Lewis Wire Straightening and Cutting Machines
Lewis Stationary Cut
Lewis 1SHVF Wire Straighten and Cut Machine
Lewis 3SV16 Wire Straighten and Cut Machine
Lewis 5SV16 Wire Straighten and Cut Machine
Lewis 3SV8 Wire Straighten and Cut Machine
Lewis 4SV8 Wire Straighten and Cut Machine
Lewis 5SV8 Wire Straighten and Cut Machine
The Lewis Machine Stationary Cut Series of wire straighten and cut line has been the backbone of the wire products industry for over 100 years.
Since 1911 Lewis Machines have been built to provide many years of reliable wire processing service. RMG has continued this tradition with innovative improvements such as our patented “Clutchless” cutters, digital arbor and feed speed meters and pneumatic feed roll pressure, while maintaining the same long-serving, robust, proven design. Our new Lewis Machine wire straightening and cutting equipment offers variable speed arbors, superior ease and repeatability of setups, less maintenance and years of dependable service. Our Lewis Machine wire processing line covers a wire diameter range of 0.030″(0.76mm) – 0.875″(22.0mm).
Standard Features
Stationary Cut
- Lewis Machine is the right choice for your higher tensile material
- Independently adjustable variable frequency AC drive with clutchless cutoff
- Auto cycle control of cutter for improved productivity of short part lengths
- Variable-speed, (4) roll feed heads: Exit feed head [0/1SHVF, 3/5SV16], Entrance and Exit feed heads [3SV8 – 6SV8]
- Arbor, cutter and feed head powered by independent AC variable frequency drives and premium efficiency motors
- No interconnecting transmission components
- Belt drive on all motors: no chains and lubrication are required
- Hardened Guide and Clapper Bars available
- Hardened D-2 material for feed rolls, cutoff die and knife
- Entry wire guide assembly with lubrication box
- Safety guarding for all critical areas
- Positive stop release slide gauging assembly (See Options for Micro-Fine Adjustable Release Mechanism)
- Programmable safety shut down timer, stops machine if a feeding problem restricts wire and reduces scrap
- Programmable parts batch counter, stops machine when desired number of cut parts is reached
At A Glance
| Model Number | Model 0SHVF | Model 1SHVF |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Diameter Range | .030" - .100" (0.76mm - 2.54mm) | .045" - .135" (1.30mm - 3.40mm) |
| Maximum Tensile | 90,000 psi (620N/mm2) | 90,000 psi (620N/mm2) |
| Minimum Part Length | 3" (76mm) | 3" (76mm) |
| Maximum Part Length | As required | As required |
| Footprint/Base Unit | 30" x 32" (1524mm x 813mm) | 30" x 32" (1524mm x 813mm) |
| Model Number | 3SV16 | 5SV16 |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Diameter Range | .050" - .188" (1.30mm - 4.80mm) | .062" - .315" (1.60mm – 8.00mm) |
| Maximum Tensile | 90,000 psi (620N/mm2) | 90,000 psi (620N/mm2) |
| Minimum Part Length | 2" (50mm) | 2" (50mm) |
| Maximum Part Length | As required | As required |
| Footprint/Base Unit | 120" x 51" (3048mm x 1295mm) | 120" x 51" (3048mm x 1295mm) |
| Model Number | 3SV8 | 4SV8 | 5SV8 | 6SV8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wire Diameter Range | .188" - .375" (4.78mm – 9.52mm) | .188" - .500" (4.78mm – 12.70mm) | .312" - .625" (7.92mm – 15.87mm) | .375" - .750" (9.52mm – 19.05mm) |
| Maximum Tensile | 90,000 psi (620N/mm2) | 90,000 psi (620N/mm2) | 90,000 psi (620N/mm2) | 90,000 psi (620N/mm2) |
| Minimum Part Length | 3" (76mm) | 3" (76mm) | 4" (102mm) | 4" (102mm) |
| Maximum Part Length | As required | As required | As required | As required |
| Footprint/Base Unit | 155" x 57" (3937mm x 1447.8mm) | 155" x 57" (3937mm x 1447.8mm) | 185" x 80" (4699mm x 2032mm) | 180" x 80" (4572mm x 2032mm) |
Shared Features for All Configurations of Lewis Straighten and Cut Machines
Lewis Wire Straighten and Cut Machine – Traditional 5 Die Arbor
Five die adjustment allows for greater control and flexibility when working with high tensile material.
Lewis Wire Straighten and Cut Machine – Feed Head
Precision four-roll feed heads with dual-grooved feed rolls that are belt driven by AC variable frequency drive and electric motor. Pneumatic feed roll pressure control is standard.
Lewis Wire Straighten and Cut Machine – Patented “Clutchless” Cutter
Independent VF drive and motor gives full cutting power. Low maintenance. Fewer moving parts and less troublesome. Bearings are used in place of older bronze bushings.
Lewis Wire Straighten and Cut Machine – Independent Arbor and Feed Speed Control
Speed potentiometers (not master/slave) allows the operator to optimize production speeds for each setup and application.
Lewis Wire Straighten and Cut Machine – Independent Arbor and Feed Speed Control
Conveniently located operator control interface.
RMG / Lewis Wire Straighten and Cut Machine – Programmable Parts Counter
Shuts down machine when the desired number of cut parts is reached.
RMG / Lewis Wire Straighten and Cut Machine – Programmable Safety Shut Down Timer
Stops machine if a feeding problem restricts wire or escapes from guide bar and reduces scrap.
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