The HardLine horizontal heat treatment systems are field-proven solutions that deliver the short cycle times, reproducibility and reliability needed for mass production. The newest member of the HardLine family is no exception.
“The HardLine Hybrid essentially gives you two machines in one”, Bogdan Cerchez points out. The Director for Product Development IHM was the technical leader for developing the machine, along with a team of very dedicated engineers. “As a hybrid, it combines a pusher system – a so-called HP – and a continuous loading system – an HC – into a single machine”, he says.
The system is modular, so the same machine can be used as HC only, HP only, or have both HC and HP assemblies installed, essentially providing you with two functionalities in the same machine. That translates into lower costs.
“Lower capital investment is a key point here”, says Helmut. “A customizable HardLine HH system means you don’t need dedicated machines. Having both HC and HP in one versatile unit greatly reduces the cost.”
“The setup time, to change from one function to the other, is very short”, Bogdan adds. “Likewise, the HardLine Hybrid is very operator-friendly. It has a very smart ergonomic design with easy-to-use control interfaces as well as easy-to-access components.”
A HardLine Hybrid machine can handle a wide range of workpiece types and dimensions, with lengths from 50 to 600 mm and diameters of 5 to 50 mm. Due to its numerous automatic systems, the set-up time is minimal, taking only seconds to adjust.
“Actually, it can be adapted to a new workpiece size at the push of a button”, says Bogdan. “Also, rejects are automatically separated, and the scrap parts are separated from the main flow, which means it can work without stops.”
The high scanning speed and the quick loading and unloading systems of the HardLine Hybrid work together to ensure high throughput rates, and the machine can be fitted with various options to adapt the machine to your specific process requirements.
Meet EFD Induction at THERMPROCESS: Hall 9, Booth A41, to have a closer look at the HardLine Hybrid machine.