Atkin Automation

Bending

Our bending machines have been designed and manufactured to suit all types of industry applications. They range from cost-effective, wipe-action machines to top of the range, fully programmable tangent machines. These machines allow for repeated production of variable bend angles via special hybrid design. Please contact our technical team for advice and information regarding our range of bending machines. Our machines can feature different functions to suit different applications and our advisors are on hand to suggest the machines that will be most suitable to your intended use.

Blanking

Blanking machines provide users with a process that allows the formation of shapes from continuous strip. These versatile machines can be installed as stand alone stations or as part of other process lines to suit customer requirements. Blanking machines are cost-effective solutions for the production of moderate to high quantities of products such as brackets, enclosures or assorted mechanisms. Most types of sheet metals can be used with our blanking machines although very hard metals can prove to be difficult. Please contact us for further information and advice regarding our blanking machines and their effectiveness for use with your applications.

Cut to Length Lines

Our coil fed lines feature a cut to length process for flexible and cost-effective solutions. Cut to length lines are beneficial by reducing the number of standard sheets that need to be stored. Where productivity is the most important factor of production, we offer various lines based on a static shear. When this is combined with our servo roll feed, the line provides exceptional cut to length accuracy. Where a higher productivity rate is the customer's main priority, we provide a range of flying shears.

Multi-Punch

We provide customers with high quality CNC positioned multi-punch head lines. These can feature either single punching heads or multiple punching heads to suit the requirements of the user. Multiple punching heads are excellent for punching shapes from coil fed strip very quickly. These accurate and robust machines are usually installed as part of other production stations to form efficient production lines.

Roll Forming

The continuous bending of strip metal, or roll forming, is where the metal is passed through sets of rolls mounted on consecutive stands to form the desired bend. We are highly experienced in the integration of roll formers with continuous process lines. We work closely with our clients to gain an understanding of the application and production process the roll former is to be used with. We can then provide tailored software and roll forming machines that match these requirements. Roll forming is an effective process for the production of large quantities of constant-profile parts of long lengths.

Slitting

We provide various powered and pull through slitters to suit various customer requirements. Slitting lines are effective for converting a 'bulk' coil into smaller strips which are then wound on to a recoiler ready for further processing. Please contact our experienced technical team for further information, or visit our website for further information and to view images.

Transformer Core Cutting Lines

We supply a range of resources to assist in the procurement of new and used core cutting lines for the electrical industry. These can include transformer core cutting, transformer foil winding, transformer coil winding, microwave oven components, television components, computer and printer components, motor laminations and more. Our experienced team is on hand to discuss your applications and to advise on the best solutions to suit your business type.

Coil Cars

Coil cars are special types of rolling stock that are designed for the transport of coils of sheet metal - usually steel. We provide a large selection of coil cars and coil tippers which are designed to provide easy, secure manipulation and transfer of coils to the uncoiler. Our smaller coil cars are manually operated whilst the larger units

Coil Tippers

Please visit our website for information and to view images of our coil cars and coil tippers or contact us at Atkin Automation for technical advice and support. Our range of coil cars and coil tippers are designed for easy and secure manipulation and transfer of coils to the uncoiler.

Electronic Roll Feeds

Here at Atkin Automation we are renowned globally for our high performance servo powered roll feeds. We provide customers with a wide selection of units that are designed to be suitable for all types of industry application. Examples of our ranges include the RF60 which provides a single pitch feed for material up to 2mm thick, up to the RF127 which caters for widths of up to 2000mm. We also supply our HSP range of servo roll feeds for high speed applications. These can provide feeds in excess of 200spm.

Feeders/Straighteners

The combination of feeders and straighteners are perfect solutions in work areas where space is limited. These combinations are now extremely accurate and much faster than early models and provide excellent solutions compared to stand alone feeders. Our combination feeders/straighteners operate at 6% of the capacity of conventional press feed lines and eliminate the need for a looping area between the straightener and the roll feed. Please contact us for detailed specifications.

Levellers

We provide customers with high specification levelling machines to correct curvature and create smooth and well-pressed metal sheet and metal strip. These machines are designed to provide accurate, flat surfaces and feature adjustment and repeatability settings. Our levelling machines are widely used in a range of industries such as metallurgy, petrification, automotive, and more. For further information, please contact our team at Atkin Automation.

Recoilers

Our range of recoilers compliment our selection of uncoilers and have capacities that range from 150kg up to 25 tonnes and can cater for coil widths of up to 2000mm. We can provide recoilers of various features and permutations to meet the requirements of customers. Our knowledgeable team ensures the right recoiler is supplied for each application to ensure that the best productivity is reached. Please contact us with your requirements.

Scrap Handling

We provide a range of scrap choppers for the effective removal of all types of scrap that has been created during various production processes. Please contact us at Atkin Automation for further information regarding our scrap handling solutions.

Shears

Our pneumatic or hydraulically powered shears are designed to cut rough shapes from materials of widths up to 1.5 metres and gauges up to 6mm. Our shears feature various adjustable features to suit the requirements of the user. Our team will advise you on solutions that will provide the best productivity for your application. Within this range we also provide swing beam shears, scrap choppers and other machines to suit a variety of industry applications.

Uncoilers

Our range of powered and non-powered uncoilers has capacities ranging from 150kg to 25 tonnes and coil widths of up to 2000mm. These can be supplied with various features to suit the requirements of the customer and the demands of various industry applications. Please contact our sales team at Atkin Automation for further information.

Space-Savers

Where there are issues with space in the production area, we can provide effective solutions. For example, our coil-holder and straightener is an effective solution for reducing space in the work area while increasing productivity at the same time. The looping area between the coil-holder and the straightener is eliminated to reduce space. The compact design of our space-savers create effective solutions for many manufacturing plants that wish to reduce space but retain the high level of output from the process.

Punch and Notch

These high-speed, multi-purpose machines are available as either fixed or CNC positioned formats. They are designed to be easily installed into functioning process lines. They are robust, durable and effective for use in various production centres. These machines can be tailored to suit the requirements of customers. Please contact us with your requirements and we will advise the best punch and notch solutions.

Pick & Place

Pick and place systems are designed and manufactured ready to be connected to the sheet handling system in place. Our pick and place machines are designed to suit various sheet sizes and gauges and prove to be excellent additions for sheet handling applications. Please contact us for further information on our pick and place range of machines.

Sheet Feeders

We provide a selection of sheet feeders and de-stackers for applications running from sheet metal. These machines are suitable for sheets from 0.5mm to 10mm in gauge and are largely configured to meet the requirements of the customers such as feed speed, gauge of materials and installation requirements. Please visit our website to view images, and contact our technical team for further information on our sheet feeders and related equipment.

Precision Straighteners

We supply a range of fixed or variable speed straighteners that are designed for the correction of strip curvature from the coiled state. They are suitable for units from 150mm wide to units of up to 2000mm wide and suitable for the processing of materials from 0.5mm up to 8mm thick. Our straighteners feature manual or automatic roll adjustment, coasted rolls, integral shears and split head construction. Please contact us with your requirements so that we can supply equipment that is most suitable for your needs.

Standard Straighteners

Please contact us for further details of our standard and precision range of straighteners. All of our straighteners are manufactured to extremely high standards for efficient and long-lasting use within their setting. Our machinery can be altered to suit the requirements of your business.

Cradles

Our combined coil cradler-straighteners offer a compact solution for situations where floor space is more limited (i.e., where there is not enough room for separate machines). Ideal for processing thicker strip, the cradle comprises of a fabricated frame with support rollers and adjustable side retaining plates. Special frames for 1600mm (outside diameter) coils, snubbers and pre-bend units are also available. Visit us online or get in touch to find out more.

Services

It is an extremely important part of our business to provide customers with technical support and advice both before and after sales so that customers can get the very best from their purchases. We are the only authorised OEM repairers of Atkin and BHP machines and our experienced service engineers are on hand with parts, spares and skills to provide customers with product support. Engineers also carry diagnostics computer systems and specialist equipment to analyse and solve any technical drive problems. We offer various technical support such as maintenance contracts where we provide technical and performance checks at organised intervals to ensure machinery is maintained and continues to function efficiently, breakdowns where engineers are on site within two working days to assess and solve problems, routine services provided on request, machine spares provided as and when needed, control system upgradess

Industries - Automotive

Atkin Automation supplies steel strip processing equipment to a number of important industries, including automotive engineering. Custom solutions provided to this sector include production lines for single and double skin silencer blanks, filter bodies, clutch plates, radiators, window channels / seat retainers, chassis members and windscreen wiper blades. Our equipment is relied upon by engineering firms throughout Europe to deliver exceptional levels of performance and reliability, often in extremely demanding circumstances. Find out more about how our steel strip equipment is used in the automotive industry by visiting Atkin Automation online.

Industries - Building and Construction

Another important industry served by Atkin Automation is construction. Custom solutions provided for this sector include production lines for lintels, ceiling panels, cable trays, office partitions, brackets, roofing materials, straps and hangers, floor tiles and structural members for metal-framed housing. We have also supplied, installed and commissioned a number of assembly lines based on automatic welding and riveting. If you have a construction-related manufacturing process that could benefit from greater speed, efficiency and reliability, get in touch with Atkin Automation today.

Industries - Press Shops

Atkin Automation supplies equipment to press shops throughout the continent. Our solutions range from the simplest air-feed based equipment through to the most sophisticated high speed systems based on our renowned electronic roll feeders. These are often complemented by inter-press transfer systems and a range of other ancillary equipment. Custom solutions will also often include comprehensive control systems. Our aim is to provide fully tailored solutions which meet your precise press shop requirements. Visit us online or get in touch to find out more.

Industries - Electrical

It probably comes as no surprise that one of the industries we most commonly serve is the electrical industry. Indeed our steel strip processing equipment is used in the manufacture of electrical components and electronic products throughout Europe. Custom solutions supplied to this sector include production lines for lighting enclosures, microwave oven components, television components, computer and printer components and motor laminations. The systems we install typically incorporate transformer coil winding and transformer core cutting equipment. You can find out more about the individual pieces of equipment we supply by visiting Atkin Automation online.

Industries - Other

Other key industries that use Atkin Automation steel strip processing equipment include:

• Bearing Manufacture – Our feed equipment is widely used in the production of thin wall bearings.
• Canning – Our electronic high speed roll feeders are known to improve production rates in the canning industry by eliminating mechanical set-up times.
• Minting – Our feed equipment is used by many major coin minting companies. 
• Office & Furniture – We have provided production lines for filing cabinets and storage lockers, shelving, brackets and supports. 
• Shelving – This industry uses our fully automated production lines for the manufacture of shelving, stiffeners, back panels, brackets and supports. 
• White Goods – We have provided production lines for cooker frames, dishwasher frames, fridge panels, freezer bodies and oven cavities. 

Find out more about the industries we serve by visiting Atkin Automation online. 

Used Equipment

As well as supplying a range of new equipment, Atkin Automation offers a selection of used machines which are ideal for customers working to a more limited budget. This includes spacesavers, coilholders, levellers, roll feeders, hydraulic shears and various other types of equipment. However our second-hand stocks are subject to change, so make sure you head over to our website to see exactly what we have available. Simply follow the link above or click on the image to the right to be redirected.

Shung Dar Equipment

Atkin Automation is an approved distributor of Shung-Dar steel strip processing equipment, which means we can offer you an even greater choice of products. Shung-Dar is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of auto-feed equipment, and it was one of the first automation and peripherals companies in Taiwan to acquire ISO 9001 certification. Customers who purchase Shung-Dar equipment can be completely confident in the quality, performance and reliability of their investment. Atkin Automation offers the following Shung-Dar equipment:

• NC Uncoiler, Straightener and Feeder (3 in 1)
• NC Roll Feeder
• Air Feeder
• Uncoiler and Leveller (2 in 1)
• Power Straightener
• Uncoiler

Latest News

We regularly update our website with the latest company news so you can follow our progress throughout the year. Our archive holds news dating back to 2004 and features news information such as the introduction and exhibition of new products at the NEC, Birmingham, our appointment as the exclusive UK supplier of the Taiwanese Sandsun range of quick die change elements, industry information regarding the surge in demand for our machinery refurbishment and upgrade services, and many more. Please visit our news section online to find out more about Atkin Automation.