KNOLL: Scraper Belt Conveyor K

KNOLL K Type Scraper Belt Conveyors are used for transporting metal chips and small parts.  Widely used in many machine tool systems all over the world offering benefits that serve shopfloors day in and day out with trouble free operation.  Some of the common uses and benefits of KNOLL K Type conveyors are:

  • Use on individual and interlinked machine tools
  • Central use for waste disposal from machine groups and entire production areas
  • Suitable for short chips (e.g. steel, brass, aluminum, copper, cast)
  • Suitable for wet and dry processing

Properties

 Benefits
Safety slide coupling Effective overload protection
Extraction of the cooling lubricant from the trough High delivery rate possible
Edge filter in the trough in front of the suction line Good chip pre-separation
Simple layout Easy to service
Customer-specific design Best-possible addressing of requirements

 

Main Function

  • Collection of the chips/parts
  • Transporting of the chips/parts to the discharge point on the container bottom

Additionally for wet processing

  • Collecting of the cooling lubricant
  • Separating of chips and cooling lubricant
  • Buffering of cooling lubricant
  • Transporting of the cooling lubricant for processing, return pumping station or machine

Continuous Scraper Belt

  • 2 roller chain strands that are connected to scraper bars
  • Positively-driven chain circulation
  • Tensioning through easy adjustment of the bearing retainers

Combination Possibilities
For other requirements, on request we can combine the conveyor with

  • Filter systems for cleaning the cooling lubricant and supplying the machine tool
  • Chip reducers for generating pumpable or absorbent chips
  • Return pumping stations for transporting chips and cooling lubricant to the central plant
  • Extraction stations for transport of chips to the central plant

Please contact us for more information on KNOLL K Type Conveyors for your chip handling requirements.

 

HORN: Supermini System with HSK Interface

Horn is expanding the Supermini tool system with new holder variants. The holder range is specifically aimed at use in modern mill-turn centers. The tool manufacturer is thus reducing the number of interfaces between the insert and spindle compared to conventional chucks. This enables greater precision and higher process reliability. Horn offers the holder system with various machine interfaces, including: HSK-T63, HSK-E40 for Willemin-Macodel, HSK-A40 for Bumotec and HSK-T40 for all other multitasking machines. In all versions, the Supermini insert is located and removed using a face clamping and lifting system. Clamping is achieved not via the lateral surface of the tool, but via a wedge on the end face. This raises the force with which the insert is held, resulting in high rigidity of the overall system.

Boring, profile turning, internal grooving, threading, chamfering, axial grooving, drilling and slotting. The Supermini tool system can be adapted and used for numerous machining operations. The solid carbide insert is for machining bores from 0.2 mm to approximately 10 mm in diameter. Horn developed the tool blank as a teardrop shape, enabling precise contact surfaces in the tool holder. Furthermore, the shape prevents the insert from twisting, leading to a consistently precise tool center height. With long tool overhangs, it reduces deflection and minimizes vibration during the turning process. Depending on the application and the diameter to be machined, Horn offers the insert in three different sizes (types 105, 109 and 110). All variants allow for internal coolant supply directly to the cutting zone. The Horn tool portfolio contains approximately 2,500 different standard variants of the Supermini. In addition, Horn has solved users’ problems with countless customized solutions.

Hommel+Keller: Precise Marking on Any Workpiece Geometry

zeus Marking Tools in Action

Starting November 2025, we are pleased to offer solutions from a global leader for Marking Tools from Hommel+Keller Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, Germany.  Discover the versatile applications of zeus Marking Tools from Hommel+Keller!  In this video, we demonstrate how to achieve precise marking even on complex geometries:

  • Conical surfaces
  • Convex surfaces
  • Flat surfaces
  • Grooves
  • Cylindrical surfaces – axial & radial

Thanks to the robust and flexible zeus technology, workpieces can be marked efficiently, permanently, and with high precision – even under demanding machining conditions.

Please contact for more information on Marking Solutions from Hommel+Keller Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH.

 

HORN: New Chip Breaker for the 274 Tool System

Superior Chip Control during Grooving and Parting off

Paul Horn GmbH has introduced a new chip breaker geometry for the 274 tool system especially for grooving and parting off on sliding-head lathes. The sintered chip breaker geometry 1A optimizes chip control during turning, ensuring a high level of process reliability. The universal geometry is suitable for machining various materials. The indexable insert with two cutting edges is available in three cutting widths of 1 mm, 1.5 mm or 2 mm. Maximum grooving depth is between 3 and 6 mm. The insert is available in TH35 and IG35 grades. An extensive range of holders is available for adaptation to different types of lathe.

When machining turned parts of small diameter, the centre height of the tool must be precise. Even small deviations in the centre height have a negative effect on the quality of the workpiece when machining very small parts. Ideally, the machine operator should be able to index the insert without having to readjust the centre height. With System 274, Horn offers excellent repeatability of less than 0.02 mm when turning the double-edged insert. This is made possible by precise peripheral grinding of the insert in conjunction with the stable insert seat.

MecWash: Enhanced Production with MecWash MWX400 System

HellermannTyton is a global leader in cable management solutions, supplying high-performance products to the aerospace, automotive and electrical sectors. At its Plymouth facility, the company manufactures heat-shrinkable tubing and related components. These products require precise cleaning processes to maintain their integrity, as excessive heat during cleaning could cause premature shrinkage and render the components unusable.

Maintaining strict quality standards while meeting rising production demand prompted HellermannTyton to seek increased cleaning system capacity. However, the cleaning challenge was tough:

  1. Temperature Sensitivity – Heat-shrinkable tubing must never exceed 38°C during cleaning and drying.
  2. Contaminant Removal – Silicone residue, notoriously difficult to remove, needed to be consistently eliminated to guarantee product performance and quality.

HellermannTyton had already invested in a MecWash Midi system, which had proven reliable over time. However, increasing production volumes required an additional system capable of meeting both the technical requirements of sensitive heat-shrinkable parts and the operational demand for 24/7 production.

The MWX400 is the second parts washing system built by MecWash for HellermannTyton. 

After consulting with MecWash Systems, HellermannTyton installed the MecWash MWX400, a precision aqueous parts-cleaning system specifically designed for complex cleaning applications and sensitive materials.

The MWX400 offered three critical advantages:

  • Ultrasonic Cleaning – Dislodges and removes stubborn silicone contamination.
  • Specialist Cleaning Chemistry (MecWash AC33) – A formula developed for plastics that ensures excellent cleaning results without damaging delicate components.
  • Low-Temperature Drying – Maintains precise control to keep parts below the 38°C threshold.

This bespoke solution was developed in close collaboration between MecWash sales manager Paul Jarratt and the HellermannTyton team to ensure all process requirements were met.

“Maintaining product integrity is critical at HellermannTyton. The MWX400 provides ultrasonic cleaning, designed to target, dislodge and remove stubborn silicone deposits, while its low-temperature drying ensures the heat-shrinkable parts remain within safe thermal limits.”
— Paul Jarratt, Sales Manager, MecWash Systems

The MecWash MWX400 provides a complete removal of silicone residues while protecting the delicate components.

The introduction of the MWX400 delivered significant benefits to HellermannTyton’s operations:

  • Increased Production Capability – The system enables continuous, around-the-clock operation (24/7), scaling production without compromising quality.
  • Consistent Quality – Ultrasonic cleaning combined with MecWash AC33 ensures complete removal of silicone residues while protecting delicate components.
  • Proven Reliability – This is HellermannTyton’s second MecWash system, underlining its confidence in MecWash technology and support.

“The MWX400 allows us to clean and dry heat-shrinkable components at the precise temperature needed to maintain quality, while removing even the most stubborn silicone residues. It has increased our production capacity and runs reliably 24/7.”
— Steve Walker, Continuous Improvement Engineer, HellermannTyton

MecWash has over three decades of experience in advanced aqueous cleaning solutions, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, hydraulics, and medical. The company’s systems are designed to handle the most stringent manufacturing demands, with robust engineering that ensures longevity.

“Building a second parts washing system for HellermannTyton is another example of the repeat business MecWash enjoys. The combination of the Midi and MWX400 has generated substantial improvements to the efficiency of their cleaning process. With proper maintenance, these systems will continue to deliver reliable performance for years to come.”
— John Pattison, Managing Director, MecWash Systems

By adopting the MecWash MWX400, HellermannTyton has strengthened its production capability, ensuring both quality and scalability in its cable management solutions. The partnership underscores MecWash’s ability to tailor precision cleaning systems for critical applications where consistency, reliability, and product integrity are paramount.