Lexair Mini Rhinobar bar feeder centres and feeds small stock efficiently

The precision engineered US-built single-tube Lexair Mini Rhinobar bar feeder uses the hydrodynamic principle to quickly centre 1.8 or 3.6 m bars as small as 1 mm diameter. The bar stock is supported in an oil bath in the feed tube, and, as the bar's rotational speed increases, hydrodynamic forces move it toward the centre of the tube and stabilise it. Feed tubes ranging from 3.2 to 41 mm diameter are available in 3.2 mm increments to minimise the bar-to-feed tube clearance on small-diameter, high production run parts. The bar feeder's ergonomic design features an upgraded safety interlock system, and includes a front swing-out mechanism for easy reloading and sub-three minute feed tube changes. Lexair's single-valve design controls oil flow and pressure for increased bar control, accuracy and vibration-free operation. A completely enclosed fluid recuperator keeps oil off the floor and contaminants out of the hydraulic system. The outer barrel is a precision-extruded aluminium tube, held in place with a single clamp to further minimise barrel vibration and control Z-axis motion. A removable pendant allows the operator to control the bar feeder remotely, while a positive pusher retention system ensures efficient operation with minimal labour. With overall machine lengths of 3.35 m for the 1.8 m bar model and 5.18 m for the 3.6 m bar model, the Mini Rhinobar's compact size makes it suitable for small or large shops. The bar feeder is available in three feed tube diameters of the buyer's selection.