Automatic production of CAD-based reinforcement meshes
Automatic production of CAD-based reinforcement meshes The economy demands concepts that focus on maximum efficiency and maximum reliability. mbk, manufacturer of wire cage welding machines for the construction, concrete and precast industry, is continuously working on making modern manufacturing processes possible with innovative machine concepts. mbk is headquartered in Kisslegg, Germany and has long been known in the industry as a global player and partner for system solutions. Over 1,000 welding machines and 1,200 machines sold in total inspire customers in over 60 countries around the world. The automatic production of CAD-based reinforcement meshes for the manufacture of precast concrete elements with cut-outs for window and door openings is gaining increasingly in importance. To meet these needs, mbk developed the flexible MSM-M mesh welding plant, which welds reinforcing steel meshes off the coil according to individual specifications. Depending on the requirements, the producible mesh width lies within a range of 400 to 4,000 mm, while the mesh lengths range from 1,000 to 14,000 mm. Larger dimensions are possible on request. The DRA-M multiple rotor straightening and cutting machine automatically supplies the longitudinal and transverse wires for the flexible mesh production off the coil. The wire diameter ranges from 6 mm to 16 mm, optionally from 5 mm to 20 mm. The pitch for the longitudinal wire is 25 mm; the spacing of the longitudinal wires depends on their diameter. The minimum spacing of the transverse wire is fixed at 50 mm; infinite adjustability is also possible as an option. The average production output is around 160 m2/h metres/hour; however, this depends on the mesh occupancy and the cut-outs. Here too, a higher output is possible on request. The compact plant requires very little space and the modularity of the system allows for individual, customer-specific solutions. Subsequent system extensions are also easily possible. The stable construction and the low maintenance requirement guarantee convincing everyday suitability. The connection to the Unitechnik CAD-CAM interface enables the uncomplicated and free exchange of information inside the precast plant. LAN and WLAN connections satisfy the prerequisites for fast and simple troubleshooting as well as the use of updates for production planning. A large range of accessories for automation is offered for the MSM-M mesh welding plant, making useful extensions possible: Solutions for mesh handling for mesh deposition for “stand-alone” plants or in downstream circulation plants for further processing in downstream bending stations for the bending up and cropping of the bars to produce various bent shapes for precast slabs with in-situ topping, solid sandwich walls and double walls. Mesh buffers for the buffering and supplementing of the finished welded meshes can be adapted to suit the specific customer. mbk Maschinenbau GmbH develops, designs and manufactures in accordance with a thorough analysis and the customer’s needs as well as in-depth consultation with a highly competent development and technology team on an area of around 10,000 m2 at the Kisslegg site. With all developments the focus is placed on finding the solution to individual customer requirements and on the aspect of economic efficiency. Since 1961, mbk Maschinenbau GmbH has been able to convince its worldwide customers with technical innovations, future-oriented systems and sustainability. Furthermore, mbk offers a professional and mature after-sales service. Thus, mbk guarantees its customers that everything will run smoothly even after commissioning.
An event of superlatives – mbk achieves great successes at bauma
An event of superlatives – mbk achieves great successes at bauma As the world’s largest trade fair closes its doors a whole industry has undergone change. Highly innovative and groundbreaking developments have defined completely new standards in the construction industry. As a global player with considerable innovative strength mbk Maschinenbau GmbH based in Kisslegg in the south east of Baden-Württemberg, showcased its future-oriented developments. The main emphasis was on automation and individualisation. bauma, the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machinery, mining machinery, construction vehicles and construction equipment broke all records this year; achieving the best result in its 65-year history. Over an area of 614,000 square metres, more than 3,700 exhibitors from around 60 countries presented their innovations to more than 620,000 visitors. mbk, one of the leading manufacturers of welding machines and systems for reinforcement solutions in the construction and precast concrete industry, is not only renowned for the construction of standard and special machines and providing sophisticated services and professional after-sales service, but above all as a system solution partner with a particularly high degree of individualisation. The implementation of customer-specific requirements plays an important role in mbk’s day-to-day business. A central topic was also automation solutions, which were explained in detail to a large specialist audience at the mbk stand. In an impressive presentation mbk demonstrated sustainable ways to have a positive influence on production processes. These future-oriented developments enable mbk to provide companies with the opportunity to expand their competitive advantages and increase their market share. The fully automatic mesh welding machine MSM-M is one of the many modern machine concepts, this is used to produce CAD-based reinforcement meshes for the production of precast concrete elements such as solid walls, sandwich walls, double walls and element slabs. Recesses for window and door openings are even possible with this fully automatic production process. The MSM-M system impressed an extensive audience with its compact design and the outstanding degree of individualisation meeting specific customer requirements, made possible by the modular design of the system. The unproblematic system expansions, also as a retrofit, and the extensive range of accessories are practical complements to the automation. Targeted automation solutions were also presented for the cage welding machines type BSM and BSM-ROR. These solutions ranged from simple automation accessories to fully automatic production lines with buffer solutions and transfer of the reinforcement to the pipe machine. Visitors to the trade fair were amazed by the broad product portfolio of the Kisslegg-based company: From mesh welding machines for different profile requirements to truss welding machines, single and multiple wire straightening and cutting systems, cage welding machines for different applications and modern automation solutions, mbk also impressed with its customer-oriented after-sales service and intelligent retrofit ideas. The extensive range of accessories completes the product portfolio. Besides their obvious competence and innovative strength, the mbk philosophy also made a significant impression on the visitors. In all new developments mbk takes into account the situation of the individual customer and focuses on the economic efficiency. This enables additional costs to be avoided from the outset or, if absolutely unavoidable, kept as low as possible. No additional costs are incurred for structural or construction actions because a foundation is not required for almost all ranges. mbk represent competence, transparency, empathy and unconditional customer orientation. These values are becoming more and more important in our fast-moving times, as was clearly demonstrated at the mbk stand at this bauma. The number of visitors and the genuine interest were extremely high, which was reflected in the number of requests for quotations. A clear indication that mbk is on the right track. A track on which everyone is aware that each and every customer – is a person with very individual ideas. This was the most successful bauma ever. We are curious to see which trend will replace this year’s megatrend ‘digitisation’ when this outstanding business platform opens its doors again in April 2022. https://youtu.be/Qb1_P_wVxIk You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content
New fully automatic cage welding machine for Northern Concrete Pipe in the USA
New fully automatic cage welding machine for Northern Concrete Pipe in the USA Mbk is known as a global player in the industry and its developments are distinguished by very high productivity and reliability, flexibility, enormous longevity and low maintenance and energy costs. When it came to implementing the planned modernisation, Northern Concrete Pipe Inc. of Bay City, Michigan, USA, which has five production locations in Michigan and Ohio, was once again swayed by mbk’s impressive innovative capacity, very strong customer orientation and convincing service alignment. Northern Concrete Pipe Inc. put its trust in the expertise of its long-standing partner mbk Maschinenbau GmbH this time too. A new, fully automatic cage welding machine for the manufacture of reinforcement cages for concrete pipes in large numbers was thus delivered to Michigan by the company from Kisslegg. Northern Concrete Pipe Inc., which is headquartered in Bay City, Michigan, USA, has been producing box culverts, catchment tanks, retention systems, oil separators, concrete pipes and manholes as well as other precast products ever since its establishment in 1958. Two cage welding machines from the German company mbk Maschinenbau GmbH have been used successfully for many years at the plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In summer 2018 Northern Concrete Pipe decided to modernise and, in association with that, to automate their production, in the course of which one of the existing cage welding machines was to be replaced. The contract for this was awarded to the tried-and-trusted reliable partner for reinforcement solutions – mbk Maschinenbau GmbH from Kisslegg. The order focused on the customer’s wishes for the highest possible output and above all universal automation in the cage manufacturing process. The goal was to achieve fully automatic operation of the machine with minimal manpower. An operator is only required to select the appropriate cage program and if necessary to convert the machine and refill the required raw materials from time to time. The actual cage production takes place unmanned. Following a detailed analysis of the actual situation and the visions for the future, the choice fell on a cage welding machine of the type BSM-190-O. Equipped with 24 longitudinal wires, this machine can be used to produce cages with selectively 6, 12 or 24 longitudinal wires of up to 2.5 m (8 ft) in length and diameters from 330 mm (13″) up to maximally 1.90 m (74″). Apart from round cages it is also possible with this machine to manufacture cages for oval and arch-shaped products, with which the customer intends to supplement its product range at a later point in time. The new version of the automatic longitudinal wire feeder type ALZ-M opens up new dimensions with regard to the realistic cage output per hour: the new feeding system allows all of the longitudinal wires required for the cage to be inserted fully automatically in one step for all the cage diameters that can be manufactured by the machine. This variant of the longitudinal wire feeder operates with pre-cut longitudinal wires from the magazine, which can be filled with up to a tonne of material. Alternatively, a version is also possible with an integrated wire straightening and cutting system, which works directly off the coil. However, the version with pre-cut bars allows much shorter times for conversion to other wire diameters and was the solution favoured in this case. In conjunction with double wire guidance up to the welding position, two motor-driven wire unwinders for coils of up to 3 t in weight enable either the provision of two different wire diameters or, in the case of identical wire diameters, direct continuation of production if one of the coils runs out. A particular challenge that had to be overcome was the fitting of the machine with all of its accessories and automation into the available space: The machine itself is placed in a hall extension, but the downstream pipe production takes place in the main building. The cages are removed by an automatic cage handling device of the type KEG II, transported to the main building and supplied to the pipe making machine there. A modernisation of the pipe making machine is also contemplated in the mid-term in order to achieve the completely universal automation of the production process. In order to achieve the desired increase in output, the complete machine process was adapted and optimised for maximum output in addition to the automatic feeding of the longitudinal wires and the cage handling. Other measures carried out include drives matched to the requirement profile, the spreading of the cage diameters, the perfecting of the clamping units for the longitudinal wires and the alignment of the complete machine program to very short cycle times. The result of this, apart from a fully automatic production process, is a significantly higher throughput: depending on the cage design, up to 50 cages can be produced per hour in this way. However, mbk Maschinenbau GmbH is not only known for its inventiveness and professional new and further developments, but also impresses its customers with a convincing service network. A highly motivated, competent service team is available worldwide for the assembly, commissioning, service and maintenance of the machines as well as training. Local service points all over the world ensure the fast supply of spare and wearing parts. Good coverage of all time zones is guaranteed. mbk Maschinenbau GmbH’s branch in the USA was an important decision-making criterion for Northern Concrete Pipe, because mbk Sales & Service, which is based in Burlington, Iowa, has a large spare and wearing parts warehouse as well as a professional service team and guarantees fast reaction times. https://youtu.be/omBuFggbi1M You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content
New trends and automation solutions for the future
New trends and automation solutions for the future As one of the leading manufacturers of welding machines and systems for reinforcement solutions in the prefabricated building and precast concrete industry, mbk Maschinenbau GmbH from Kisslegg presents its future-oriented developments at the bauma trade show. This global player has extensive experience, know-how, inventiveness and innovative capacity. mbk designs are considered to be trendsetting in the industry. mbk focuses on the issue of automation at the bauma 2019 trade show. As an internationally active company, mbk is famous as a system solution partner in over 60 countries in the world. In addition to construction of standard and special machines as well as diverse development projects, with decades of experience and expertise, mbk also stands for comprehensive, sophisticated services, from the first design sketch to production, installation and last, but not least, professional after-sales service. Individualisations, in which customer-specific requirements are brought to realisation, play a significant role in mbk’s daily scope of work. mbk’s modern machine pool enables both contract production and the manufacture of parts and assemblies in the areas of machining and steel construction. The dynamism of the medium-sized mbk company is impressive and is proven once again. In time for the bauma trade show, mbk shows a rapidly changing industry how tangible competitive advantages are gained and competitive advantages can be developed in a fiercely competitive market. Automation plays a decisive role in positively influencing production processes sustainably. MSM-M mesh welding machine The MSM-M mesh welding machine is one of many modern machine concepts from mbk that enable efficient production. With this mesh welding system, mbk has a fully automatic mesh welding machine in their product range for the production of CAD-based reinforcement meshes for the manufacture of precast concrete elements such as solid walls, sandwich walls, double walls and precast slabs with in-situ topping. This automatic production also allows the cut-outs for windows and door openings to be taken into account, which is becoming increasingly important. MSM-M flexible mesh welding plant The MSM-M flexible mesh welding plant welds reinforcing steel meshes from the coil in accordance with individual specifications. Depending on the requirements, the producible mesh width lies within a range of 400 to 4,000 mm, while the mesh lengths range from 1,000 to 14,000 mm. Larger dimensions are possible on request. The DRA-M multiple rotor straightening and cutting machine automatically ensures placement of longitudinal and transverse wires from the coil. Wire diameter ranges from 5 to 12 mm and optionally up to 20 mm. The pitch for the longitudinal wire is 25 mm; the spacing of the longitudinal wires depends on their diameter. The minimum transverse wire spacing is fixed at 50 mm. It can be made continuously variable as an option. The average production output is around 160 sq. metres/hour; however, this depends on the mesh occupancy and the cut-outs. Higher output upon request. MSM-M plant system The MSM-M plant system impresses due to its compact design and consequent low space requirement. Due to the modularity of the system, individual, customer-specific solutions and modifications are possible and even later system expansions can be implemented without difficulty. The robust construction and low maintenance cost guarantee very high suitability for everyday use. The connection to the Unitechnik CAD-CAM interface enables the uncomplicated and free exchange of information inside the precast plant. LAN- and WLAN connection for fast, easy troubleshooting and the use of updates for production planning is state of the art. A large range of accessories usefully complements the automation. BSM and BSM-ROR cage welding machines Automation solutions, from simple automation accessories to the fully automatic production line with buffer solutions and transfer of reinforcement to the pipe machine, are also available for the BSM and BSM-ROR cage welding machines. Modern, intelligent software solutions positively support the process. Wire straightening and cutting machines for production of longitudinal wires, winding wire guidance for fast wire changes, automated longitudinal wire feed with wire from a bundle or a coil, and automatic winding wire cutter, various aids for handling the finished products (e.g. cage extraction trolley), cage removal devices for removing and setting down reinforcement, cage removal and assembly devices for removal, setting down, positioning and assembling reinforcement and double reinforcement, buffer solutions for retention of reinforcement and transport solutions for the transfer of reinforcement to the pipe machine are components of an automation solution. But the mbk product portfolio is much larger: Mesh welding machine for the production of reinforcement meshes, mesh reinforcement, special mesh, ladders, bar supports, spacers, small formats, strips for AAC concrete, driven piles, flat elements, box culverts, L- and U-shaped precast elements as well as boxes and rectangles for box culverts, U-ditch for the production of flat elements, frame profiles, L and U- shaped precast elements as well as boxes and rectangular pipes for box culverts, U-ditch for the production of list, drawing and reinforcement meshes Lattice girder welding machines for production of standard lattice girders with various performance grades for the reinforcing steel bending company and the precast plant for production of single-hip lattice girders and support spacers for the reinforcing steel bending company and the precast plant Single and multiple wire straightening and cutting machine: for straightening and cutting of reinforcing wire from the coil for the reinforcing steel bending company and the precast plant Cage welding machines for flexible production of reinforcement for driven and bored piles in the reinforcing steel bending company and the precast plant for use in foundation engineering and construction as well as columns and beams in precast concrete element and building construction for production of round and rectangular reinforcement for driven and bored piles, columns, beams and ring anchor reinforcement for production of round and conical reinforcement for concrete poles, driven and bored piles, columns and beams for production of round and rectangular reinforcement for driven and bored piles, columns and beams, with or without taper for production of rectangular reinforcement, for driven and bored piles, columns and beams for the production of reinforcement cages for
The number of longitudinal wires varies from 6, 12 respectively 24, with lengths of up to 3,000 mm and is the guarantor for exact and straight cages. The easy handling and programming of cages with peak and socket with longitudinal wire diameter 4-8 mm make the production a piece of cake. The winding wire spacing is easily customizable depending on the project requirement. Direct communication with the mbk service team is possible via a LAN/Wi-Fi connection. This optimizes the after-sales service.
New cage welding machine BSM – For the production of reinforcement cages for concrete pipes, jacking pipes and manhole rings Tracey, headquartered in Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland operates in all pipe markets across Northern Ireland and England. As a market leader, Tracey is committed to exceed expectations providing infrastructure solutions. When Tracey noticed how much the economy was growing, they decided to expand their manufacturing centre. The state-of-the-art factory produces concrete pipes, jacking pipes and concrete shaft rings using the latest technology and delivers its products to Ireland and the UK. The story of TraceyTracey Concrete is one of the largest manufacturers for prefabricated concrete parts in the UK and Ireland. They provide an extensive range of high-quality products and offer competitive and reliable solutions to meet all customer needs. Tracey Concrete’s success is based on the consistent quality of their products, efficient delivery and outstanding customer service. With the vast experience and expertise in the construction industry, they were able to win some of the biggest projects in the UK and Ireland. Tracey Concrete is the market leader in concrete pipes, concrete shaft rings, jacking pipes and other products.Their products have all the necessary certifications and are approved to the latest UK and European standards. Through extensive research the professional engineering team is always on the lookout for the most advanced innovations in the industry and works closely with customers and suppliers. Equipment for the production of reinforcement cages The reinforcement cages in Tracey’s pipes are consistently welded from the peak to the socket.Tracey has been using cage welding machines from the German company mbk Maschinenbau GmbH since 1994, which they have chosen for its global reputation, excellent after-sales services and its solid and modern technology. In the summer of 2016, Tracey decided to modernize and expand its pipe and jacking pipe product portfolio, once again trusting its strong reinforcement solutions partner. mbk is characterized by a very high reliability and consistent quality. The BSM cage welding machines guarantee high productivity, flexibility and low maintenance and energy costs. The enormous cage diameter area of the BSM-360-R starts at 330 mm and ends at 3,600 mm. The dimensions for the inner and outer cage are easy to change by the touch of a button. Wire combinations of 4-10 mm (optional up to 14 mm) on the longitudinal wire as well as 4-12 mm (optional up to 16 mm) on the winding wire are possible. The number of longitudinal wires varies from 6, 12 respectively 24, with lengths of up to 3,000 mm and is the guarantor for exact and straight cages. The easy handling and programming of cages with peak and socket with longitudinal wire diameter 4-8 mm make the production a piece of cake. The winding wire spacing is easily customizable depending on the project requirement. Direct communication with the mbk service team is possible via a LAN/Wi-Fi connection. This optimizes the after-sales service. After the installation at the beginning of 2017 and the intensive training by the mbk team, the production was started directly and the specified performance was achieved in the shortest possible time. The modernization and expansion resulted in a significant increase in quality and production speed. The optimized further processing of the mbk cages sets new quality standards in pipe/jacking pipe production. With innovations and the modernization and expansion of its portfolio, Tracey Concrete is setting sustainable trends for the market of the future
Modern mesh welding plant for the manufacture of precast concrete elements
Modern mesh welding plant for the manufacture of precast concrete elements Industry demands concepts that focus on maximum efficiency and reliability. mbk, a manufacturer of wire cage welding machines for the construction, concrete and precast industries, works continuously towards making modern manufacturing processes possible with innovative machine concepts. mbk is headquartered in Kisslegg, Germany and has long been known in the industry as a global player and partner for system solutions. More than 1,000 welding machines and 1,200 machines sold in total convince customers in over 60 countries all over the world. The automatic production of CAD-based reinforcement meshes for the manufacture of precast concrete elements with cut-outs for window and door openings is gaining increasingly in importance. To meet these needs, mbk developed the flexible MSM-M mesh welding plant, which welds reinforcing steel meshes off the coil according to individual specifications. Depending on the requirements, the producible mesh width lies within a range of 400 to 4,000 mm, while the mesh lengths range from 1,000 to 14,000 mm. Larger dimensions are possible on request. The DRA-M multiple rotor straightening and cutting machine automatically supplies the longitudinal and transverse wires for the flexible mesh production off the coil. The wire diameter ranges from 5 mm to 12 mm, optionally from 5 mm to 20 mm. The pitch for the longitudinal wire is 25 mm; the spacing of the longitudinal wires depends on their diameter. The minimum spacing of the transverse wire is fixed at 50 mm; infinite adjustability is also possible as an option.The average production output is around 160 sq. metres/hour; however, this depends on the mesh occupancy and the cut-outs. Here too, a higher output is possible on request. The compact plant requires very little space and the modularity of the system allows for individual, customer-specific solutions. Subsequent system extensions are also easily possible. The stable construction and the low maintenance requirement guarantee convincing everyday suitability. The connection to the Unitechnik CAD-CAM interface enables the uncomplicated and free exchange of information inside the precast plant. LAN and WLAN connections satisfy the prerequisites for fast and simple troubleshooting as well as the use of updates for production planning. A large range of accessories for automation is offered for the MSM-M mesh welding plant, making useful extensions possible:Solutions solutions for mesh handling, for mesh deposition for “stand-alone” plants or in downstream circulation plants for further processing in downstream bending stations for the bending up and cropping of the bars to produce various bent shapes for precast slabs with in-situ topping, solid sandwich walls and double walls. Mesh buffers for the buffering and supplementing of the finished welded meshes can be adapted to suit the specific customer. mbk Maschinenbau GmbH develops, designs and manufactures in accordance with a thorough analysis and the customer’s needs as well as in-depth consultation with a highly competent development and technology team on an area of around 10,000 m2 at the Kisslegg site. With all developments, the focus is placed on finding the solution to the customer’s requirements with regard to cost-effectiveness. Since 1961 mbk Maschinenbau GmbH has set new standards worldwide through technical innovations, future-oriented systems and sustainability. Another point with regard to reliability is the professional and mature after-sales service, which ensures that everything goes smoothly after commissioning too. Customers all over the world value this aspect of customer orientation and have been benefitting from it for decades.
Sustained driver of innovation – mbk Maschinenbau GmbH is introducing a new mesh welding machine MSM-H to the market
Sustained driver of innovation – mbk Maschinenbau GmbH is introducing a new mesh welding machine MSM-H to the market Efficiency, reliability, robustness, precise and economical is in focus when mbk, the manufacturer of reinforcement mesh welding machines for the steel, construction, precast and concrete industry, introduces new and further developments to the market. In doing so, it is always about establishing solutions that can be integrated quickly and uncomplicated into the existing production processes and thus, to influence the day-to-day production routine in a positive and sustainable manner. With the newest innovation, the MSM-H, a new mesh welding machine is available for the manufacturing of list, drawing and reinforcement meshes. It supplements the wide range of products from mbk and provides a wide customer base with even more possibilities. In more than 60 countries around the world, mbk impresses with technology “Made in Germany”. The mesh welding machine MSM-H has been designed to produce simple and complicated reinforcement meshes in a flexible and efficient manner. Thanks to the short conversion time, a highest degree of flexibility is achieved which makes it well suitable for the Just-in-Time production. Moreover, the MSM-H is characterised by the processing of rods with the cross and longitudinal wires cut to length. The feed of the pre-assembled longitudinal wires is carried out by hand or, depending on the option, automatically, as well as the cross wire feed with wire separation. Depending on the version of the meshes, the mesh welding machine MSM-H can produce in a width from 1,000 mm to max. 3,000 mm. The mesh lengths range from 1,000 mm to 6,000 mm; longer on request. The possible diameter of the longitudinal wire is between 5 to 12 mm, cross wire diameter from 5 to 12 mm. The quantity of the longitudinal wires is calculated according to the machine width. The distance of the longitudinal wires (grid) is min. 100 mm. The cross wire distance is fixed in steps of 50 mm where the 50 mm is termed as maximum. Up to 120 cross wires can be welded per minute. The welding output is orientated according to the version of the MSM-H. The simple handling and programming by using the touch panel and IPC / PLC control unit make it suitable for a smooth and stable day-to-day production routine to the highest degree, the setting of the mesh and welding data via stored programmes make the production processes noticeably easier.Electric or pneumatic components are exclusively installed in the MSM-H. The LAN / WLAN connection guarantees the trouble-free integration in a modern day-to-day production routine. Once again, the mesh welding machine MSM-H stands for the typical mbk characteristics: the high maintenance-friendliness and the low maintenance costs guarantee maximum efficiency just as well as the robust, stable and durable design. mbk develops with vision. An optional large accessories program is also available for the new mesh welding machine MSM-H, the requirements for the expandability are also provided. This allows a quick, uncomplicated adoption to changing situations. So that an innovative market can be served professionally at all times.
Pile Cage Welding Machine ASM
Pile Cage Welding Machine ASM MBK has long been known in the industry for its innovation leadership. As one of the leading manufacturers in the welding machines and reinforcement systems for the civil engineering and the concrete precast industry, the global player responds promptly and flexibly to the requirements of a rapidly changing and innovative market. MBK is constantly working to continually improve and expand its large product portfolio to provide solutions to customers around the world that can generate real competitive advantages. In all developments, the individual requirements and needs of the customers are taken into account and this high degree of individualization is professionally realized. With the new cage welding machine ASM for the flexible production of reinforcement for driven and bored piles as well as supports and masts MBK expanded its range of products. MBK presents a machine that allows flexibility, individuality and economy all in one. This guarantees a high degree of investment security. With the ASM cage welding machine, round reinforcement cages with outer cage diameters of min. 236-274 mm up to a maximum of 1,536-1,575 mm – depending on the number of longitudinal wires and wire combinations – can be manufactured. A maximum cage length up to 24,000 mm is possible. The number of longitudinal wires is freely available, the longitudinal wire diameter is 12-25 mm, optionally at 12-32 mm – asynchronous divisions in one cage are also possible. The winding wire diameter is 6-12 mm and is also available in the dimensions 6-16 mm (option); the spacing of the winding wire is located at 20-250 mm. The wire routing of the winding wire is carried out by the coil via wire guide stand and the guide rollers through the wire guide to the welding roll. A hydraulic cage support during production and cage removal is part of the stable production process. The ASM is available in various variants and welding processes: manual welding by hand, arc welding 1-fold and several times as well as resistance welding are among their convincing features. The ASM is operated via a touchscreen, which ensures a very easy handling also with regard to programming or setting of the reinforcement cage and welding data via stored programs. The uncomplicated storage of the reinforcement cage and welding data via corresponding programs means a noticeable relief for the employees in everyday production. By default, the machine is supplied for the production of structural steel reinforcement cages for columns, bored and driven piles as well as masts in right-hand version, but on request it is also available in left-hand execution. Maximum individualisation is a company philosophy of MBK. Together with the customer and the in-house technical team, the individual coordination of the machine specification is carried out on the client requirement profile. In addition to this philosophy, a high service concept determines the company’s everyday life at MBK. Via LAN-/WLAN a valuable basis with regard to uncomplicated online remote maintenance is created. Customer orientation at MBK is also the active communication with customers and the quick reaction to their requirements and wishes. This is made possible by a system of worldwide networking between customers, partners and branches, where needs become ideas. These ideas are then developed and implemented together to a solution with the MBK competence team. The short production failure of the machines in the repair case is also the result of the living service idea and a gigantic construction of global service bases. In addition to well-trained service personnel, spare parts are available in the shortest possible time. MBK also offers attractive modernization concepts for older generations of MBK machines as well as interesting conversion possibilities for adapting the applications, expanding the areas of application and increasing production performance. The retrofitting of safety concepts according to state-of-the-art technology is also often decisive for the production safety in the future. All these aspects are part of a professional innovation performance at MBK.So that our customers are always a very decisive step ahead! https://youtu.be/ygng4FeuUv4 You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content