Processing of Bars for BT Couplers, CXL Couplers and Bartec Plus Couplers
- Cold Forging Machine
- TS200 Thread Cutting Machine
- Thread Rolling Machine (CTR)
- MK4 Proof Loading Machine
- CG200 Grinding Machine
Cold Forging Machine
Ancon Cold Forging Machine
Description
The Ancon Cold Forging Machine (ABPCF) is designed, built and supplied to prepare reinforcing bar ends before they are threaded for use with Ancon rebar couplers. This machine can process reinforcing bar in the range of 12mm – 50mm diameter, achieving pressure up to 700Bar.
The machine comes with a separate hydraulic power pack with hoses and motor supply cable connected. The hydraulic power pack is a 700Bar system.
The machine must not be used for any other purpose other than the processing of bar ends to facilitate threading and the use of the Ancon range of couplers.
Specification*
| Weight (Machine) | Approx. 3,950kg / Approx. 4,240kg packed |
|---|---|
| Weight (Hydraulic Power Unit) | Approx. 550kg / Approx. 610kg packed |
| Hydraulic Power Unit Output | 700Bar maximum |
| Hydraulic Pump (High Pressure) | 5.7lts/min @ 700Bar |
| Hydraulic Pump (Low Pressure) | 15.7lts/min @ 20Bar |
| Nominal Working Height | 1,020mm |
| Voltage | 400 Volts +/- 10% (3 Phase) |
| Frequency | 50Hz +/- 5% |
| Current | 32Amps maximum |
*The machine must be connected to an earth cable
Transportation, Lifting and Storage Requirements
Prior to delivery, this machine and its hydraulic power unit will be packed at Leviat in wooden, treated crates. Due to the weight of this machine, lifting points are positioned at the top of the machine frame, which are accessible even when packed. The machine should be positioned with the aid of an overhead crane, using sufficient lifting straps or chains, mounted off the lifting points. The hydraulic power unit can be positioned by either a fork lift truck, or overhead crane. The machine and hydraulic power unit should be used or stored in a dry environment under cover.
Other Items
In addition to the Ancon Cold Forging machine including hydraulic power pack, Leviat is able to provide a number of supplementary items (may be subject to additional charges):
- English Operation Manual. Other languages can be supplied on request.
- Tooling (Pockets & Grips).
- Training in the operation and maintenance of the Ancon Cold Forging Machine.
For more information please contact us.
TS200 Thread Cutting Machine
Description
The Ancon TS200 Thread Cutting Machine is designed to produce cut threads for use with the Bartec, BT and CXL coupler ranges on steel reinforcing bar.
All machines are designed, built and supplied for the safe and secure threading of the ends of steel reinforcing bar in the range of 12mm to 50mm diameter.
The machine must not be used for any other purpose other than threading of the bar ends to facilitate the fixing of Ancon Bartec, BT and CXL couplers.
Specification
| Manual Carriage | Pneumatic Carriage at extra cost |
|---|---|
| Traverse on Standard Bed 330m | Leadscrew Traverse action at extra cost |
| Spindle r.p.m | 33 to 340 |
| Motor: Size | 4kW |
| Speed | 1,440 |
| Weight: Net | 995kgs (2,190lbs) |
| Weight: Gross (Approx.) | 1,250kgs (2,590lbs) |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | 1,800mm x 800mm x 1,220mm |
Other Items
In addition to the TS200 Thread Cutting Machine, Leviat is able to provide a number of supplementary items (may be subject to additional charges):
- Cutting chasers can be supplied with the range of 2.0mm pitch to 5.5mm pitch which have been specifically designed for Leviat to cope with the work hardened steel reinforcing bar.
- Checking gauges for thread can be supplied.
- Torque Wrenches.
- Operation & Maintenance Manual in English. Other languages can be supplied on request but will be charged as extra.
- Training in the operation and maintenance of the TS200 Thread Cutting Machine.
Thread Rolling Machine (CTR)
Description
The Ancon CTR Thread Rolling Machine is designed to produce rolled threads for use with the Bartec Plus coupler range on steel reinforcing bar.
All machines are designed, built and supplied for the safe and secure threading of the ends of steel reinforcing bar in the range of 12mm to 50mm diameter.
The machine must not be used for any other purpose other than threading of bar ends to facilitate the fixing of Ancon Bartec Plus couplers.
Features
- Each machine is supplied fully guarded with interlocked guards.
- The machine offers chamfer, pre-turn and thread rolling.
- It is semi-automatic, and has all of the thread lengths / pitches pre-programmed in the controls. The machine is PLC / HMI controlled.
- It comes supplied with various thread rolling heads depending on the customer requirements.
- All consumables supplied by Leviat (at a cost).
- Full operator training is supplied.
- Full machine on site commissioning is supplied.
- The guard is removable for transport.
- All movements of the machine are carried out by motor driven ball screws, and linear bearing tracks.
Thread Rolling Machine (CTR)
Specification*
| Max Rebar Diameter | 60mm dependent on the thread rolling head used |
|---|---|
| Min Rebar Diameter | 10mm dependent on the thread rolling head used |
| Min Rebar Length | 550mm dependent on the machine supplied |
| Max Thread Length | 450mm dependent on the machine supplied |
| Motor Size | 11kW |
| Machine Power Requirements | 415Vac, 3P+E, 63A, 50Hz |
| Spindle Speed | 800 - 2300rpm dependent on rebar diameter |
| Weight | 5,000kg |
| CTR Footprint | 2.9m x 2.5m (2m high) |
| Threading Capacity | The whole Ancon parallel thread range |
| Vice Type | Hydraulic or pneumatic depending on the machine supplied |
*The values shown above are typical
MK4 Proof Loading Machine
MK4 Proof Loading Machine
Description
The Ancon MK4 Proof Loading machine is designed for the production of cut or rolled threads required for Ancon coupler systems used on steel reinforcing bars.
It is designed, built and supplied for the safe processing of threaded ends of steel reinforcing bar in the range of 12mm – 50mm diameter, and capable of applying loads of up to 14,000kN.
The machine comes with a separate hydraulic power pack with hoses and motor supply cable connected. The hydraulic power pack is a 320Bar system.
The machine must not be used for any other purpose other than the processing of threaded bar ends to facilitate the fixing of the Ancon range of couplers.
Specification*
| Weight (Machine) | Approx. 1,520kg / Approx. 1,710kg packed |
|---|---|
| Weight (Hydraulic Power Unit) | Approx. 550kg / Approx. 610kg packed |
| Hydraulic Power Unit Output | 320Bar maximum |
| Hydraulic Pump (High Pressure) | 7lts/min @ 320Bar |
| Hydraulic Pump (Low Pressure) | 66lts/min @ 20Bar |
| Nominal Working Height | 1,020mm |
| Voltage | 400 Volts +/- 10% (3 Phase) |
| Frequency | 50Hz +/- 5% |
| Current | 32Amps maximum |
*The machine must be connected to an earth cable
MK4 Proof Loading Machine Isometric View
Transportation, Lifting and Storage Requirements
Prior to delivery, this machine and its hydraulic power unit will be packed at Leviat in wooden, treated crates. The machine has 4 x lifting points positioned on the top of the machine frame at different heights.
As a result, the machine will be supplied with the correct length lifting straps to ensure an even, balanced lift. The machine should be positioned with the aid of an overhead crane. The hydraulic power unit can be positioned by either a fork lift truck, or overhead crane. The machine and hydraulic power unit should be used or stored in a dry environment under cover.
Other Items
In addition to Ancon MK4 Proof Loading Machine including hydraulic power pack, Leviat is able to provide a number of supplementary items (may be subject to additional charges):
- English Operation Manual. Other languages can be supplied on request.
- Tooling (Split nuts & Grips).
- Training in the operation and maintenance of the Ancon MK4 Proof Loading Machine.
For more information please contact us.
CG200 Grinding Machine
Description
The CG200 Grinding Machine can be used with Leviat's range of Ancon Tapered Thread Couplers and CXL Couplers.
CG200 Grinding Machine
Specification
| Motor | 240Vac, 50Hz |
|---|---|
| Motor Power | 500W |
| Speed | 2800rpm (30 m/s) |
| Wheel Dimensions - Grey | 200 x 25 x 16mm |
| Wheel Dimensions - White | 200 x 40 x 16mm |
| Noise - Sound Power Level | <85Db |
| Noise - Sound Pressure Level | <85Db |
For more information please contact Leviat.
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