenges keeps us a leader in the industry.

OUR HISTORY:Anchor Abrasives, a privately held company, was formed in 1971. Founder, Frank Shoemaker is credited for naming the company after the system for anchor-ing nut inserts into the nonusable portion of the disc. Our staff has been analyzing disc-grinding operations and formulating discs since the early 1950s. Today, we are leaders in state-of-the-art formulation and manufacture of double discs, cylinders, centerless and roll wheels. In 1998, we

moved into a new manufacturing facil-ity incorporating the latest technology to produce high quality custom abrasive products. Sold to many of the top manu-facturing names in the world, our products grind a variety of bearings, springs, ceram-ics, cutlery, hand tools, bars, tubing and au-tomotive parts including connecting rods, valve plates, piston rings and pump parts.

OUR PRODUCTS:• Discs & Cylinders. Anchor specializes in designing and manufacturing nut-inserted discs and cylinders from 8"-72" diameter. These disc and cylinder wheels are custom formulated to each job to meet/exceed our customer’s disc grinding requirements.• Centerless Wheels. Anchor centerless grinding wheels are custom formulated for demanding thru-feed and plunge grinding applications. They can be made from 12"-30" diameter in widths up to 20".• Roll Grinding Wheels. Anchor roll wheels are custom formulated and are

available in types 1, 5 and 7. Roll wheels can be made in diameters from 20"-42" up to 6" wide.• CBN & Diamond-Plated Discs. CBN plated discs work extremely well on small diameter springs and produce unmatched performance on tight tolerance work.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:Anchor representatives are factory trained specialists who are knowledgeable in all aspects of grinding operations. They are available to assist you with in-house train-ing and to answer questions pertaining to your applications.

QUALITY:Anchor Abrasives is an ISO-9001:2008-certified company Anchor Abrasive’s Quality Management System has received a Certificate of Conformance from ABS Quality Evaluations.

TO LEARN MORE:Visit www.anchorabrasives.com

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COMPANY PROFILE:EUROBEND GmbH is a leading European

manufacturer of automatic equipment for the wire and construction and mattress industry.

Our reputation is based on customer satisfaction and our commitment to reliable and technically advanced machinery is reflected in the quality of every piece of equipment that leaves our produc-tion lines.

High-quality of components and final product, competitive prices, along with significant after-sales service are major assets. This success is due to the combination of quality and flexibility the machines ensure, compared to those existing in its market segment.

Eurobend’s production is oriented to exports and has already secured a presence in 40 countries. The company participated in all main exhibitions in all continents every year.

EUROBEND machines cover a wide range of applications in the following industries:

WIRE INDUSTRY:G-STAR series of two and three-axis wire bend-

ing machines for all types of wire forming (indus-trial, decorative, etc.) of diameter 2 to 20 mm.

G-MULTI high-production series of wire bend-ers with multi-line processing capability (two up to six lines) for all types of wire forming (industrial, decorative, etc.) of diameter 2 to 12 mm.

MELC series of straightening and cutting ma-

chines for diameters 2 to 36 mm. These machines employ the rotor principle (unique and patented worldwide) and can therefore achieve production speeds of up to 500 m/min in multi-rotor configura-tion combined with excellent straightening results and mechanical simplicity.

PL-S series of mesh and grid welding machines with a variety of welding capabilities and speeds up to 240 strokes per minute.

PL-FLEX series of wire, tube and metal sheet components ideal for medium to high volume production, one-off jobs or even prototypes, due to minimized changeover times with fully automatic operation.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY:G-STAR series of two and three-dimensional

bending machines for all stirrup shapes used in building and construction (5 to 20 mm diameter range).

MELC series of straightening and cutting ma-chines (processing diameters between 4 to 36 mm) employing the rotor principle. One to six-rotors multi-line machines and capable of speeds up to 480 m/min. The rebar surface remains undamaged due to hyperbolic roller profile.

SYNTHETON H series of straightening, cut-ting and bending machines for re-bar within the diameter of 4 to 20 mm, employing the Hyperbolic Roller Straightening Method with one to six-line derivatives and twin bender. Fully automatic

straightening and bending action.BENDOMAT SE series of bending machines

for re-bar within the diameter of 8 to 40 mm, employing the unique automatic multi-rebar left and right-hand bending action.

SPIRAL series of straightening, bending and cutting machines for spiral stirrups (up to 60 lay-ers) for re-bar within the diameter range of 5 to 16 mm.

RINGOMAT spiral and ring-forming machine for wire and re-bar within 2 to 16 mm diameters. Machine employs a three-roller ring-forming de-vice with two adjustable rollers and a changeable moving cutter.

PLR-I series of mesh welding machines for all reinforcing applications. Unique welding head design allows unmatched flexibility in production capabilities.

PLR-II series of mesh welding machines for all reinforcing applications with speeds up to 240 strokes per min.

PLT LADDER & TRUSS series machines for the automatic production of ladder and truss reinforcements.

PLT B series high output welding lines for pro-duction of reinforcement spacers and bar supports.

PL SF series of automatic welding lines for the production of all types and sizes of dowel basket sideframes.

PLA 03 SF-MIG series of automatic welding lines for the assembly of dowel baskets.

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Company Page WebsiteA&D Trading LLC 62 www.adtradingllc.comAIM Inc. 63 www.aimmachines.com, www.aimeuropesa.comAlloy Wire International 74 www.alloywire.comAnchor Abrasives Co. 74 www.anchorabrasives.comAnka International / Trimco Export House 64 [email protected] / [email protected] GmbH 75 www.eurobend.comForming Systems Inc. 65 www.formingsystemsinc.comGibraltar Corporation/Nice Machinery 66 [email protected] Corporation/SIMCO 67 [email protected] Systems, Inc. 76 www.larsonsystems.comLesmo Machinery America Inc. 76 www.lesmoamerica.comMaguire Machinery, Inc. 68 www.maguiremachinery.comNumalliance North America 69 www.numalliance.comRK Trading 70 www.rktradingusa.comSimplex-Rapid 71 www.simplexrapid.itUlbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc. 77 www.ulbrich.comUltimate Automation Ltd. 77 www.ultimat.comWAFIOS Machinery Corporation 72 www.wafios.us / www.wafios.caWitels Albert USA, Ltd. 78 www.witels-albert-usa.com

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Larson Systems Inc. 10073 Baltimore Street N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55418 USA Tel:1-877-780-2131•1-763-780-2131 Fax:1-763-780-2182 Website: www.larsonsystems.com E-Mail: [email protected]

history:Larson Systems Inc. was founded in 1979, and has become the leading designer and manufacturer of spring-testing equip-ment in North America. Larson Systems designs, manufactures and distributes a complete line of force/length and torque testing equipment for spring manufactur-ers. Larson Systems’ spring testers are the most widely used testers in American spring manufacturing plants today, and the company sells them worldwide.

Products:Larson Systems’ product line includes automated spring testers, automatic spring testers, calibration equipment, force gages, hand testers, presetters and sorters,

spring gages, torque wrench calibrators and torsion spring testers. The company holds two patents (U.S. Patent Numbers 6,094,980 & 6,289,744) on the Torsion Spring Tester (TST).

equiPment models:• Manual Force/Length Testers:

ECT, CDHT, DHT, FDHT, SDHT, Solid Height Checker

• Motorized Force/Length Testers: FLASH 11, 24, 25, 36; STAR 11, 25, RoboSTAR

• Torsion Spring Testers: TST 200, 1300; ATST

• Spring Gages: Tiger, Tiger CNC

key Personnel:david larson, PresidentBruce hill, Vice President Sales & Marketing

contact information: larson systems inc. 10073 Baltimore Street N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55418 USA Tel: 1-877-780-2131 1-763-780-2131 Fax: 1-763-780-2182 Website: www.larsonsystems.com E-Mail: [email protected]

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Our mission is built on integrity and uses mutually beneficial relationships, quality products and quality people to achieve our goals. Lesmo Machinery Amer-ica offers the most efficient & productive manufacturing technologies from world leader manufacturers - these companies drive their businesses by being at the leading edge of technology. The principals represent-ed endeavor to continually develop innovative and original products of the highest quality.

A Appiani - steel shipping & process reels

Appiani manufacture standard and custom build steel reels according to DIN specifications or to customer requirements. A world leading manufacturer of ship-ping and process reels since 1962, offering:

- Steel reels for wiredrawing - Reels for bunching & stranding - Cable reels and drums - Fully machined steel reels - Spools for steel cord, hose wire, saw wire and special fine wire—all B-type spools - Finned Flanged, corrugated steel reels - Collapsible, take apart reels - Plastic & Steel composite reels - ABS

www.appiani.reels.it

Tramev - wire, rod & cable cutters

With our range of light and portable tools to shear, cut-off, bend and even straighten is now a very simple operation. Tramev CUTTING TOOLS offer a full range of portable tooling for shearing, cutting, straightening and bending of metal wire, rod, strip, cable, bar, metal banding and also the punching of metal plate. Units are battery operated, electrically powered or electro– hydraulically powered. This range of tooling allows fast and effective solutions to the problems related to wire, cable, strand, rod, bar and bolts & nuts for quick and efficient cuts with maximum operators’ safety.

Lesmo Machinery America, Inc.

Lesmo Machinery America has been formed to service the needs of the wire and cable industry with a busi-ness policy to maintain relationships with our custom-ers based on complete mutual trust. We aim to provide our customers an added value through improving their productivity, quality and profit.

Cometo – wire straightening, guiding & feeding Equipment

Cometo snc, located in Annone Brianza, Italy, since it’s inception in 1983 with it’s goal to improve product quality, incorporates the most advanced technology together with experience gained from it’s customers.

Cometo Wire Handling Products include: Wire Straighteners (single, dual & multi-plane models), Wire Guides – various types, Rotating Die Units - Traversing units – electronic and mechanical, Feeders – for wire, metal strip and tube with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic roller adjustment - Automatic wire straight-ening for wire bending and forming machinery and also for the elongation in the processing of concrete con-struction materials (rebar), Straightening and Wire Guide Rollers (Replacement Rollers).

www.cometo-italy.com

www.tramev.com

www.lesmoamerica.com

Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc. 153 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473-1191 USA Website: www.ulbrich.com E-mail: [email protected] Toll-Free: 800-243-1676

company pRoFILE:Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc. is a global company that produces stainless steel and special metals in strip and foil as well as flat, fine and shaped wire. Ulbrich has strategically located service centers in North America, Europe and Asia, extensive sales and technical support and various quality certifications in place. Our company serves diverse markets such as aerospace, automo-tive, nuclear and solar energy, medi-cal, chemical processing, electronics and many others. Ulbrich’s many years of experience

in the manufacturing and distribution of metal is our foundation for high quality and consistent product lines. Whether it is chemical, physical, or specialized packaging, we have the latest technology to service our cus-tomers’ unique needs.

commITmEnT TopaRTnERSHIp:

Ulbrich is committed to work in part-nership with customers to provide ex-cellence in performance and customer satisfaction in a competitive mar-ketplace. Our company takes pride in helping customers achieve their

goals by practicing total customer responsiveness, quality commitment, continuous professional development and continuous improvement.

conTacT InFoRmaTIon: Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special metals, Inc. 153 Washington Avenue PO Box 294 North Haven, CT 06473-1191 USA Website: www.ulbrich.com E-mail: [email protected] Toll-Free: 800-243-1676


Cold Forming Machinery Roundupseries of 3-die 3-blow, MST408 series of 4-die 4-blow, MST616 series of 6-die 6-blow multi-station parts formers with grip wire feed and NS100 double blow header were introduced. In 2003, the EXL2-8 2-die 2-blow with maximum shank length 250 mm header and MST312 series of 3-die 3-blow multi station parts former were introduced.“The year 2004 saw the introduction of the MST616 6-die 6-blow (20 mm cutoff) multi-station parts for-mer, and 2006 saw the development of the MST606 series of 6-die 6-blow (8 mm cutoff, maximum 250 ppm) multi station parts former. In 2007 the MST716 series of 7-die 7-blow (20 mm cutoff, maximum 130 ppm) multi-station parts forming machine was introduced. And in 2008, the EXL3-8 3-die 3-blow heading machine with maximum shank length 250 mm was introduced by the company.” www.nakashimada.com

Cold Nut FormersInformation from San Shing Fastech Corp., Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C., says, “Since San Shing Machinery Division developed the first cold nut forming ma-

chine in 1965, the firm has been fully committed to developing a more efficient machine to cut produc-tion costs involved in the manufacture of nuts and other fastener products. Continuous innovations and improvements in the company’s research and development help San Shing to successfully build nut formers, nut tapping machines and other nut production equipment to meet demands from its global customers.“San Shing will continue to devote its full efforts under the concepts of continuous innovation and constant improvement to providing its customers with competitive products, relevant service and the latest engineering technology.” www.sanshing.com.tw

High-Performance, High-Speed Cold FormersInformation from Asahi Sunac Corporation, Owar-iasahi, Aichi, Japan, says, “Asahi Sunac high-speed cold formers are high-performance machines avail-able in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 dies; cutoff diameters 3 mm through 36 mm; kickout lengths up to 350 mm; speeds

February 2010/Fastener Technology International 65visit us at wire 2010 in düsseldorf, germany: stand 17C49

mISSIon STaTEmEnT: Ultimation is committed to providing its

customers cost-effective solutions for their wire forming and wire welding requirements.

HISToRy:Ultimation has been manufacturing wire

forming and welding machines for 20 years and has designed and manufactured a wide range of ground breaking models and is well respected by its customers worldwide. With Ultimation’s directors having over 60 years of experience in the design and manufacture of various machines for the wire industry.

pRoDUcT LInES: Through the use of state of the art 3D

modeling software, the design engineers at Ultimation are capable of creating new machine models from initial concept to completed designs in a very short amount of time. Utilizing this technology together with the latest in AC drives, machine con-trols and programming software, enables the company to be flexible in creating a diverse range of machines engineered to suit specific customer requirements.

Ultimate Automation Ltd. Unit 15 Lawson Hunt Industrial Park, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3JR, U.K. Tel: +44 (0) 1403 754136 • Fax: +44 (0) 1403 754558 [email protected] • www.ultimat.com

The ULTIMAT range of 2-axis, PC-con-trolled wire forming and welding machines are used for the manufacture of a wide range of wire products from POP displays to auto-motive components.

Comprising of six standard models for processing wire ranging from 2.00 mm (0.080") up to 16.00 mm (0.629") and with maximum frame sizes ranging from 40" x 40" to 50" x 50". The versatile ULTIMATt design negates the need for special tooling to produce high-quality parts and components. Special ULTIMAT versions can be supplied for use with flat strip or profiled wire. Other options include press and chamfering sta-tions, secondary bend heads for intricate forms with a tilting table to accommodate large components or for forming spirals.

Their ULTIMAT UMW series of 2D wire forming and welding machines, feature a robust, modern, modular design, and user friendly windows based software. All ULTI-MAT models use a Closed Die Forming and Cutting System, which produces high-quality bends with square, burr-free cuts.

Ultimation’s product line is not limited to standard wire forming machines, as they also design and manufacture special pur-pose models to suit customer requirements. Recent projects have included the design and manufacture of the new versions of the UCW-65 and UGW-65 models which are fully automatic welding machines for the production of “Political Sign Frames” primarily used in the USA. Plus the develop-ment of the NEW UDB-65 Automatic Twin Head Forming Machine. SaLES oFFIcE: Ultimate automation Ltd.Unit 15 Lawson Hunt Industrial Park, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3JR, U.K.Tel: +44 (0) 1403 754136 F ax: +44 (0) 1403 [email protected] / www.ultimat.compenn machinery company (Agent) P.O. Box 226, Flourtown, PA 19031 USA T: +1 215 233 0976 • F:+1 215 233 0977 [email protected] www.pennbenders.com

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES:The use of modern production and engineering

technologies to ensure the highest product quality. Optimum production organization and control

(KANBAN) ensure the rapid availability of all products.

Continuous investments in R & D result in con-stant innovation. Our patents and our new and further developments are the result of this policy. This associated basic research provides us with the knowledge, which is vital for an understanding of the straightening process and the processes, which precede and follow it.

We match our equipment to the individual wishes and needs of our customers with:

• a wide range of product types,• different sizes,• varying numbers of rolls to suit the application,• a wide range of ancillary products, and• a wide ranging production program covering straight-

eners, straightening rolls, roller guides, drive systems, preformers as well as products for the cable industry.

A worldwide customer service-focused sales organization.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:Witels Albert specializes in the straightening and

guidance of endless materials and builds machines to perform these operations.

The firm’s history dates back to 1946 for Witels and 1898 for the Albert Co. Hermann Albert, Eckehard Al-bert’s great grandfather, founded the Albert Co. Walter Wittig founded the Witels Co., which was taken over in 1969 by Eckehard Albert. In 1970, Witels Albert Germany Co. expanded activities in the development of straightening devices and other tools for the wire industry, which they have supplied since the 1900’s. In August 1996, Witels Albert – Berlin established a sales office in the USA. Following Mr. Albert’s retirement in 2001, the company continues to remain the industry leader in new innovations for the wire/cable industry.

KEY PERSONNEL:

Witels Albert USA, Ltd. Bob Flower, Jr. – General Manager

Witels Apparate-Maschinen Albert GmbH Marcus Paech – Tech. Managing Director Horst Schneidereit – General Manager

PRODUCT LINES:• Rotary & roll-type straighteners in over 17 mod-

els for material dia. up to 40mm. Models come with 3 to 14 rolls in single or double plane arrangements.• Roller guides - 15 models up to 250mm diameter.

Chromium plated, hardened, plastic, rubber with no-maintenance bearings.• High-quality rolls with a thick outer ring, which

avoids oval squeeze and early wear.• Preform heads for many rope/cable diameters,

different lay length/central adjustment.• Drive units for flexibility in existing lines when

more pulling force is needed.• Simulation program – software for the determina-

tion of roller positions based on the wire straightener parameters and material specifications.• Specialized solutions – offering seminars, training,

and education in the operation/maintenance of our equipment giving us the advantage of providing better quality and consistency in the straightening process.

HEADQUARTERS: Witels Apparate-Maschinen Albert GmbH Malteserstraße 151-159 D-12277 Berlin, Germany T: +49 30/72 29 88-0 • F: +49 30/72 39 88-88 info@witels-albert-de • www.witels-albert.de

Witels Albert USA, Ltd. 208 East Pier Street Unit B Oxford, MD 21654 Phone 410-228-8383 E-Mail: [email protected] Fax 410-228-1813 Web www.witels-albert-usa.com


What’s New @ WCISA®

Top: North American Pavilion at wire China 2012. Bottom (left to right): WCISA® President Rahul Sachdev of Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.;

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH President and CEO Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, and WCISA Executive Director Mike McNulty of

Wire Forming Technology International.

WCISA® at wire China 2012:WCISA® had an active presence at the recent wire China 2012 show in Shanghai, China, along with 17 WCISA member companies in attendance. The night before the exhibits opened, WCISA hosted its traditional Night Out event at the E-Bar in The Eton Hotel in Shanghai. Also, during the show WCISA dis-tributed its latest WCISA Member Directory & Product Listing from its booth.

WCISA® • Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association®

1867 West Market Street • PO Box 5452 Akron • OH • 44224 • USA

Phone: +1 330 864 2122 • Fax: +1 330 864 5298 [email protected] • www.wcisaonline.org

North American suppliers of machinery, materials and accessories for making all types of wire and cable.

Established in 1996.

WCISA®

成員

www.wcisaonline.org

美国线材和线缆供应商协会 • 美國 • W1G12

美国线材和线缆供应商协会是一家会员组成的非盈利协会，会员来自北美各类线材线缆行业的机械，材料和附件供应商。协会是2008国际线材线缆博览会官方支持单位，也是北美展厅的合作赞助商。很多协会会员都将在此次展会上亮相。WCISA协会作为参展商和支持单位，目前活跃在全球各类线材线缆贸易展会和会议。WCISA协会成员信息请浏览：

www.wcisaonline.org.

WCISA member companies exhibiting at wire China 2012, in the North American exhibitor pavilion as well as on their own, included:

• AIM • AlphaGary • Blachford • Beta LaserMike • Ceeco Bartell • Davis-Standard LLC • Fort Wayne Wire Die • Mathiasen Machinery • Miltec Corporation • QED Wire Lines Inc. • RichardApex Inc. • Roteq Machinery • Southwire Company • SPX Precision Components, Fenn Division • Teknor Apex Company • Wire & Cable Technology International • Wire & Plastic Machinery

WCISA is an Official Sponsor of wire China 2012 as well as other wire and cable trade fairs produced by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.

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