Between less tool replacements and faster cycle times, the manufacturer was able to save significant production time by using the 24 Series Expanders.
With Elliott’s 24 Series Expander, this fabricator experienced a significant increase in tool life and ease of use, reducing rework and hassles.
Elliott’s Single Roll Beading Expander saves Keller & Associates on labor costs as compared with the manual method of using an air hammer and beading tool which takes three operations instead of one.
"Approved by all my operators as effective and easy to use as opposed to a rotary tool, cutting cleaning time by at least half." - Chris Lewis, Maintenance Manager
"Our client was very pleased with the results from our work with Elliott's equipment because the job was done faster and at better quality than with any other contractor on this application."
York operator Bobby Brown said it all: “Anyone that has ever used a GoodwayTM Speed Feed unit is going to love the Elliott Die-Hard.”
The Chilling Station Maintenance Supervisor and operators at the University of Texas at Austin are faced with the challenge of keeping several 5,000 ton chillers in peak operating condition.
US Fabricator Metalforms challenge was threefold: improve consistency while maintaining their high-quality standards, decrease the overall cost of the process, and increase the safety of their employees, in order to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
The manufacturer with the widest chiller solution and service portfolio in the world was working to overcome some challenges. Their main concern was regarding their employee’s health. The Sr Manufacturing and Environmental Engineer and the operators are amazed at the difference the Rapid Hawk has made in improving the ergonomics of the rolling process and absorbing the torque from the motor.
One of the most overlooked best practices for plugging a tube is to vent the tube beforehand. Tube venting is a process by which a small puncture is made inside of the tube, releasing any pressure or chemicals that may be trapped inside.
