Coil Stock
Applications
The Un-Coiler slashed downtime
The design and
functionality of the Un-Coiler allows operators to change coils more
quickly. Once an Un-Coiler is loaded, the operator simply guides the first
coil around the drum and into the production machine's feeding mechanism -
an operation that takes about five minutes. When the top coil runs out,
the operation is repeated on the next coil and so on. Those five-minute
intervals multiplied by the number of coils on a pallet add up to a
fraction of the time it takes to change coils on single coil systems.
There's no replenishment and hoisting time between coil changes. Further,
thanks to the Un-Coiler's superb tension control, it helps to reduce
misfeeds and tool breakage, another dramatic timesaving
feature.
The Un-Coiler is gentle on metal
The Un-Coiler is easy on all materials. Even soft metals like
brass and copper can be uncoiled and fed without causing edge damage and
scrap, with our coil handling equipment. Lifting vertical coils can crimp
the bottom edge of strip material. Slings and hooks can cause damage, too,
and all the pulling and tugging can make the coils more egg-shaped than
round! Not so with the Un-Coiler. First, there's no manual coil handling.
Second, the smooth table rotation eliminates the pulling effect and
material marring that can occur with unpowered uncoilers. Plus, for highly
polished, painted or other nicely finished materials, we offer a urethane
guide drum for the utmost protection. In the rare event of
excess tension in the coil loop, the unit is designed to initiate an
emergency stop. When that occurs, a safety interlock circuit is engaged,
which shuts the production machinery down instantaneously.
The Un-Coiler improves safety
Many coil handling equipment and methods, such as vertical reels,
cradles, and pan-types are not only time consuming, but also physically
straining. These inefficient methods accommodate only one coil at a time.
When coils need to be changed, the operator has to hunt down another coil
(or get one from the stack of coils cluttering the work area) and spend
several minutes lifting, hoisting, and loading. Many operators wear back
braces for support and leather gloves to protect from lacerations. Plus,
workers expose themselves to the possibility of coils falling from hooks
and slings and causing very serious injuries. Conversely, with the
Un-Coiler from Norwalk Innovation, an entire pallet of strip stock coils
may be placed on its turntable - safely and ergonomically loaded by
forklift, without the need for back braces and gloves.
As an added plus,
because there is no concern about lifting with the Un-Coiler, you may be
able to increase the diameters of your coils, further increasing
efficiency and run time. Plus, material vendors often offer a lower unit
cost on larger coils, adding to your bottom line even more!
The Un-Coiler allows better labor allocation
The Un-Coiler requires
no continuous monitoring so your operators can do more productive tasks. A
full and long-lasting pallet of coils is loaded at one time, not
individual coils as needed. And happily, no operator adjustment is
required during production.
The Un-Coiler is versatile to meet you uncoiling needs
- Stamping
- Plating
- Spiral Winding
- Corrugating
- Roll Forming
- Four Slide
- Deep Drawing
- Cut-To-Length
- Cold Rolled Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Brass
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Alloys
- Plastics
- Paper
The Un-Coiler is portable
Further, the Un-Coiler is portable. While the unit is rigid and
designed to accommodate up to 10,000 lbs. (4500 kg) of material, it can be
easily moved from one location to another, either rolled with our optional
caster wheels or lifted by forklift. There are no permanent connecting
wires to the production machine. You have directional control, as well.
The Un-Coiler can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.
...or not
The Un-Coiler is maintenance free
The Un-coiler's patented
direct rotary drive system requires no belts, gears, or clutches that need
constant checking and replacing. Its low-friction caster wheel never needs
lubricating. You'll never have to put the Un-Coiler on your maintenance
"to do" list.
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807A N. Prince Lane • Springfield, MO 65802
Tel:
(800) 688-2645 • Fax: (203) 944-0753 • (203)929-2221
http://www.norwalkinnovation.com/
E-mail: info@norwalkinnovation.com
The Un-Coiler™ wire and flat stock uncoiling systems are safe to use with all materials, including brass, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and more.