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Consultancy, design, production, after-sales service Content 02 03 Consultancy, design, production, after-sales service 04 05 Special Plants 06 07 Strip decoiling and strip coiling 08 09 Strip straightening and part levelling 10 11 Strip decoiling, straightening and feeding 12 13 Strip welding and strip accumulating 14 15 Wire decoiling, straightening and cut to length SOPREM is your partner for tailor-made solutions in mechanical engineering. We offer our customers consultation and planning as well as production and after-sales service. We have over 45 years experience in different industrial sectors providing experience for the benefit of our customers, as we offer comprehensive consultancy and find the most economic solution for every application. We use high quality materials and the latest drive and control technology. The awareness of quality results from reliable machinery with a long operating life in a long-term investment.
02 03 > 04 Design and Development Planning and preparation of the mechanical and electrical design is undertaken by a team of highly experienced designers. They design complex machines, strip feeding lines and control units; our production capability is supported through partnerships with specially selected engineering companies. Production Our CNC-controlled production machinery can produce parts economically within the required tolerances. Around 50 per cent of our products are produced at SOPREM, so that we achieve high flexibility throughout the planning and management of our production. Assembly Our large assembly workshop allows the installation and testing of largedesigned systems. Mechanical and electrical installation is undertaken by a well-trained team of mechanics, installation engineers and electronic specialists. > 04 After-sales services Our technical customer back-up service can give you excellent after-sales advice, and fault-finding remedies can often be found through a telephone call. SOPREM holds a large variety of spare parts in stock, ready for quick instant despatch.
Special Plants > 04 Automation is a SOPREM speciality. For over 45 years we have designed and built tailor-made machines for our customers. Especially in the watchmaking industry, where we have automated many production processes. With this experience we are also able to solve your production problems in strip and wire feeding. Please call us, we would be more than pleased to help and advise you.
04 05 > 05 > 06 > 07 > 08 Strip feeding lines SOPREM builds strip feeding lines which include decoiling, straightening and feeding of strips up to a width of 600 mm and a thickness of up to 11 mm. These units can be obtained in long and short versions. This fully developed technique increases strip speeds and the productivity of your machine. Accumulating lines Our linear and parallel accumulators are suitable to feed pipe production installations as well as galvanic coating plants and colour coating plants. We optimize your production process with tailor-made solutions. Cut-to-length lines Wire and strip cutting units made by SOPREM include integrated straighteners, lateral positioning systems, hydraulic cutting scissors and piling systems. Our range of products includes flexible machinery for strip and wire processing with short changeover times from strip to wire feeding. > 04 Respooling lines We build strip and wire respoolers with precise coil or spool rewinding. We offer multiple solutions including a fully automatic babycoil exchange system. > 05 Transverse strip cutting lines The transverse strip cutting lines for the production of boards made of highstrength steel include an integrated precision straightening unit with lateral positioning of the strip. This enables continuous transverse cutting and ensures length precision and flatness of the parts. > 06 Strip welding lines Strips are economically joined with our strip welding machines. They reduce changeover times and avoid dangerous punching processes during coil exchange. > 07 Part levellers We build part levellers and lines for economic straightening of uneven parts. Our production range covers several grades of automation. Straightening tests are carried out in our laboratory or by means of a test machine in your facilities. > 08 Strip rolling lines We offer different versions of strip rolling lines. Especially for thin and narrow strips we can offer attractive solutions. Please inquire, we will gladly advise you.
Strip decoiling and strip coiling The decoilers for vertical decoiling are often equipped with a precision coil mandrel with central adjustable strip tension, recommended when using thin and narrow strips to protect the strip edges. SOPREM s smallest decoilers are suitable for a max. coil weight of 30 kg and 100 kg respectively. Several thousands of these are used all over the world, especially in the watchmaking and small electronic components industries. We also offer a wide range of options, e.g. different loop controls, paper decoiling and rewinding as well as double decoilers.
06 07 > 04 > 05 > 06 Decoiler-rewinder for a max. coil weight of 1,500 kg or 2,500 kg, including precision coil mandrel with central coil tension. We also offer options such as different drive systems, pressure arms and various loop controls. Decoiler-rewinder for a max. coil weight of 30 kg, including coil mandrel and additional paper decoilerrewinder. This version is especially suitable to rewind pre-punched strips. The decoiler is often used in the production of small electrical components and in the watch-making industry. Decoiler-rewinder for a max. coil weight of 100 kg, including precision coil mandrel with central coil tension. The loop is controlled by a capacity sensor. The decoiler is used to decoil thin, narrow strips and is often used in the production of small electrical components and in the watch-making industry. > 04 Cradle decoiler for a max. coil weight of 200 or 500 kg, including two shafts, which can be equipped with abrasion resistant rubber. The spool is placed on the powered shafts. A strip straightener can be added as an option. > 05 Double decoiler with a max. load weight of 200, 500 and 1,250 kg, enabling coil handling to be significantly reduced. Small decoilers for 30 kg and 100 kg can also be supplied as double decoilers. Larger decoilers can be supplied upon request. > 06 Triple pallet decoiler with fine adjustable strip pull is suitable for decoiling thin, narrow strips. Our product range comprises single, double and triple pallet decoilers. A wide range of options allows us to supply specific client solutions. Decoiler-rewinder type H Max. loading Max. coilouter - Ø Strip width 30 kg 650 / 850 5 60 mm 100 kg 650 / 850 5 100 mm 200 kg 1,000 / 1,200 5 200 mm 500 kg 1,000 / 1,200 5 300 mm 1,000 kg 1,000 / 1,200 10 300 mm 1,500 kg 1,000 / 1,200 10 300 mm 2,000 kg 1,000 / 1,600 20 300 mm Larger decoilers are available upon request Pallet-decoiler type PH Max. loading tableouter-ø max. loading height 1,000 kg 1,000 / 1,500 800 mm 1,500 kg 1,000 / 1,500 800 mm 2,500 kg 1,000 / 1,500 800 mm 4,000 kg 1,000 / 1,500 800 mm Pallet-decoilers are available with 1, 2 or 3 levels
Strip straightening and part levelling More and more often the punching industry uses a motorized strip straightener in front of the press. Straightening conserves tools thereby producing more accurate components. As the strip is fed over the loop into the roller feed without any pulling force, higher production rates can be achieved. Part levellers can be used with lasers. The parts cut out by laser must often be straightened afterwards. SOPREM has acquired the Schubert-straightening-program and offers a wide product range. Straightening tests: Tests are carried out prior to any machine purchase, we determine the correct straightener size and the most suitable straightening geometry.
08 09 > 04 > 05 Strip leveller with 19 straightening rolls including an ultrasonic loop control. The upper part of the leveller can be inclined longitudinally and transversally, enabling straightening of strips with wavy edges. The lower part of the leveller can be pulled out for easy cleaning of the straightening rolls. Strip straightener with 5 straightening rolls including an ultrasonic loop control. This cost effective straightener is used for straightening coil curving. As an option, the upper part of the straightener can be pulled out simplifying cleaning of the straightening rolls. Parts leveller with 19 straightening rolls with 6 mm diameter enabling straightening of material thicknesses ranging from 0,05-1 mm. As an option, we offer automatic feeding and ejection of parts. This straightener can also be supplied with loop control and used as a strip leveller. > 04 Strip straightener with 9 straightening rolls and ultrasonic loop control producing an excellent straightening result. As an option we can construct the upper part of the straightener to be pulled out, thereby simplifying cleaning of the straightening rolls. Also the infeed of the straightening rolls can be motorized. > 05 Parts leveller with 23 straightening rolls with 50 mm diameter rolls enabling straightening of material thicknesses ranging from 0,5-8 mm. Optionally we offer automatic feeding and ejection of parts. This leveller can also be supplied with loop control and be used as a strip leveller. Straightener with 5 17 straightening rolls straight. rolls strip thickness strip width max. Max. cross section with 400 N/mm 2 5 ø 40 0.4 2.0 mm 130 / 200 mm 260 mm 2 7 ø 60 0.6 2.8 mm 200 / 300 mm 560 mm 2 7 ø 80 0.8 4.5 mm 200 / 300 mm 900 mm 2 9 ø 25 0.1 1.0 mm 100 / 160 mm 130 mm 2 9 ø 32 0.2 2.2 mm 100 / 160 mm 320 mm 2 9 ø 32 0.2 1.5 mm 200 / 250 mm 300 mm 2 9 ø 44 0.3 4.0 mm 100 / 160 mm 400 mm 2 9 ø 44 0.3 2.5 mm 250 / 350 mm 520 mm 2 11 ø 60 0.4 2.5 mm 300 mm 750 mm 2 17 ø 10 0.08 0.6 mm 60 mm 35 mm 2 Leveller with 19 23 straightening rolls straight. rolls strip thickness strip width max. Max. cross section with 400 N/mm 2 19 ø 6 0.05 1.0 mm 85 mm 34 mm 2 19 ø 9 0.07 1.5 mm 120 mm 96 mm 2 19 ø 12 0.1 1.5 mm 160 mm 240 mm 2 19 ø 16 0.2 2.0 mm 160 / 250 / 350 290 mm 2 19 ø 25 0.3 3.0 mm 200 / 350 / 450 500 mm 2 19 ø 35 0.5 4.0 mm 250 / 350 / 450 1,000 mm 2 23 ø 30 0.3 6.0 mm 350 / 630 mm 2,520 mm 2 23 ø 50 0.5 8.0 mm 350 / 630 mm 4,410 mm 2
Strip decoiling, straightening and feeding If there is insufficient space in your workshop, you will find the solution in the compact design of SOPREM equipment. We combine the decoiler with the straightener to a strip feeding system. Optionally the straightener can be equipped with an integrated feed. This compact design allows you to easily incorporate the equipment in a cut-to-length line or in a strip feeding system. The loop between the straighter and the press is not necessary in this system. The compact designs of SOPREM equipment are becoming more and more popular, as they allow optimum use of production space.
10 11 > 04 > 05 > 06 Decoiling-straightening machine equipped with a decoiler and precision leveller with 19 straightening rolls. The upper part of the leveller can be inclined longitudinally and transversally enabling even straightening of strips with wavy edges. The lower part of the leveller can be pulled out for easy cleaning of the straightening rolls. Roller feeder with high precision can easily be retrofitted to the press. This roller feeding series ensures high feeding rates with precision positioning. The hardened, ground feeding rolls can also be hard chromium plated. Decoiling-straightening machine equipped with double decoiler and a straightener with 9 straightening rolls. The double decoiler is equipped with 2 precision coil mandrels, for a max. coil weight of 1,000 kg. The upper part of the straightener can be moved to one side, which simplifies cleaning of the straightening rolls. > 04 Decoiling, straightening and feeding unit equipped with decoiler, loop cabinet, strip gripper and straightener with integrated feeder. This compact unit enables strip feeding of a max. width of 300 mm and a thickness ranging from 1,5 8 mm. After the straightener, the strip is fed directly into the press. The strip loop can be omitted. > 05 Decoiling-straightening machine equipped with a decoiler, inserting table, straightener and conveyor table. This compact unit enables feeding of strips of a max. width of 300 mm and a thickness of 5 mm. A loop is necessary between the straightener and the press. > 06 Decoiling-straightening machine equipped with pallet decoiler and precision leveller with 19 straightening rolls. The strip diversion is ideally suited for narrow, thin strips. The upper part of the straightener can be inclined longitudinally and transversally. The lower part of the straightener can be pulled out for cleaning. Roller feeder type WV Type strip thickness strip width Max. cross section with 400 N/mm 2 WV 50/100 0.1 2.5 mm 100 mm 250 mm 2 WV 50/160 0.1 2.0 mm 160 mm 300 mm 2 WV 50/250 0.1 2.0 mm 250 mm 350 mm 2 WV 80/200 0.2 4.0 mm 200 mm 800 mm 2 WV 80/300 0.2 4.0 mm 300 mm 900 mm 2 WV 80/500 0.2 4.0 mm 500 mm 1000 mm 2 WV 150/300 0.2 6.0 mm 300 mm 2000 mm 2 WV 150/500 0.2 6.0 mm 500 mm 2500 mm 2 WV 150/650 0.2 6.0 mm 650 mm 3000 mm 2
Strip welding and strip accumulating Strip feeding lines and strip accumulators are necessary because of the high production requirements in compound pipe production. Non-stop production places the highest demands on the reliability of the strip accumulator and the welding unit. If the first strip end welding fails, the strip accumulator needs to have sufficient material for the second weld. SOPREM builds this equipment to highest quality standards meeting all the requirements of a 24 / 7 non-stop production.
12 13 Strip end welding machine with automatic strip cutting, strip positioning and welding. The equipments control system enables parameter setting of starting, main and end current flows, etc. The integrated formula management allows fast repetitive welding of different kinds of strips. Strip accumulator unit for compound pipe production, equipped with two connected decoilers, a strip end welding machine, a linear accumulator and a feeder. The unit is very well suited for a 24 / 7 non-stop production. Strip accumulator unit for cooling tube production, equipped with a pallet decoiler, a strip end welding machine, a parallel accumulator and a feeder. The unit is very well suited for a 24 / 7 non-stop production. Strip end welding machine type SGA max. strip width max. strip thickness table height 120 mm 1.5 mm 1,100 mm 250 mm 1.0 mm 1,100 mm 350 mm 1.0 mm 1,100 mm
Wire decoiling, straightening and cut to length Modern production companies automate wire feedings with decoilers, straightening-feeding systems and cut-to-length lines. While decoiling larger diameter wires used in the production of connecting elements, the wire spring back must be compensated for. For this, we recommend the decoiler with loop arm and spring compensation system. Wires with a very thin diameter, used in the production of small draft or compression springs, loop controls with very low wire loads are necessary. SOPREM can supply wire decoilers equipment for both requirement producing improved productivity.
14 15 > 04 > 05 Wire decoiler, straightener, cut-to-length unit to produce axes for peppermills or for general connection elements. Parameter setting of the wire feed with a CNC-control system. The integrated length measuring system guarantees repeated accuracy. The hydraulic cutting scissors ensure a straight cut. Wire decoiler with a max. coil weight of 80 kg equipped with loop control for minimum wire load. This construction is especially suitable for decoiling wires with a small diameter. The decoiler is often used in the spring industry. Wire decoiler with a max. coil weight of 1,000 or 2,500 kg equipped with a re-inforced loop control and release spring system compensating for the wire spring back. This equipment is ideal for decoiling large diameter wires. > 04 Wire rewinder with electronically controlled lateral wire positioning. The max. load is 200 or 500 kg. This equipment is suitable to rewind wires with medium diameters and for high lateral wire positioning requirements. The rewinder is also suitable for rewinding strips. > 05 Wire rewinder with mechanically controlled lateral wire positioning. The max. load is 30 or 100 kg. This equipment is suitable for the rewinding of small diameter wires and for low lateral wire positioning requirements. The rewinder is also suitable for rewinding strips. Wire decoiler type DH max. loading table outer - Ø coil inner - Ø Coil height 30 kg 500 mm 150 400 mm 180 mm 80 kg 700 mm 200 600 mm 200 mm 200 kg 1,000 mm 250 800 mm 300 mm 500 kg 1,200 mm 300 1,000 mm 450 mm 1,000 kg 1,200 mm 400 1,000 mm 800 mm 1,500 kg 1,200 mm 400 1,000 mm 800 mm 2,000 kg 1,400 mm 600 1,000 mm 1,000 mm Larger decoilers are available upon request
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