Window and Door Fabrication
Turford Bros new SuperCut 6 features a new high power motor upgrade
As part of its 70th year of trading celebrations, Turford Bros have invested in the very latest SuperCut 6 machining and cutting centre from Plaz-Tech Machinery. Established in 1954, the West Bromwich-based fabricator had been having issues with existing machinery and decided the time had come to upgrade. They now have the first new Supercut that features an innovative new motor and cutter design.
“The worst possible situation for us has been when that machine has gone down, because everything just stops,” says owner Shaun Turford. “We had to have the existing motors replaced about five times in the past few years.”
Shaun contacted Dave Phillips, Director and Engineer at Plaz-Tech Machinery, for advice. The solution was simple – invest in a new SuperCut 6 and we’ll upgrade those motors in the package.
Dave explains: “The original motors were never designed to cope with the volume of trickle events that are now required by today’s window regulations and were from a design that consists of an aluminium end with a single bearing structure. This was a good motor for single vents and everyday use, but they are too lightweight to cope with the high stresses from large trickle vents in every window these days.
“I’ve designed a new motor that consists of a steel bearing housing and a special twin bearing design, providing 50 percent more power than the existing one. It’s a much, much stronger motor. Unlike the old one, this one has been purpose built and is designed to last for years to come.
“They’ve also been designed in a way to enable a simple and direct replacement for anyone needing to upgrade their existing motors. It’s a simple one off, one on. We’ve also released our upgraded routing cutters to coincide with the final motor release. They are made specifically for the high speed motors and for the routing required on our PVC-U machining centres. Together with the new motors they really are the perfect combination.”
Shaun Turford: “I’ve been really impressed with the SuperCut overall. It’s exactly what we needed. With the old machine, there was a lot of manual work afterwards, cleaning the profile off etc. But these new cutters go straight through it like a hot knife through butter. That means we’re saving two or three minutes on each unit.
“The SuperCut is so cost effective. You’re getting a superb machine at a price that compares so favourably with others on the market. And because of the trust I have in Dave and knowing that even after he’s completed a job, I can pick up the phone and he’ll help me like he has done for the last 10 years or more.”
Tel: 07507 054936
E: info@plaz-tech.co.uk
