FOCUS ON TUBEFORMING
Unison Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of tube- and pipe-bending machines and continuously innovates in the tube- and pipebending marketplace .
“ We manufactured the world ’ s first allelectric tube bender in 1994 , followed by the world ’ s first all-electric multi-stack tube bender , then the world ’ s largest all-electric tube bender for the shipbuilding industry . Available in singlestack , multi-stack and right / left varieties , our machines are delivered to more than 20 countries . Our tube-bending software , which we write and support , makes the process much easier and more user-friendly ,” Unison told ISMR .
Enhanced capability
Installed in June 2022 , Platinum ’ s second 90mm all-electric Unison Breeze machine will further enhance the company ’ s ability to produce its Ultimate single-tube stairlift in greater volumes . Thanks to a simple switch of tooling , both Breeze machines can quickly shift production to Platinum ’ s twin-tube ‘ Curve ’ stairlift whenever order numbers dictate .
“ The immense capabilities of our first Unison Breeze machine , combined with the high levels of service and support we receive from the company , gave us the confidence to choose Unison for our second all-electric tube bender ,” explained Matthew Turton .
“ Unison ’ s clear understanding of our manufacturing requirements and its ability to incorporate rollforming into the new machine ’ s design , also mean we no longer need to use our older hydraulic machine for production , freeing it up for training purposes . Never more than a phone call away , the Unison team is very approachable and helpful . Our operators also find Unison ’ s Unibend control system to be intuitive and extremely simple to use .”
Platinum Stairlifts ’ two Unison Breeze 90mm multi-stack , tube-bending machines were chosen for their ease of use and ability to deliver the accuracy and reliability necessary to meet the company ’ s strict manufacturing tolerances . The 90mm Breeze models are designed for rapid set-up , fast tooling changes , rigid mechanical design and all-electric control for “ right-first-time , repeat subcontract work ” or immediately after producing a single trial part . These are attributes that Unison Ltd believes make its Breeze machines well suited to businesses specialising in small-batch production runs .
“ We are delighted that Platinum Stairlifts chose to invest in another Unison Breeze tube-bending machine ,” commented Unison Ltd sales project manager , Steve Chambers . “ It was especially rewarding to assist Platinum in further streamlining its production processes by incorporating rollforming capability into the new machine ’ s design .” n
Platinum ’ s ‘ Ultimate ’ single-tube stairlift design for steep and narrow curved staircases . It offers forward-facing travel for people with difficulty bending their legs .
Unison portfolio
Established in 1973 , Unison Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of tubeand pipe-bending machines . It offers more than 30 advanced , all-electric tube- and pipe- bending machines for diameters ranging from 4mm ( 5 / 32 ”) to 275mm ( 10 ” schedule pipe ). Available in single-stack , multi-stack and right / left varieties , Unison machines are delivered to more than 20 countries .
At FABTECH in Atlanta , USA ( 8-10 November 2022 ) Unison Tube LLC , the North American division of UK-based Unison Ltd , will showcase an allelectric Breeze Twin Head tube-bending machine and one of its new Synergy hybrid , multi-stack tube benders on stand C10217 . It will also launch the most advanced version of its Opt2Sim tube-bending simulation software , with several standard edition free software licenses to be won .
Unison Synergy hybrid , multi-stack tube bender .