Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation reported the introduction of a new, air powered version of the WalterscheidTM WALFORM M-WF385X tube forming machine that is ATEX-compliant for use in potentially challenging environments.

Eaton’s air powered version of its WALFORM machine, which carries the designation M-WF385X-EX1, utilizes the original forming head of the M-WF385X, but replaces an electric drive with an innovative pneumatic power pack.

This replacement of electrical power eliminates potential sparks, making the new unit suitable for use on oil and gas platforms, mines, shipbuilding, flour mills, and other ATEX classified environments.

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