Australia and New Zealand’s metal working industries are integral to the country’s economy, supplying other key sectors ranging from defence and transport to construction and infrastructure. It also provides employment, with the steel industry, for example, employing around 120,000 Australians.
With Australia poised to become a green superpower, driving the global reduction in emissions, the metal working industry will continue to play an important role. As part of its Future Made in Australia plan, the Government is prioritising the green metals industry, specifically the production of low emissions iron, steel, alumina and aluminium.
“As a long-standing manufacturer of solutions for the metal sheet handling industry, supplying innovations that meet the sector’s changing requirements, Bonfiglioli is well-positioned to support customers,” says Martin Broglia, MD of Bonfiglioli Australia and New Zealand.
The company offers an extensive portfolio of dedicated solutions for metal cutting, bending and punching, as well as metal forming and shaping.
Metal plate rolling and profile bending solutions
Bonfiglioli supplies a wide range of planetary hydraulic or electric gearmotors with controls, ensuring optimal performance in metal plate rolling or profile bending applications.
The 300 Series roller drive, featuring a wide range of ratios and reinforced output shaft bearings, handles shock loads up to 2,000,000Nm. It delivers exceptional torque control. “With its modular design, flexible input options, multiple output configurations and accessories, this drive is a great option for heavy duty metal plate bending,” says Broglia.
The company’s BX Series asynchronous IE3 three phase motor, meanwhile, offers reliable, balanced and robust performance as well as energy efficiency.
“This is a complete solution, with a power range up to 355 kW and rotor balancing,” says Broglia. “It features thermal protection and ventilation, as well as anti-corrosive paint coatings, IP56 protection and anti-condensate heaters. It’s available with built-in brakes for all power options and sizes”.
Bonfiglioli’s Active Cube Series premium frequency inverters are also ideal for use in metal plate rolling or bending applications, enabling highly customisable drive control and higher productivity. With a power range up to 1200 kW, it delivers advanced brake control, multi drive synchronisation and torque control. “This inverter is easily installed and has energy recovery braking functionality – sending recovered electricity back to the grid,” explains Broglia.
Dedicated customer service
Broglia reiterates that it’s not just Bonfiglioli’s portfolio that sets it apart, but also the company’s global network and commitment to customer support and service.
“Though our international network, we ensure that customers can enjoy Bonfiglioli’s top quality solutions anywhere. We have invested in our local presence, expanding our Sydney and New Zealand facilities to meet the growing demand for our solutions and services,” says Broglia. “Our dedicated services, co-engineering expertise and after-sales support continue to make us one of the metal working sector’s most sought-after partners”.