Abstract: A strapping tool configured to tension metal strap around a load and, after tensioning, attach overlapping portions of the strap to one another by cutting notches into a seal element positioned around the overlapping portions of the strap and into the overlapping portions of the strap themselves.

Abstract: Machine for working bars, suitable for working at least one bar having a mainly oblong development; the machine comprises at least two support sliders, of which at least one is mobile reciprocally toward/away from the other along an axis of movement and each provided with a work plane on which at least one curving unit is installed, suitable to curve at least a longitudinal portion of said bar, and at least a first bending unit, provided with a first contrast element having a first bending radius, and with a first bending element selectively rotatable about said first contrast element in order to bend said bar around the latter.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a mobile strapping device for strapping packaged products using a loop of wrapping strap. The strapping device includes a tensioning device for applying tension to the strap and a connecting device for connecting two overlapping portions of the strap. The tensioning device includes a rotatable tensioning wheel and a tensioning plate. The tensioning wheel is supported by a rocker that is pivotable to change a distance separating the tensioning wheel and the tensioning plate. The mobile strapping device includes a motor that is operably connectable to the rocker or the tensioning wheel such that the motor causes pivoting of the rocker or rotation of the tensioning wheel when operating in a first direction of rotation. In various embodiments, gearing, including a plurality of planetary gear sets, is used to operatively connect the motor to the rocker and the tensioning wheel.

Abstract: Baling apparatus and method including a baling chamber having one or more splitting knives for dividing crop material picked up from a field to discharge divided bales simultaneously from the baling chamber to be received by an ejection chute structure which ejects the divided bales in spaced relation to each other as the baling apparatus is moved along the field. The spaced relation can be longitudinal by ejecting the divided bales at staggered time and/or can be laterally spaced by turning the bales in the ejection chute structure.

Abstract: A stuffer assembly includes a clutch assembly for selectively coupling an input shaft to an output shaft of a drive mechanism, the clutch assembly including a first rotary element and a second rotary element, one of which is provided on the input shaft and the other one on the output shaft, a plurality of engagement elements, and an electronically controllable actuator configured to engage and disengage the plurality of engagement elements with both of the first rotary element and the second rotary element.

Abstract: A radial press is provided having a first and a second ring structure extending about a press axis. Multiple press bodies are arranged about the press axis between the ring structures and are movably supported on support surfaces paired with the ring structures. The axial distance between the two ring structures can be changed using a drive system having a plurality of actuators oriented parallel to the press axis and distributed about the press axis. The support surfaces paired with one of the two ring structures are inclined relative to the press axis, and the press bodies are guided in a forced manner relative to the two ring structures in that the press bodies are equipped with guide grooves into which guide bodies engage.

Abstract: A cross-contamination free and multiple laboratory sample grinder includes: a controller unit having a motor and a controller unit; a tube receptacle unit, removably laid on top of the controller unit, comprises a plurality of compartments designed to contain a plurality of laboratory tubes; and a top housing unit, removably laid on top of the tube receptacle unit, comprises an array of pestles coupled to a gear system that is operated by that motor. The top housing unit comprises a handle and a roller connector having a pair of wheels when rotated operable to eject the array of pestles into the plurality of laboratory tubes.

Abstract: A pressing device for providing a bale from plant material, including a pressing chamber with a pressing space to which plant material can be supplied, a pressing element movable from an initial position into an end position with a drive apparatus for compressing the plant material, and a binding apparatus, wherein the pressing space is delimited laterally by a wall for forming a pressing box, and an abutment delimits the pressing space, against which abutment the plant material is compressible during the movement of the pressing element into a first partial bale, wherein the first partial bale provided in this manner is transportable through a transport opening of the pressing space into a following space, wherein at least one further partial bale, via the pressing element, can be provided by compressing further plant material introduced into the pressing space against at least one abutment arranged at the pressing chamber.

Abstract: Baling apparatus and method including a baling chamber having one or more splitting knives for dividing crop material picked up from a field to discharge divided bales simultaneously from the baling chamber to be received by an ejection chute structure which ejects the divided bales in spaced relation to each other as the baling apparatus is moved along the field. The spaced relation can be longitudinal by ejecting the divided bales at staggered time and/or can be laterally spaced by turning the bales in the ejection chute structure.

Abstract: A strapping device including a tensioner operable to apply a strap tension to a loop of wrapping strap, a friction welder operable to produce a friction weld connection at two areas of the loop of wrapping strap disposed one on top of the other, a motor operable in a first rotational direction to drive the tensioner and in a second opposite rotational direction to drive the friction welder, and a control device. The control device is configured to, in response to receiving a first designated input: (1) operate the motor in the first rotational direction to drive the tensioner until a predetermined strap tension is reached in the loop of wrapping strap; and (2) afterwards, automatically operate the motor in the second different rotational direction to drive the friction welder to produce the friction weld connection.

Abstract: A press machine for forming a part comprises a planetary gear system, a first motor, a second motor, a linear actuator, and a press ram that holds a tool. The planetary gear system includes a ring gear, a sun gear, and a plurality of planet gears between the sun gear and the ring gear. The planetary gear system has an output shaft that is coupled to the linear actuator. The first motor is coupled to the planetary gear system for producing a high-speed condition on the linear actuator and the press ram. A second motor is coupled to the planetary gear system for producing a high-torque condition on the linear actuator and a corresponding high-force condition the press ram. The press ram forms the part with the tool during the high-force condition.

Abstract: A waste disposal system for an oilfield rig includes a container that defines a volume sized to receive and store waste from an oilfield rig; a compression plate positioned in the volume, the compression plate sized to extend between and orthogonal to two sides of the container and in planar parallel with a back wall of the container; at least one powered arm connected to the compression plate and configured to adjust the compression plate between a retracted position in the volume adjacent the back wall and an extended position to compress the waste into at least one portion of compressed waste; and an adjustable door connected to the container opposite the back wall and configured to swing away from the container to release the at least one portion of compressed waste from the volume.

Abstract: A seaming roll for sealing a container includes a rotation body rotatable on a bolt for sealing the container. The rotation body includes a first basic side and a second basic side different from the first basic side and a bearing. The bolt is arranged on the bearing via the first basic side such that the rotation body can be rotated about the bolt in the circumferential direction of the second basic side when the container is sealed. The seaming roll further includes an exchangeable seaming profile for seaming a container lid with a body of the container and a fastening mechanism. The exchangeable seaming profile is detachably connected to the rotation body via the fastening mechanism.

Abstract: A processing unit for processing a workpiece wall of a workpiece with a forward stroke carried out by the processing unit in a forward stroke direction of the processing unit towards the workpiece, and with a backward stroke carried out by the processing unit in a backward stroke direction of the processing unit away from the workpiece, wherein the workpiece and the processing unit move relative to each other along a working axis of the processing unit. A processing machine for processing a workpiece wall of a workpiece contains the processing unit.

Abstract: A compression apparatus for compressing refuse into a collection bin is provided. The compression apparatus includes: a compression tool having a first end and a second end, where the first end of the compression tool is pivotably hinged in the compression apparatus, and rotation of the second end of the compression tool is actuated by a hydraulic cylinder. Further, the hydraulic cylinder includes three separate chambers such that a first extracting chamber and a second extracting chamber are arranged on an extracting side of the hydraulic cylinder, and a retracting chamber is arranged on a retracting side of the hydraulic cylinder, and the first extracting chamber and the second extracting chamber are configured to be utilized separately or jointly. A method for operating a compression apparatus for a refuse collection bin also is provided.

Abstract: A round baler implement includes a forming belt having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end coupled together by a retaining pin to secure the forming belt in an endless loop. An image sensor is positioned and operable to capture an image of the retaining pin. A baler controller receives a current image of the retaining pin from the image sensor and determines a wear condition of the retaining pin therefrom. The baler controller may then communicate a notification signal to a communicator providing the wear condition of the retaining pin, thereby notifying user of the condition of the retaining pin so that the user may decide to replace the retaining pin when necessary.

Abstract: An apparatus for pressing a battery cell includes a first pressing plate and a second pressing plate spaced from the first pressing plate to receive a battery cell therebetween and to press the battery cell. At least one of the first pressing plate or the second pressing plate is formed of a shape memory material to provide a pressing member.

Abstract: A system of a separable frame for presses and press frames (1), the respective press frame (1) comprising uprights (2) and a head piece as an upper cross connection (3) and a press table as a lower cross connection (4), which as structural units form a closed frame that absorbs static and dynamic forces for any required functions of a press such as the drive of a ram used for forming with tools. The uprights (2) are attachable laterally or longitudinally to the cross connections (3, 4) by non-positive or non-positive and positive joining geometries (5) and releasable connector (5.1). The proposed press frames (1) have a reduced vertical deflection (v2) compared to press frames joined by tie rod bracing (6).

Abstract: A belt (1) with a first belt end (11) and a second belt end (12), both belt ends (11, 12) being connected together. The first belt end (11) has at least one first segment (13) and a second segment (14), and the second belt end (12) has at least one first segment (15) and a second segment (16). The first segment (13) of the first belt end (11) is connected to the first segment (15) of the second belt end (12) at least one connection element (17), and the second segment (14) of the first belt end (11) is connected to the second segment (16) of the second belt end (12) at least one other connection element (17). The first segment (13) of the first belt end (11) is offset in the longitudinal direction (X) in some sections relative to the second segment (14) of the first belt end (11), and the first segment (15) of the second belt end (12) is offset in the longitudinal direction (X) in some sections relative to the second segment (16) of the second belt end (12).

Abstract: The die cushion device includes a first hydraulic cylinder for supporting a cushion pad, and a first hydraulic circuit for driving the first hydraulic cylinder. The first hydraulic circuit is a hydraulic closed circuit including a logic valve connected between a die cushion pressure generation line and a system pressure line, and a hydraulic pump driven by a first servomotor for applying a pilot pressure to the logic valve. The first controller controls the first servomotor (pilot pressure) based on a first pressure command corresponding to the die cushion force and the pressure detected by the first pressure detector to control the pressure in a lower chamber of the first hydraulic cylinder so that the pressure is equal to a pressure corresponding to the first pressure command.