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Shrinking & stretching
Eckold KF460 Kraftformer
In stock Ref 0030
The heavy machine in the range. 8 gauge mild steel through a 17" throat, 300 to 600 strokes a minute off a 6 HP motor. More reach and considerably more power for heavier panel work. Supplied complete with tooling.
Price on request
Condition and tooling change the figure on every machine. Call or email and you will have a price the same business day.
| Stock ref | 0030 |
|---|---|
| Condition | Used, details on request |
| Tooling | Complete with tooling |
| Category | Shrinking & stretching |
| Availability | Ready to view at the Spicewood warehouse |
| Location | Spicewood, Texas |
| Shipping | We arrange freight anywhere in the continental United States |
| Viewing | By appointment, all machines can be viewed under power |
Full specification, dimensions and tooling list available on request.
Capability
- Cold shrinking with no heat and no jaw marks
- Stretching to pull a panel true
- Flanging around curves
- Planishing and smoothing
- 8 gauge mild steel through a 17" throat, 300 to 600 strokes a minute
Who buys these
Classic car restoration, hot rod builders, coachbuilders, aviation restoration and panel shops.
Shop power
Most European machinery is 3-phase. Customers commonly run these from a rotary phase converter, or from a VFD off a single-phase 240V shop supply. Worth checking what your shop is set up for before you buy.
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View details →Interested in this machine?
All machines can be viewed under power at our Spicewood works, by appointment. Quote the stock reference when you call and we will pull the file straight up.