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Aluminum Plugs Achieve Leak-Free Seals

Used to temporarily block water and sewer pipes and drainage systems for low-pressure testing during maintenance and emergencies, single- and double-steel plugs from the Pipestoppers division of Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT are suitable for pipes ranging in diameter from 2 in to 48 in (50 mm to 1,200 mm).
Electric Pipe-Beveling Tool and Tube Expander Extensions

Equipped with a variable-speed electric motor, Esco Tool’s portable but powerful Prepzilla bevels any angle, face, and bore simultaneously on-site or in the shop. A line of boiler tube expanders with universal pivoting extensions is also available.
Tube Laser Cutting Machine for Entry-Level Operators

Bystronic’s ByTube 130 enables sheet metal fabricators to quickly and easily enter the tube-processing market. Available with 2kW or 3kW fiber laser power, the machine provides fast, flexible, and affordable processing for a wide range of materials and thicknesses in a fully automated workflow.
Two New Tube-Forming and -Cutting Solutions

BLM Group’s compact E-Shape eliminates interference from overhead structures with a punch table that works horizontally. The LT8.20 allows users to choose their preferred laser source, loader/unloader style, and positioning of peripheral equipment to maximize floor space.
Precise Engine Manifold with Two-Blade Cutting
Transfluid’s T-bend system processes tubes up to 2.36 in (60 mm) with a bending radius of 1xD. Most have two or three bends, with the cut made straight after the last bend or between two bends. No additional follow-up cuts are required.
Fast, Intelligent Compact Material Handling System

The larger-format Bytrans Extended 4020 system for Bystronics laser cutters systems improves machine utilization by loading and unloading materials in 75 seconds. Two cassettes make the machine more autonomous.
Innovative 2D and 3D Tube Laser Processing

Bystronic offers wide range of applications for the flexible production of small and large series tubes and profiles from steel, stainless steel, aluminum and non-ferrous metals.
Discover Fiber Laser Cutting’s Full Potential

Bystronic Next Generation BySmart Fiber Laser cutting system bridges performance with affordability.
New 12020 Extra-Large Format Increases Laser Cutting Productivity

BySprint Fiber’s extra large format enables more sheet metal, more parts, and more variety.
Introducing Larger Format Laser Cutting

Bystronic is expanding the ByStar Fiber laser cutting system format to accommodate material 8 ft. wide.
More Competitive Edge with Laser Cutting Machine’s 12kW of Fiber Power

Quick, flexible and cost-effective –– that’s what wins more cutting jobs for sheet metal fabricators. Enter Bystronic’s new ByStar Fiber 12kW.
Flatten and Form Metals with Combination Anvil and Bench Vise

Palmgren takes a fresh design approach with new model #9629749.