Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 51 2024 | Page 54

Clamshell split frame · machine

Anti-deformation pads protect thin-wall pipe and tubing

A split frame machine that features a line of new anti-deformation rounding pads to protect highpurity thin-wall tubing in food and pharmaceutical process applications has been introduced by Esco Tool of Holliston , MA .
The Esco COHOG ® Split Frame Machine has a robust stationary ring machined from 7075 aluminum alloy that is hard coated and supports a custom steel forged , heat-treated , and nickel-plated rotating ring using precision tuned eccentric bearings . Featuring new anti-deformation rounding pads to prevent thin-wall pipe and tubing from being crushed , this clamshell style machine is ideally suited for use in food and pharmaceutical process applications .
Easy to set-up using indexable tooling that squares itself to the tube O . D . with the antideformation pads attached , the Esco COHOG ® Split Frame Machine incorporates a one-piece module that mounts to the tool slide and holds a pre-angled bit of 30 , 37-1 / 2 degree or custom angles . Pneumatic , hydraulic , and electric motors are offered , and most of the cutting inserts have multiple cutting edges for long life and are simple to replace .
The Esco COHOG ® Split Frame Machine is priced from $ 10,500.00 up , depending upon size and is available for sale or rent .
For more information contact :
Esco Tool , A Unit of Esco Technologies , Inc . Matthew Brennan , Marketing Director 75 October Hill Rd . Holliston , MA 01746
Featuring new antideformation rounding pads to prevent thinwall pipe and tubing from being crushed , this clamshell style machine is ideally suited for use in food and pharmaceutical process applications .
TEL ( 508 ) 429-4441 / FAX ( 508 ) - 429-2811 e-mail : matt @ escotool . com www . escotool . com
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