MEP Group, a global leader in the coil-fed machine sector that will be participating at the Big 5, will put on display some of the company’s recent innovations.

Comprising eight dynamic companies, the MEP Group produces stirrup benders, straightening machines, bending and cutting machines, cage and pre-cage assemblers, mesh plants and lattice girder plants, cold rolling plants, all of which are characterised by exclusive patented and technologically-advanced solutions, says a company spokesman.
One of the many notable products of the group is the GAM 1500 – which automatically produces cylindrical cages (ringed piles).
Elaborating on the operation of the machine, he says:  “The procedure is based on the formation of a wire spiral winding around a series of longitudinal bars positioned in a circular order. The bars are sustained in a horizontal position by means of an appropriate fixed head and other mobile heads, which can be translated along guides.
 “The spiral formation system is fed by wire in a coil format located on an adjacent wire-unwinding payoff. The spiral has a programmable pitch and is attached to the longitudinal bars by continuous wire welding. This is carried out manually or can be automated by a special welding robot. “
Listing out the advantages of the new GAM 1500, the spokesman continues:  “This plant, which has been designed recently, has the following important advantages:
• Plant dimensions are well contained, in proportion to the maximum dimensions of the cages which may be produced, hence allowing correct optimisation of the area destined for production;
• A lateral unit for longitudinal bar storage is located adjacent to the loading point, with benefits in terms of: reduction in machine size, in bar loading and positioning times, and in operator fatigue;
• The hydraulically-powered vices for bar-blocking allow a significant reduction in preparation time;
• Independent dyes for bar support allow: the selection of the number of bars to be used (even or odd) and their positioning at the right distances from each other;
• Attainment of optimal welds resulting from the absolute mechanical stability as there is a contrast base between the bars and the spiral; and
• Optimisation of machine preparation for successive jobs, which can take place even with production in progress.
 “In addition, it is worth emphasising that there is great simplicity of system management by means of a dedicated PLC (programmable logic control),” says the spokesman.
MEP Group will also have an audiovisual system highlighting the group’s product range.
  “Our highly qualified sales personnel will be on hand to meet assist our visitors, “ he concludes.
MEP Group will be present at Stand 5F249.