Metal bending experts Barnshaws’ Hamilton Branch has delivered 11 rolled steel cylinders to form two deaerator vessels destined for the Johan Sverdrup oilfield in the North Sea. Barnshaws has built a formidable reputation in supplying metal fabrications for challenging projects, with the business’ Hamilton Branch now utilising these skills in support of the highly demanding offshore oil and gas industry.

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Barnshaws Plate Bending has expanded its laser cutting capacity with the installation of a new Bystronic BySprint Fiber machine. This addition means Barnshaws offers one of the largest laser cutting capacities in the UK, with the ability to process ferrous and non-ferrous metals in sheets of up to 12 x 2 m.

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To satisfy demand for higher productivity and yields, agricultural equipment is becoming more advanced and complex. This extra demand placed on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) translates directly to the supply chain, especially those providing structural and functional metal components. Curved metal plate, section and tube is one category where a greater awareness of what advanced suppliers now provide can make a difference.

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With demand for food ever growing, powered agricultural equipment is a segment that is set to continuously grow. OEMs are required to keep pace with this demand, while still delivering progressively more optimised tractors, combines, sprayers, seed drills and cultivation equipment to maximise harvests. One way to optimise the design, manufacture and packaging of this vital equipment is to utilise precision curved metal, which is now becoming more prevalent in the sector.

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Towed agricultural equipment has a hard-working life. Shocks and loads are typical mechanical stresses associated with all aspects of farming, from ploughing to harvesting. Trailers, rollers, ploughs, mowers, rakes and balers require strong construction to ensure maximum reliability and secure overall return on harvest. This level of fabrication can take time though, so businesses are now offering manufacturers of towed equipment a way to expediate fabrication with the inclusion of curved metal elements.

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