Abicor Binzel SA, THERMACUT® and EWR2
A refocused Abicor Binzel SA adopts a direct
African Fusion meets Abicor Binzel South Africa MD, Christo Gelderblom, Application Development Manager, Thembinko- si Matyeka, and Technical Sales Specialists, Wessel Papenfus and Johannes Holtzhausen, to discuss the integration of the THERMACUT® product line and Abicor Binzel’s EWR2 gas management products.
A bicor Binzel South Africa has been on an aggressive transformation path since early 2023, says Christo Gelderblom, MD of Abicor Binzel South Africa. “We can now offer a complete range of fabrication solutions for manual and CNC cutting; welding solutions for manual, robotic, cobot; fully automated and orbital welding; as well as a range of specialist components – special electrodes, tungsten and molybdenum-based special materials, tailored alloys and pre-and post-welding chemicals,” he tells African Fusion . Binzel has been a key developer, manu- facturer and supplier for over 75 years, specialising in welding technology, prod- ucts and system solutions within the ABI- COR GROUP. These solutions simplify the daily work of welders, while distinguishing themselves for their high quality, long ser- vice life, efficient raw material utilisation, and reduced environmental impact. “With regard to personnel, we have brought on several specialists in these fields, who have good reputations, industry knowledge and relevant qualifications. We have also changed from relying on an office-based sales force and traditional dis- tributors to a direct customer-centric dis- tribution network with technical support from local and global specialists, which enables us to offer more cost-effective and reliable solutions and services,” adds Gelderblom. Holtzhausen adds that before a cus- tomer makes a significant investment in new welding or cutting technology, Abicor Binzel will assess the manu- facturing environment
and special requirements. This may involve making demo equipment available for test- ing at the customer’s site or demonstrating the technical capabilities of the product range at its fully equipped demo centre in Kempton Park. The THERMACUT brand, for example, was previously sold through a distributor in South Africa. However, earlier this year, the Czech Republic-based THERMACUT k.s. ter- minated the relationship and assigned the sole distribution rights of the THERMACUT product line to Abicor Binzel SA. “People who are already using THER- MACUT plasma systems often use non-OEM aftermarket spares, which are cheaper, but the quality is inconsistent, frequently resulting in very short consumable life. We are now able to aggressively focus on these customers, convincing them that a better local supply of quality OEM torch consumables can positively impact their bottom line. This approach has enabled us to significantly expand THERMACUT sales over the past two to three months,” says Holtzhausen. SAIW’s new THERMACUT HD-125® In support of the SAIW’s renewal strat- egy, Abicor Binzel SA has delivered a fully
Johannes Holtzhauzen programs the compact THERMACUT EX-TRACK CNC system.
SAIW Welding School. “We have installed a 1.6×3.2 m THERMACUT EX-TRACK® CNC cutting table that can be used for plasma and oxy-fuel cutting,” says Abicor Binzel SA’s Technical Sales Specialist, Wessel Papenfus. The cutting table features a water-bed system, which captures and quenches hot metal particles and airborne fumes. This eliminates the need for downdraft air extraction and ducting, helping keep the plate cool and, in turn, reducing distortion. The THERMACUT CNC system is built around the company’s compact EX-TRACK CNC cutting system. “The controller sits on the deck of the track and any cut profile that a fabrication shop needs can be en- tered into this system,” Papenfus explains, adding that the THERMACUT EX-TRACK CNC system can be easily retrofitted onto any cutting table. The SAIW’s system is equipped with a THERMACUT EX-TRAFIRE® 125 HD, a plasma cutting inverter ideal for demand- ing applications. “This heavy-duty plasma system is designed for heavy fabrication in industries such as shipyards, petro- chemical plants, steel mills, steel service centres and general fabrication shops. In addition to plate cutting, the system offers grid cutting, gouging and surface marking. Key features include gouging with a high removal rate, extremely high cut- ting speeds, automatic gas identification for air, nitrogen or oxygen, fine, deep, or wide marking, and optional flush-marking applications using current levels below 20 A. “The system offers low investment costs and 20% longer consumable lifetime, which combine to deliver lower operating costs and better productivity. The maximum pierce thickness for steel plate is 25 mm, but from an edge, the 125 HD system can accommodate a 60 mm plate thickness. “We can offer several differ-
equipped THERMA- CUT plasma CNC cut- ting system to the SAIW, which will sup- port the needs of the
Abicor Binzel South Africa can retrofit its Thermacut cutting solutions to any cutting table.
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