Concept of a typical efficient materials flow for round pipes
Ball gutter
Motorized conveyor system for a maximum pipe diameter of 1,524 mm (60") and a maximum pipe weight of 15 tonnes
Pipe Logistics
The productivity of our machines is boosted considerably by automated workpiece handling with logistics integrated in the machine strategy.
The 3D illustration shows a typical materials flow for round pipes with a loading table and handling system. The pipe is placed on the ball gutter or motorized conveyor positioned behind the chuck system. From here the pipe is then pushed through the opening of the chuck onto the ball gutter or motorized conveyor in front of the chuck, where it is clamped and cut. The profiled pipe is then deposited on the table in front of the machine, where it awaits further processing.
The equipment for pipe feed in front of and behind the chuck system can take the form of either a ball gutter or motorized conveyor system. The ball gutter is suitable up to a pipe diameter of 610 mm (24") and a maximum pipe weight of 2 tonnes. Pipe feed is then carried out manually.
The motorized conveyor system, on the other hand, permits the automatic feed of pipes with a maximum diameter of 2,032 mm (80") and a maximum pipe weight of 15 tonnes. The feed rollers are automatically retracted before the start of cutting. The pipe itself is then supported by rollers which are power-adjusted to the pipe diameter beforehand.
In addition to the ball gutter and motorized conveyor system solution, the machines can also be supplied with conventional pipe support carriages suitable for a maximum pipe diameter of 2,540 mm (100") and a maximum pipe weight of 7.5 tonnes. If the pipe is placed on 2 carriages, the pipe can be moved by pushing the carriages. The support rollers of the pipe carriage are manually or hydraulically adjusted to the pipe diameter with a scissor mechanism.
