Rapindex press transfer machinery now from Gudel

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Mar 15, 2000

The acquisition of Michigan-based Rapindex Inc by Gudel AG has extended the comapny's range of advanced multi-axis gantry loading systems, automation equipment and press transfer machinery

The acquisition of Michigan-based press transfer systems specialist, Rapindex Inc by Gudel AG has extended the range of advanced multi-axis gantry loading systems, automation equipment and press transfer machinery available in the UK from Gudel Lineartec UK Ltd.

Complementing the company's advanced Presstrans equipment, the Rapindex Gull Wing and ETR systems provide increased press utilisation and improved machine hit-to-hit times; combined with the ability to achieve faster, more agile production.

The Gull Wing system is ideal for use with progressive or line-dies on presses with limited access, while the ETR series provides through-the-window transfer rails for use with even the heaviest tonnage production presses.

Both variants incorporate electronic interlocking to the press and hands-free, quick die change capabilities to suit short run as well as high volume production applications.

Each system can be retrofitted to existing press machinery and is supported by a wide range of de-stacking, loading and unloading equipment that can be integrated into fully automated production lines - to ensure maximum return on customers' press equipment investments.

"Gull Wing and ETR systems are employed throughout the automotive sector by major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers," says Gudel Lineartec's joint Managing Director, Gary Ottley.

"Companies such as Ford, General Motors and BMW are already customers of ours, so the Rapindex products provide a perfect fit with our existing modular-based component handling solutions.

I am confident that these latest extensions to our press equipment range will enable us to significantly increase sales in the important sheet metal working sector over coming months.".