Scotchman Industries has announced recent improvements to three models of its ironworkers. The new hydraulic system being installed in several of the Scotchman Dual Operator (DO) ironworkers has increased the machine's cycle time by more than 40%. The change now makes the DO machines even more efficient.
The hydraulic system for these machines is designed to assure full hydraulic pressure and speed to both operators. This means one worker can be operating the punching station while another worker runs a different tooling station without delay.
Scotchman owner Jerry Kroetch said, “We had concerns that our dual operator machines were simply not fast enough. Our old hydraulic system pumped 6.42 gallons per minute — now our new pumps have increased to 9.06 gpm.”
DO ironworkers are generally more expensive and may require more floor space than single-operator units, but the price difference is diminished with the higher productivity achieved. Since more than one worker can be operating multiple stations at the same time, both production capacity and efficiency can increase simultaneously.
These 120-, 135-, and 150-ton machines have all received the improved hydraulic system and are capable of achieving a 41% increase in cycle time. Cycle time is measured from the moment the foot pedal is pressed to start making a punch until the punch is complete and the machine returns to its resting state.
Each machine features a versatile tool table design with standard punch, angle shear, flat bar shear, and notcher. Scotchman has numerous accessories available including custom-made tooling and punches and dies.
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