Bradbury Group  

1200 E Cole
Moundridge,  KS  67107-0667

United States
620-345-6394
http://www.bradburygroup.com

• Booth: A4967

The Bradbury Group designs and manufactures high production roll forming equipment and so much more. Our roll forming line options include Single High, Double High®, Rafted®, Double Wide®, Double High®/ Double Wide®, Duplex, Pre-cut, Post-cut, Flying Shears, Stop-to-Cut Shears, Notching, Punching, In-Line Sealant, Swaging, and more. Our coil processing equipment moves the industry forward with our Slitting Lines, Cut-to-Length Lines, Levelers, Hydraulic Shears, Mechanical Shears, Flying Shears, Rotary Shears, and Material Handling / Packaging Solutions. We also offer Insulated Metal Panel Production Lines, Metal Roofing Shingle Lines, Dies & Tooling, Embossers, Controls, Custom Roll Forming Services, and World-Wide Customer Service.

 Press Releases

• CR Slitters Purchases Athader High Production Slitting Line (May 03, 2023)

  CR Slitters and Athader S.L. (The Bradbury Group) are pleased to announce CR Slitters purchase of a High Production Slitting Line from Athader.

  The slitting line, to be installed in CR Slitters new manufacturing facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC, Canada, will have the capability of slitting 0.140” x 62” x 60,000 lbs. coils running up to 1500 fpm and includes a high-speed packaging line. The line will feature state-of-the-art automation, including automatic coil loading, dual double-eccentric slitter heads with capstan and automatic slitter tooling changeover, loop doubler, mobile tension stand, automatic separator changeover, and a highly automated slit coil packaging line.

  Athader S.L. is a member of The Bradbury Group. If you are looking for a complete slitting or cut-to-length line, The Bradbury Group®, combining the expertise of The Bradbury Co., Inc. and Athader S.L., has your solution for lean manufacturing, scrap reduction, and increased efficiency. We have a complete line of entry equipment, world-class leveling machines, hydraulic, mechanical, flying, and rotary shears, and stacking and material handling solutions that will change your bottom line. We offer surface-critical lines capable of processing bright finish and stainless steel. Experience The Bradbury Group advantage by joining the hundreds of global companies that profit from Bradbury Group equipment and service.

• Modern Metals Article Features Athader Slitting Line at Bailey Metal (May 03, 2023)
  Modern Metals published an article in their August 2022 issue highlighting Bailey Metal Products' decision to purchase an Athader slitting line and high-speed packaging line to bring their coil processing in-house. The lines are running production in their Surrey, British Columbia facility.

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  Whether you are looking for a complete slitting line, cut-to-length line, or a single piece of equipment, The Bradbury Group®, combining the expertise of The Bradbury Co., Inc. and Athader S.L., has your solution for lean manufacturing, scrap reduction, and increased efficiency. We have a complete line of entry equipment, world-class levelers, hydraulic, mechanical, flying, and rotary shears, and packing solutions that will change your bottom line. We offer surface-critical lines capable of processing bright finish and stainless steel. Experience The Bradbury Group advantage by joining the hundreds of global companies that profit from Bradbury Group equipment and service.

• New to Market - Nova Steel Purchases Bradbury Thrive E-Drive Levelers (May 03, 2023)

  Nova Steel Inc. and The Bradbury Co., Inc. announce Nova Steel's purchase of two Thrive e-Drive³ Bradbury Hydraulic Levelers. The e-Drive³ (U.S. Patent # 8893537) technology is the newest advancement for the Bradbury revolutionary, patented leveler drive system producing the flattest product in the market. 

  The first leveler, being placed in the Nova Steel Push-Pull Pickling Line in Stoney Creek, ON, Canada, will run material of more than 100,000 psi yield at 400 fpm. 

  The second leveler will be in a Nova Steel small rotary shear 1/4” x 72” cut-to-length line in Lasalle, QC, Canada, and will run material of more than 80,000 psi yield at 150 fpm.

  

  Both levelers feature state-of-the-art automation, including the Bradbury Thrive e-Drive³ Technology and Flat Track® CL units. The Flat Track® CL system monitors the material surface shape throughout the coil. If a problem is detected, the software automatically adjusts the leveler. The Thrive e-Drive³ technology exhibits significantly enhanced leveling capabilities compared to conventional levelers with its regenerative technology, focused tension, and penetration. The levelers will have Bradbury advanced operator controls providing automated setup via Bradbury TSC™ HMI. The system offers an enhanced leveling capability where the internal stresses are equalized. The Bradbury Thrive e-Drive³ Technology reduces energy waste, making it a low-cost, eco-friendly leveling system.

  Nova Steel Inc.: Nova Steel is a privately owned company operating 20 divisions in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. They operate manufacturing, processing, and distribution businesses under the names Nova Steel, American Steel and Aluminum, and Cresswell Industries. Nova's main business industries are structural, mechanical, and automotive tubing, standard pipe, service centers and distribution, heavy fabrication and weldments, industrial racking, and nails for hardwood floors. Nova Steel currently employs 1200 people across North America. For more information on Nova Steel, log on to www.novasteel.ca.

  The Bradbury Group: Headquartered in Moundridge, Kansas, the companies of The Bradbury Group are leading manufacturers and worldwide suppliers of roll forming equipment and integrated systems designed for metal-forming and coil-processing applications in a wide range of industries. Product lines include roll formers, precision roller levelers, cut-to-length systems, building trim equipment, coil processing production lines, and automated production systems. Bradbury custom-designed machines are the best and most durable in the industry. Through acquisition and partnerships, Bradbury brings together manufacturers of related product lines that employ the latest technology and provide unsurpassed value in their respective machine categories. To learn more about the Bradbury group of companies, visit www.bradburygroup.com.

• Increase Your Rollforming Production Rate (Jun 13, 2023)

  Are you struggling to increase your rollforming throughput? Chances are that inefficiencies in various processes like loading coils, packaging, entering orders, and maintenance upkeep limit your production. These inefficiencies result in significant downtime, leading to monetary losses. Have you considered conducting a time study to determine how long your rollforming line sits idle throughout the day? What is causing this idle time? It could be a machine that takes extra time to set up for an acceptable profile or the time it takes to load and thread the line with the coil, or even the time spent packaging the product. There are various options to consider that will increase the productivity of your rollforming line.
  One way to boost production is to replace certain components in your existing line. For instance, replacing your single mandrel uncoiler with a double end can bring coil changes down to a few minutes. Likewise, switching your stationary shear to a Bradbury B.O.S.S.™ flying shear, which has production speeds up to 300 fpm, will increase your panel line production. You can also consider investing in an inline shrink wrapper for finished packs or a stacking system that can discharge the stack of panels out of the way faster, allowing your rollforming line to continue to run. However, purchasing new equipment is not always feasible, considering longer lead times on manufacturing equipment and budget constraints.

  There are production-increasing options that tend to get overlooked but only take a few weeks or even days to accomplish. Upgrading your controls is one such option. If your operators spend extra time entering production orders at the line, it may be time to upgrade your control system. Beck Automation's multi-batch controls can display multiple orders and allow the operator to make changes at the roll forming line. With a networkable control system, orders can be downloaded from the office ERP or design software directly to the machine, saving production time and minimizing the chance of errors. You can also send additional data when downloading information to the line, allowing an integrated printer to produce packing lists and bundle tags at the production line for completed orders.

  Maintenance issues or breakdowns can also lead to significant production downtime. Due to the labor shortage, many companies feel compelled to minimize or eliminate maintenance departments, leaving the operators responsible for machine maintenance. The cost of downtime and emergency technician trips can be expensive. Bradbury maintenance programs can be a great way to perform preventative maintenance and keep your rollforming line running in top condition. These maintenance contracts cost less than paying technicians to travel on demand because they can be scheduled in advance and at regular intervals. While at your facility, the technician can train new operators, refresh the knowledge of your existing staff, and review your spare parts inventory to recommend any new parts that may be a problem due to supply chain delays.

  Increasing production from your existing line does not necessarily mean purchasing newer, faster equipment. It may involve implementing a new streamlined process or rethinking how you maintain your equipment. Reach out to The Bradbury Group rollforming experts to discover how we can help increase your production.

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