MACHINERY | TECHNOLOGY SURFACE TREATMENT


Corona treatment


for tubing Corotec has launched its new automated linear slide solution, which is engineered for multiple industries including a medical application for precision treatment of catheters and tubing. The system was developed in response to a medical device manu- facturer’s need for an automated treatment solution in its R&D laboratory. Corotec’s custom-engineered design integrates a PJ-2 power supply, dual plasma jet heads and an automated part position- ing system, to provide manufacturers with precise, repeatable surface treatment. The system also emphasises operator accessibility and and visibility, says Corotec. � www.corotec.com


WELDING Milling tools give welding assistance


Esco Tool says that it has introduced a line of pipe milling tools that are de- signed for preparing thin wall Schedule 10 pipe. The tools prepare pipe – from 12.7mm to 304.8mm – for orbital and fusion welding. They include the Cohog clamshell split


frame machine for pipe and tube from 203.2mm to 304.8mm outside diameter (OD); the Prepzilla Millhog ID clamping tool with rounding pads for 101.6mm to 254mm OD; and the C-Hog, which grips


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the OD for small tube from 12.7mm to 76.2mm. Featuring radical chip breakers that


transfer heat away from the pipe surface to help maintain structural integrity and a precise bevel, standard blades for Esco Pipe beveling tools for Schedule 10 thin wall pipe are TiN coated. Hard Lube versions are offered for superior heat resistance. The tools are offered in pneumatic and electric models. � www.escotool.com


Spring 2026 | PIPE & PROFILE EXTRUSION 33 WINDING


Light duty winding for tubes and profiles at high speed


Reel Power Industrial has introduced its Light Duty Payout solutions – which it says outperforms basic reel stands and conven- tional light duty systems. The line is ideal for


material handling when processing tubing, rope and plastic profiles. With superior speed capability, automatic tension control and ability to handle varied spool diameters, it delivers reliable perfor- mance across a wide range of light duty, material handling applications, says the company.


“Our customers want


flexibility, precision and efficiency,” said Don Moreau, senior VP of sales and marketing. “By combining industrial grade control with a compact, light duty footprint, we’re giving manufacturers a smarter, more advanced


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solution that removes bottlenecks and keeps production moving.” The models offer three distinct drive styles, each designed to solve a different production challenge. The Rim Drive model features constant tension control and effortless loading and unloading. The Shafted option is built for precision: by centring the spool on a fixed shaft and using closed loop feedback control, it delivers high stability at higher speeds. The Shaftless option, for


operations that demand speed and adaptability, offers quick changeovers and the ability to handle varying reel widths without swapping shafts. Key features of the range include: high speed capabil- ity up to 480 ft/min; auto- matic dancer pulley tension control for smooth, consist- ent material handling across all three options; closed loop feedback control system, for precise, reliable operation; and load capacity up to 200 lbs. � www.reelpower.com


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