Croft says that the machine 'brings a new level of proficiency to Croft's production line, meaning it can meet customer's exact demands'.
The all-electric machine also removes the need for hydraulics, resulting in a much lower energy usage than its predecessor, and significantly improving Croft's energy efficiency.
The TruPunch 3000 can process sheet up to 6.4 mm thick and has a three-second tool change time for a single tool, or 0.3 sec with a multitool holder. Also, it can be set to automatically remove the skeleton leaving the scrap behind. The machine also offers an average of 10% better sheet utilisation, which reduces production costs.
Neil Burns, director at Croft Filters, said: "Being a carbon conscious manufacturer is a key goal for us, so investing in our production line is crucial to making a real difference to our environmental impact.
"As the machine cleanly separates parts from the skeleton, the manual labour required is significantly reduced, saving time which can be spent on other projects."
The investment, which was facilitated by the University of Chester, is part of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) designed to help companies in England to grow. £2.6 billion of funding has been allocated to support projects and programmes committed to deliver sustainable jobs and economic growth.
