African Fusion March-April 2024

SuperSnake GTX – Ultimate access and distance solution for wire feeders

K emppi has announced the launch of a new addition to the SuperSnake sub feeder product family: SuperSnake GTX. Ex tending the reach of standard Euro-connected MIG welding guns, the SuperSnake GTX guarantees reliable wire feeding up to 30 m from the primary wire feeding unit. Compatible with the X5 FastMig family and standard Euro connected MIG welding guns, Super Snake GTX provides a simple and effective distance wire-feeding solution. Kemppi’s SuperSnake easily reaches the welding sites not ac cessible with the standard welding equipment. Therefore, it is an excellent choice for large site environments, where equipment movement and reach present significant challenges, explains John Frost, Kemppi Product Manager Portable, Compact and System Class Equipment. The SuperSnake GTX enables onsite challenges to be overcome, making the working conditions of the welders significantly safer because of special features and functions. The SuperSnake GTX user interface places parameter adjust ment at the welder’s fingertips, including manual wire speed and voltage control, or automatic power regulation and fine-tuning. Automatic wire loading ensures trouble-free filler wire loading up to 30 m from that primary wire feeder. The standard metal protection frame increases robustness and neatly combines, secures and supports the cables package and hoses. Easily opened for fast cable package management, the protection frame can also be used for suspending and hanging the SuperSnake GTX above the work area. A safety lock switch also prevents welding with the primary welding system powered on. This is a valuable safety feature dur ing rest breaks or moving between welding locations. Lighter in weight than standard wire feed units, SuperSnake GTX is easy to move and place on site which improves the worksite productivity and occupational safety, adds Frost.

Extending the reach of standard Euro-connected MIG welding guns, the SuperSnake GTX guarantees reliable wire feeding up to 30 m from the primary wire feeding unit. Kemppi products are now available in South Africa from Rent tech SA. https://renttechsa.co.za

Lincoln ACECUT fibre laser cutting system introduced to SA

T he Cosmo Group is introducing the state-of-the art ACECUT 4020PRO series from Lincoln Electric into South Africa. The 4020PRO is a fully protected and highly efficient CNC laser cutting machine with an enclosed case to prevent potential personnel injuries caused by laser scatter ing. Further enhancing safety is a built-in enhanced exhaust system, which is more environmentally and user-friendly, for fume. The exchangeable cutting table assists customers in loading materials during the cutting process to maximise production efficiency and facilitate a rapid return on investment. Some of the standard machine features for the CNC table include, high electro-optical conversion efficiency; high accuracy rack and pinion positioning; auto lubrication and ETHERCAT control. A Raycus fibre laser with an intelligent cutting head is incorporated as the laser source for plate cutting. Raycus Laser is

a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fibre lasers for industrial and scientific applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Wuhan, China, Raycus has quickly become a global leader in laser technology with a product portfolio that includes pulsed fibre lasers, continuous wave fibre lasers, and ultrafast lasers. The company’s state-of-the-art lasers are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive manufacturing, aero space, electronics, and medical devices. With a focus on innovation and quality, Raycus is committed to delivering cutting edge laser solutions that meet the needs of its customers around the world. In order to ensure trouble-free long term operation of the equipment, Lincoln Electric has incorporated multiple sensors for temperature, pressure and safety pro tection, amongst others. Only premium brand electrical components have been

The state-of-the art ACECUT 4020PRO series from Lincoln Electric is now available in South Africa from Cosmo Group. used to minimise the possibility of equip ment downtime caused by malfunctions. In addition, the system comes with a global warranty. “With years of mechanical design experi ence and accumulated industry solutions, Lincoln Electric is a trusted brand. The company continuously develops products that meet customer needs and does not lower product standards as a result of intense market competition,” notes Petrus Pretorius of Cosmo Group. www.cosmogroupsa.co.za

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