RMG Full Catalog - vtech

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RMG Full Catalog - vtech
RMG can assume complete system responsibility for uncoiling raw material, descaling and cleaning, and fully-automatic wire
drawing in-line with new or existing straightening and cutting machines, four-slide units, or any other type of wire processing
machinery.
Wire Drawers
2.1-2.22
Choose from almost 300 standard in-line wire drawing machines. Thirteen basic machine models to accommodate wire
diameters up to 1.375” (34.93mm). All available with AUTODRAW™ or AUTODRAW II speed regulation systems.
Eight different capstan diameters available, from 12” (300 mm) to 60” (1500 mm).
Available in horsepower combinations from 2 HP (1.5 kW) to 200 HP (148 kW).
Speeds from zero fpm (0 m/min.) to 450 fpm (137.2 m/min.) for even the fastest in-line wire drawing system.
Descalers
3.1-3.5
Choose from two different size mechanical descalers:
MD-10, maximum diameter .394” (10.0 mm).
MD-14, maximum diameter .551” (14.0 mm).
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
No chemicals or brushes are used in the RMG descaling process.
Lewis 0SHV .030” to .100” (0.76 mm to 2.54 mm)
Lewis 1SHV .045” to .135” (1.30 mm to 3.40 mm)
Lewis 3SV16 .050” to .188” (1.30 mm to 4.80 mm)
Lewis 5SV16 .062” to .313” (1.60 mm to 8.00 mm)
RMG’s exclusive general-purpose INTEGRATED WIRE STRAIGHTENERS—
Achieve one-knob straightness control with the industry’s most advanced design of roll-type wire straighteners.
Diameter range from .030” (0.8 mm) to 1.75” (45 mm).
Rockford Manufacturing Group offers quality overhung load adapters in standard, SAE A, SAE B, SAE C, SAE D
and custom designed to meet your exact application requirements.
Accessories
7.1-7.2
Power-driven uncoiler diameter range from .500” (12.7 mm) to 1.75” (45 mm) with coil weight capacities up to 6000 lbs.
(2722 kg). Turntable capacities up to 7000 lbs. (3175kg) with 30” (762 mm), 40” (1016 mm), 50” (1270 mm), 60” (1524 mm),
or 70” (1778 mm) table diameters.
Multi-Roll
Straighteners
6.1-6.6
RMG offers power-driven uncoilers, wire and rod pre-straightening and pre-feeding equipment, flippers for continuous parts
production, passive and powered turntables.
Uncoilers/
Payoff
5.1-5.14
4.1-4.10
RMG Straightening & Cutting Machines:
RMG Model 14 .050” to .250” (1.27 mm to 6.35 mm) RMG Model 15 .062” to .312” (1.57 mm to 7.92 mm) RMG Model 16 .062” to .375” (1.57 mm to 9.53 mm) RMG Model 28 .125” to .500” (3.18 mm to 12.7 mm) RMG Profile
1.3-1.4
RMG’s Capabilities & Facilities, Domestic and Worldwide Sales & Service locations.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc. ● Fastener Engineers & Lewis Machine
14343 Industrial Parkway South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 Fax 815.624.7254
Email [email protected] Website www.rmgfelm.com
11/10
RMG Profile
Inventory Reduction Table
Example. Shown below is how one manufacturer of small screws reduced his inventory of C-1018 wire from 24 different sizes
to only seven stocked sizes. The first thing he did was to list his required wire diameters (rounded off to the nearest even dimension) as follows:
.090
.104
.112
.120
.130
.140
.156 .174
.092
.106
.116
.126
.134
.150
.160
.184
.094
.110
.118
.128
.138
.154
.164
.190
His specific products required limiting the maximum area reduction to about 20%. He immediately realized several advantages.
1. He was able to reduce his stock-sized inventory down to just seven basic sizes.
2. He was able to induce his steel suppliers to eliminate the surcharge for “special tolerance” wire.
3. In most cases he was able to purchase annealed-in-process wire and impose the final draft in-line with the cold headers—thus
eliminating the steel supplier’s charge for this finishing draft. (See chart on reverse side.)
in Inches 60,000 PSI
Initial
Diameter
.086
.090
.094
.098
.102
.106
.110
.114
.118
.122
.126
.130
.134
.138
.142
.146
.150
.154
.158
.162
.166
.170
.174
.178
.182
.186
.190
.194
.198
.202
DIAMETER REDUCTION AND FINISH WIRE DIAMETER
.002
.004
.084
.082
.088
.086
.092
.090
.096
.094
.100
.098
.104
.102
.108
.106
.112
.110
.116
.114
.120
.118
.124
.122
.128
.126
.132
.130
.136
.134
.140
.138
.144
.142
.148
.146
.152
5% .150
.156
.154
.160
.158
.164
.162
.168
.166
.172
.170
.176
.174
.180
.178
.184
.182
.188
.186
.192
.190
.196
.194
.200
.198
.006
.008
.010
.012
.014
.016
.018
.020
.080
.084
.088
.092
.096
.100
.104
.108
.112
.116
.120
.124
.128
.132
.136
.140
10%
.144
.148
.152
.156
.160
.164
.168
.172
.176
.180
.184
.188
.192
.196
.078
.082
.086
.090
.094
.098
.102
.106
.110
.114
.118
.122
.126
.130
.134
.138
.142
.146
.150
.154
.158
.162
.166
.170
.174
.178
.182
.186
.190
.194
.076
.080
.084
.088
.092
.096
.100
.104
.108
.112
.116
.120
.124
.128 15%
.132
.136
.140
.144
.148
.152
.156
.160
.164
.168
.172
.176
.180
.184
.188
.192
.074
.078
.082
.086
.090
.094
.098
.102
.106
.110 20%
.114
.118
.122
.126
.130
.134
.138
.142
.146
.150
.154
.158
.162
.166
.170
.174
.178
.182
.186
.190
—
.076
.080
.084
.088
.092
.096 25%
.100
.104
.108
.112
.116
.120
.124
.128
.132
.136
.140
.144
.148
.152
.156
.160
.164
.168
.172
.176
.180
.184
.188
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
.098
.102
.106
.110
.114
.118
.122
.126
.130
.134
.138
.142
.146
.150
.154
.158
.162
.166
.170
.174
.178
.182
.186
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
.120
.124
.128
.132
.136
.140
.144
.148
.152
.156
.160
.164
.168
.172
.176
.180
.184
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
.126
.130
.134
.138
.142
.146
.150
.154
.158
.162
.166
.170
.174
.178
.182
1.3
RMG Profile
By using this chart, you’ll see how you can use the least refined material and still
obtain the quality requirements of your finished product.
Relative Cost Savings Utilizing Various Grades of the Same Material
1.4
Clean
and
Coat
Spher Anneal
Clean
and
Coat
Condition
Procured as
Rod
1
HOT-ROLLED ROD
R
C
2
DIRECT-DRAWN WIRE
(no annealing)
R
C
A
SPHEROIDIZE-ANNEALED
HOT ROLLED ROD
R
SA
C
B
SPHEROIDIZE-ANNEALED
ONCE-DRAWN WIRE
R
SA
C
ANNEALED-AT-FINISH-SIZE
ONCE-DRAWN WIRE
R
C
D
SA
C
R
C
D
SA
C
R
C
D
SA
C
3
4
5
6
A
B
A
B
INTER-ANNEALED-INPROCESS WIRE
DOUBLE-ANNEALED
WIRE
Anneal
Drawn
R
A
C
D
SA
C
R
A
C
D
SA
C
Final Draw
At Steel Company
In-line
Cold
Head
Cost
Per
Lb.
D
CH
.26
CH
.28
CH
.32
CH
.34
CH
.36
CH
.38
CH
.40
CH
.42
CH
.44
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Notes: 1. Prices vary from region-to-region, from steel company to steel company, and from mill to mill, but are approximate
ly correct from a relationship standpoint (comparing condition to condition).
2. Considerable potential savings can be negotiated when wire is procured from the steel company in the semi-finished form or condition, i.e. initially drawn to rough tolerances at the steel company, shipped to the customer in a semifinished form, and the light finishing pass drawn in-line. (3A vs. 3B, 5A vs. 5B and 6A vs. 6B)
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
2/07
The operation of a capstan-type in-line
wire drawer is dependent on one thing:
traction. The force required to pull the
wire through the drawing die is imparted to the wire by traction on the capstan
and the machine’s ability to provide this
traction is dependent upon several factors.
The principle involved with developing
traction is that of a spring clutch a coil
spring around a rotating shaft. When
the exiting end of a spring is pulled, its
inside diameter decreases and comes in
contact with the rotating shaft.
The ensuing traction transmits torque
from the shaft to the spring which
rotates along with the shaft. Increasing
the number of loops of wire wrapped
around the capstan, or increasing the
diameter of the capstan improves the
traction. Also, increasing the exiting
tension of the wire as it leaves the capstan, increases the traction.
Capstan Traction with a
Wire Relaxer
Capstan Traction and the
Compensator Arm
The Wire Relaxer, a grooved one-way
clutched roller, is used to continuously
clamp the the last loop securely against
the capstan and prevent the wire from
springing away. Therefore, with a given
capstan diameter, greater traction can
be developed allowing heavier drafts or
larger wire sizes. Additionally, the Wire
Relaxer serves to reduce the exiting tension, resulting in the following benefits:
Since almost all wire production
machines (cold headers, bolt makers,
multi-slide units, and straightening and
cutting machines) consume wire intermittently, using a feed-and-dwell cycle,
a buffer must be provided during the
dwell portion of the cycle. If this is not
done, exiting tension will be lost resulting in a loss of traction.
1.Safe removal of the gripper chain
during set-up.
The compensator arm functions
primarily to:
2.The amount of pressure applied to the compensator arm can be reduced,
which prevents wire kinking.
1.Provide loop storage so that the
production machine can feed-and
dwell while the wire drawer operates
continuously.
3.With reduced compensator arm
pressure and with reduced exiting
tension, short feeds on the production
machine are virtually eliminated.
2.Maintain just the right amount of pull
or exiting tension to insure proper
traction with minimal wire slippage.
3.Using AUTODRAW®, RMG’s
unique Automatic Speed Trim
Control system, it automatically
increases or decreases the speed of
the wire drawer so that it exactly matches the speed of the production machine.
If the exiting tension is not sufficient to
keep the wire tightly wrapped around
the drum, traction will be lost. This is
why the relationship of the wire diameter and the capstan diameter is important. Large-diameter and/or high-tensile
wire resists bending and tends to spring
away from the drum. Small diameter
and/or low-tensile wire clings more easily around the capstan’s surface.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
7/06
Wire Drawers
How an RMG In-Line Wire
Drawer Works
2.1
Fastener Industry
Application
Wire Drawers
Ten ways your company can use In-Line Wire Drawing to Lower Material
and Manufacturing Costs as well as Improve Product Quality and
Productivity
1. Lower Material Costs
Using hot-rolled rod (for any wire
diameter .218” (5.5 mm) and larger)
and/or semi-finished wire will give
your company a competitive edge and
improve profits.
2. Utilize Just-In-Time Inventory
An in-line wire drawer at the point of
wire consumption is the ultimate in
JIT inventory management. By careful
selection of parent diameters and drawing many different sizes from a few
stock sizes, inventory dollars can be
reduced considerably.
3. Provide Exact Diameter Control
2.2
An in-line wire drawer provides the
perfect diameter at the point of
use, consistently, from coil-to-coil.
Consistent volume control depends
upon exact diameter control.
4. Improve Metal Formability
Freshly drawn wire is easier to form
and the heat generated by the drawing process improves the cold forming
process. Many difficult cold-headed
specials cannot be produced without
utilizing a wire drawer.
5. Improve Tooling Life
Parts produced using freshly drawn
wire require less forming force, thereby
improving tooling life.
In addition, consistent volume control
means consistent heading tonnage
which, in turn, consumes less tools.
6. Improved Wire Surface
Conditions
The surface of wire drawn in-line
has no chance to rust or deteriorate.
Additionally, you can control the quality, type and amount of wire lubricant in
your own production process.
7. Eliminate Short Feeds Before
They Occur
RMG’s AUTODRAW Speed Control
System matches the consumption rate of
the production machine. All tension is
removed from the feed rolls.
Also, STARTGARD, SLIPGARD and
TANGLEGARD sense any problem
with the process and stop the production
machine before a shortfeed occurs.
8. Eliminate Wire Kinks
Wire drawn in-line is always smooth
and straight with no kinks and of the
highest quality.
9. Employ any Coil Size or Weight
An RMG wire drawer does all the work
of turning the coil, eliminating the load
on the feed rolls, regardless of coil size.
10. Increase Overall Performance
When you consider the improvements
associated with an RMG machine in
regards to material cost, tool usage,
coil change time and the ability to use
larger coils, it’s easy to understand why
a header utilizing an RMG in-line wire
drawer will outperform one that doesn’t
in both cost and consistency of product.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
7/06
1. Lower Material Costs
6. Eliminate Wire Kinks
Descaling hot rolled rod, or drawing
semi-finished wire in-line, will drastically reduce your material costs, therefore improving profits and giving your
company a competitive edge.
Wire drawn in-line is always smooth
and straight with no kinks and of the
highest quality.
2. Utilize Just-In-Time Inventory
An in-line wire drawer at the point of
wire consumption is the ultimate in
JIT inventory management. By careful
selection of parent diameters and drawing many different sizes from a few
stock sizes, inventory dollars can be
reduced considerably.
7. Employ any Coil Size or Weight
An RMG wire drawer does all the work
of turning the coil, eliminating the load
on the feed rolls, regardless of coil size.
8. Increase Overall Operating
Efficiency
When you consider the improvements
associated with an RMG machine in
regards to material cost, tool usage, coil
change time and the ability to use larger
coils, it’s easy to understand why a
straightening and cutting machine utilizing an RMG in-line wire drawer will
outperform one that doesn’t in both cost
and consistency of product.
3. Provide Exact Diameter
Control
An in-line wire drawer provides the
perfect diameter at the point of use,
consistently, from coil-to-coil.
4. Improved Wire Surface
Conditions
The surface of wire drawn in-line
has no chance to rust or deteriorate.
Additionally, you can control the quality, type and amount of wire lubricant in
your own production process.
5. Reduced Pull Back on Feed
Rolls
RMG’s AUTODRAW Speed Control
System matches the consumption rate of
the production machine. All tension is
removed from the feed rolls.
Also, STARTGARD, SLIPGARD and
TANGLEGARD sense any problems
with the process and immediately stop
the production machine.
RMG Model 67 In-Line Wire Drawing Machine
shown here with MD-10 Descaler attachment.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
7/06
Wire Drawers
Wire Products Application
Here’s how your company can use In-Line Wire Drawing to Lower
Material and Manufacturing Costs as well as Improve Productivity and
Product Quality
2.3
AUTODRAW®
Draw Box
Utilized with both variable frequency
and hydraulic drives, AUTODRAW is
the automatic speed control system for
in-line wire drawing developed by RMG
in 1982. AUTODRAW eliminates the
necessity of precisely hand-regulating
the capstan speed to the wire consumption rate of the production machine.
Utilizing the AUTODRAW system, the
capstan speed automatically matches
the wire speed. All control functions
are automatically executed starting
and stopping whenever the production
machine starts and stops.
Large capacity powder box may be
used for either wet or dry lubricants. On
Models 12 through 910, the draw box
is inclined to prevent spillage of liquid
lubricants
and is
provided
with a
gasket for
sealing the
die end of
the draw
box. The
draw box is set up for 3” (75 mm) diameter die casings. Bushings are available
for smaller dies. On the Model 1011
and larger machines, the draw box is
horizontal and is equipped with a return
port for circulating liquid lubrication
systems. These larger models are set
up with a 5” (125 mm) die pocket to
accommodate larger dies and pressure
holder die assemblies. All draw box
entrances are set up to accept an old
draw die as an entrance guide bushing.
Additionally, all RMG draw boxes come
with a clear plastic cover for housekeeping purposes.
RMG’s Patented Wire Relaxer
The Wire Relaxer is a grooved, oneway clutched roller used to continually
clamp the last loop of wire around the
capstan. It keeps all the loops tightly
wrapped around the capstan, and prevents the wire from springing away.
Greater traction can be developed with
a given capstan diameter. This allows
heavier drafts or larger wire diameter to
be drawn with little or no wire slippage.
This feature also keeps the wire firmly
in place while allowing safe removal of
the gripper chain.
Machine Enclosures
Utilizing single side panels, as well as
access doors
when necessary, all
RMG
enclosures
are easy to
remove for
periodic
service.
Smooth
enamel
finishes
contribute to reduced housekeeping and
maintenance expenses.
Capstan
RMG high
quality
polished
capstans made
from D2 tool
steel, throughhardened to
maximum
hardness are
the most reliable in the industry.
Gear Boxes
Extremely rugged high-torque gear
boxes support and drive the capstan
assemblies on all RMG machine models.
SLIPGARD
Wire Drawers
Specifications for the
RMG In-Line
Wire Processing Machines
All RMG variable frequency and hydraulic wire drawers are fully automatic
throughout their complete speed range. AUTODRAW® automatically regulates drawing speed to match wire consumption rate
TANGLEGARD
2.4
Electrical Interconnects
These three unique control features stop
short feeds before they occur:
STARTGARD prevents starting of the
production machine if the operator has
forgotten to place the wire drawing
machine in a ready condition.
SLIPGARD signals the production
machine to stop if the capstan cannot
produce wire as fast as required.
TANGLEGARD provides a signal to
stop the production machine if a tangle
develops on the uncoiling unit and the
wire drawer moves.
Variable Frequency (VF) Drives
Variable frequency drive technology
provides smooth, maintenance-free,
fully-automatic speed control and is
available on all RMG Wire Drawers.
Hydraulic Drives
RMG’s fully-automatic hydraulic
drives are designed and built by RMG
and include many features normally
associated with heavy-duty hydrostatic
transmissions including forced-cooling,
filtration, low fluid level protection, and
dynamic braking. All low-maintenance
RMG hydraulic drives have an infinite
speed range from zero to maximum
speed.
7/06
Wire Drawers
2.5
Operating Controls
All RMG Wire Drawers are equipped
with pushbutton controls and pneumatic
regulators for ease of operation and
adjustment. All controls are conveniently placed for easy access. Larger models
are equipped with swing-arm pushbutton pendant.
Pneumatic Systems
Spacesaver Configuration
The main components of an RMG
pneumatic system include pneumatic
cylinders, valves, solenoids and regulators.
RMG Wire Drawer Models 12-89 are
available in the Spacesaver configuration which provides an integral turntable
either behind or on top of the machine,
depending on space requirements.
All cylinders used on RMG machines
are provided with lifetime lubrication. Field lubrication is not required.
Pneumatic cylinders are used to load the
compensator arm and Wire Relaxer on
any machine equipped with a 10hp (7.5
kW) or larger motor (smaller machines
use springs for loading these devices).
Wire relaxer pneumatic systems are
designed to maintain pressure even
when the air supply is shut off.
All Spacesaver versions include the
TANGLEGARD snag detection system.
Standard pneumatic equipment includes
an air filter, and each actuator is
equipped with its own pressure gage.
RMG Model 34/45 Spacesaver
RMG Model 89 Spacesaver
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
10/10
12” (300 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machine
Wire Drawers
RMG Model 12
2.6
RMG Model 12 In-Line Wire Drawing Machine shown here in Spacesaver configuration.
General Description
The RMG Model 12 is the smallest
wire drawing machine available in the
industry and is best suited for miniature
screw and micro header applications.
Capstan Diameter
Max.
Alloy
Wire
Mild Steel
Diameter
Please refer to page 2.4 and 2.5 in this
section for a detailed description of all
RMG In-Line Wire Processing Machine
components.
Maximum
Tractive
Drawing Force
Spacesaver Configuration
The RMG Model 12 Wire Drawer is
available in the Spacesaver configuration which provides an integral turntable
on top of the machine. All Spacesaver
versions include the TANGLEGARD
snag detection system.
Model 12
Manual Clamp Roller is standard on all Model 12 wire drawers.
.095” (2.4 mm)
.125” (3.2 mm)
800 lbs.
(365 kg)
2 (1.5 kW)
HP (kW) Dimensions
12”
(300 mm)
L
W
H
27” (685 mm)
31” (790 mm)
48” (1220 mm)
20” (500 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machines
RMG Model 23
RMG Model 34
RMG Model 45
WIRE DRAWERS
General Description
RMG wire drawers fitted with 20”
(500 mm) capstans are best suited for
cold heading or wire products applications using up to 5/16” (8.0 mm)
diameter wire.
Please refer to page 2.4 and 2.5 in this
section for a detailed description of all
RMG In-Line Wire Processing machine
components.
2.7
Manual Clamp
Roller
is standard
on all Model 23
wire drawers.
RMG Model 34 In-Line Wire Drawing Machine;
shown with standard full capstan cover.
Model
23
34
45
20”
(500 mm)
20”
(500 mm)
20”
(500 mm)
.125” (3.2 mm)
.187” (4.7 mm)
.187” (4.7 mm)
.250” (6.4 mm)
.250” (6.4 mm)
.312” (8.0 mm)
Maximum Rated
Tractive
Drawing Force
1,600 lbs.
(725 kg)
2,000 lbs.
(900 kg)
3,000 lbs.
(1360 kg)
HP Range
(kW)
2
(1.5 kW)
2-7
(1.5-5.2 kW)
2-10
(1.5-7.5 kW)
33” (840 mm)
35” (890 mm)
50” (1270 mm)
33” (840 mm)
37” (940 mm)
50” (1270 mm)
Capstan Diameter
Max.
Alloy
Wire
Mild Steel
Diameter
Dimensions
L
W
H
33” (840 mm)
36” (920 mm)
48” (1220 mm)
4” Manual spring-loaded
Wire-Relaxer roller is standard on
Model 34 and 45 wire drawers.
Spacesaver Configuration
RMG Model 23 through 45 wire drawers are available in the Spacesaver
configuration, which provides an integral turntable on top of the machine.
All Spacesaver versions include the
TANGLEGARD snag detection system.
ROCKFORD MANUFACTURING GROUP INC.
14343 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY • SOUTH BELOIT, ILLINOIS 61080
PHONE 815.624.2500 • FAX 815.624.7254 • EMAIL: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
10/10
24” (600 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machine
WIRE DRAWERS
RMG Model 56
General Description
The RMG Model 56 is the only RMG
model with a 24” (600 mm) capstan.
This machine is best suited for fastener
manufacturing applications using up to
3/8” (9.5 mm) diameter wire. In addition, larger horsepowers can be installed
to enable use of this model, with an
MD-10 Descaler, in wire products
applications.
2.8
Please refer to page 2.4 and 2.5 in this
section for a detailed description of all
RMG In-Line Wire Processing machine
components.
Spacesaver Configuration
The RMG Wire Drawer Model 56 is
available in the Spacesaver configuration which provides an integral turntable
on top of the machine.
RMG Model 56 In-Line Wire Drawing Machine;
shown with standard full capstan cover.
All Spacesaver versions include the
TANGLEGARD snag detection system.
Model
56
Capstan Diameter
24”
(600 mm)
Max.
Alloy
Wire
Mild Steel
Diameter
Maximum
Tractive
Drawing Force
5,000 lb
(2270 kg)
HP Range
(kW)
Dimensions
.312” (8.0 mm)
.375” (9.5 mm)
2-20
(1.5-15 kW)
L
W
H
42” (1070 mm)
46” (1170 mm)
54” (1370 mm)
Pneumatic Single Wire-Relaxer is
optional on 10 hp;
standard on 15 & 20 hp
Model 56 machines.
4” Manual spring-loaded Wire-Relaxer
Roller is standard on 2, 3, 5 and 7 hp
Model 56 machines.
28” (700 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machines
RMG Model 67
RMG Model 78
WIRE DRAWERS
General Description
These 28” (700 mm) capstan RMG wire
drawers are best suited for cold heading
applications using up to 1/2” (12.7 mm)
diameter wire. In addition, larger horsepowers can be installed to enable use of
this model, with an MD-10 Descaler, in
wire products applications.
Please refer to page 2.4 and 2.5 in this
section for a detailed description of all
RMG In-Line Wire Processing machine
components.
2.9
Spacesaver Configuration
RMG Wire Drawer Models 67 and 78
are available in the Spacesaver configuration which provides an integral turntable located behind the capstan (available as reverse-frame machines, only).
RMG Model 67 In-Line Wire Drawing Machine;
shown with standard full capstan cover.
Model
67
Capstan Diameter
28”
(700 mm)
Max.
Alloy
Wire
Mild Steel
Diameter
Maximum Rated
Tractive
Drawing Force
HP Range
(kW)
Dimensions
L
W
H
.375” (9.5 mm)
.437” (11.0 mm)
78
28”
(700 mm)
.437” (11.0 mm)
.500” (12.7 mm)
6,500 lb
(2950 kg)
7,500 lb
(3400 kg)
3-75
(2.2-56 kW)
5-20
(3.7-15 W)
42” (1070 mm)
49” (1250 mm)
62” (1580 mm)
All Spacesaver versions include the
TANGLEGARD snag detection system.
4” Manual spring-loaded Wire-Relaxer
Roller is standard on 3, 5, 7 and 10 hp
Model 67 machines.
42” (1070 mm)
60” (1520 mm)
66” (1680 mm)
4” Pneumatic Single Wire-Relaxer is
standard on 15+ hp Model 67 and all
Model 78 machines.
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36” (900 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machines
RMG Model 89
RMG Model 910
WIRE DRAWERS
General Description
These 36” (900 mm) capstan wire drawers accommodate cold heading and wire
products applications using up to 5/8”
(16 mm) diameter wire. Using larger
horsepowers enables use of an MD-14
Descaler.
Please refer to page 2.4 and 2.5 in this
section for a detailed description of all
RMG In-Line Wire Processing machine
components.
2.10
RMG Model 89
In-Line Wire Drawing Machine.
(comes standard with full door).
4” or 5” Dual Pneumatic Wire-Relaxer
Rollers are standard on all
Model 89 and 910 machines
(4” on Model 89, 5” on Model 910).
RMG Model 910
In-Line Wire Drawing Machine.
Spacesaver Configuration
The RMG Model 89 Wire Drawer is
available in the Spacesaver configuration which provides an integral turntable
located behind the capstan (available as
reverse-frame machines, only).
All Spacesaver versions include the
TANGLEGARD snag detection system.
Model
89
910
Capstan Diameter
36”
(900 mm)
36”
(900 mm)
Max.
Alloy
Wire
Mild Steel
Diameter
Maximum
Tractive
Drawing Force
8,500 lb
(3860 kg)
HP Range
(kW)
Dimensions
6” (150 mm)
Feedhead
.500” (12.7 mm)
.562” (14.2 mm)
L
W
H
.562” (14.2 mm)
.630” (16.0 mm)
12,500 lb
(5670 kg)
5-30
(3.7-22 kW)
10-125
(7.5-93 kW)
50”(1270 mm)
57” (1450 mm)
70” (1780 mm)
86” (2184 mm)
61” (1549 mm)
78” (1981 mm)
optional
optional
44” (1100 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machine
Wire Drawers
RMG Model 1011
2.11
General Description
Capable of imposing tractive drawing
forces of as high as 16,000 lbs. (7260
kg), these 44” (1100 mm) capstan wire
drawers are adaptable to all 5/8” (16
mm) and 11/16” (17.5 mm) cold headers
and bolt makers.
Please refer to page 2.4 and 2.5 in this
section for a detailed description of all
RMG In-Line Wire Processing machine
components.
RMG Model 1011
In-Line Wire Drawing Machine
shown with optional 6” feedhead.
Model
Capstan Diameter
44”
(1100 mm)
Max.
Alloy
Wire
Mild Steel
Diameter
Maximum
Tractive
Drawing Force
.630” (16.0 mm)
.687” (17.5 mm)
16,000 lbs.
(7260 kg)
5” Dual Pneumatic Wire-Relaxer
is standard on all
Model 1011 machines.
20-125
(15-93 kW)
HP Range
(kW) Dimensions
1011
L
W
H
6” (152 mm)
Feedhead
93” (2362 mm)
61” (1549 mm)
84” (2134 mm)
optional
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Wide 44” (1100 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machines
General Description
Capable of imposing tractive drawing forces of as high as
20,000 lbs. (9060 kg), these 44” (1100 mm) capstan wire
drawers are adaptable to all 3/4” (19 mm) and 7/8”
(22 mm) cold headers and bolt makers.
RMG’s Model 1112 and 1214 series machines differ from
all other in-line wire drawing machines in these important
respects:
1. The outer portion of the capstan is slotted to accommodate a unique sliding gripper chain. This permits the gripper chain to slide axially outboard during initial set-up. For
convenience, the gripper chain is permanently located on
the capstan.
2. The Model 1214 includes a standard power-driven
retractable feed head assembly which pre-feeds and prestraightens the material during set-up advancing the headend of the wire over to the production machine in a prestraightened condition.
Wire Drawers
RMG Model 1112
RMG Model 1214
2.12
3. The “Twelve O’Clock” roller, an
exclusive RMG design and standard
on the Model 1214, is used to bend
the tail end of the coil around the capstan, keeping the end of the coil from
damaging the machine as it releases.
RMG Model 1214
In-Line Wire Drawing Machine.
5” Dual Pneumatic Wire-Relaxer is standard
on all Model 1112 machines.
Model
1112
Capstan Diameter
44”
(1100 mm)
Max.
Wire
Diameter
.687 (17.5 mm)
.750 (19.0 mm)
Alloy
Mild Steel
Maximum Tractive
Drawing Force
20,000 lb
(9060 kg)
HP Range
(kW)
15-125
(11-93 kW)
Dimensions
L
W
H
8” (200 mm)
Feedhead
44”
(1100 mm)
.750 (19.0 mm)
.875 (22.0 mm)
Quad 5” Pneumatic
Wire-Relaxer is
standard on all
Model 1214
machines.
20,000 lb
(9060 kg)
15-125
(11-93 kW)
102” (2590 mm)
75” (1910 mm)
69” (1752 mm)
optional 1214
100” (2540 mm)
72” (1829 mm)
112” (2845 mm)
standard
“Twelve O’Clock” Roller is standard on all
RMG Model 1214 Wire Drawers.
52” (1300 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machine
Wire Drawers
RMG Model 1416
2.13
RMG Model 1416
In-Line Wire Drawing Machine.
Model
Capstan Diameter
52”
(1300 mm)
Max.
Alloy
Wire
Mild Steel
Diameter
Maximum Tractive
Drawing Force
.875” (22.0 mm) 1.00” (25.4 mm)
Quad 5”
Pneumatic
Wire Relaxer
is standard
on all
Model 1416
machines.
Please refer to page 2.4 and 2.5 in this
section for a detailed description of all
RMG In-Line Wire Processing Machine
components.
25,000 lbs.
(11,325 kg)
HP Range
(kW)
25-125
(19-93 kW)
Approximate
Dimensions
8” (200 mm)
Feedhead
1416
General Description
Capable of imposing tractive drawing
forces of as high as 25,000 lbs. (11,325
kg), this extremely rugged large-diameter wire drawer is adaptable to 7/8” (22
mm) and 1.0” (25.4 mm) cold headers
and bolt makers.
RMG’s Model 1416 series machine differs from all other in-line wire drawing
machines in these important respects:
1. The outer portion of the capstan is
slotted to accommodate a unique sliding
gripper chain. This permits the gripper
chain to slide axially outboard during
initial set-up. The gripper is permanently attached to the capstan.
2. The Model 1416 includes a powerdriven retractable feed head assembly
which feeds and straightens the wire
during set-up advancing the head-end
of the material over to the header’s feed
rolls in a pre-straightened condition.
3. The “Twelve O’Clock” roller, an
exclusive RMG design and standard on
the Model 1416, is used to bend the tail
end of the coil around the capstan, keeping the end of the coil from damaging
the machine as it releases.
L
W
H
112” (2845 mm)
86” (2184 mm)
115” (2921 mm)
standard
“Twelve O’Clock” Roller
is standard on all
RMG Model 1416
Wire Drawers.
End-of-coil detector, standard on all RMG Model1416
Wire Drawers, signals twelve
o’clock roller.
“Seven O’Clock” Roller
keeps wire from dragging
on plant floor.
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60” (1500 mm) Capstan In-Line Wire Drawing Machine
RMG Model 1922
In-Line Wire Drawing Machine.
Model
1922
Capstan Diameter
60”
(1524 mm)
Max.
Alloy
Wire
Mild Steel
Diameter
1.188” (30.18 mm) 1.375” (34.93 mm)
Maximum Tractive
Drawing Force
Please refer to page 2.4 and 2.5 in this
section for a detailed description of all
RMG In-Line Wire Processing Machine
components.
Quad 5”
Pneumatic
Wire Relaxer
is standard
on all
Model 1922
machines.
30,000 lbs.
(13,600 kg)
HP Range
(kW)
25-200
(19-148 kW)
Approximate
Dimensions
12” (305 mm)
Feedhead
General Description
Capable of imposing tractive drawing
forces of as high as 30,000 lbs. (13,600
kg), this extremely rugged large-diameter wire drawer is adaptable to 1.188”
(30.18 mm) and 1.375” (34.93 mm)
cold headers and bolt makers.
RMG’s Model 1922 series machine differs from all other in-line wire drawing
machines in these important respects:
1. The gripper is permanently attached
to the capstan for ease of set-up.
2. The Model 1922 includes a powerdriven retractable feed head assembly
which feeds and straightens the wire
during set-up advancing the head-end
of the material over to the header’s feed
rolls in a pre-straightened condition.
3. The “Twelve O’Clock” roller, an
exclusive RMG design and standard on
the Model 1922, is used to bend the tail
end of the coil around the capstan, keeping the end of the coil from damaging
the machine as it releases.
L
W
H
138” (3505 mm)
90” (2286 mm)
138” (3505 mm)
standard
“Twelve O’Clock” Roller
is standard on all
RMG Model 1922
Wire Drawers.
End-of-coil detector, standard on all RMG Model
1922 Wire Drawers, signals twelve o’clock roller.
“Seven O’Clock” Roller
keeps wire from dragging
on plant floor.
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05/07
Wire Drawers
RMG Model 1922
2.14
Wire Drawers
RMG Drive Systems Hydraulic or Variable Frequency, the drive system is the heart of every RMG Wire Drawing machine
Hydraulic Drives Designed and built by RMG, these
hydraulic drives are available in three
configurations LP, MP and HP and provide the following benefits:
1. Automatic speed control no operator adjustment necessary.
2.15
2. Light comp-arm pressure requirement permits drawing with no wire kink- ing.
3. Jog and reverse functions for set-up convenience.
4. Infinitely variable speed range, from zero to maximum.
5. Low level fluid detector is standard
Variable Frequency Drives
MP Hydraulic Drive 15 to 20 hp Available on all RMG wire drawers,
variable frequency drive technology
provides smooth, maintenance-free
speed control.
From 3-20 hp, thermally protected,
premium efficiency inverter duty TEFC
motors used with VF drives have a maximum to minimum speed ratio of 15:1.
On 25 hp and larger, thermally protected, premium efficiency inverter-duty
electric motors, used with VF drives
utilizing auxiliary constant speed blowers, have a maximum to minimum speed
ratio of 100:1.
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RMG offers a number of accessory items for use with wire drawing machines.
RMG Wire Drawer
Accessories These clamp roller assemblies are used
to clamp down on the wire when the
gripper chain assembly is removed during set-up. The manual clamp roller
illustrated here is fully interchangeable
with the Wire Relaxer assembly. The
manual clamp roller is standard on the
Model 23 and available on Models 34
through 56 when a manual wire relaxer
is not used.
Wire Drawers
Manual Clamp Roller
Gripper Chain Assemblies
These grippers are used during set-up to
pull the wire around the capstan.
Chains used on these assemblies are leaf
type chain for high strength.
2.16
Max. Dia. Type
Complete Head Hook Jaws Assembly Only Only Only
.375”
(9.5 mm)
Wedge Set Screw
D8761
D4573
.437”
(11.0 mm)
Set-Screw
.625”
(16.0 mm)
.750”
(19.0 mm)
D6117
D4559
D13584
D6116
D13584
D1724
D1723
D13584.02 Set-Screw D1742
D1739
D13584.01
Set-Screw D1743
D1740
D13584.01
Pressure Die Adaptors and Holders
Hardened Rod Guide Ring
Annular Roller Assembly
Pressure dies are a wire drawing aid
that, during the drawing operation,
force lubricant under high pressure onto
the wire surface. Pressure dies help to
establish better lubricant coating and
maintain that lubricant film in subsequent drafts.
The optional rod guide ring is often
specified when the wire drawing
machine is intended to be used with
flippers or wherever there is a possibility of badly kinked rod approaching the
entrance of the wire drawer.
These roller assemblies are helpful in
guiding the rod into the draw box,
minimizing damage to the rod. This is
especially important on applications
involving extruded parts, which can
be very sensitive to variations in the
amount of lubricant on the wire.
Pressure die holders are a simple method of introducing the pressure die/drawing die combination in a wire drawing
operation. The pressure die is before the
drawing die. With a slightly tapered outside diameter, the pressure die holder is
accurately aligned and firmly held in the
die box. It can be introduced into most
die boxes with a minimum of fitting.
Wire Drawers
RMG Wire Drawer Accessories 2.17
Large Diameter Compensator
Wheel
These 9” (230
mm) diameter
aluminum
wheels are
used to eliminate kinking
of small wire
diameters.
Electrical Interconnects
These three unique control features stop
the production process if a problem
occurs:
TANGLEGARD provides a signal to
stop the production machine if a tangle
develops on the uncoiling unit, causing
the wire drawer to move.
STARTGARD prevents starting of the
production machine if the operator has
forgotten to place the wire drawing
machine in a ready condition.
SLIPGARD signals the production
machine to stop if the capstan cannot
produce wire as fast as the machine
requires.
Wire Relaxer Assemblies
Pneumatic Type Single
Patented RMG Wire Relaxer Assemblies
include a grooved roller which is
equipped with a non-reversing bearing,
which firmly holds the last loop of wire
on the capstan’s
surface. This nonreversing bearing
prevents the wire
from “backing-up”
on the capstan, which
reduces the pull-back
on the wire entering the production
machine. This feature
also keeps the wire
firmly in place while removing the gripper during set-up.
This is a cylinderactuated assembly
(usually used with
wire sizes larger
than .280”/7.0
mm) used only on
Models 56 and 67.
On the Model 67
it is furnished as
standard, and is an
optional assembly on the Model 56.
Pneumatic Type Double
This double-roller arrangement is
standard on all Model 78 through
Model 1112 machines.
SLIPGARD
TANGLEGARD
Extra-Heavy Wire Relaxers
RMG wire drawer Models 910, 1011
and 1112 are equipped with 5”(125 mm)
extra wide rollers with two heavy-duty
bearings per roller.
Models 1214 and 1416 are equipped
with four 5”(125 mm) extra wide rollers
with two heavy-duty bearings per roller.
RMG offers a number of accessory items for use with wire drawing machines.
Wire Drawers
RMG Wire Drawer
Accessories Capstan Enclosures
Although RMG’s standard capstan covers are usually regarded as the most
convenient way of covering the pinchpoint areas on the capstan, these capstan
enclosures are available on all in-line
wire drawing machines.
2.18
Replacement Filter Elements
The only routine maintenance normally
required on hydrostatic transmissions
is periodic oil and
filter replacement. A
spare filter is included
with each machine and
additional replacement
filters can be ordered
directly from RMG.
Fused Disconnect Switch
A fused disconnect switch is not provided on RMG machines unless specified.
This is available as a panel-mounted
NEMA-12 fused disconnect which is
operated through
the panel door
and includes a
door-interlock
mechanism.
Roller Assembly
This device is added to
high speed wire
drawers, when used
with straightening
and cutting
machines, to guide
and align the wire as
it enters the straightening and cutting
machine.
H-304 Low Fluid Level Detector
Switch
This device is used to indicate (by
lighting a pilot light) a low fluid level
in the reservoir, and is standard on all
RMG hydraulic drives.
Wire Drawers
RMG Wire Drawer Accessories 2.19
Cut-Off Saw
A 1 hp (.75 kW) TEFC motor drives
the tool steel saw through a wormgear.
A pneumatic clamp firmly holds the
wire/rod and prevents chatter. Electrical
interlocks ensure that the header feed is
prevented when the clamp is engaged.
The saw blade is completely enclosed
with an automatic opening/closing
guard.
6” Feedhead
Huskie Cutters for Wire and Rod
On intermediate RMG models 89, 910
and 1011 the 6” (150 mm) feed head is
available to customers requiring material handling assistance.
RMG Huskie Cutters offer all users of
low carbon to mild steel max. 85,000
psi (60 kg/mm2) large-diameter wire
and rod the ability to cut their raw
material with the following advantages:
Performing the same task as on the largest wire drawers, this unit enables the
operator to straighten and advance the
wire, to the next operation, at the push
of a button.
Safety - Cut end simply drops off safely
and easily compared to chisel-type cutters.
Ease of Operation - Cutters develop
tons of shear force with hand-operated
hydraulic pump.
Improved Shear Quality - Overlapping
blades with full-radius contour provides
improved shear surface.
Convenience - The Huskie Cutter
eliminates the need for an electrically
operated power pack.
Cut-Off Saw shown attached to a
wire drawer feedhead.
Pendant Control Station
RMG Huskie Cutters are available in
two sizes 5/8”(16 mm) and 1” (25.4 mm) and are particularly
useful around cold headers, bolt-makers,
nut formers, wire drawing machinery
and other large-diameter wire and rod
production machinery.
This arrangement is
optional on Model 12
through 89 wire
drawers; standard on
910 through 1416
machines.
The pendant permits
operation of the unit
away from the draw
box area.
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RMG Pointing Equipment
Pointing Equipment
It is always necessary to provide a
pointed end when setting up a wire
drawing machine. Although butt-welding a slightly smaller wire to the heead
end of the wire to be drawn represents
one common method of providing the
pointed end, under some circumstances
it is more practical to use a pointer. This
technique “necks down” a section of the
parent wire and permits it to be inserted
through the drawing die for initial set
up. For small wire sizes, .060” (1.5 mm)
to .250” (6.4 mm), two common methods are pull pointing and roll pointing.
Pull pointers can be mounted on each
wire drawer but, because the capstan is
used to power the pointer, pull pointers
interfere with production. Roll pointers stand alone allowing the wire to be
pointed ahead of string-up and, one unit
can service several wire drawers.
For medium wire sizes, .250” (6.4 mm)
to .500” (12.7 mm), the pull pointer is
a good inexpensive method because
it uses the capstan to provide the
substantial pull required. However,
as mentioned before, the pull pointer
interrupts production.
For large wire sizes, .500” (12.7 mm)
to 1.00” (25.4 mm), the self-contained
hydraulic push pointer will provide the
power necessary, and pointing can be
accomplished “off-line” as with a roll
pointer.
RMG Pull Pointing Operation
Type RA Pull Pointer
Description Box only (no tools)
Die Holder
Stock Dies
Die Dimensions (in.)
1. The head end of the wire is inserted
through the Type RA pointer assembly.
The gripper is attached to the wire.
2. The machine is jogged and about
6” (150 mm) of wire is reduced to a
diameter about .006” (.15 mm) to .010”
(.25 mm) smaller than the finished wire
diameter.
3. The reduced portion is cut with bolt
cutters before removing the gripper
chain and before removing the wire
from the pointer assembly. Any
residual fins are removed by filing.
4. This operation results in a reduced
diameter on the head-end of the wire,
which can be inserted through the drawing die.
.250” (6.4 mm) Max. .450” (11.4 mm) Max. .550” (14.0 mm) Max. .650” (16.5 mm) Max. Part #
Part #
Part #
Part #
D1392.03
D1393
D1341
.37x.50x1.25
D1592.02
D1593
D1541
.62x.75x1.62
D1592.12
D4804
D3575
.75x1.0x2.25
D3582
D4804
D3575
.75x1.0x2.25
Wire Drawers
Rockford Manufacturing Group provides the best solutions for all of your
off-line push pointing or pull pointing needs. Our wire pointers, electric and
hydraulic powered, cover a wire range of .020” (0.5 mm) to 1.750” (45.0 mm)
diameter and are proven to increase production up-time.
2.20
Wire Drawers
RMG Pointing Equipment
2.21
Advantages of pointing off-line
• Set-up reduction
• Reduced pointer tooling
inventory
• Safety
• Ease of use
• Portability
The RMG Off-Line Pull Pointer (OLPP-10) uses the same pointing tooling as our in-line
Wire Drawers and can be mounted to a bench or a service cart for use in multiple work centers.
OLPP-100 Specifications
Maximum Pull Force
10,000 lbs. (4,533 kg)
Maximum Wire Diameter
0.625” (16.0 mm)
Minimum Wire Diameter
0.02” (0.5 mm)
Less than 1 minute
Cycle Time
Overall Dimensions
27 x 37 in. (686 x 940 mm)
Pull Pointer OLPP-10
Features and Benefits
• Bench top design which can also be
mounted on a wheeled cart to service
several units.
• Uses existing RA pull point tooling.
• Available in single and three-phase
construction.
• Can be used without interrupting
production.
• Auto polarity correction.
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11/10
Wire Drawers
RMG Pointing
Equipment
Hydraulic Push Pointer
HPP-100 and HPP-1750
Features and Benefits
• No tools required to change the grips,
die and guide.
• Manual valves (joy sticks) provide
accurate and smooth control.
2.22
• Wheels attached for portability.
• Can be used without interrupting
production.
• Auto polarity correction.
The HPP-100 and HPP-1750 hydraulic push pointers
are perfect for pointing larger diameter wire off-line.
The HPP-100 push pointers can also be
mounted onto our 1216 and 2024 uncoilers.
HPP-100 Specifications
HPP-1750 Specifications
30,000 lbs. (13,600 kg)
75,000 lbs. (34,020 kg)
Maximum Wire Diameter
1.00” (25.4 mm)
1.75” (44.5 mm)
Minimum Wire Diameter
0.63” (15.9 mm)
1.00” (25.4 mm)
52” L x 52” H x 30” W
(1320 mm x1320 mm x 760 mm)
72” L x 67” H x 49” W
(1829 mm x1702 mm x 1245 mm)
1,550 lbs. (700 kg)
4,140 lbs. (1878 kg)
Cycle Time
Aprox. 1 minute
Aprox. 1 minute
Wire Line Height
43.5” (1105 mm)
60.0” (1524 mm)
Maximum Push Force
Overall Dimensions
(will vary with wire line height)
Shipping Weight
Contact the factory for custom wire line heights.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc. ● Fastener Engineers & Lewis Machine
14343 Industrial Parkway South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 Fax 815.624.7254
Email [email protected] Website www.rmgfelm.com
11/10
Material costs usually constitute over 50% of the total manufacturing costs.
These costs can be cut 20% by mechanically descaling in-house.
RMG
Mechanical
Descalers
3.1
Economic Considerations
Almost all wire products are produced
from coiled wire drawn from either
chemically or mechanically descaled
rod. Due to economic and environmental considerations chemical descaling
(pickling and liming) has become a
thing of the past, with two possible
exceptions:
Almost any company that purchases
cold-drawn wire can lower costs and
improve productivity by procuring inexpensive green (non-descaled) rod and
producing their own cleaned and drawn
wire in-line with their existing production process. Two immediate cost benefits will be realized:
1. Cold-heading-quality wire which requires an extremely clean surface for enhancing the extrusion process.
1. Material costs can be cut 20%.
2. Plating-quality wire which requires an extremely clean surface for elec tro-chemical bonding, and appear-
ance purposes.
Virtually all other wire products can,
and should, be produced from mechanically-descaled material especially parts
that are subsequently plastic coated or
painted.
Mechanical descaling can be accomplished either at the wire mill or, better yet, immediately before the wire is
converted into its final or semi-finished
form. The problem of providing suitable
coatings or corrosion resistance when
descaled and drawn wire is produced at
a remote wire mill precludes procuring
mechanically-descaled wire from these
commercial mills. Therefore, the most
practical method of producing this material is just before the wire is converted
into a straightened, formed, or welded
part on site. This especially applies
when wire diameter is .218” (5.5 mm)
and larger which permits combination
single-hole drawing and descaling.
2. Since rod coils are usually available in weights that are double the weight of wire coils, the production pro- cess can become much more efficient because of the longer sustained pro-
duction runs with minimum time lost for coil changeover.
Reverse-Bending Mechanical
Descalers
There are two principle methods of
mechanical descaling: Shot-blasting and
reverse-bending.
Shot-blasting is usually confined to rod
diameters larger than .625” (16 mm).
Reverse-bending the rod is predominantly done on rod diameters less than
.625” (16 mm). This simple process
employs, in most cases, two sheaves
oriented at right angles to each other.
The rod is pulled over and through the
sheaves which causes reverse flexing
and both compresive and tensile bending on all four sectors of the rod.
The combination of the reverse bending
and stretching forces causes the rod to
severely elongate and, in fact, it is this
elongating process that causes the scale
to break away from the surface of its
steel parent. Steel is relatively elastic;
the laminar ferrous oxide scale is almost
completely inelastic and easily fractures
and falls away from the rod.
The amount of scale, and the strength
of the bond which holds it to the rod’s
surface, varies with the rod mill’s manufacturing practices and is controllable.
It is important to tell your rod supplier
that you plan to mechanically-descale
the rod. The mill can then contribute
to somewhat easier scale removal by
controlling rod production time and
temperatures. Keeping the rod’s surface
dry and storing indoors also facilitates
scale removal.
The amount of elongation imposed
on the rod as it traverses through the
descaler is a direct function of the
pitch diameter of the reverse-bending
sheaves. Scale starts to break loose at an
elongation of about 5%. At 8% to 9%
most of the scale has broken off.
Cleaning Techniques
The breaker rolls can only reverse-bend
the wire. Residual dust and scale must
be cleaned off the rod before descaling
is considered complete. The “air wipe”
method using a carbide-inserted guide
assembly has proven to be the most economic and effective method of surface
dust removal. Using an exiting air-wipe
assembly and a liquid lube box on the
wire drawing machine provides the best
combination for effectively cleaning
the material especially when the lube
system includes a recirculating pump,
a particle settling tank, and a filtering
system.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
7/06
Descalers
Introduction
RMG
MD-10 Descaler
Attachment
For in-line wire drawing machines...
diameter range 7/32” (5.5 mm) through 13/32” (10.0 mm)
3.2
General Specifications
The RMG MD-10 Mechanical Descaler
provides the industry’s simplest and
most practical system for scale breaking
and removal. The MD-10 consists of
four principle parts:
1. An entrance guide assembly with hardened guide rollers.
Descalers
2. A two-roll reverse bending assembly with replaceable carbide inserts.
3. A carbide-inserted air wipe assembly for blowing off residual dust. Air consumption is very low. When used with a wire drawer, an electrically- interlocked solenoid valve is pro- vided which automatically shuts off air supply when the wire drawer stops.
4. A hinged, covered enclosure with facilities for connecting to a dust collecting unit for accumulation and removal of scale.
The MD-10 accommodates two rod
diameter ranges: 7/32” (5.6 mm) to
9/32” (7.1 mm) using 2.5” (63.5 mm)
pitch-diameter breaker rolls and 9/32”
(7.1 mm) to 13/32” (10.4 mm) using
3.25” (82.5 mm) diameter breaker rolls.
The MD-10 descaler is designed to be
used with RMG in-line wire drawers
that have provision for attaching the
descaler. Existing wire drawers can be
modified in order to accept a descaler.
RMG’s Model 67 28” (700 mm)
capstan wire drawer is used, in most
cases, to provide the tractive drawing
force for pulling the rod through the
descaler’s breaker rolls and for drawing
the wire. However, on relatively slowspeed applications of about 100 fpm
(31 m/min) and slower, it is possible to
adapt a smaller Model 56 (24”/600 mm
capstan), providing the wire diameter
after drawing will be under .200”
(5.0 mm).
Features and Benefits
Simplicity and Ease of Set-up: designed
to permit the operator to set-up the
machine quickly and easily.
Easy Scale Removal: for either dumping into tote pans or for use with central
station scale-handling and dust collecting equipment.
RMG Model 67 In-Line Wire Drawing Machine with standard frame MD-10
Descaler attachment.
RMG Model 67 In-Line Wire Drawing Machine with reverse frame MD-10 Descaler attachment. This configuration is typically used in wire products applications.
MD-10 Descaler Set-up
Descalers
3.3
1. Point head- end of rod.
2. Use file to remove fins or flash.
3. Remove air wipe.
4. Insert pointed end through des- caler entrance and
pull out approxi- mately elev-
en feet beyond draw box.
5. Bend back toward rear of machine forming “hairpin” and push loop over horizontal roll...
6. ...and then underneath and around vertical roll...
7. ...and up around and over the top...
8. ...and through the exiting end of the des-
caler. Note that the air wipe assem-
bly has already been removed.
9. Slide the air wipe assem-
bly over the head-end of the rod.
10. Before replacing
air wipe, push wire end through draw box and attach gripper chain.
11. Insert air wipe into housing and secure using latch-
ing lever.
12. Connect the air sup-
ply to the air wipe connector.
13. Wire drawing can now begin.
CAUTION AT START-UP: Observe
loop in descaler to insure it does not get caught as it initially forms around vertical roll. CLOSE COVER prior to operation.
CAUTION: OBSERVE ALL BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING DESCALER SET-UP.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
11/06
For in-line wire drawing machines...
diameter range 7/32” (5.5 mm) through 9/16” (14.0 mm)
RMG
MD-14 Descaler
Attachment
3.4
Features and Benefits
RMG’s larger MD-14 Mechanical Descalers provide the same features available on the smaller
MD-10 descalers, including these advantages:
1. An entrance guide assembly with
hardened guide rollers.
2. A two-roll reverse bending assembly with
replaceable carbide inserts.
Descalers
3. A carbide-inserted air wipe assembly for blow ing off residual dust. Air consumption is very low. When used with a wire drawer, an elec-
trically-interlocked solenoid valve is provided which automatically shuts off air supply when the wire drawer stops.
4. A spring counter-balanced, hinged
covered enclosure with facilities for
connecting to a dust collecting unit for accu-
mulation and removal of scale.
5. The industry’s easiest set-up
mechanism for 9/16” (14.0 mm) rod.
(See reverse for set-up procedure.)
6. Free-standing construction ready for instal- lation in front of an RMG in-line wire drawing machine. Risers to match any wire line height are quoted separately.
7. Machines available for either left-to-right (reverse frame) or right-to-left
(standard frame) rod flow.
8. The industry’s huskiest sealed bearing assem- bly using standard bearings.
Roller assembly showing construction of
carbide-inserted roller, shaft, and bearing
housing. The entire assembly is held in place
by four bolts and can very easily be removed
from the descaler for routine servicing.
RMG MD-14 Mechanical Descaler shown
with High Speed Model 910 Wire Drawer.
MD-14 Descaler Set-up
1. Point head-
2. Use file to
remove fins or
flash.
3. Remove
guide roller,
as shown.
4. Remove air
wipe.
5. Push wire
through descaler and hang
airwipe on
wire. DO NOT
reinsert airwipe
at this time.
6. Insert wire
through drawbox and attach
gripper chain.
7. Insert air
wipe into housing and secure
using latching
lever.
8. Connect the
air supply to
the air wipe
connector.
9. Align wire
with rollers;
use bar, if
necessary, to
position wire.
10. Insert bar
into pivoting
assembly and
rotate.
11. Continue
rotating pivoting assembly.
12. Move bar
to second hole
in pivoting
assembly and
continue
rotating until
it locks into
place.
13. Raise roller
assembly to
vertical position.
14. Lower
hold-down
roller assembly
and lock by
sliding handle
forward.
15. Use pry
bar to position wire in
between guide
rollers.
16. Replace
guide roller.
17. Replace
pry bar.
Finished setup position is
pictured here.
CLOSE DOOR
prior to operation.
Descalers
3.5 end of rod.
CAUTION: OBSERVE ALL BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING DESCALER SET-UP.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
7/06
RMG Straightening and Cutting Machines are available in four sizes—
the Model 14, Model 15, Model 16 and Model 28.
RMG
Straightening and Cutting
Machines
Electrics
Electronic parts counter.
NEMA 12 enclosure.
NEMA 12 disconnect.
TEFC electrical motors.
AC variable frequency drives for
arbor and feed roll speeds
(Model 14 has fixed speed arbor).
Centrally located pushbutton station.
Electrical enclosure remote-mounted
away from vibration, for reliability.
Electrical interlocks provided for
wire drawer or payoff.
Standard turntable air brake electrical
interlock.
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
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4.1
General Features and Benefits
Single Offset Arbor
All RMG Straightening and Cutting
machines provide the same benefits:
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Ease of adjustment
Lower tooling costs
Quiet operation
Low cost maintenance
The following features apply to all
models of the RMG straightening and
cutting machine Model 14, Model 15,
Model 16 and Model 28.
Single offset, variable pitch (3 die).
Wide range of diameters for each arbor size.
Arbor speed independently
adjustable by use of variable frequen-
cy AC drive (not on Model 14).
No interconnecting transmission
components.
Creative Floor Plan
RMG Straightening and Cutting
machines are available in L-R or R-L
wire flow configurations. This floor
plan allows two machines to operate
facing each other, for operator convenience.
RMG
Straightening and Cutting
Machines
Release Assembly
4.2
Feedhead
Clutchless Cutter
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
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Variable frequency drive controls
rotation of the cutter shaft.
Independent drive;
results in no jamming.
Wiper system solves wire droppage
problems associated with some lengths.
Adjustable wiper system reduces knife wear by eliminating need to fully penetrate wire.
No flywheel required.
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Four (4) roll belt driven feedhead,
no gears or oil bath.
Independent drive.
Standard pneumatic pressure
feed roll adjustment.
Quick change rolls using single
clamping bolt and drive pin.
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Positive stop release assembly pro-
vides accurate wire length control, with a tolerance of ±.005” (± .13 mm).
Fully adjustable release assembly with spring pressure, release plunger travel adjustment, adjustable proxim-
ity switch position, and micro fine
adjustment of wire cut length on
the fly.
Clamp block allows positioning of
gage rod without deforming rod.
Can be moved to an alternate
extension bracket when running
shorter lengths on a machine with a
long extension, for increased sensitiv-
ity and length control.
Extension
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Quick change guide bar with
short travel shutter bar.
Sectional guide bar system enables easy change by single operator.
Optional Accessories
• Wire lubricating system.
• Dump action wire catcher tray.
• Pre-set electronic parts counter stops
machine when batch size is complete.
• Dual arbor.
• D9885 Guide Roller (when machine is used with a wire drawer).
• Short length support.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
3/07
RMG Model 14
Straightening and Cutting
Machine
RMG Model 14 Standard Features
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Optional Features:
Variable speed arbor.
Special materials for arbor dies.
Special materials for feed rolls.
Dump action wire catcher tray.
Short length support.
RMG Model 14 Specifications
Diameter Range
.054” - .250” (1.37mm - 6.35mm)
Nominal Tensile
70,000 psi (500 N/mm2)
Minimum Length
3” (76mm) (without optional suport)
1.5” (38.1mm) (with optional support)
Production Speed
4.3
Up to 4 cuts per second or 400 fpm
(122m/min) feed roll speed.
Length Tolerance
± .005” (.13mm) or better
Single Offset Arbor
State-of-the-art, single offset arbor with
variable pitch wave guides to accommodate different wire sizes. Only three
arbor die inserts are required.
Feedhead
Precision four-roll feedhead; belt driven
by an AC variable frequency drive. Air
operated feed roll pressure control is standard.
Clutchless Cutter
Independent drive gives full cutting
power at all times. This powerful cutter
is impossible to jam. A wiper system is
attached to solve wire droppage problems associated with shorter lengths.
Release Assembly
RMG’s positive stop release assembly
provides accurate wire length control,
with a tolerance of ±.005”.
Achieving accurate and uniform
lengths is easier due to several fine
adjustments including gage rod return
spring pressure, release plunger travel,
proximity switch positions, and micro
adjustment for wire length while
machine is running, if desired. Total
micro adjustment travel is 1” (25.4
mm).
Release assembly can be moved to an
alternate extension bracket when running shorter lengths on a machine with
a long extension, for increased sensitivity and length control.
Maintenance Friendly
All assemblies on the Model 14
machine are easily accessible. Motors
are exposed with C-face mounting.
Drive belts are guarded with heavy
steel, yet remain easy to access. The
electrical box is mounted separate
from the base, ensuring a vibration
free mount.
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
• Single offset, variable pitch arbor.
• Fixed speed arbor with DC injection
brake.
• Single variable speed, reversible four roll feedhead.
• Arbor, feedhead and cutter powered by separate electric motors.
• Cutoff system with wiper to ensure
wire droppage at shorter wire lengths.
• Quick change guide bar with short
travel shutter bar.
• Fully adjustable release assembly,
micro fine adjustment up to 1” (25.4 mm) while machine is running.
• Electronic parts counter.
• Electrically interlocked guard system.
• Lifetime lubricated arbor bearing system.
• Electrical components mounted in a NEMA 12 enclosure.
• TEFC motors.
• Hardened D-2 feed rolls, cutoff die
and knife.
• RMG blue enamel finish with Federal
Safety Yellow guards.
• Quick change tooling for one wire size including arbor dies, feed rolls, cutoff die and knife.
• Pushbutton control station.
• Roll type prestraightener.
• Wrench assortment.
• Timer to stop the machine if a feeding problem restricts wire flow.
RMG Model 15
Straightening and Cutting
Machine
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
4.4
RMG Model 15 Standard Features
• Variable speed arbor with dynamic
braking.
• Single die offset, variable pitch arbor.
• Single variable speed reversible four roll feedhead.
• Clutchless cutter with wiper system.
• Pneumatic feed roll pressure control.
• Arbor and feedhead powered by
separate AC variable speed electric
motors.
• Quick change guide bar with short
travel shutter bar.
• Fully adjustable release assembly,
micro fine adjustment up to 1” (25.4 mm) while machine is run ning.
• Electronic parts counter.
• Electrically interlocked guard sys
tem.
• Lifetime lubricated bearing system.
• NEMA 12 disconnect.
• NEMA 12 enclosures.
• TEFC motors. • Left or right hand direction machine base (wire flow).
• Hardened D-2 feed rolls, cutoff die
and knife.
• RMG blue enamel finish with Federal Safety Yellow guards.
• Quick change tooling for two wire
sizes including arbor dies, feed rolls,
cutoff dies and knives.
• Pushbutton control station.
• Tool tray with assortment of wrenches.
• Timer to stop the machine if a feeding problem restricts wire flow.
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Optional Features:
Special materials for arbor dies.
Special materials for feed rolls.
Dump action wire catcher tray.
Short length support.
RMG Model 15 Specifications
Diameter Range
.062” - .312” (1.57mm - 7.92mm)
Nominal Tensile
70,000 psi (500 N/mm2)
Minimum Length
3” (76mm) (without optional sup
port)
1.5” (38.1 mm) (with optional sup
port)
Production Speed
Up to 4 cuts per second or 400 fpm (122m/min) feed roll speed.
Length Tolerance
± .005” (.13mm) or better
Release Assembly
RMG’s positive stop release assembly
provides accurate wire length control,
with a tolerance of ±.005”. Achieving
accurate and uniform lengths is easier
due to several fine adjustments including gage rod return spring pressure,
release plunger travel, proximity switch
positions, and micro adjustment for
wire length while machine is running, if
desired. Total micro adjustment travel is
1” (25.4 mm).
Release assembly can be moved to an
alternate extension bracket when runState-of-the-art, single offset arbor with
ning shorter lengths on a machine with
variable pitch wave guides to accommo- a long extension, for increased sensitivdate different wire sizes. Only three arbor ity and length control.
die inserts are required.
Maintenance Friendly
Feedhead
All assemblies on the Model 15
Precision four-roll feedhead; belt machine are easily accessible. Motors
driven by an AC variable frequency drive. are exposed with C-face mounting.
Air operated feed roll pressure control is Drive belts are guarded with heavy
standard.
steel, yet remain easy to access. The
electrical box is mounted separate
Clutchless Cutter
from the base, ensuring a vibration free
Independent drive gives full cutting
mount.
power at all times. This powerful cutter
is impossible to jam. A wiper system is
attached to solve wire droppage problems
associated with shorter lengths.
Single Offset Arbor
RMG Model 16
Straightening and Cutting
Machine
• Variable speed arbor with dynamic
braking.
• Single die offset, variable pitch arbor.
• Dual variable speed reversible four roll feedheads.
• Clutchless cutter with wiper system.
• Pneumatic feed roll pressure control.
• Arbor and feedheads powered by
separate AC variable speed electric
motors.
• Quick change guide bar with short
travel shutter bar.
• Fully adjustable release assembly,
micro fine adjustment up to 1” (25.4 mm) while machine is running.
• Electronic parts counter.
• Electrically interlocked guard system.
• Lifetime lubricated bearing system.
• NEMA 12 disconnect.
• NEMA 12 enclosures.
• TEFC motors. • Left or right hand direction machine base (wire flow).
• Hardened D-2 feed rolls, cutoff die
and knife.
• RMG blue enamel finish with Federal
Safety Yellow guards.
• Quick change tooling for two wire
sizes including arbor dies, feed rolls,
cutoff dies and knives.
• Pushbutton control station.
• Tool tray with assortment of wrenches.
• Timer to stop the machine if a feeding problem restricts wire flow.
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Optional Features:
Dual counter rotating arbors.
Special materials for arbor dies.
Special materials for feed rolls.
Dump action wire catcher tray.
Short length support.
RMG Model 16 Specifications
Diameter Range
.062” - .375” (1.57mm - 9.52mm)
Nominal Tensile
70,000 psi (500 N/mm2)
Minimum Length
3” (76mm) (without optional sup-
port)
1.5” (38.1mm) (with optional sup-
port)
Production Speed
Up to 4 cuts per second or 400 fpm
(122m/min) feed roll speed.
Length Tolerance
± .005” (.13mm) or better
Single Offset Arbor
State-of-the-art, single offset arbor with
variable pitch wave guides to accommodate different wire sizes. Only three
arbor die inserts are required.
Feedhead
Precision four-roll feedhead; belt driven
by a one horsepower AC variable frequency drive. Air operated feed roll
pressure control is standard.
Clutchless Cutter
Independent drive gives full cutting
power at all times. This powerful cutter
is impossible to jam. A wiper system is
attached to solve wire droppage problems associated with shorter lengths.
Release Assembly
RMG’s positive stop release assembly
provides accurate wire length control, with a tolerance of ±.005” (±.13
mm). Achieving accurate and uniform
lengths is easier due to several fine
adjustments including gage rod return
spring pressure, release plunger travel,
proximity switch positions, and micro
adjustment for wire length while
machine is running, if desired. Total
micro adjustment travel is 1” (25.4
mm).
Release assembly can be moved to
an alternate extension bracket when
running shorter lengths on a machine
with a long extension, for increased
sensitivity and length control.
Maintenance Friendly
All assemblies on the Model 16
machine are easily accessible. Motors
are exposed with C-face mounting.
Drive belts are guarded with heavy
steel, yet remain easy to access. The
electrical box is mounted separate
from the base, ensuring a vibration
free mount.
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
4.5
RMG Model 16 Standard Features
RMG Model 28
Straightening and Cutting
Machine
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
4.6
RMG Model 28 Standard Features
• Single offset, variable pitch arbor.
• Variable speed arbor with dynamic
braking.
• Three variable speed reversible four
roll feedheads.
• Arbor, feedheads and cutter powered by separate electric motors.
• Cutoff system with wiper to ensure
wire droppage at shorter wire lengths.
• Quick change guide bar with short
travel shutter bar.
• Fully adjustable release assembly,
micro fine adjustment up to 1” (25.4 mm) while machine is run-
ning.
• Electronic parts counter.
• Lifetime lubricated bearing system.
• NEMA 12 enclosures.
• NEMA 12 disconnect.
• Hardened D-2 feed rolls, cutoff die
and knife.
• RMG blue enamel finish with Federal Safety Yellow guards.
• Quick change tooling for two wire
sizes including arbor dies, feed rolls,
cutoff die and knife.
• Pushbutton control station.
• Electrically interlocked guard sys-
tem.
• Roll type prestraightener.
• Timer to stop the machine if a feeding problem restricts wire flow.
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Optional Features:
Dual counter rotating arbors.
Special materials for arbor dies.
Special materials for feed rolls.
Short length support.
RMG Model 28 Specifications
Diameter Range
.125” - .500” (3.18mm - 12.7mm)
Nominal Tensile
70,000 psi (500 N/mm2)
Minimum Length
3” (76mm) (without optional sup
port)
1.5” (38.1mm) (with optional sup
port)
Production Speed
3 cuts per second or 400 fpm (122m/min) feed roll speed.
Length Tolerance
± .005” (.13mm) or better
Single Offset Arbor
State-of-the-art, single offset arbor with
variable pitch wave guides to accommodate different wire sizes. Only three
arbor die inserts are required.
Feedhead
Three precision four-roll feedheads; belt
driven by a three horsepower AC variable frequency drive. Air operated feed
roll pressure control is standard.
Clutchless Cutter
Independent drive gives full cutting
power at all times. This powerful cutter
is impossible to jam. A wiper system is
attached to solve wire droppage problems associated with shorter lengths.
Release Assembly
RMG’s positive stop release assembly
provides accurate wire length control,
with a tolerance of ±.005” (±.13 mm).
Achieving accurate and uniform lengths
is easier due to several fine adjustments
including gage rod return spring pressure, release plunger travel, proximity
switch positions, and micro adjustment
for wire length while machine is running, if desired. Total micro adjustment
travel is 1” (25.4 mm).
Release assembly can be moved to an
alternate extension bracket when running shorter lengths on a machine with
a long extension, for increased sensitivity and length control.
Maintenance Friendly
All assemblies on the Model 28
machine are easily accessible. Motors
are exposed with C-face mounting.
Drive belts are guarded with heavy
steel, yet remain easy to access. The
electrical box is mounted separate
from the base, ensuring a vibration free
mount.
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
01/11
Lewis Machine SHV Straightening & Cutting
Machines for Small Wire Diameter
Featuring
The independently adjustable Variable Frequency AC drive “CLUTCHLESS” cutoff
Fully adjustable, absolute setting of feed roll pressure and speed with
independent controls
Light weight release system designed for small diameter materials
Micro fine length control allows for adjustments in length up to 1” (25.4mm) while machine is running
Knock out wiper system to assist in wire dropout
Higher production speeds for small diameter wire
Reverse frame option Left to Right and Right to Left allows two machines to face each other for operator
convenience
No interconnecting transmission
components
Updated 24 volt DC electrical controls
Why do more customers in the world
purchase Lewis Machine Straightening & Cutting machines to meet their
production needs?
Reputation
For over 90 years, customers have
relied on Lewis Straightening &
Cutting Machines to meet their daily
production needs. They know that they
can count on a Lewis Straightening &
Cutting machine to run 24 hours-a day,
7 days-a-week with accurate,
dependable performance!
Straightening &
Cutting EQUIPMENT
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
4.7
Lewis 0SHV and 1SHV Straightening & Cutting Machines
Flexibility
All new Lewis Straightening & Cutting
machines are designed to accurately cut
a variety of materials and diameters.
From low carbon steel to high tensile
alloys, you can always depend on our
machine to provide straight and
accurate wire.
Productivity
For years, companies have chosen
Lewis Straightening & Cutting
machines to maximize their production
throughput.
Superior Technical Support
Our Service Department provides
exceptional worldwide customer
service. For all of your Lewis
Straightening & Cutting Machines,
we can provide a Service Technician
to assure that the machine is properly
installed and your operators are
adequately trained.
Superior Customer Service
Our Spare Parts Department responds
immediately to your spare parts inquiries.
And, at RMG, we are the OEM for all
spare parts and tooling for your Lewis
Machine, Fastener Engineers and G.C.
Patterson machinery. We have over
40,000 active part numbers in inventory
and the necessary documentation to
produce parts for your older equipment
in our 60,000 square foot manufacturing
facility.
Lewis Machine SHV Straightening & Cutting
Machines for Small Wire Diameter
4.8
And, for Complete Wire Products Applications...
…here’s how your company can use RMG In-Line Wire Drawers with LEWIS Straightening & Cutting Machines to lower
material and manufacturing costs, as well as improve productivity and product quality:
Lower Material Costs
Reduce Pull Back on Feed Rolls
Drawing semi-finished wire in-line,
will drastically reduce your raw
material inventory, therefore
improving profits and giving your company a competitive edge.
RMG’s AUTODRAW Speed Control
System matches the consumption rate
of the production machine. All tension
is removed from the feed rolls.
Straightening &
Cutting EQUIPMENT
Utilize Just-In-Time Inventory
An in-line wire drawer at the point of
wire consumption is the ultimate in JIT
inventory management and the definition of “Lean Manufacturing”. By
careful selection of parent diameters
and drawing many different sizes from a
few stock sizes, inventory dollars can be
considerably reduced.
Provide Exact Diameter Control
An in-line wire drawer provides the
perfect diameter at the point of use,
consistently, from coil-to-coil.
Improve Wire Surface Conditions
Also, STARTGARD, SLIPGARD and
TANGLEGARD sense any problems
with the process and immediately stop
the production machine.
Employ any Coil Size or Weight
Regardless of coil size an RMG wire
drawer does all the work of turning the
Description/Machine
Model
coil, eliminating the load on the feed
rolls.
Increase Overall Operating
Efficiency
When you consider the improvements
associated with using RMG machines
in regards to material cost, tool usage,
coil change time and the ability to
use larger coils, it’s easy to understand why a LEWIS Straightening &
Cutting machine utilizing an RMG
In-Line Wire Drawer will outperform
one that doesn’t…in both cost and
quality of product!
0SHVCLC
1SHVCLC
.030”-.100” / 0.76 -2.54mm
.045”-.135” / 1.3-3.4mm
90,000 psi / 620N/mm2
90,000 psi / 620N/mm2
Minimum Part Length
3.0” / 76mm
3.0 / 76mm”
Maximum Part Length
As Required
As Required
Straight and Cut Wire Diameter Capacity
Nominal Tensile
The surface of wire drawn in-line has
no chance to rust or deteriorate. Additionally, you can control the quality,
type and amount of wire lubricant in
your own production process.
Variable Feed Speed
0-400 fpm/ 0-120 mpm
0-400 fpm/ 0-120 mpm
Variable Arbor Speed
0-9,000 rpm
0-9,000 rpm
150 rpm / cpm
150 rpm / cpm
Feed Motor Size
1.5 hp / 1.13 kw
1.5 hp / 1.13 kw
Arbor Motor Size
3.0 hp / 2.3 kw
3.0 hp / 2.3 kw
Eliminate Wire Kinks
Shear Motor Size
2.0 hp / 1.5 kw
2.0 hp / 1.5 kw
Wire Line Height
40.5” / 1,029mm
60” L X 32” W
1,524mm L X 813mm W
40.5” / 1,029mm
60” L X 32” W 1,524mm L X 813mm W
1,500 lbs / 682 kgs
1,500 lbs / 682 kgs
Wire drawn in-line is always smooth
and straight, of the highest quality…
with no kinks!!
Shear Speed
Floor Space w/ 2’ Extension
Machine Weight
ROCKFORD MANUFACTURING GROUP INC.
FASTENER ENGINEERS & LEWIS MACHINE
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email [email protected] • Website www.rmgfelm.com
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Lewis Machine SV16
Straightening & Cutting Machines
4.9
Featuring
• The independently adjustable Why do more customers in the
world purchase Lewis Machine
Straightening & Cutting machines
to meet their production needs?
Reputation
For over 90 years, customers have
relied on Lewis Straightening & Cutting Machines to meet their daily
production needs. They know that they
can count on a Lewis Straightening & Cutting machine to run 24 hours-a day,
7 days-a-week with accurate, dependable performance!
Productivity
Superior Customer Service
For years, companies have chosen
Lewis Straightening & Cutting machines to maximize their production
throughput.
Our Spare Parts Department responds
immediately to your spare parts inquiries.
Flexibility
Our Service Department provides exceptional worldwide customer service.
For all of your Lewis Straightening &
Cutting Machines, we can provide a
Service Technician to assure that the
machine is properly installed and your
operators are adequately trained.
All new Lewis Straightening & Cutting
machines are designed to accurately cut
a wide variety of materials and diameters. From low carbon steel to high
tensile alloys, you can always depend
on our machine to provide straight and accurate wire.
Superior Technical Support
And, at RMG, we are the OEM for all
spare parts and tooling for your Lewis
Machine, Fastener Engineers and G.C.
Patterson machinery. We have over
40,000 active part numbers in inventory and the necessary documentation to
produce parts for your older equipment
in our 60,000 square foot manufacturing
facility.
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
Variable Frequency AC drive “CLUTCHLESS” cutoff
• Fully adjustable, absolute setting of feed roll pressure and speed with independent controls
• No interconnecting transmission components
• Updated 24 volt DC electrical controls
Lewis Machine SV16
Straightening & Cutting Machines
4.10
And, for Complete Wire Products Applications...
…here’s how your company can use RMG In-Line Wire Drawers with LEWIS Straightening & Cutting Machines to lower
material and manufacturing costs, as well as improve productivity and product quality:
Lower Material Costs
Reduce Pull Back on Feed Rolls
Descaling hot-rolled rod, or drawing
semi-finished wire in-line, will drastically reduce your material costs,
therefore improving profits and giving
your company a competitive edge.
RMG’s AUTODRAW Speed Control
System matches the consumption rate of the production machine. All tension is removed from the feed rolls.
Straightening &
Cutting Equipment
Utilize Just-In-Time Inventory
An in-line wire drawer at the point of
wire consumption is the ultimate in JIT
inventory management. By careful selection of parent diameters and drawing
many different sizes from a few stock
sizes, inventory dollars can be considerably reduced.
Provide Exact Diameter Control
3SV16CLC
5SV16CLC
.050” - .188” / 1.3 - 4.8mm .062” - .315” / 1.6 - 8.0mm
90,000 psi / 620N/mm2
90,000 psi / 620N/mm2
Minimum Part Length
2” / 50mm
2” / 50mm
Maximum Part Length
As Required
As Required
0-400 fpm/ 0-120 mpm
0-400 fpm/ 0-120 mpm
Nominal Tensile
The surface of wire drawn in-line has no chance to rust or deteriorate. Additionally, you can control the quality, type and amount of wire lubricant in
your own production process.
When you consider the improvements
associated with using RMG machines
in regards to material cost, tool usage,
coil change time and the ability to
use larger coils, it’s easy to understand why a LEWIS Straightening &
Cutting machine utilizing an RMG
In-Line Wire Drawer will outperform
one that doesn’t…in both cost and
quality of product!
Regardless of coil size an RMG wire
drawer does all the work of turning the
coil, eliminating the load on the feed
rolls.
Straight and Cut Wire Diameter Capacity
Improve Wire Surface
Conditions
Wire drawn in-line is always smooth
and straight, of the highest quality…
with no kinks!
Employ any Coil Size or Weight
Description/Machine
Model
An in-line wire drawer provides the perfect diameter at the point of use, consistently, from coil-to-coil.
Eliminate Wire Kinks
Also, STARTGARD, SLIPGARD and
TANGLEGARD sense any problems
with the process and immediately stop
the production machine.
Increase Overall Operating
Efficiency
Variable Feed Speed
0-9,000 rpm
0-6,000 rpm
150 rpm / cpm
150 rpm / cpm
Feed Motor Size
1.5 hp / 1.13 kw
3.0 hp / 2.3 kw
Arbor Motor Size
3.75 hp / 5.0 kw
10.0 hp / 7.5 kw
Variable Arbor Speed
Shear Speed
Shear Motor Size
3.0 hp / 2.3 kw
3.0 hp / 2.3 kw
Wire Line Height
43.5” / 1,105mm
43.5” / 1,105mm
Floor Space w/ 3’ Extension
120” L X 51” W
3,048mm L X 1,295mm W
120” L X 51” W
3,048mm L X 1,295mm W
Machine Weight
2,500 lbs / 1,136 kgs
2,500 lbs / 1,136 kgs
ROCKFORD MANUFACTURING GROUP INC.
FASTENER ENGINEERS & LEWIS MACHINE
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email [email protected] • Website www.rmgfelm.com
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Uncoiling
Flipping
Welding
Pointing
RMG
Payoff Equipment
5.1
Three uncoiling methods are used to
payoff rod and wire:
Turntables, flippers and power-driven
uncoilers. Following are specifications
for use of each method:
Turntables
Diameter range:
Up to .500” (12.7 mm)
Material: Wire or rod
Flippers
Diameter range:
.218” to .625” (5.5 to 16 mm)
Material: Rod only
Power-Driven Uncoilers
Diameter range:
.500” to 1.75” (12.7 to 45 mm)
Material: Wire or rod
Turntables
Turntables represent the most commonly used method of payoff for all
wire and rod sizes up to 1/2” (12.7 mm).
Relatively low in cost, turntables facilitate material storage and handling. They
require a minimum amount of floor
space. The only disadvantage associated
with turntables is that the entire production process must be stopped during
coil changeover. This is not a serious
consideration on applications involving
wire sizes smaller than 1/4” (6.3 mm).
However, on larger diameter applications the downtime associated can be a
serious consideration particularly with
high-speed headers or straightening and
cutting machines.
Flippers
Flippers are ideally used for rod sizes up
to 5/8” (16 mm). Downtime due to coil
changeover can be completely eliminated by using double-end coil stands or
flippers. Since the coil is stationary and
not rotating, the end of the active coil
can be butt-welded to the beginning of
the standby coil.
When the active coil is depleted, the
operator rotates the flipper so that the
standby-coil becomes the active coil,
allowing continuous operation of the
wire drawing machine and production
machine.
Flipping is limited to applications
involving the payoff of hot rolled rod
into an in-line wire drawer. Flippers
require more space than turntables but
on certain higher speed applications, the
advantage of being able to enjoy continuous parts
production outweighs the floor space
consideration.
Power-Driven Uncoilers
Power-driven uncoilers represent the
best payoff method for uncoiling large
diameter stock 1/2” to 1-3/4” (12.7 to
45 mm).
Equipped with power-driven feed rolls
and a straightener, these uncoilers
pre-feed and prestraighten the stock,
enabling the operator to get the end of
large diameter material to the next
operation at the push of a button.
They also sense the coil condition and
power rotate the coil, when necessary,
maintaining a smooth material flow.
Welding
Butt welding is an integral part of the
wire production process. Joining the end
of one coil to the beginning of the next
coil eliminates the need to restring the
wire drawer. When flipping, this is done
while production continues. With the
use of a turntable, although production
must cease, welding is still an advantage to avoid having to restring the wire
drawer.
In all cases, the actual weld is removed
during the production process. Welding
can aslo be used as a pointing tool for
large diameters, if desired.
Pointing
In setting up a wire drawing machine,
it is necessary to provide a pointed end
on the wire or rod. This pointed end is
inserted through the drawing die and
clamped by a gripper chain which is
used to wrap the capstan with the wire.
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
Uncoiling
One of the best methods of providing
this pointed end is to simply butt-weld a
slightly smaller length of wire, about 6”
to 8” long, to the head end of the coil.
Applications involving smaller wire
diameters usually do not require butt
welding. Alternative pointing methods
are:
1. Pull pointing.
2. Roll pointing.
3. Push pointing.
4. Grinding.
Shown here are typical floor plans featuring a Flipper payoff arrangement or
Turntable payoff arrangement
RMG
Payoff Equipment
5.2 General Notes
4. Floor plan layouts shown here rep
resent right to left wire flow, which usually applies only to cold heading applications. Straightening and cutting machines and some other applications use a reverse layout.
2. Dimension G assumes feed roll height is equal to draw box height H.
If feed roll height is lower than H, add 4” (101.6 mm) to G for each one inch that feed rolls are lower than H.
1. Suggested distances between machines and payoff units should
be regarded as approximate. RMG’s estimates have taken into consideration wire and rod diameters, wire speed, ease of set-up for operator and wire behavior with respect to both diameter and stiffness.
3. For high speed applications (higher than 150 fpm/45.7 m/min.) distance JJ should be increased. Submit all details to RMG for recommendations.
Turntable Payoff Arrangement
Flipper Payoff Arrangement
[kW]
5
Inches [mm]
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
32
29
28
20
5
25
8
34
12
54
34
[3.7]
[813]
[737]
[711]
[508]
[127]
[635]
[203]
[864]
[305]
[1372]
45
7.5
32
29
28
20
7
25
10
34
18
54
56
[5.5]
20
[15]
20
67
[15]
50
[37]
78
89
20
[15]
30
[22]
50
910
[37]
100
[75]
75
1011
[56]
125
[93]
[813]
42
[1067]
42
[1067]
42
[1067]
42
[1067]
54
[1372]
85
[737]
29
[737]
29
[737]
29
[737]
29
[737]
29
[737]
29
[711]
40
[1016]
41
[1041]
54
[1372]
41
[1041]
50
[1270]
57
[508]
24
[610]
28
[711]
8
[203]
28
28
[711]
36
[914]
36
[737]
[1448]
85
63
62
[914]
100
65
64
44
100
75
74
44
36
[914]
[2540] [1651] [1626] [1118]
[2540] [1905] [1880] [1118]
Models
1112, 1214, 1416
8
[203]
[635]
36
[914]
36
[914]
50
[711]
[2159]
[2159] [1600] [1574]
[178]
[1270]
8
[203]
1
[25]
37
[940]
44
[1118]
50
[1270]
56
[1422]
57
[254]
12
[305]
18
[457]
36
[914]
24
67
37
[940]
39
[991]
39
[991]
39
[610]
[991]
8
46
10
10
[457]
24
[610]
36
[1372]
65
68
[914]
[1727]
44
74
[1118] [1880]
36
68
[1727]
48
77
48
48
71
48
60
83
54
60
83
54
60
83
[1219] [1956]
[254] [1219] [1219] [1803]
[254] [1219] [1524] [2108]
5
7
[178]
8630
TT
L
30
[762]
30
[762]
Turntable Model
JJ
8540
L
TT
Rod Size
8360
TT
L
102
82
40
92
50
90
40
100
50
40
118
50
1/4
3/8
Z-Flipper
1/2
Z-6500
5/8
XX
LL
W
148
238
83
256
83
148 286
83
148 262
83
148 292
83
120 120
148 317
83
120
148 341
83
144
148 368
83
148 384
83
[2083] [1016] [2337] [1270] [2591]
[2286] [1016] [2540] [1270]
110
128
[1016] [3454] [1270]
40
136
50
[3708]
146
40
162
50
172
40
142
50
[1016] [4115] [1270] [4369]
[1016] [3607] [1270]
50
152
[3861]
182
[1270] [4623]
50
[1270]
72
[2794] [1828]
[1016] [2997] [1270] [3251]
[1651]
[914]
[203] [1168]
[1448] [127]
[1702]
[864]
P
No Air eq’d
Max
HP
80 PSI (5.5 bar) Plant Air Required
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
Model
213
[5410]
72
96
[1828] [2438]
[3759] [6045] [2108]
96
108
120
120
120
120
148
[2438] [2743]
[3759]
[3048] [3048]
[6502] [2108]
[3759] [7264] [2108]
[3048] [3048]
[3759] [6655] [2108]
120
[3048]
[3759] [7417] [2108]
[3048] [3048] [3759] [8052] [2108]
120
[3048] [3048] [3759] [8661] [2108]
[3658] [3759] [9347] [2108]
[1372] [1524] [2108]
144
[1372] [1524] [2108]
[3658]
[3759] [9754] [2108]
Consult Factory Floor Plan Layout
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
7/06
RMG
Power-Driven
Uncoilers
RMG’s Power Driven Uncoilers represent the best proven method of increasing
the efficiency of the overall cold forming system.
5.3
Features
1. Heavy duty coil splitter rolls pre-
ventcoil tangling and are virtually indestructible.
2. Optional remote control station is
equipped with self-coiling cord, permitting remote pushbutton reversing and retraction of stock, as
well as remote disengagement of both feed rolls and straightener.
3. Outboard bearing support is recessed and out of harm’s way.
4. Robust rigid frame designed to clear
largest available coils.
5. Feed rolls gearing is mounted on
alloy shafting and cannot loosen in
service.
7. Grease fitting provided for clutch over-ride and it can be greased in operation.
8. Optional cut-off saw can be built in.
It provides a burr-free square cut.
9. Electrical control panel is recessed.
10. Models equipped with adjustable
speed drive include a potentiometer to regulate the machine speed.
11. All pneumatic solenoid valves are
manifold mounted for easy maintenance.
12. Integrated straightener for pre-
straightening the wire located on the
side of the feedhead. Includes sim-
ple, one-stop straightening adjust
ment.
Benefits
Reduced downtime
A power-driven uncoiler prefeeds and
prestraightens the stock, and delivers it
over into the feeding mechanism of the
cold former, with less downtime and
with the quickest possible coil changeover. And, when it comes to reducing
coil changeover time no other method
can match the efficiency of an RMG
power driven uncoiler.
Reduced Load on the Feed Rolls
The uncoiler’s ability to reduce the
coil’s load on the feeding mechanism
reduces the possibilities of short feeds.
This is accomplished by:
• continuous (adjustable speed) or intermittent power-driven coil rota-
tion.
• built-in snag switch for the “bound
coil” condition.
• rugged RMG coil splitter rollers reduce coil tangling.
Reduced Manpower
Power driven uncoilers provide the most
efficient, safest and easiest method of
handling large diameter coils. One man,
with the aid of only pushbutton controls,
can load large coils.
Safe Operation
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
6. Air actuators for engaging feed rolls are located at back of unit, out of harm’s way.
Every aspect of coil handling is
improved when an RMG power-driven
uncoiler is used. Straightening the
tail end of the stock when the coil is
depleted is easily done. Operator fatigue
is minimized and the possibility of accidents is reduced. General Specifications for RMG Power-Driven Uncoilers
RMG
Power-Driven
Uncoilers
5.4
Typical Model Designation
Transmission Equipment
20 24-01
Fixed Speed (-01 Designation)
Standard (-01) models use a TEFC
motor and worm gear speed reducer
which chain-drives the feed rolls and
coil support mandrel. A one-way clutch
allows the feed rolls and coil support
mandrel to “over-run” when the cold
former pulls the stock. Reversing the
direction of rotation is accomplished
by automatically “locking-out” the
over-running clutch whenever the
reverse button is pressed.
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
Adjustable Speed (-02 Designation)
Adjustable speed models (-02) are usually employed on applications involving wire/rod consumption faster than
30 fpm (9 m/min). An AC variable
frequency drive controls the speed of
a TEFC motor. This motor drives the
speed reducer which chain-drives the
feed rolls the same as with a fixed
speed uncoiler. The advantage with
adjustable speed is that the entire coil
can be continuously rotated at a speed
approximately equal to the consumption rate. This not only alleviates
most of the load on the production
machine’s feed rolls, but assures that
the coil is in a “loose”, tangle-free
condition.
A calibrated potentiometer provides a
reference for the operator so that once he has determined the proper uncoiling speed for the job, he can reset the
speed for the same application in the
future.
Max. alloy size in 1/16”
Max. mild steel size in 1/16”
Drive Designation
-01: Fixed Speed -02: Adjustable Speed
TANGLEGARD
Feed Rolls
All RMG Power-Driven Uncoilers are
equipped with a coil sensor. Whenever
the coil begins to cinch-up or bind:
V-grooved feed rolls are standard for
hot-rolled rod with a range of approximately .130” (3.5 mm). Full contoured
rolls are recommended for drawn wire.
Standard feed rolls are case hardened
thru-hardened rolls are available as part
of a “green rod” kit, which also includes
thru-hardened straightener, guide and
splitter rolls.
1.
2.
On -01 models, the coil support mandrel is power rotated.
On -02 models, the coil support mandrel is power rotated, and if the coil continues to cinch-up or tighten, the mandrel rpm is increased.
After the coil frees up, the mandrel will continue to run at the increased rpm for a brief period, determined by a timer setting. This is another setting that may be recorded for future reference.
3.
On both -01 and -02 models, a snag detector option is available so that if the coil continues to bind up, the sensor will send a signal to the pro
duction machine, thus stopping the process before a short feed occurs.
All RMG Power-Driven Uncoilers are
arranged for quick changing of the feed
rolls.
Pneumatic Equipment
Unique heavy duty actuators provide
power and dependability for the feed
rolls and straightener. All necessary filters are provided as standard equipment
and all valves are manifold mounted,
with visual indicators, plug-in solenoids
and mechanical overrides.
RMG
Power-Driven
Uncoilers
5.5
Dimension or
Design Parameter
1216
2024
2428
A
Overall Length
107 [2718]
117 [2972]
127 [3225]
B
Overall Width
63 [1600]
66 [1676]
83 [2108]
C
Overall Height
84 [2134]
90 [2286]
95 [2413]
D
Feed Line Height
50 [1270]
60 [1524]
65.5 [1664]
E
Base
65 [1651]
79 [2007]
79 [2007]
F
* Coil Support Roller
69 [1753]
75 [1905]
75 [1905]
G
Feed Roll Diameter
8 [203]
12 [305]
12 [305]
H
Hold-Down Bolt Size
1 [25]
1.25 [32]
1.25 [32]
I
Min. ID Coil Dia.
30 [762]
33 [838]
33 [838]
J
Max. OD Coil Dia.
50 [1270]
60 [1524]
64 [1626]
K
Air Line Connection
NFPT
1/4”
1/4”
1/4”
Q
Wire Centerline
33 [838]
39 [991]
49.63 [1260]
Min. Air Pressure Required
80 psi
(5.5 bar)
80 psi
(5.5 bar)
80 psi
(5.5 bar)
6500 lb.
(2950 kg)
7000 lb.
(3175 kg)
7000 lb.
(3175 kg)
1.25 [32]
1.50 [38]
1 [25]
1.50 [38]
1.75 [45]
.50 [12]
.63 [16]
.63 [16]
.63 [16]
.63 [16]
.63 [16]
2 hp
(1.5 kW)
3 hp
(2.2 kW)
5 hp
(3.7 kW)
—
10 hp
(7.5 kW)
8800 lb
(3992 kg)
8800 lb
(3992 kg)
Top view of uncoiler.
CAUTION: Condition of coil, rod
diameter, i.d. and o.d. of coil and
coil width are determining factors in
weight limitation.
Alloy or HT
Max. Rod 100,000 psi (73 kg/mm2)
or
Mild Steel
Wire Size 85,000 psi (60 kg/mm2)
Alloy or HT
Min. Rod 100,000 psi (73 kg/mm2)
or
Mild Steel
Wire Size 85,000 psi (60 kg/mm2)
Fixed Speed
Motor
HP
Fixed Speed
1500 lb
(680 kg)
7.5 hp
(5.6 kW)
4200 lb
(1905 kg)
Adjustable Speed
1500 lb
(680 kg)
4000 lb
(1814 kg)
Prefeeding Speed
30 fpm
(9 m/min)
30 fpm
40 fpm
(9 m/min) (12.2 m/min)
Approx. Shipping Weight
4800 lb
(2177 kg)
7200 lb
(3266 kg)
Adjustable Speed
Feed
Roll
Force
15820 lb
(7176 kg)
* Coil Support Roller dimensions = maximum
width of coil in unbanded condition.
NOTES:
Dimensions shown are in [mm]
UNCOILERS/PAYOFF
EQUIPMENT
Maximum Coil Weight
Elevation view of uncoiler.
Ten Questions and Answers Relating to the Use of
RMG Power-Driven Uncoilers.
RMG
Power-Driven
Uncoilers
5.6
Feed Roll Selection Chart
5/8”
16 mm
1/2”
12 mm
(Order Feed Rolls Using 2-Digit Numbers)
3/4”
19 mm
7/8”
22 mm
1”
25 mm
-09
1-1/8”
29 mm
1-1/4”
32 mm
1-3/8”
35 mm
-17
-11
-19
-23
-15
-13
1. How much distance should we allow
between the uncoiler and the cold former (or wire drawer)?
When the feed roll height of the cold
former is the same as the uncoiler, only
three feet is required. For each inch
of difference in this height, add six
inches to the distance between the two
machines.
2. Can RMG provide higher feed roll
heights?
UNCOILERS/PAYOFF
EQUIPMENT
1-1/2”
38 mm
Yes. We accomplish this by altering the
basic dimensions of the machine frame.
We must always anticipate an O.D. coil
dimension of 50” (1270 mm), therefore
we would not consider lowering the feed
roll height.
3. Will RMG machines accommodate
6000 lb. coils?
Although the table on page 5.2 indicates
that the Model 2024 will accommodate
7000 lb. coils, the actual weight depends
on the physical size of the bundle. A
7000 lb. coil of 5/8” material may be too
large, whereas a 7000 lb. coil of 1-1/2”
material can easily be accommodated.
4. When should adjustable-speed drives
be used?
Generally speaking, whenever the uncoiling speed exceeds 30 fpm (9 m/min.),
and on most long-stroke applications
involving cut-off blank lengths of 8”
(203 mm) or longer. The adjustable-
-21
speed drive is always a good investment
because it can be set up to continuously
rotate the coil, helping to reduce the load
on the cold former’s feed rolls. This minimizes the possibility of short feeding, and
at the same time minimizes coil tangling.
5. Why not keep the feed rolls of the
uncoiler engaged all the time? Wouldn’t
this provide even greater assistance to
the cold former’s feed rolls?
In theory, this is a good idea. In practice,
it can’t work unless the uncoiler could be
moved back about 25 feet (7.6 m) to allow
a “storage loop” to make up for differences in feed roll timing, velocity characteristics of the cold former’s feed rolls, etc.
6. Should the uncoiler be anchored to the
floor?
Yes, four hold down holes are provided.
7. On a typical cold-former or boltmaker
application, why not keep the uncoiler’s
straightening rolls engaged at all times?
This isn’t advisable. In the first place,
these straightening rolls are not designed
for continuous straightening. In the second
place, the additional load imposed on the
cold former’s feed rolls—along with perhaps a 2000 lb. (907 kg), 3000 lb. (1361
kg) or 4000 lb. (1814 kg) coil—might do
more harm than good.
8. Can we use coils wound with a lefthand pitch interchangeably with those
wound with a right-hand pitch?
Almost all coils of hot-rolled rod and wire
produced in North America are wound
with a right-hand pitch, so that they
uncoil from left to right. It is impractical to attempt mixing-up LH and RH
pitch coils. While RMG machines may be
arranged to be field-changed to accommodate either LH or RH pitch coils, it means
the uncoiler must be pointed 180° in the
opposite direction and the location of the
straightening assembly changed.
9. We have quite an inventory of feed rolls
for our existing combination prefeeders
and uncoilers. Can we interchange RMG
feed rolls with our existing machines?
Yes, on all types except the Malmadie
(or W-F) type of prefeeders.
10. What range of rod and wire sizes will
the feed rolls accommodate?
When used for uncoiling wire, the feed
rolls must be machined exactly to the finished cold-drawn wire size. This prevents
deformation of the accurately-sized wire.
When used for uncoiling rod, the feed
rolls are machined with a V-grooved
configuration which accommodates a
range of approximately 1/8”/3.30 mm (±
1/16”/1.52 mm). Feed rolls for rod should
be selected using the chart shown above.
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Optional Accessories for use with RMG Power-Driven Uncoilers.
RMG
Power-Driven
Uncoilers
Portable Remote Control Station
Furnished complete with self-coiling
extension cord. This extremely useful
accessory permits the operator to walk
along with the head end of the stock as
it is prestraightened and advanced into
the production machine’s feed mechanism. It includes three pushbuttons:
forward, reverse and release.
Cut-Off Saw
A one horsepower TEFC motor drives
the tool steel saw through a wormgear.
A pneumatic clamp firmly holds the
wire/rod and prevents chatter. Electrical
interlocks ensure that the header feed is
prevented when the clamp is engaged.
The saw blade is completely enclosed
with an automatic opening/closing
guard.
Cut-Off Saw shown attached to an
uncoiler feed head.
RMG Huskie Cutter
Totally portable and available in 1.0”
(25.4 mm) size, this cutter weighs
just 22 lbs.
End-of-Coil Detector Switch
Consisting of a trip bar, limit switch
and timer, this device senses the end of
the coil as it departs from the uncoiler.
Delayed by the timer setting, the production machine is then stopped, allowing the end to be welded to the next
coil.
RMG Model 2024 Uncoiler with rotating
base assembly; shown in loading (above)
and operating (below) positions.
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
Rotating Base Assembly
In situations where floor space prohibits access to the end of the mandrel for
loading, the uncoiler can be rotated 90°
or 180°, in either direction, in order to
place the coil on the machine. Once the
coil is loaded, the uncoiler is returned to
the operating position.
5.7
Optional Accessories for use with RMG Power-Driven Uncoilers.
RMG
Power-Driven
Uncoilers
5.8
Hydraulic Push Pointer
•Can be mounted on a power-driven
uncoiler.
•No tools required to change the grips,
die and guide.
•Only two pushbuttons ”power on”
and “power off”.
•Manual valves (joy sticks) provide
accurate and smooth control.
•Polarity indicator warns of incorrect
phasing.
Hydraulic Push Pointer mounted
on a power-driven uncoiler.
Hydraulic Push Pointer Specifications
30, 000 lbs. (13,600 Kg)
1.00” (25.4 mm)
0.50” (12.7 mm)
52” L x 52” H x 30” W (1321 mm x 1321 mm x 762 mm) 1,550 lbs. (700 Kg)
43.5” (1105 mm)
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
Maximum push force
Maximum wire diameter
Minimum wire diameter
Overall dimensions
Shipping weight
Wire line height
Integrated Straighteners
Available in single or double plane,
manual or hydraulic release, and in
.500” (13 mm) to 1.750” (78 mm)
range. See Section 6 for complete
specifications.
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RMG
DL 3300 Prefeeder
5.9
The RMG DL3300 Prefeeder is especially suited for high-speed bull blocks,
as coil changeover and pointing time
can be minimized. At the same time, the
system enables use of the relative tangle-free attributes of turntable uncoiling.
Benefits
1.Used in set-up of large diameter
(5/8”/15.9 mm to 1”/25.4 mm)
material when consumption rates
exceed the rating of a power driven uncoiler.
2. A commonly purchased option is a chain pulling attachment to pull the end of the coil over to the feedhead.
RMG DL3300 Prefeeder
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
3.Uses standard power-driven uncoiler
feed rolls.
4.Dual integrated straightening heads;
includes simple, one-stop adjustment
for straightening.
5.Provision can be made for moving the
unit away from the wire line to a
standby position.
Standard Features
•Standard 8” (200 mm) feedhead.
•Portable remote control station.
•Electrical interlocks.
Chain Puller Attachment
RMG’s space-saving “Z” configuration allows flipping where space constraints
have previously prohibited use.
RMG
Z-Flippers
5.10
Recognized as the industry’s most rugged coil stand, the RMG Z-Flipper is
designed to accommodate two coils and
permits continuous pay-off of wire or
rod when used in conjunction with an
in-line wire drawing machine.
Operation
The active coil is pulled off while the
stand-by coil is loaded. While the production machine continues to produce
parts, the operator unbands the stand-by
coil and butt welds the head-end to the
tail- end of the active coil. When the
active coil is depleted, the operator turns
the flipper to bring the stand-by coil into
position while the production machine
continues to produce parts. No downtime is required for coil changeover.
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
Features and Benefits
1.The combination of the lower
restrainer bar and the upper escape ment ramp allows only one loop to
exit at a time, minimizing the chance
of tangling. The lower escapement has an adjustable spring tension for fine tuning wire behavior.
RMG Z-Flipper
with saddle option.
Note: RMG flippers
are also available
in an “S” configuration (mirror
image of “Z” flipper) to
accomodate creative floor plans.
2.Coil weight is not a limiting factor.
These units are designed to accommo-
date any coil providing its size, when
unbanded, does not exceed the CW
dimension.
3. Equipped with tapered roller anti friction bearings and a heavy-duty stop, the RMG flipper is regarded by
operators as the easiest to rotate and
position.
4.No special foundations required.
Standard anchor bolts are used.
5. Flippers are available with rectangu-
lar tubular arms for diameters over .375” (9.5 mm). Saddles are recom-
mended for smaller diameters.
Specifications
Max.
Rec. Rod
Diameter
Dimensions
Flipper Weight
Mild Steel
Alloy
5/8” (16 mm)
9/16” (14 mm)
“L” Length
117” (2985 mm)
“BW” Width
60” (1524 mm)
“H” Height
79” (2000 mm)
“SH” Saddle Height 65” (1651 mm)
“CW” Coil Width 84” (2134 mm) Standard
“CW” Coil Width 108” (2743 mm) Extended
4860 lbs. (2205 kg)
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RMG turntables are offered in two different styles: Standard-Duty and Heavy-Duty.
RMG Turntables for Wire and Rod
5.11
Standard-Duty Turntables
Typical coil weight capacities up to
4000 lbs. (1814 kg), standard plate
diameters of 30” (762 mm), 40” (1016
mm) and 50” (1270 mm), and with
many optional arrangements.
Heavy-Duty Turntables
Heavy-Duty turntables should be used
whenever the use of very heavy coil
weights (in excess of 4000 lbs./1814 kg)
is anticipated, or there is a requirement
for 60” (1524 mm) or 70” (1778 mm)
plates, or whenever loose coil loading is
required.
RMG turntables are equipped with the
industry’s most rugged spindle and
bearing assembly, with an exclusive
gusseted design which resists damage.
The bearing assembly is accessible from
above the top plate for inspection, servicing and adjustment without removing
the top plate.
Tubular Coil Loading Systems
Turntables for tubular carriers (high
hats) represent one of the most practical methods for paying-off wire and rod
into wire drawing machines or directly
into the cold header or other wire production machine.
Turntable Dimensions
Maximum
Coil Weight
Standard TCL
Dimensions
“D”
“F”
“H”
Coils of wire or rod in the 2000-4000
lb. (907-1814 kg) range can be accommodated due to the turntable’s very
high weight capacity and low center
of gravity. This permits longer, uninterrupted production runs often with
significant improvement in operating
efficiency.
Tubular carrier (exploded view)
Optional adjustable spider
Heavy-Duty Turntables Specifications
Standard-Duty Turntables Specifications
Model
Tubular carriers for accommodating
wire or hot rolled rod provide a safe and
economical means for storing, handling
and shipping the material. After loading the wire on the tubular carriers, the
package is set on the turntable and the
wire or rod pays-off with a greater measure of safety and with less possibility
of tangling.
Model
Maximum
Coil Weight
“S”
Standard TCL
Dimensions
“D”
“F”
“H”
“S”
8630
6000 lbs.
(2722 kg)
30 [762]
24 [610] 18 [457] 18 [457]
8760
7000 lbs.
(3175 kg)
60 [1524]
36 [914] 18 [457] 18 [457]
8540
5000 lbs.
(2268 kg)
40 [1016]
30 [762] 18 [457] 18 [457]
8670
6000 lbs.
(2722 kg)
70 [1778]
36 [914] 18 [457] 18 [457]
8450
4000 lbs.
(1814 kg)
50 [1270]
30 [762] 18 [457] 18 [457]
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
RMG turntables are offered in two different capacities to match your wire and
rod specifications:
Optional Accessories for use with RMG Turntables.
Optional Accessories for RMG Turntables 5.12
Mechanical Brake
Wire Basket
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
This is a solid steel ring welded to the
circumference of the turntable plate.
Unlike most advertised “snag rings”,
RMG’s basket construction is virtually
indestructable. The basket helps
prevent random loops dropping below
the turntable’s plate. On most applications, selecting the next larger top
plate represents a better way of preventing random loops from dropping
below the top plate. On high-speed
applications, a combination of a larger
top plate and an electrically-interlocked air brake is the best way of
preventing overcoasting and random
loops.
This is simply a manually adjustable
friction-type brake and is usually not
recommended because the constant drag
tends to cause the wire to cinch up.
RMG’s mechanical brake offer’s two
distinct advantages:
1.RMG’s brake construction prevents
damage to the brake mechanism.
2.The braking action is applied on the
bottom surface of the top plate near
the outboard edge. This provides
much better control of the braking
drag force.
Air Brake
Especially suitable for relatively highspeed applications in excess of 100 fpm
(30.5 m/m) or whenever the product of
the coil weight times the speed in fpm
exceeds 300,000. (For example, 2000
lbs x 150 fpm = 300,000). The air brake
permits the coil to rotate freely during
normal uncoiling. When the wire production machine stops, air is directed to
two equally balanced air cylinders (four
cylinders on heavy-duty turntables) for
controlled deceleration. Electro-pneumatic air valve not included with air
brake.
Mechanical Brake
Air Brake
Wire Basket
Solenoid Valve for Air Brake
This is a three-way solenoid valve used
to direct air pressure to the turntable’s
air brake whenever the production
machine stops. Air pressure is automatically relieved from the air brake whenever the production machine starts.
RMG Variable Frequency
Drive Power-Assisted
Turntables RMG power-assisted turntables have been designed to augment
the RMG standard free wheeling turntables, which have been regarded
as the standard of the industry.
At RMG, we’ve designed these turntables to be responsive to higher production speeds and larger coil weights,
as well as to meet the demands for a
simple, effective, easy to service turntable that is responsive to all operating
conditions.
5.13
Features
1. Wire speed ratings up to 500 fpm (150 m/min).
2. Automatic speed control, no opera-
tor intervention required.
3. A/C Drive Control with Dynamic Braking-No brake pads, shoes or motor brushes to wear out.
4.
Choice of several turntable
diameters, 30” (762 mm),
40” (1016 mm), 50” (1270 mm),
or 60” (1524 mm).
5. Standard 18” (457 mm) fixed spider
or optional 16” (406 mm) to
24” (610 mm) adjustable spider.
6. Coil weight capacities up to 4,000 lbs. (1814 kg).
8. 5 hp (3.7kw) TEFC electric motor @ 230/460VAC, 3 ph, 60 Hz and 24 VDC control circuit.
9. Direct drive control eliminating chain and belt replacements.
10. Electrical components mounted in a NEMA 12 (IP67) enclosure.
11. Emergency stop circuit.
12. Full interlock capabilities for inter-
facing with production machine.
13. Control arm home detection for safe start-up of turntable.
14. Reverse jog control for rewinding unused portion of coil.
15. Pneumatically loaded dancer arm for
precise tension adjustment.
16. Dancer arm has a 60 degree rotation for arm placement.
17. Controls conveniently and safely located.
How the system works
Air adjustable tension dancer arm senses the demand of the production
machine under all operating conditions. This arm controls the operation of a
variable frequency drive controller which changes the speed of the top plate.
As the production machine decelerates and stops, the control arm automatically returns to the stop position. Using dynamic breaking the VF drive
reduces the coil rpm. When the control arm reaches the stop position D/C
injection braking is applied to bring the coil to a complete stop. This speed
control system enables the unit to match the consumption rate of the production equipment greatly reducing load on the feeding system.
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
7. Wire basket (snag ring) standard on all models.
Variable Frequency Drive Power-Assisted Turntable
RMG Tilting Turntable
Assembly 5.14
The RMG tilting turntable (coil upender) is a high-speed, heavy-duty
unit designed and built to meet the
demanding needs of steel mill applications.
Excellent for usage with hot-rolled
green rod.
Standard Features
•Tilts to 90° to accept a horizontal
coil.
Dual tilting turntables,
turntables are shown here with safety bellows removed.
Uncoilers/Payoff
Equipment
•Fixed spider eliminates the need for a coil carrier.
•7.5 HP (5.6 kW) unit used for
tilting function.
Optional Features
•Rated for up to 6000 lbs. (2722 kg) coils.
•Sliding base provided for tangle
detection; includes cylinders to reset
unit position.
•Available with 60” (1524 mm) or
70” (1778 mm) diameter top plate, with anti-snag ring.
•Power units can be fitted for tilting up to four turntables independently.
•Four pad air brake assembly.
•Bellows machine enclosure for safety.
•Remote mounted controls.
•Hydraulic system designed to hold
the turntables in place in the unlike-
ly event of hydraulic failure.
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RMG Integrated
Multi-Roll Wire
Straighteners
RMG’s unique design, The Integrator®, provides users with the
following benefits:
1) The ability to control the wire’s straightness with a single-knob or
single-screw adjustment.
2) The ability to accommodate a very wide range of wire diameters by being able to mount many different rolls, on various center distances
on a single assembly.
6.1
Typical Model Designation
1.Single adjustment straightness con-
trol.
2.Wide range of wire or rod diameters.
A minimum range ratio of 4 to 1 can
be accommodated on any RMG
straightener frame size.
3.Complete line from .030” to 1.75” (0.8 mm to 45 mm).
4.Modular construction. Most RMG Integrated Wire
Straighteners can be changed in the customer’s plant from left-to-
right or right-to-left wire flow, and for either horizontal or vertical uncoil-
ing. Complete assemblies can be fur-
nished using a different number of rolls in each plane.
5.Many unique construction features, including universal X-Y-Z axis adjustment, sealed double-row ball bearing construction, and carbide entrance guide bushings.
6.Use with either power-driven feed rolls or power-driven uncoilers. RMG custom-designed adjustable speed drives can be used to automate and provide controlled, power-driven feeding systems for certain types of feeding, straightening and cutting sys-
tems.
Seven basic frames accommodate all
RMG Integrated Wire Assemblies.
These frames fall into three separate
categories:
SS - 0213
Frame Size*
SS-Small
MS-Medium
LS-Large
KS-King size
JS-Jumbo
HS-Huge
GS-Gargantuan
* Note that these
frame designators are
in reverse alphabetical
order.
Nominal Wire Diameter
(in millimeters)
Number of Rolls in Each Plane
Model SS and MS Straighteners
The most universal assemblies for easy
conversion from one diameter range to
another. One has only to unscrew one
set of rolls and screw in another set to
convert it from one diameter range to
another. All Model SS and MS mounting frames include pre-tapped holes for
roll changing at any time in the future.
Model LS, KS and JS Straighteners
These models are converted from one
range to another by replacing entire
sub-assemblies referred to as “rails,” on
which the individual rolls are mounted.
The bending loads imposed on the
shafts by relatively larger wire and rod
diameters preclude the use of screw-in
mounts.
Model HS and GS Straighteners.
This type of straightener cannot incorporate easily-removable rolls and
mounting shafts or studs. This includes
any type of straightener on which a
centralized grease lubrication system is
specified.
Multi-Roll
Straighteners
Features and Benefits
RMG Multi-Roll Wire Straighteners
offer the following advantages:
RMG Integrated
Multi-Roll Wire
Straighteners
6.2
All straighteners (except the larger HS and GS units) are available in standard
assemblies as either single-plane or double-plane units. Most RMG single-plane
assemblies can be converted into double plane assemblies at the customer’s
plant.
Power-Driven Feed Rolls
Power-driven feed roll assemblies can be ordered for all Model LS and larger straightener assemblies. These are usually
powered by a 5 HP adjustable speed drive, but many optional drive arrangements are available with custom-designed transmission assemblies.
Power-Driven Uncoiler Combinations
RMG’s power-driven uncoilers are used for rod and wire diameters in a range of .625” - 1.75” (16 - 45 mm). Type KS and
larger straightener assemblies can be easily adapted to these power-driven uncoilers.
Roll-type straighteners, including RMG’s Integrator, do not achieve
perfect straightness. Only a rotary arbor type straightener can consis-
tently provide this straightness qual-
ity.
3. Optimum L/d values are usually in a range of 6 to 10 for mild steel. Harder or tougher materials favor a higher value; softer, non-ferrous materials favor lower values.
Multi-Roll
Straighteners
4. Optimum L/d values are in a range of 6 to 10. The advantages involved in being able to change (1) the number of rolls, (2) the roll center distance and (3) the roll diameter (with a required change in wire diameter) should be obvious.
5. Two-plane straighteners can be
assembled to permit wire flow from
left-to-right or right-to-left and/or
with horizontal plane on right or left. Complete adjustments are pro-
vided for wire line alignment in both axis.
02
Size Designator—inch .080
04
.160
06
08
.240 .310
12
16
20
30
40
.470
.630
.780
1.10
1.57
SS (Small)
13
7
5
Number of Rolls (2)
Size Designator—mm
MS(Medium)
9
7
5
LS (Large)
13
9
7
5
KS(King-size)
11
7
5
JS (Jumbo)
9
7
HS(Huge)
GS(Gargantuan)
5
5
5
Roll Diameter
.78
1.25 1.78 2.38
4.00
5.00
5.00
7.00
10.00
Center Spacing (L)
.63
1.13 1.50 2.00
3.00
4.50
6.00
8.00
11.00
Minimum
.030
.080 .100 .125
.200
.350
.500
.700
1.00
Nominal
.080
.160 .240 .310
.470
.630
.780
1.10
1.57
Maximum
.100
.175 .250 .340
.500
.700
.870
1.30
1.75
Minimum
21.0
14.1 15.0 16.0
15.0
12.9
12.0
11.4
11.0
Nominal
7.9
7.1
6.3
6.5
6.4
7.1
7.7
7.3
7.0
Maximum
6.3
6.5
6.0
5.9
6.0
6.4
6.9
6.2
6.3
935
3122
Recommended
Wire
Diameter (d)
2. Straightness quality can usually be improved and set-up time can usu-
ally be minimized by increasing the number of rolls.
The Integrator® Selection Criteria
L/d
Ratio (3)
Notes on Selection Criteria
1.All ratings are based on mild steel. Consult RMG for all applications
involving alloy, high tensile wire,
stainless steel, and non-ferrous material.
Roll Part Number
Type of Bearings
M-160 M-161 M-162 M-163 4434 288-4 3055
Sealed, double-row, ball bearings
L
Single-row Double-row Note
ball bearings ball bearings (4)
d
6. The Model GS-4005-00 uses sealed double row spherical roller bearings.
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RMG Integrated
Multi-Roll Wire
Straighteners
General Specifications
Almost all roll-type wire straighteners
use the reverse-bending technique illustrated below.
The object is to cause the wire to reversibly flex beyond its elastic limit as it
traverses through the straightening rolls.
Most straighteners in use today provide
a screw adjustment on each individual
roll and the operator individually adjusts
each roll to achieve the desired straightness.
The usual set-up procedure is to adjust
the rolls so that a greater degree of offset or reverse-bending is imposed on the
upstream rolls at positions 1-2-3. The
downstream rolls (5-6-7) are adjusted
so that gradually less reverse-bending
is imposed upon the wire as it traverses
through the straightener. The final set of
rolls should impose just enough reversebending to flex the wire just very
slightly beyond its elastic limit and hope
that it “springs back” to a reasonably
straight condition.
How The Integrator works
The Integrator
6.3
straightener and usually requires readjustment only when the wire diameter
is changed.
The force required for reverse-bending
the wire is imposed by the quick-release
handle working against the upper plate
assembly. The upper plate is slotted and
secured in place by two socket head cap
screws. Re-tightening of the cap screws
after each opening and closing of the
straightener is usually necessary only on
intermittent-feed applications.
Easy Conversion to Two Planes
Complete adjustments are provided
for wire-line alignment in both axis.
Standardized mounting holes are provided to permit field conversion from
left-to-right or right-to-left with the
horizontal plane mounted either right or
left.
The quick-release handle is screwed
downwards, tilting the upper movable
plate assembly until it bottoms out
against the setting of the thumb screw.
This thumb screw is adjusted up or
down so that the wire exiting from the
straightener has been subjected to minimum reverse bending at rolls 5-6-7 just
enough to attain desired straightness.
Essentially, all rolls are positioned relative to each other, and in a controlled,
integrated manner with this single position-limiting thumb screw.
Optional Accessories
The Integrator’s Unique Features
3.Entrance roller guides and end-of-coil
detection switches.
“Three-in-One” Construction
Two basic-size straighteners each
accommodate three different sets of
rolls on different center distances.
Therefore, RMG can offer six different
models in two basic sizes. To change
the straightener over to a different wire
diameter range, simply unscrew one set
of rolls and replace with another set.
We provide a number of standard
optional accessories and mounting
arrangements with RMG integrated wire
and rod straighteners:
1.Heavy-duty frames for mounting
Model SS and larger straighteners.
These are typically supplied when
ever RMG power-driven feed rolls are required.
2. Fixed-speed or adjustable-speed drives for power-driven feed rolls.
4. Straightener benches are available to
support all sizes.
All lower rolls are attached to the fixed
lower plate along a straight line. The
upper set of rolls are attached to a tiltable upper plate which pivots about a
set screw. This pivot-point set screw
determines the degree of relativelyhigher reverse-bending imposed upon
the wire on the entering end of the
Saves operator time and effort and
achieves optimum wire straightness
with minimum pull-back being imposed
upon the wire. Straightness-setting
thumb screw is changeable from left
side to right side, permitting either leftto-right or right-to-left wire flow.
Quick-Release with Memory Return
Whenever the quick-release handle is
disengaged and re-engaged, it always
returns the upper roll assembly to the
predetermined position.
RMG Model KS-1605
Two-Plane Straightener.
Multi-Roll
Straighteners
One-Knob Straightness Setting
Type SS and MS - Small and Medium Straighteners
RMG Integrated
Multi-Roll Wire
Straighteners
6.4
Specifications for
Type SS - Small Straighteners
MODEL SS-0213
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Outside Diameter of Rolls
Pitch Diameter of Rolls
Roll Center Distance
Nominal L/d Value
.040” (1.0 mm)
.080” (2.0 mm)
.100” (2.5 mm)
13
.780” (19.8 mm)
.700” (17.8 mm)
.625” (15.8 mm)
7.8
MODEL SS-0407
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Outside Diameter of Rolls
Pitch Diameter of Rolls
Roll Center Distance
Nominal L/d Value
.080” (2.0 mm)
.160” (4.0 mm)
.175” (4.5 mm)
7
1.25” (31.8 mm)
1.10” (28.0 mm)
1.13” (28.7 mm)
7.2
MODEL SS-0605
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Outside Diameter of Rolls
Pitch Diameter of Rolls
Roll Center Distance
Nominal L/d Value
.100” (2.5 mm)
.236” (6.0 mm)
.250” (6.4 mm)
5
1.78” (45.2 mm)
1.60” (40.5 mm)
1.50” (38.1 mm)
6.4
RMG Model SS-0407-02 Straightener
MODEL MS-0409
.080” (2.0 mm)
.160” (4.0 mm)
.175” (4.5 mm)
9
1.25” (31.8 mm)
1.10” (28.0 mm)
1.13” (28.7 mm)
7.2
MODEL MS-0607
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Outside Diameter of Rolls
Pitch Diameter of Rolls
Roll Center Distance
Nominal L/d Value
.100” (2.5 mm)
.236” (6.0 mm)
.250” (6.4 mm)
7
1.78” (45.2 mm)
1.60” (40.5 mm)
1.50” (38.1 mm)
6.4
Multi-Roll
Straighteners
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Outside Diameter of Rolls
Pitch Diameter of Rolls
Roll Center Distance
Nominal L/d Value
Specifications for
Type MS - Medium
Straighteners
RMG Model MS-0607-01 Straightener
MODEL MS-0805
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Outside Diameter of Rolls
Pitch Diameter of Rolls
Roll Center Distance
Nominal L/d Value
.125” (3.2 mm)
.312” (8.0 mm)
.340” (8.6 mm)
5
2.38” (60.5 mm)
2.25” (57.2 mm)
2.00” (50.8 mm)
6.4
Type LS and KS - Large and King-size Straighteners
RMG Integrated
Multi-Roll Wire
Straighteners
6.5
Specifications for
Type LS - Large Straighteners
MODEL LS-0413
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
MODEL LS-0609
.080” (2.0 mm)
.160” (4.0 mm)
.175” (4.5 mm)
13
1.25” (31.8 mm)
1.13” (28.7 mm)
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
MODEL LS-0807
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
.125” (3.2 mm)
.312” (8.0 mm)
.340” (8.6 mm)
7
2.38” (60.5 mm)
2.00” (50.8 mm)
.100” (2.5 mm)
.240” (6.0 mm)
.250” (6.4 mm)
9
1.78” (45.2 mm)
1.5” (38.0 mm)
MODEL LS-1205
RMG Model LS-0807-02 Straightener
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
.200” (5.0 mm)
.470” (12.0 mm)
.500” (12.7mm)
5
4.0” (102 mm)
3.0” (76.0 mm)
Specifications for
Type KS - King-size
Straighteners
.125” (3.2 mm)
.312” (8.0 mm)
.340” (8.6 mm)
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2.38” (60.5 mm)
2.00” (50.8 mm)
MODEL KS-1207
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
.200” (5.0 mm)
.470” (12.0 mm)
.500” (12.7 mm)
7
4.00” (102 mm)
3.00” (76.0 mm)
MODEL KS-1605
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
.350” (9.0 mm)
.630” (16.0 mm)
.700” (17.8 mm)
5
5.00” (127 mm)
4.50” (114 mm)
Multi-Roll
Straighteners
MODEL KS-0811
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
RMG Model KS-1207-02 Straightener
Type JS-HS-GS Straighteners
RMG Integrated
Multi-Roll Wire
Straighteners
Specifications for
Type JS - Jumbo Straighteners
6.6
MODEL JS-1209
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
.200” (5.0 mm)
.470” (12.0 mm)
.500” (12.7 mm)
9
4.00” (102 mm)
3.00” (76.0 mm)
MODEL JS-2005
MODEL JS-1607
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
.350” (9.0 mm)
.630” (16.0 mm)
.700” (17.8 mm)
7
5.00” (127 mm)
4.50” (114 mm)
Minimum Wire Diameter
Nominal Wire Diameter
Maximum Wire Diameter
Number of Rolls
Roll Diameter
Roll Center Distance
.500” (12.7 mm)
.780” (20.0 mm)
.870” (22.0 mm)
5
5.00” (127 mm)
6.00” (152 mm)
RMG Model JS-1607-00 Straightener
Special HS and GS
Straighteners
These two large series of integrated
wire and rod straighteners are available in only two model arrangements:
Model HS-3005 for wire and rod
diameters in a range of .700”
(17.8 mm) to 1.30” (33.0 mm)
Model GS-4005 for handling wire and
Multi-Roll
Straighteners
rod diameters in a range of 1.00” (25.4
mm) to 1.75” (44.5 mm).
Because of the extreme difficulty in
handling, pre-straightening and
pre-feeding, an RMG Power Driven
Uncoiler is almost always recommended for use with these larger straighteners.
RMG Model 2428 Uncoiler
equipped with HS Straightener
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc.
14343 Industrial Parkway • South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 • Fax 815.624.7254 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.rmgfelm.com
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We have many successful years of field experience to insure our quality
and reliability.
Accessories
RMG Overhung
Load Adapters
Rockford Manufacturing Group offers quality overhung load adapters in
standard, SAE A, SAE B, SAE C, SAE D and custom designed to meet your
exact application requirements.
SAE and DIN Overhung Load
Adapters
Furnished with pre-heat-treated
4140 shafting, these input shaft
assemblies are primarily intended
to:
•
Permit easy adaptation of
standard electric motors to gear
reducers and clutches which
normally interface only with
hydraulic motors.
7.1
SAE A type adapter.
SAE B type adapter.
SAE C type adapter.
SAE D type adapter.
• Permit the adaptation of belts
and pulleys (instead of direct
“plug in” hydraulic motors).
•
Permit the adaptation of belts
and pulleys coupling an electric
motor to gear reducers for use
with Variable Frequency Drives.
The use of belts and pulleys
(on either hydraulic motors or
electric motors) with gear reducers,
torque Hubs or clutches can often
solve space problems. Additionally,
by being able to belt drive the
transmission equipment, it is
possible to enjoy a wider selection
of reduction ratios, speed values,
and service factors.
Standard SAE Overhung Load Adapters Dimensions
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Accessories
RMG Overhung
Load Adapters
7.2
Non-Standard
Overhung Load Adapters
Non-Standard examples include:
Most transmission equipment is
installed with the axis horizontal.
When this equipment is installed with
the axis vertical and the input shaft
assembly above the gear reducer or
clutch, special provisions must be
made for lubrication.
• Sealed Bearing
RMG can custom design and build to
any of your production requirements.
Contact RMG factory office for details.
• Spherical Bearing
• Special Shaft Material
• DIN Spline
• Special Shaft Configurations
Overhung Load Adapters Bearing Load Ratings
Rockford Manufacturing Group Inc. ● Fastener Engineers & Lewis Machine
14343 Industrial Parkway South Beloit, Illinois 61080
Phone 815.624.2500 Fax 815.624.7254
Email [email protected] Website www.rmgfelm.com
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