It seems just like it was the turn of the new year. Things have been so busy here at Acrotech we haven’t had the time to update the blog. We are diligently working on a new catalog for this year. With that a lot of exciting things are to come with getting that ready!

In addition to that Thanks to a lot of you, our inspection department is really getting a workout this year. Our inspection department will test, measure and document every batch of parts that we make. We also inspect the machined and poured molds prior to production. We are turning out an overwhelming amount of custom molds this year. At this rate we are going to have to build another warehouse for all of these!! As we always have done we can machine a mold based on a print that you send us or if you need technical assistance one of our draftsman can draw it in house. There are times where you might be switching vendors and you own the mold, we will happily use that and catalog it for future orders.  In other circumstances or for certain parts we are able to make a soft mold using your master. This is usually the case for certain parts with complex formations or for a small volume order. They are a cost effective solution. In any case our inspection department will be certain to measure, test and document your next mold for your order. If you have questions or would like us to quote you on your next urethane project. Please Contact Us Now so we can help you out!

Happy New Year from Acrotech Inc. Lake City, MN.

We had another great year supplying our clients with the highest quality urethane products there is to offer in 2016! We had a lot of great things happen here at Acrotech, some additions of key personnel along with the retirement of others. Along with any business we couldn’t have done it without our great customers and the outstanding resources that are available to us.

Some of our goals for 2017!
-Continue to provide the best possible customer service available
-Ensure that our world class urethane products and formulations remain unchanged
-Continue to expand our product lines
-Offer the best pricing available on all request for quotes
-On time delivery of product as always

Again, Thank You from Acrotech Inc. Lake City

Our urethane is highly inspected post pour both according to the customers specifications and our high standards. Sometimes when the urethane comes out of the molds there is some flash that needs removal. While our molds are extremely tight and defect free, flash does happen from time to time simply based on the part design. Reports from our customers in the past have stated that the flash from other urethane suppliers does not get removed and we are always constantly reminded that we do such a good job with prep and finish of our product. We always want the end user to get the product and put it to immediate use. Look at the before and after shots of our urethane products and you should agree that Acrotech Inc. Lake City has such a high quality product and we welcome you to try it out next. If you have a custom urethane project that needs quoting send us a file of what you are working with. Our quoting process is quick and easy.

 

Click here to request a quote on your next urethane project.

Acrotech Inc. is known for all kinds of urethane manufacturing, especially custom urethane molds, custom urethane and sheet metal roll benders. One thing that the general public probably doesn’t know about Acrotech Inc. is that we manufacture mass quantities of precision cast urethane sheets. and our thinnest in the lineup is 1/16 of an inch! You guessed it, YES we stock this size on a normal everyday basis. This material can be used for so many different things, gaskets, seals, pads, liners, the list goes on. At only 1/16″ Thick this sheet is still highly durable and extremely strong and tear resistant. Available in any standard durometer this thin material is also very versatile, easy to cut and use. Please have a look at this picture and see how thin this actually is…

If you think its not thin enough for your application we have gone thinner and have done 1/32″ sheets that were custom to a very large client. That is nearly paper thin and not easy for just any urethane manufacturer to do. The next time you have a need for some thin urethane in any durometer please don’t hesitate to Contact Us. We have the experience to help you complete your project.

FDA Approved Urethane

In case you don’t know about our capabilities we are able to pour FDA approved urethane for use in food service facilities and food manufacturing plants. This is a critical formula that we have access to and are able to make into any type of mold you could think of. We commonly do hoppers for grain sorting and fine powders and we do rollers for smoothing out food products however we are not limited there. Below you will see a normal mold that is used for any other urethane project being used for an FDA approved molded urethane part. In this case a paddle for sealing off a line.

Some other possible uses for FDA approved urethane..

• Food preparation tables and liners
• Bumpers
• Sorting tables and food dividers
• Liquid Pouring spouts
• Mixers
• Transfer tubes
• Food paddles
• Mixing paddles
• Food preparation tables and liners
• Gaskets and seals

The list really can go on forever. If you have a drawing for a mold we are able to make it and pour FDA approved Urethane for use with continuous and repetitive contact with food. On some occasions we will stock these items for high usage and demanding applications. They are properly stowed and shipped out on a schedule based on usage. We welcome the opportunity to quote you on your next FDA approved urethane project. The FDA approved urethane is highly durable and has the ability to withstand constant contact with food along with superior sealing properties is something we stand behind here at Acrotech Inc. Please contact us for a quote now or to speak to an engineer

K-Prene® Press Brake Dies On Sale

We have a surplus of 36″ Long K-Prene® Press Brake Dies on hand. 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″ openings are available on this list. We are able to cut the 36″ pieces down to 24″ and 12″ depending on what is needed for your particular application or press brake. We believe that these will replace all of your metal dies because they are easy to use & modify, don’t corrode and most importantly do not leave marks in the finished material leaving you with a perfect part with no additional steps afterwards.




A very important note to remember regarding our press brake dies the desired opening equals 8X the material thickness if Mild Steel. Stainless Steel requires 10x the material thickness for die opening. Recommended for air bending, NOT coining.


We encourage you to take a look at this page for overstock K-Prene® press brake dies Supplies are limited to our surplus material on hand. We can always make more but they will be at our full list price once these are sold out. If you have a need for additional sizes or shapes please visit this page for a full listing of K-Prene® press brake dies

Summer and Urethane

 

We are having the best weather in Lake City, MN this month! Look at those Blue Sky’s! While most look for time off in the summer, our custom urethane work will never quit. We are extremely busy with our machining of custom molds and polyurethane pouring but always able to take on more. Our up to date facility is large and fully capable of turning out world class urethane parts. We are extremely proud of our custom urethane capabilities along with our renowned sheet metal roll bending machines. If you are ever in the area of SE Minnesota please Contact Us in advance. We will be happy to showcase some of our capabilities for you, send you off with samples or display just how well our roll bending machines work for high volume production parts. If you cannot wait for some of that urethane or would like to try it out on your own please visit our overstock page for some discounted urethane that is ready to be shipped immediately. Click here to view our sale items We look forward to hearing from you!

Acrotech Inc. Is currently producing three vertical rollers for a special application customer. A short while back we had a customer contact us with the desire to make a special part consisting of a half round strip of stainless steel metal with a clamping system on it. They sent in prototypes of the band and had us roll several different diameters. They liked the outcome so much that they decided on three urethane vertical rolling machines (Acrotech V-1006) for their new product line. With these rollers they will be spitting out parts at a blazing 22 Feet Per Minute. (not including feed time) The best thing about the vertical rollers is that they release the part much quicker than our standard rolling machines allowing for more parts per hour than most any other machine on the market.

If you have an application that you think will fit within the capabilities of the V-1006 Urethane Vertical Rolling Machine please Contact Us to speak with an engineer about your application. Remember we will gladly accept your sample parts to test roll before you make a decision on purchasing a unit. In addition we will gladly roll small batches for you at very reasonable prices if you are just starting out or prototyping a production part.

Vertical Urethane Rolling Machines are used for but not limited to the following types of applications; hole saws and hole saw blades, recessed lighting fixtures, exhaust Systems and components, Fire Extinguishers, Gas or Fluid Tanks, Misc. Ducting Components, Misc. Rings and Bands, name plates, sleeve bearings, Electric Motor Casings,

Acrotech Inc. has thousands of sizes of urethane parts in stock. We stock most sizes and durometers of urethane and this is a fraction of what we have to offer. We offer on the shelf – in stock round, square, rectangle and sheet stock. Urethane tube, springs, versa rolls and bumpers are also widely stocked for immediate shipping. Our supply does not end there, we manufacture a multitude of custom made urethane parts for a wide variety of OEM’s in several industries. Automotive to the Wood Industry we have you covered. Rollers, spring rubbers for cars and trucks, urethane metal backed sheets for custom uses plus a lot more. We are definitely able to handle your order or requests so if you have something in mind please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be able to assist you with finding the right piece of urethane for your application and more.

Have you been looking for an economical, robust and fast roll bender for your operation? We have an immediate solution to that. We have a 1618 roll bender in stock ready for immediate shipping. In fact its been discounted and priced to sell fast. MSRP 15,900 discounted to $15,105 less freight. This should help you get the bender to your location for less than the original price! This unit is fully tested and new, No extra attachments are included but if you would like small o.d. attachments or tooling slip on tubes / supports we can certainly arrange to have this machine fitted with them upon request*

Contact Us If You’d Like to Purchase This MachineNot sure if this will fit your application? This 1618 will roll up to 16GA Steel, 18″ in width. Send us some sheet metal and a print, we will roll it on this same sized machine and ship it back to you so you are able to inspect if this will work for you. We want you to be satisfied with the end product that this machine produces.

This machine is capable of handling steel, stainless steel, aluminum, mesh sheet metal, copper, titanium, embossed, finished and unfinished metals, perforated and intricate shaped sheet metal. You will be shocked to see how fast the payback is with a machine like this. The actual roll time for parts is seconds with the rolling speed of 15 Feet Per Minute. If you are completely setup you should be able to roll hundreds of parts an hour!** The added benefit of urethane allows these fine metals to be rolled with no additional finishing steps to the outer surfaces.

If you have further questions or think that you’d like to purchase the 1618 please get a hold of us as soon as possible. At this price point we feel it won’t be around much longer.

*Attachments and tooling is extra. Please contact an engineer to discuss these options and costs.
**With so many variables in place Acrotech Inc. does not guarantee a number of parts produced per hour.