Product Details:
| Automation Grade | Semi Automatic |
| Max Bending Radius | 16 mm |
| Model Name/Number | UNI 20 D |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Brand | Unicorn |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
A stirrup bending machine is a specialized piece of equipment used in the construction industry to bend steel bars into stirrups, which are essential components in reinforced concrete structures. Stirrups are U-shaped reinforcement bars that are used to provide structural support and stability in beams, columns, and other concrete elements. Here’s an in-depth overview of stirrup bending machines, including their features, types, applications, and benefits:
### Features of Stirrup Bending Machines:
1. **Bending Capacity:** - Stirrup bending machines are designed to bend steel bars, typically rebar or TMT bar, into stirrups of various shapes and sizes. They can handle different diameters and lengths of bars depending on the machine's specifications.
2. **Bending Mechanism:** - These machines use bending rollers, mandrels, or hydraulic systems to apply force and bend steel bars with precision. Advanced models may incorporate CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology for programmable bending operations, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
3. **Adjustable Bending Angles and Shapes:** - Most stirrup bending machines offer adjustable settings for bending angles and shapes, allowing operators to create stirrups of different configurations as required by construction drawings or project specifications.
4. **Operational Efficiency:** - Stirrup bending machines streamline the bending process, reducing manual labor and increasing productivity on construction sites. They can handle high volumes of bending operations swiftly and accurately.
5. **Safety Features:** - Equipped with safety guards, emergency stop buttons, and other safety mechanisms to protect operators from potential hazards during bending operations. Ensuring a safe working environment is a priority in their design.
6. **Durability and Reliability:** - Constructed from robust materials and components, stirrup bending machines are built to withstand heavy-duty use in demanding construction environments. This durability minimizes maintenance requirements and downtime.
### Types of Stirrup Bending Machines:
- **Manual Stirrup Bending Machines:** Operated manually with adjustments made using levers or handles. Suitable for smaller-scale projects or where manual control is preferred. - **Semi-Automatic Stirrup Bending Machines:** Incorporate electric motors or hydraulic systems to assist in bending operations, providing improved efficiency and precision. - **Automatic and CNC-Controlled Stirrup Bending Machines:** Fully automated machines with CNC controls for programmable bending angles, lengths, and shapes. Ideal for high-volume production and complex bending requirements.
### Applications of Stirrup Bending Machines:
- **Construction Industry:** Essential for producing stirrups used in reinforced concrete structures such as beams, columns, foundations, and slabs. Stirrups provide critical reinforcement to concrete elements, enhancing their load-bearing capacity and structural integrity.
- **Manufacturing Sector:** Used in metal fabrication for creating various bent components and products that require precision bending of steel bars.
