The S-54 collar opening machine with Automatic Feeding Table (AFT) offers a solution for automatically opening collars (manifolds, collection pipes) in the range of 6–54 mm (¼” – 2⅛”).

Using a touch screen for input, the T-DRILL Interface provides on-screen prompts to guide the operator through the programming process.

Up to 300 different programs can be stored, each containing as many as 300 steps. These programs can be stored as templates that can be modified later or completely rewritten. These programs may contain steps that allow the operator to manipulate parts unrelated to the T-DRILL process and then continue. Programs can be written, edited and stored on external workstations and moved to the T-DRILL interface as needed.

Standard lengths for automatic feeding tables are for pipe sizes 59”, 96”, 118”, 236” and 315” maximum 1,500, 2,500, 3,500, 4,500, 6,000 and 8,000 mm. Other lengths are available on request.

Operated pipe diameter for each table length is 8(10)–108 mm (5/16” – 4⅛”)

Collaring range for copper and aluminum 6–54 mm (¼” – 2⅛”)

Collar release range for mild and stainless steel 10–54 mm (¼” – 2⅛”)

Minimum pipe length 50 mm (2”)

Applications;

The new S-54 machine with AFT is often used for the production of air conditioning and floor heating equipment and solar panel manifolds. The T-DRILL collaring method significantly improves the quality of pipe joints. It also makes brazing easier to carry out as it connects the collar branch to the correct position, thus allowing brazing without other fixtures.

T-DRILL S-54 Double Head AFT

Working cycle

The pipe is connected to the pipe transport unit.

A suitable collaring program is selected from the NC controls.

An automatic cycle is started.

When all collars are ready, the drive gear returns to the loading position.

The operator replaces the tube and repeats the program by starting the NC-cycle or selecting a new program.

Cycle time depends on the number and size of collars to be opened, as well as on the material used. For example, it takes 65 seconds to produce ten 8 mm (5/16”) outlets lined up 100 mm (4'') apart on a 1,500 mm (60'') long copper manifold.