Abstract: A cable straightening device includes a plurality of cable straightening units connected in series. Each of the cable straightening units includes a base, a pair of rows of rollers mounted on the base and cooperating with each other to define a pressing path extending in a row direction, and a mounting frame disposed on at least one end of a pair of opposite ends of the base in the row direction. A cable is pressed by the rows of rollers while passing through the pressing path. Any two adjacent cable straightening units are assembled together at the mounting frame of each so that center lines of the pressing paths of two adjacent cable straightening units are aligned with each other.

Abstract: A suture package includes a suture housing having a tray with a suture channel, and at least one suture disposed on the suture housing, whereby the suture includes a suture thread disposed within the suture channel of the tray. The package includes a suture straightening assembly including a suture dispensing path for removing the suture thread from the suture housing. The suture straightening assembly includes a first suture thread straightening section configured to apply a first flexing force within a first plane upon the suture thread as the suture thread is drawn along the suture dispensing path, and a second suture thread straightening section configured to apply a second flexing force within a second plane upon the suture thread as the suture thread is drawn along the suture dispensing path. The first and second planes extend along axes that define an angle relative to one another.

Abstract: A three blade fence post straightening device comprises a first row of at least three rollers and a second row of at least three rollers. An axis of rotation of each of the rollers in the first row may be substantially parallel to each other and an axis of rotation of each of the rollers in the second row may be substantially parallel to each other. A forming profile defined between outer surfaces of the respective rollers of each pair of rollers may substantially correspond to a cross section of a three blade fence post, with forming profiles of each pair of rollers being longitudinally aligned to form a substantially straight path through the straightening device. A drive means may be configured to drive each of the rollers in the first row and/or the second row.

Abstract: An edge leveler for leveling an edge of a plate includes a first frame, a plurality of first rollers rotatably mounted along the first frame; a second frame, and a plurality of second rollers rotatably mounted along the second frame. The second rollers are offset relative to the first rollers. A width of a gap between an adjacent pair of first and second rollers on a first end portion of the edge leveler is greater than a width of a gap between an adjacent pair of first and second rollers in a middle portion of the edge leveler.

Abstract: A straightening device including: a plurality of rolling members, defining a first channel which is configured for a tubular member to pass therethrough, an extending direction of the first channel being transverse to at least one extending direction of at least one pivot of at least one of the rolling members; at least three shells, each of the at least three shells including two arm portions which are transversely connected with each other, the plurality of rolling members being rotatably disposed between the arm portions, at least one side of at least one of the arm portions having a protruding wall, the protruding wall extending along the at least one extending direction of the at least one pivot and being at least partially overlapped with at least one of the plurality of rolling members as viewed in a radial direction of the at least one pivot.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for correcting radial deformation in multi-strand wire, including a method comprising obtaining an apparatus comprising a base and a first and second roller rotatably attached to the base and laterally aligned with and laterally offset from one another, wherein each of the first and second rollers has an annular groove with a concave configuration; positioning the apparatus on a radially deformed multi-strand wire suspended between two support members such that the multi-strand wire is positioned substantially linearly in the lateral offset between the first and second rollers; and moving the apparatus over the radially deformed multi-strand wire such that a first side of the multi-strand wire is received in the groove of the first roller and a second side of the multi-strand wire is received in the groove of the second roller whereby the length of radially deformed multi-strand wire is reformed.

Abstract: Apparatus for drawing and straightening at least a metal wire, comprising a drawing unit of the metal wire along a direction of advance which comprises a first motorized main roll, on part of the periphery of which first idle contrast rolls are disposed, with a smaller diameter than the first main roll. The apparatus also comprises a straightening only unit of the metal wire, independent from the drawing unit, disposed along the direction of advance and upstream of the drawing unit, the straightening only unit comprising a second idle main roll, on part of the periphery of which second idle contrast rolls are disposed, with a diameter smaller than the second main roll.

Abstract: A roller leveler is provided having a substantially uniform pitch of leveling rolls arranged in a zigzag manner. The roller leveler has a first roll group with first leveling rolls at a pitch “P1”, a second roll group with second leveling rolls at the pitch “P1”, a first retract mechanism for retracting the middle first leveling rolls, and second retract mechanisms for retracting pairs of end second leveling rolls. The second roll group also has third leveling rolls at the pitch “P1” with respect to the outermost second leveling rolls.

Abstract: An apparatus for straightening metal strips, including a first, upper group and a second, lower group of straightening rollers arranged in each case immediately in succession in a strip running direction, and a group of individually controllable actuators arranged alongside one another in a transverse direction. An axial bending profile of at least a first of the straightening rollers is settable by the group of actuators. At least one second group of individually controllable actuators arranged alongside one another in the transverse direction is provided. An axial bending profile of the least a second of the straightening rollers, which is in particular different from the bending profile of the first bending roller, is settable by the second group of actuators.

Abstract: A wire straightener comprises a wire feed path, a first set of rollers disposed in a first plane along the wire feed path, a second set of rollers disposed in a second plane along the wire feed path, the first and second planes being substantially perpendicular to one another, a first motor operable to adjust a position of at least one of the rollers of the first set of rollers when actuated, and a second motor operable to adjust a position of at least one of the rollers of the second set of rollers when actuated.

Abstract: A pipe straightening apparatus comprising a first set of rotatably mounted elements which define, at least in part, a first passageway through which a pipe can be constrained to pass, so as to straighten the pipe, wherein the first set of rotatably mounted elements are arranged such that when a pipe translates within the first passageway, relative to the apparatus, the first set of rotatably mounted elements roll along the pipe, relative to the pipe, in a direction which has a component in the circumferential direction of the pipe and a second set of rotatably mounted elements which define, at least in part, a second passageway through which a pipe can pass, wherein the second set of rotatably mounted elements are arranged such that when a pipe translates within the second passageway, relative to the apparatus, the second set of rotatably mounted elements roll along the pipe, relative to the pipe, in a direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a retractable thermocouple at the upper end of a flare stack for sensing a flare pilot burner flame. The apparatus comprises: a portable mounting structure; two pair of opposing drive wheels having non-metallic contacting surfaces; a first set of offset straightening rollers having non-metallic contacting surfaces for straightening the thermocouple in a first plane; and a second set of offset straightening rollers having non-metallic contacting surfaces for straightening the retractable thermocouple in a second plane different from the first plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for rolling up a metallic strip (1), in particular a steel strip, to a coil (2), the strip (1) being kept under longitudinal tension between a driver (3), consisting of at least one driver top roll (4) and at least one driver bottom roll (5), and a winding pin (6). The strip (1) is rolled up on the winding pin (6) to form the coil (2). In order to prevent the undesired opening of the wound coil in a simple manner, a bending moment (MB) is initiated in the strip, said bending moment acting perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the strip (1) and causing a plastic deformation when a defined remaining length of the strip (1) is reached. The invention also relates to a device for rolling up a metallic strip.

Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, the technology described herein provides systems and methods for drawn wire, commonly called filament, to be straightened after cold, warm or hot drawing to a smaller diameter. This technology controls tension on the wire after drawing, while pulling the wire through straightening rollers. A single set of straightening rollers can be used. There is no limit on the total number of sets of straightening rollers can be used. The number of individual rollers in a set of straightening rollers can range from two-to-many rolls. Tension is generally controlled by at least two relatively large diameter synchronizing sets of pulling rollers, one before the straightening rollers and one after the straightening rollers.

Abstract: A handheld tool for straightening coiled tubing in a continuous manner. The tool is configured to straighten coiled tubing that has undergone plastifying deformation, for example, during winding about a coiled tubing reel. The tool is of enhanced mobility and may be employed to provide a straightened portion of coiled tubing without resorting to intermittent reverse kinking or corrugating of the coiled tubing. Rather, the substantially continuous character of the straightened portion of coiled tubing is well suited for stably and reliably accommodating a downhole tool for use within a well during hydrocarbon recovery applications.

Abstract: A tubing straightener includes a housing having a tubing receiving end and a tubing ejection end. At least one set of drive rollers is positioned within the housing and disposed between the first end and the second end. The drive rollers engage tubing to be straightened such that, in use, the drive rollers apply a driving force to the tubing. Each drive roller has more than one circumferential profile for engaging tubing of different diameters. At least one top guide roller and at least one bottom guide roller for guiding the tubing through the housing.

Abstract: A tensionless leveller for levelling a metal strip and having an entry and an exit includes n+1 motorized rolls each having a constant radius R. The leveller also includes a lower superposed cassette supporting at least n/2 of the rolls and an upper superposed cassette supporting at least n/2 of the rolls not supported by the lower superposed cassette. The rolls are offset with respect to one another and are placed alternately above and below a path of the strip. An axis of each of the rolls of the lower cassette is separated from an axis of an immediately successive roll of the upper cassette by a center-to-center spacing Ek, in which: for k from 2 to 4, R/Ek=R/E1; for k from n?3 to n, R/Ek=R/En and R/Ec<R/E1; and for k from 5 to n?1, R/En?R/Ek?R/E1, and R/Ek?R/Ek+1.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to drive material conditioning machines are described. An example apparatus includes a first plurality of work rolls to process a strip material and a second plurality of work rolls to process the strip material. The example apparatus also includes a motor to drive the second plurality of work rolls. The motor is to apply a first rolling torque to the second plurality of work rolls that is different than a second rolling torque applied to the first plurality of work rolls.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for leveling profiles (5). When the hot-rolled profiles are cooled off, they deform considerably. Therefore, the profiles are not leveled while they are hot but are first cooled off. The inventive method for the first time allows leveling hot profiles at a profile temperature of >70° C. while maintaining their once leveled profile shape when cooled off. For this purpose, the leveling force during leveling is applied directly to the flange (5b, 5c). As a consequence, the original state of stresses in the web (5a) and in the web roots remains unchanged and disadvantageous internal stresses are avoided.

Abstract: A coupling plate for an engine-driven generator on which a balance weight can be mounted and which is simple in structure and is constituted by the same hole making pattern is provided. In a coupling plate for an engine-driven generator driving a generator “G” by an engine “E”, a plurality of elastic disks 22 overlapped integrally are provided, and the elastic disks have one of the inner circumference side and the outer circumference side in the radial direction connected to the engine and the generator as the input side and the other as the output side, and in each of the elastic disks, a plurality of holes including small-diameter weight mounting holes 222 and large-diameter weight escape holes 223 distributed/arranged with a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction are drilled so that the holes of the respective disks are positionally overlapped with each other.

Abstract: The invention provides a tubing straightening system having two orthogonally positioned sets of rollers for straightening tubing in a first and second plane. Each set of rollers includes two pairs of opposing and corresponding rollers wherein the position of the two pairs of opposing rollers with respect to the corresponding pair yields tubing passing through the set of rollers in two directions to produce a straightened tube in either of the first or second plane respectively. The tube straightening system is particularly effective in straightening tubing for downhole torsional applications.

Abstract: A straightening roller assembly for section reducing an encasing tube to achieve excess length of fibers within the tube. At least one, and preferably two, platforms are arranged at a selected angular offset. Each platform includes a first plurality of rollers mounted in stationary, linear and spaced apart fashion. A second plurality of rollers are mounted in an adjustable, linear spaced apart and opposing fashion relative the associated first plurality of rollers. Upon the tube passing between the stationary and adjustable rollers associated with each platform, the rollers associated with each platform simultaneously contacting first and second cross sectional locations of the tube and in order to apply lateral compressing forces to the tube which decrease its gauge length, corresponding to increasing its gauge thickness.

Abstract: A supply of continuous thin wall tubing which is drawn by a pair of opposed conveyor belts frictionally engaging the outside surfaces of the tubing first through a tube straightening device before the tube walls become engaged with the aforesaid conveyor belts so that straightened tubing is always subjected to engagement with the surfaces on the conveyor belts. The conveyor belts effect a longitudinal driving movement of the tubing into and through a tube cutting device and thence into a tube length control for accurately positioning the tube relative to the tube cutters in the tube cutting device and before the tube is cut. Once the tube length detection circuitry in the tube length control has been satisfied by the positioning of the tubing, the tube cutters in the tube cutting device is activated to sever the tubing.

Abstract: A straightening machine for straightening an elongated body, such as a pipe, a composite pipe or a rod, including a machine frame (2,3) and a number of radially adjustable straightening rolls (32-35) mounted alongside a straightening channel (20) and offset or alternatingly on supports (24-27) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (10) and in a circumferential direction. The machine allows an adjustment to different diameters or outer contours of the elongated bodies, and for this purpose, the supports (24-27) are guided in at least one displacement plate (8, 9) about the longitudinal axis (10) of the straightening channel (20). The displacement plate (8, 9) includes first adjustment elements (36-39) which engage second adjustment elements (40, 41) on the supports (24-27) such that the radial spacing of the straightening rolls (32-35) relative to the longitudinal axis (10) is changed by turning the displacement plate (8, 9).

Abstract: A supply of continuous thin wall tubing which is drawn by a pair of opposed conveyor belts frictionally engaging the outside surfaces of the tubing first through a tube straightening device before the tube walls become engaged with the aforesaid conveyor belts so that straightened tubing is always subjected to engagement with the surfaces on the conveyor belts. The conveyor belts effect a longitudinal driving movement of the tubing into and through a tube cutting device and thence into a tube length control for accurately positioning the tube relative to the tube cutters in the tube cutting device and before the tube is cut. Once the tube length detection circuitry in the tube length control has been satisfied by the positioning of the tubing, the tube cutters in the tube cutting device is activated to sever the tubing.

Abstract: A supply of continuous thin wall tubing which is drawn by a pair of opposed conveyor belts frictionally engaging the outside surfaces of the tubing first through a tube straightening device before the tube walls become engaged with the aforesaid conveyor belts so that straightened tubing is always subjected to engagement with the surfaces on the conveyor belts. The conveyor belts effect a longitudinal driving movement of the tubing into and through a tube cutting device and thence into a tube length control for accurately positioning the tube relative to the tube cutters in the tube cutting device and before the tube is cut. Once the tube length detection circuitry in the tube length control has been satisfied by the positioning of the tubing, the tube cutters in the tube cutting device is activated to sever the tubing.

Abstract: A bending order which provides a highest possible bending accuracy is determined. First a bending order generating section generates a plurality of bending orders possible for bending operation. Then, whether the bend angle of each bend can be measured in each generated bending order is checked by a measurement judging section. For each bend which has been determined as an objective bend "impossible to measure", a reference bend whose correction value for a die driving amount is to be used for calculating a correction value for the objective bend is set by a correction condition setting section. Weighting is carried out by a weight setting section based on the degree of the correlation between the processing factors of the objective bend and the processing factors of its associated reference bend, and the weights assigned to all the objective bends are summed by a weight sum computing section.

Abstract: An apparatus for straightening a cylindrical member having an imperfection. An imperfection detector is used to locate the imperfection. A plasma arc torch is used to heat a portion of the cylindrical member in the vicinity of the imperfection. The plasma arc torch has an arc extending between an anode and an electrode. Gas flows past the arc and is heated, thus expanding into a plasma jet. The plasma arc torch directs the plasma jet toward the cylindrical member, thus heating a portion thereof. A quenching device is used to quench the heated portion of the cylindrical member, thus alleviating the imperfection. A control system automates the straightening process by monitoring the detector and controlling the heating and quenching based on information within a database. Peening or burnishing may be employed in lieu of the plasma arc torch.

Abstract: According to data from an NC device 10, a processing factor specifying section 13 specifies processing factors having effect on the bending angle. A tolerance setting section 14 sets a tolerance for each specified processing factor and a bend grouping section 15 classifies bends into groups using the tolerances. Then, a correcting condition setting section 16 establishes correcting conditions and a correction data computing section 17 computes correction data for depth according to data representative of the actual depth of an acceptable bend so as to meet the correcting conditions. Based on the correction data, a process data modifying section 18 modifies data representative of the processes of a bending operation. In this way, depth for a bend the angle of which has not been measured can be corrected based on the correction value for depth for another bend the angle of which has been measured.

Abstract: A system for adjusting the gram load, static attitude roll and radius geometry of a suspension with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability includes a clamp, load-engaging member, actuator, laser and control system. The mounting region of the suspension to be adjusted is releasably received and clamped by a clamp. A load beam of the suspension is engaged and supported at adjust positions with respect to the clamp by the load beam-engaging member. The load beam-engaging member is driven and positioned by the actuator. IR light from the laser is directed to the spring region of the suspension by optical fibers. The control system includes a pre-adjust input terminal, memory and a controller. Information representatives of a measured pre-adjust fly height gram load, static attitude roll and radius geometry values of the suspension are received at the pre-adjust input terminal.

Abstract: A wire straightening device (62) is disclosed for use on a wire processing machine (60). The device includes two wire deflection units (72, 74) arranged to deflect the wire in two perpendicular planes to remove stresses in the wire. Each wire deflection unit includes a first member (90) having a set of upper rollers (92, 94, 96) arranged thereon and a second member (110) having a set of lower rollers (112, 114, 116, 118) journaled thereon. The two sets of rollers are adjustable toward and away from each other for deflecting engagement with a wire (78) to be straightened. The wire traverses through the wire deflection unit along a wire path (80) from an inlet side (132) to an outlet side (134), The spacing of the rollers (92,94 and 112,114) adjacent the inlet side (132) is greater than the spacing of the rollers (94,96 and 116,118) adjacent the outlet side (134) so that the spacing is progressively less from the inlet side toward the outlet side.

Abstract: A portable device for straightening and rerounding plastic pipe with a straightening unit having three rollers, one of which is adjustable toward and away from the other two for reverse bending plastic pipe passing therebetween and with a rerounding unit having two rollers for applying sufficient pressure to the plastic pipe to remove ovalness.

Abstract: This flaw-treatment apparatus is able to prevent an increase in the number of flaw cuts by detecting false flaw-detection, and prevent the occurrence of die marks. For attaining these effects, this apparatus is comprised of: detection of the surface flaws of the wire-shaped metal by applying a flaw-detecting device, cutting and removal of the detected flaws by applying a flaw-cutting device, drawing of the flaw-free wire-shaped metal by applying a drawing device, spraying of lubricant on the wire-shaped metal, and removal of excess lubricant together with dust, and further grinding of the flaw-cut portion of the wire-shaped metal for obtaining adequate surface roughness before grinding.

Abstract: A portable device for straightening out pipes including a hollow beam provided at its two ends with first and second movable bearing members, respectively, one of which or first movable bearing member is actuated by a jack housed within the hollow beam whereas a grip for handling the device is transversely and adjustably mounted on the beam between the first and second movable bearing members and carries a third movable bearing member, the device being applicable in particular for straightening out polyethylene tubes to be assembled end to end.

Abstract: A system is provided for assuring the straightness of pipes or tubes produced by a continuous seam-welded process. Following sizing, the newly formed continuous tube passes through a straightening unit and a preliminary alignment checker. The alignment checker observes the actual spatial position of the advancing tube, and the straightening unit is adjusted in response to deviations of the observed position from the predetermined desired path to deform the tube so that it conforms to the desired path. The advancing continuous tube is then severed into individual tube sections of desired length, and some or all of the sections are inspected for straightness. In inspecting for straightness the individual sections are rotated about their longitudinal axes to place the seam-weld in a predetermined position for correlating the angular attitude of the section with that of the advancing continuous tube.

Abstract: A roller-type straightening apparatus for an H-beam having horizontal rolls for pressing the web of the H-beam are alternately vertically disposed. Pairs of vertical rolls press the outer surfaces of the opposed flanges of the H-beam. The horizontal roll presses the surface of the web of the H-beam. The pairs of vertical rolls are located to correspond in position to each of the horizontal rolls.

Abstract: Combined assembly to straighten and linearise sections (11), which have a solid or hollow cross section and may include externally a round or ribbed surface, or projections, or helicoidal TOR ribs, or a three-lobed or cross-shaped or star-shaped cross section, etc., the sections being in the form of bars or wound bundles (12), the assembly comprising, in positions lying substantially on the same plane, a first straightening unit (20) having immediately upstream and immediately downstream respectively an inlet feeder unit (14) and an outlet feeder unit (21), and comprising also a second straightening unit (23) having downstream an orthogonal regulation unit (24) followed by a contrast unit (27), the second straightening unit (23) being positioned on a path of the sections (11) which includes an S-shaped or Z-shaped bend (22).

Abstract: Antirotation method to straighten sections (11), such sections (11) having a solid or hollow cross section and possibly having externally a round or ribbed cross section, or ridges, or else TOR type helicoidal ribbing, or a three-lobed, cross-shaped or star-shaped cross section, etc., and being in the form of bars or coils in a wound bundle (12) and possibly comprising a lengthwise twist, the section (11) being guided by grooves (21) comprises in rolls (18) of processing assemblies (16-17-23) and being made to pass through a guide and prestraightener assembly (16) and through two straightening assemblies (17) before being rendered linear (20) and then finished by a finishing assembly (23), the section (11) being diverted during the straightening step along at least one S-shaped or Z-shaped half-loop (14) and remaining positioned substantially on one single plane until it reaches the finishing assembly (23).

Abstract: An apparatus for processing wire or rods includes a plurality of driven fixed rollers for feeding the wire or rod through the apparatus, each fixed roller having an axis of rotation normal to the central access of the wire rod. A plurality of adjustable rollers is provided for engaging the wire rod and imparting a plastic deformation thereto. Each adjustable roller has an axis of rotation and the adjustable rollers are offset from the fixed rollers. A device is provided for moving the adjustable rollers from a position out of engagement with the wire rod to a position engaging the wire rod. A device is also provided for independently adjusting the adjustable rollers so that the planes defined by the axis of rotation of the adjustable rollers are set at an adjustable angle to the central axis of the wire rod so that a desired torsion can be applied to the wire rod. A wire bending device is also provided for bending the wire or rod, and a cutter is provided for cutting the wire or rod.

Abstract: Antirotation method to straighten sections (11), such sections (11) having a solid or hollow cross section and possibly having externally a round or ribbed cross section, or ridges, or else TOR type helicoidal ribbing, or a three-lobed, cross-shaped or star-shaped cross section. etc., and being in the form of bars or coils in a wound bundle (12) and possibly comprising a lengthwise twist, the section (11) being guided by grooves (21) comprised in rolls (18) of processing assemblies (16-17-23) and being made to pass through a guide and prestraightener assembly (16) and through two straightening assemblies (17) before being rendered linear (20) and then finished by a finishing assembly (23), the section (11) being diverted during the straightening step along at least one S-shaped or Z-shaped half-loop (14) and remaining positioned substantially on one single plane until it reaches the finishing assembly (23).

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for straightening metal wires by means of a plurality of straightening rollers located alternately on either side of the wire, comprising a fixed chassis, a fixed carriage and mobile carriages guided on two bars parallel to the general direction of the wire. Two adjacent carriages are connected by levers assembled as scissors articulated on the carriages in the lower part and on sliding blocks guided vertically on the carriages in the upper part. A plurality of carriages and lever systems are assembled so that the distance between two adjacent carriages remains identical whatever the carriages in question during displacement of one of them. Each carriage bears one of the rollers located above the wire. Each roller located beneath the wire is borne by one of the levers, and located in an intermediate position between two adjacent upper rollers so that it moves away from said rollers and moves downwardly when the carriages are moved apart.

Abstract: A machine for converting straightened wire into an elongated undulate comb-like product wherein hairpin-shaped prongs alternate with webs which extend in the longitudinal direction of the product has two carriers which are rotatable about parallel axes and have neighboring end faces defining a forming channel. Each carrier supports a group of equidistant tools which are reciprocable in parallelism with and are equidistant from the axis of the respective carrier. The carriers are alternately indexed in opposite directions, and the wire is fed into the channel by a pivotable portion of a wire feeding unit so that it is alternately engaged by successive tools of the one and the other carrier.

Abstract: In order to improve the fatigue resistance of a cable, particularly a rubber adherable cable for reinforcing rubber articles such as vehicle tires, substantially uniformly distributed residual compressive stress is induced in substantially the complete peripheric zone of the wires making up the cable. The stress may be induced by submitting lengths of the cable to a number of elementary bending--unbending operations in considerably different planes and simultaneously tensioning the cable.

Abstract: A device for straightening wire, particularly coiled wire, is disclosed. The device includes at least two banks of rollers that are pivotally mounted with respect to a supporting base.