A leader in material forming equipment, The Minster Machine Company is introducing a compact feed line designed to consolidate the functions of a three or four piece coil line into one machine, eliminating the need for a material U-loop, and saving valuable manufacturing floor space.
The Minster Compact Feed Line (MCFL) is designed for general purpose applications at industry-leading speeds up to 250 strokes per minute without pilot release (120 strokes per minute with straightener pilot release) and feed lengths up to 30 inches. The MCFL features the exclusive Minster “Smart Technology” control and “Smart Maintenance” software.
Working in conjunction with Minster’s Production Management Control, “Smart Technology” is a sophisticated control that automatically synchronizes feed speed to match the press rate and material demand, and the reel payoff to match the line speed material demand.
In addition, the “Smart Technology” control measures the strip thickness and, using the programmed material yield, establishes the initial work roll penetration settings and provides the ability to fine tune the settings, eliminating guess work. Production information and measurements are continually provided to the operator, allowing for increased production and quick coil changes.
The “Smart Maintenance” software includes full line diagnostics, maintenance reminders and complete system and performance monitoring. Reports and diagnostics can be downloaded via Ethernet or USB, and “Smart Maintenance” can be integrated with Minster’s PMConnect production monitoring software.
Standard features exclusive to Minster’s MCFL include: multi-path torque distribution; drop-away lower straightener bank for pilot release; powered lower work roll adjustment; closed-loop pilot release, feed and straightener rolls; auto-set work roll penetration; coil load positioning; and more.
The MCFL is available in three standard sizes with maximum coil width at 50 inches, thickness at .375” and coil weight at 60,000 lbs.
Minster’s MCFL will be on display at Metalform 2007, March 25-28, in Booth 505 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
For more information about the Minster Compact Feed Line, contact your Minster representative or Minster direct at 419-628-2331 (sales@minster.com).