Kaast Machine Tools introduces five plate roll series

Kaast Machine Tools Inc. offers five series of plate rolls for turning sheet metal into cylinders or radius parts.

The RBD-3M is designed for light to medium jobs, accommodating materials up to 10 ga. This series is offered in 3- to 6-ft. lengths and features top rolls fixed via a locking lever, with adjustable side and bottom rolls. Each model includes wire grooves on the bottom rolls and left-right rotation on the dual footswitch.

The RBD-3HL plate roll series is intended for medium and heavy bending tasks. The frame is constructed of solid, welded steel, with all rolls mated to high-quality, heavy-duty bearings for minimum friction and even rotation. Available lengths are 6 to 13 ft., accommodating plate thicknesses of 1/8 to 5/8 in.

Heavy-duty RBD-4H series rollers are designed for the shipbuilding, trucking, wind-power, and construction sectors. The rolls are equipped with heavy-duty ball bearings to help ensure minimum friction and even rotation of the rollers. They are available in lengths of 2 to 13 ft.

The RBD-4HD/4HL hydraulic plate bending machines, suitable for medium and heavy bending tasks, feature a solid, welded frame; a hydraulic roller driven by an independent drive motor; and planetary gearboxes. They are available in lengths from 6 to 13 ft.