Graebener-Reika Inc.

NEW FACILITY IN PENNSYLVANIA

PGraebener-Reika Inc.'s (GRI) new technical and sales headquarters in Reading, PA can be your one-stop resource for innovative machinery in tube, pipe, bar, plate and sheet processing. With three Reika rotary head tupe/pipe cutting machines on site, GRI is prototype- and/or volume production-capable. The 12,000 sq. ft. facility also has on-site resource for machining, fabrication and assembly as well as housing the company's engineering, sales and service staff.

Graebener-Reika is a joint venture between three well-respected manufacturing equipment companies -- Graebener Machinintechnik (GMT) and Reika, both out of Germany -- as well as the Automatic Feed Company in Napoleon, Ohio.   As the sole North American sales and service provider for the GMT and Reika lines of custom machinery, Graebener-Reika Inc. is a technology leader in metal processing with an extensive equipment portfolio serving the automotive, oil and natural gas exploration & transportation, ship building, wind energy and fuel cell markets

For more information on the full line of Graebener- Reika equipment and services, visit www.gr-inc.com or email sales@gr-inc.com, where you can also request an appointment to see the equipment in action.

Pipe & Tube Nashville 2012

President Rich Marando of Graebener-Reika Inc. will be speak at the Pipe & Tube Nashville 2012 conference to be held June 26-28, 2012.     On Thursday of the conference, Rich will discuss Advancements in ID Ring Saw Cutting Technology.

Major order from China for REIKA "Pipe People"

A major contract from China was recently booked by company REIKA GmbH & Co. KG (Hagen, Germany). REIKA, part of German Graebener Group, will deliver to China a customized turnkey Finishing Line, including a 10-Roll Straightening Machine and an expansive transport system. The line is designed for processing seamless stainless steel tubes up to 30 meters in length and will be delivered by the end of 2012.

The Chinese company’s attention was attracted by the “Pipe People”’s reputation to provide customized solutions but also to deliver high precision tube conveyence systems for the tube manufacturing and value added industries. For example, the expereince to design and manufacture conveyence systems for long and thinwall stainless steel tubes can be found worldwide only in few companies.

A lot of Know-how was needed to arrive at the optimized process; minimizing manpower and set-uip time while maximizing thruptut and up-time. This was achieved through a strong and highly evolved mechanical design interlinked and controled by sophisticated electronic supervisory system. A special transport system was designed for longitudinal and cross transport that incorporated various value added process steps; including marking and testing.

An essential part of the Finishing Line is the state-of-the-art 10-roll straightening machine with separating line and variable geometry inlet trough for protective and damage-free tube transport. "Customers were convinced by key features such as a robust, rigid and vibration-resistant steel frame construction, large roll diameter for longlife operation, individual drives to compensate roll wear and tear and user friendly CNC control," says REIKA Managing Director Hans-Jörg Braun. Moreover, set-up times are significantly reduced by the automatic, self-learning control.

Bottom line, REIKA’s machine design is beyond competing products.

"Dramatically improved precision in tube straightness and elimination of unstraightened tube ends provide customers with a direct economic benefit, so the return on investment is reached after a very short time” says Hans-Jörg Braun.

A grinding line for outside grinding of the tubes, a Multi-Testing Block (Ultrasonic and Eddy Current), flaw cut-out devices with reworking track, length measuring station, marking and sample cutting equipment, visual inspection, an inside and outside cleaning station and last but not least a length sorting system for upto twelve different individual lengths with bundle storage system are integral parts of the Finishing Line.

REIKA’s overall supply for finishing lines is widespread. Finishing lines for hot-rolled, drawn, cold-pilgered and longitudinal welded tubes, hot-rolled bars and precision blanks are part of their production range. Customers demands are satisfied by combining individual processing stages, such as Straightening, Testing, Cutting, Chamfering, Multiple storage and Bundling within the line. In addition, all products are subject to all-inclusive service and support such as output improvement by optimizing or design according to customers’ specification.

REIKA announces the addition of RingSaw™ cut-off technology to their high speed Compact Series machines.

Small but powerful!

REIKA compact series machines enjoy great demand.

REIKA GmbH & Co. KG is currently experiencing high demand for compact series machines from value added processors, particularly in the automotive sector.

“The compact machine series celebrates great success” underscored Hans-Joerg Braun, Managing Director.

For Reika, success is no reason to rest. Instead, the company has advanced the compact series machines by incorporating ID RingSaw™ cutoff technology.

Compact series machines are still available with traditional disk or rotary head cutoff systems. The addition of ID RingSaw™ cutoff technology improves machine performance in heavy wall applications and expands the product range to solid bars and ultra high strength materials.

For example, the compact series machines for short lengths and precision cuts are highly preferred by companies producing fittings. “ it’s mainly low maintenance and low operational costs the customers appreciate,” said Hans-Joerg Braun. The compact series machines offer long tool life, no surface damage and no sticky saw chips. “In addition, they guarantee extremely good tolerances”.

Reliability of REIKA machines is well known in the market place. Modern, high quality components are combined with time-tested Reika-standard modules. A central machine bed, integrated end working, a fully encapsulated production cell and the absence of a hydraulic system are other notable features of the compact series machines.

Customers will benefit from the rigorous and practical implementation of Reika’s experience and knowhow as well as ‘process safe’ control of user needs. The output of the compact series machines is up to 1900 pcs/hr depending on material and application. This performance is achieved by fast machine cycles, low changeover times, high reliability and optimized cutting technologies. Last but not least, customers enjoy improved accuracy and process stability through robust material handling built into every compact series machine.

“By incorporating RingSaw™ cutting technique into the compact series machines, our engineers achieved another milestone in Reikas’ long history of innovation” said Hans-Joerg Braun. Now, “in addition to chipless disk cutting & rotary head chip-forming cutoff, we offer the revolutionary RingSaw™ cutoff technique in compact series machines”. According to Braun, “this is another tremendous step forward in the compact series machines and another priceless advantage for our customers”.

See the new “COMPACT RingSaw™” on Tube Dusseldorf 2012 – March 26 to 30, 2012 Hall 06, Stand D30!

Graebener Group Technologies renamed Graebener-Reika Inc

Graebener Group Technologies has reorganized under the name Graebener-Reika Inc. The group was originally formed in 2006 by Theodor Gräbener GmbH & Co. KG, together with AFCO and President Rich Marando. Graebener-Reika Inc will continue to distribute and service Reiker and Graebener Maschinentechnik products and services in the USA and Canada. The primary business office is located in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Hot Stamping / Press Hardening workshop held for US Delegation

New Unscrambler technology for tube, pipe, & bar

REIKA has developed a machine to separate tubes and rods prior to straightening.   The task of separating unstraightened tubes and rods is very complicated.   REIKA has developed an automated machine that robustly separates tubes and rods, and it can be tailored for any material and customer need. The system is virtually maintence free, and it is easy to operate.

Graebener-Reika establishes new facility in Reading Pennsylvania.

A new facility located in Berks County, Pennsylvania opened in September 2011. Key personnel have been relocated to the new facility. The facility's address is 20 Oestersling Dr, Reading, PA 19605

Digital Marketing Initiative Launched

Mark Kiehl of www.BizWebSites.us has been contracted to assist with the evolution of a new web site.   The objective of the new web site is to make it easier for potential clients in North America to find Graebener-Reika.   The new web site will initially feature extensive information about the broad scope of products (machines) and services offered by Graebener-Reika.

Work begins on refurbishment of 2 Reika shock tube cutting & forming lines for Magnetti Marelli Corp - Pulaski TN

NEW Flying ID RINGSAW™ for Tube, pipe, and profiles

TPJ publishes article on ID RINGSAW™

The Tube & pipe journal published an article by Rich Marando on the ID RINGSAW™. Click the link below to see the article. TPJ article

Contract secured for Saudi Pipe Mill

Graebener Maschinentechnik secures order for nine machines supporting a new long seam welded line pipe mill with client located in Saudi Arabia.   The client intends to utilize the machines in one of the most modern pipe mills world-wide.   The new pipe mill will produce LSAW pipes with diameters of 16" to 62" and wall thicknesses of 8 to 51 mm for the oil and gas sector, as well as on and offshore industries.

NEW Cutoff Technology introduced at Tube Dusseldorf

Controls Upgrade completed for Timken

The Graebener Group Technologies (GGT) completed a project consisting of installation, refurbishment, and complete control replacement on a Reika Model 243 finishing line for Timken Corporation.   The line had operated for nearly two decades at Timken's Desford, England facility. The line was relocated to Timken's main plan in Canton, Ohio USA and GGT was contracted to support decommissioning, reinstallation, and refurbishment. The system is fully commissioned and is currently running a three shift production operation.

Retrofit and Upgrade completed for Arcellor Mittal

Exit conveyor for Arcellor Mittal

Graebener Group Technologies Inc formed

In 2006, Theodor Gräbener GmbH & Co. KG, together with AFCO and today's President Rich Marando, founded the company Graebener Group Technologies Inc. (GGT). Today, this company successfully markets the products of the Graebener Group and provides services in the U.S.