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New, Compact MEP Pile Cage Assembler introduced to UK Market
Whitelegg Machines, UK distributors for MEP SpA, Italy has launched the new GAM 1500 automatic pile cage assembler.
This compact machine allows just one operator to manufacture pile cages on a continuous basis. The longitudinal bars are speedily loaded from the storage racks into the machine heads via extending arms. The coil payoff unit unwinds the wire sat the correct tension to enable it to spiral around the longitudinal bars positioned in the ring matrix.
Continuous precision welding of spiral to bar is by fully automatic robot, with a manual option.
Fast changeover times from one cage to another are achieved by simple change over tools to adjust spiral pitch and cage width.
Production speeds are available on request. The GAM 1500 is suitable for cage diameters 100mm to 1500mm and cage lengths 12-21 Metres.
Visits to the MEP plane to see the GAM 1500 and other rebar production machinery can be arranged by Whitelegg Machines for interested parties.
Whitelegg offer an immediate countrywide call out service should servicing be required. For critical parts an overnight courier delivery service from Italy is available.