Swabian company of long-standing tradition gears up for the future

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Two years ago, Kaltenbach invested in a modernized reinforcement production line. Owing to the restricted space conditions, the active magazine for the lattice girders was established on a second level above the MSR 2BK straightening machine and the GTA cut-to-length machine

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The newly installed MSR 2BK straightening machine allows the use of 5-t coils. This enabled the time needed for coil change to be reduced and productivity to be increased significantly

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Paired with the patented Infinity Line combination system, the Form Master shuttering and deshuttering robot is a major contributor to the intended improvement in efficiency and product quality

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Werner Wößner, Division Manager for precast concrete elements (left), and Wolfgang Hess, Plant Manager (right), are highly satisfied with the result of the modernization measures

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Having been active in the building industry for almost a whole century, Gebr. Kaltenbach GmbH & Co. based in the Swabian town of Dornstetten opted for an extensive modernization of its carrousel system. The goal was to improve both product quality and competitiveness through the use of a new technology. Over the past two years, the entire reinforcement production was therefore upgraded to the current state of the art and a new shuttering and deshuttering robot installed. Progress Maschinen & Automation, a member of the Progress Group, was commissioned with supplying and installing the plant....