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Factory rebuilt presses
AP & T is now adding factory-rebuilt presses to its customer offering . These are older machines that AP & T ’ s facility in Tranemo , Sweden , has fully rebuilt and upgraded to meet current performance and safety requirements .
“ Choosing one of our factory-rebuilt presses is not only cost-efficient , but also sustainable ,” explained Andreas Silfversparre , Manager of Rebuilds & Optimisation , AP & T .
During the rebuild process , AP & T technicians disassemble and thoroughly examine the press . They replace worn parts , outdated systems and components before reassembling the press and performing a test
Andreas Silfversparre , Manager of Rebuilds & Optimisation , AP & T .
At this year ’ s LogiMAT exhibition in Stuttgart ( 25-27 April 2023 ), Kivnon will present and demonstrate its K55 Pallet Stacker AGV on booth 6C05 in Hall 6 .
“ The vehicle is an ideal solution for endof-line palletising , food and beverage , and retail applications . It is a real workhorse that will carry out mundane manual tasks efficiently and reliably . Our range of AGVs is designed for robustness , safety and accuracy , and this latest addition to the portfolio provides customers with a vehicle that can automatically transport stack pallets ,” said Kivnon .
Equipped with lifting forks , the K55 Pallet Stacker will automatically transport palletised loads of up to 1200kg and can lift to a height of up to 1500mm . The system can also be customised to meet specific application goals .
The K55 uses mapping navigation to run and safety check . All exchanged parts are covered by AP & T ’ s new-part warranty .
“ All machines are delivered with documentation certifying that they fulfil the safety and national standard requirements of each market . Buying one of our rebuilt presses is secure in every way ,” added the Swedish press specialist .
Factory-rebuilt presses complement AP & T ’ s aftermarket business . More commonly , existing machines and production lines are rebuilt and upgraded at a customer ’ s site .
“ We are constantly helping our customers to increase availability , production capacity and safety by upgrading and optimising their existing
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General Enquiries AP & T ’ s factory-rebuilt presses . equipment . Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ( Stellantis ), Shiloh and Neuman Aluminium Raufoss are a few of the customers who have harnessed this opportunity in recent times ,” concluded Andreas Silfversparre .
AP & T provides advanced production systems for the sheet metalforming industry ; stand-alone automation ; servo-hydraulic presses and heat treatment equipment . n
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K55 pallet stacker AGV
perform cyclic or conditioned routes and can interact with other site vehicles , machines and systems for a coordinated , site-wide logistics solution .
“ Security scanners ensure safe operation in shared spaces and an online battery charging system means units can operate 24 / 7 without interruption ,” explained Kivnon . Kivnon offers a wide range of autonomous vehicles ( AGVs / AMRs ) and accessories for transporting goods , using magnetic navigation or mapping technologies that adapt to various environments and sectors . The company offers an integrated solution with a wide range of mobile robotics solutions automating different applications in the automotive ; food and beverage ; logistics and warehousing ; manufacturing and aeronautics industries . n
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