by UniversalTube | Jul 7, 2020 | News |
Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment and Universal Controls Group (UCG) have announced the merger of their two companies. This merger will offer metalworking manufacturers a more unified solution for machinery and electrical control systems. UCG has acquired the operations, customer contracts, and inventory of Universal Tube & Rollform, and will continue operations of both the UTUBE and UCG brands.
Founded in 1984 by Ralph Girkins, Universal Tube & Rollform is a worldwide supplier of tube mills, roll formers, and coil handling machinery. Based in Perrysburg, Ohio, USA, the company offers one of the world’s largest in-stock inventories of tube mills and auxiliary equipment, along with an in house machine shop that specializes in machine reconditioning.
UCG was formed in 2005 by Ken Metzger; while working in sales at Universal Tube & Rollform, along with Ralph Girkins and Laura Smirin. UCG builds new control panels, die accelerators, drive systems, and complete automation solutions for industrial machinery. Working together under one roof, the two companies offer a one-stop source for metalworking machinery and control systems.
“The reason for the merger was to reduce the overhead cost of running two companies,” said Ralph Girkins. “Both companies have always worked together. The merger will eliminate duplicate costs and allow us to remain competitive throughout the industry. Our products and service capabilities will continuously grow as our two companies unite into one.”
Ken Metzger has forged a relationship with ERWTech, new machinery manufacturers in Turkey, and has become the U.S. distributor of their quality tube and pipe machinery. They feature a flying cold saw that uses UCGs U-Trak technology and have successfully installed several in the U.S. already. New entry systems, tube mills, high-frequency welders, and other machinery are also available with start-up and field service implemented by Universal.
You can check out all the resources available to you by going to utubeonline.com and also universalcontrolsgroup.com. Discover all the services available for new, used and rebuilt machinery, components, control systems, and much more.
Universal Controls Group, Ltd.
Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment
26202 Glenwood Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
(419) 872-2364
sales@utubeonline.com
sales@universalcontrolsgroup.com
by UniversalTube | Jun 17, 2020 | News |
Perrysburg, Ohio, USA – Team, Universal Controls Group and Universal Tube & Rollform, recently installed a new ERWTech high-frequency solid-state welder in less than one week from the time of purchase. Our machinery sales division, Universal Tube & Rollform, sold the in-stock ERWTech Welder, and Universal’s team got to work immediately to arrange the start-up making the rapid turn-around possible.
The new welder was purchased by LP Tube Industries, in Arizona, to replace a welder on one of their tube mill lines. It was loaded and shipped the day of purchase, and Universal’s team of engineers and field installers hit the road to meet it in Arizona for Installation. When the welder arrived, Universal’s team finished the install promptly and remained on-site until the tube mill line was running again.
“Universal’s team came through for us at LP Tube. From their engineering team, in-stock replacement parts, to around the clock technical support, Universal is a company we can depend on.” – Scot Edwards, LP Tube Industries
Universal handles U.S. sales and support for ERWTech machinery and carries in-stock high-frequency welders, cold saws, and standard replacement parts for customer inspection or immediate purchase. Contact Universal for more information about the machinery and services they offer.
Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment
Universal Controls Group
26202 Glenwood Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 USA
(419) 872-2364
sales@utubeonline.com
sales@universalcontrolsgroup.com
by UniversalTube | May 5, 2020 | News |
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Contact us with your tube, pipe, and roll form machinery needs. Visit our website to view our entire inventory of tube mills, roll formers, high-frequency welders, cut-offs, end formers, accumulators, shear & end welders, uncoilers, straighteners, slitting lines and much more.
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Contact us for new control panels, drive systems, length control systems, and other industrial machinery components manufactured by Universal Controls Group. UCG can retrofit your existing machinery to optimize your production capabilities.
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Contact us for equipment repairs, upgrades, or if your production needs change. Universal can recondition, repair, upgrade, or even reconfigure your current machinery to the most exact specifications. From single gearbox repairs to reconditioning entire production lines, we are here to help.
Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment
Universal Controls Group
26202 Glenwood Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 USA
(419) 872-2364
by UniversalTube | Apr 9, 2019 | News |
Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment, a worldwide supplier of tube, pipe, and roll form machinery, has available for sale a complete 3″ (76 mm) Abbey Etna tube mill line. This line can be inspected on-site in the United States by appointment only.
Universal upgraded the line in early 2016 using new, used and rebuilt equipment. Re-work of the Abbey Etna 3X tube mill included all new bearings, seals, re-worked side closers in addition to some replacement spindles. Universal Controls Group manufactured and integrated into the line new AC drive motors and a new AC vector control system.
Entry Equipment
The entry section of this line includes a 5-ton jib crane, 5-ton Littell double uncoiler, Kent floop accumulator, and a new in 2016, Kent model PMA-135 shear & end welder.
Welding Section
Universal custom-built the welding section in 2016 with a new 2-roll weld box, new EPU (seam guide), new double scarfing unit, and automatic quick lift tool holders. Also installed new in 2016, was a 300 KW high frequency, solid-state welder complete with heat exchanger.
Cut-Off
The line concludes with a single-cut Betaram cut-off, runout table, and a new U-TRAK length control system. The U-TRAK delivers more accurate cuts on the fly to increase line speed, reduce scrap, extend blade life and overall improve productivity.
View the complete specifications for this line or submit a quote request for more information. If you would like to schedule an appointment to inspect this line under power, please contact Universal at: +1 (419) 872-2364 or sales@utubeonline.com
Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment
26202 Glenwood Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 USA
(419) 872-2364
www.utubeonline.com
by UniversalTube | Nov 2, 2017 | News |
Universal Controls Group specializes in tube mill controls and drive systems for the industrial metalworking industry. Our systems are manufactured at our shop in Perrysburg, Ohio, and built with quality brands including ABB, Allan-Bradley, B & R, Eaton, and Siemens. Along with tube mill controls and drive systems, we also build die accelerators, servo feeders, encoder stands, and other accessories that we can retrofit to machinery.
Also available are re-power systems for tube mills and roll forming lines. Re-power systems come equipped with (all new): 480 Volt AC variable speed drive system including all control components, push-button console, remote jog pendant, emergency-stop station, optional AC inverter duty motor and complete AutoCAD drawing package.
Universal Controls Group can offer you a complete turn-key system from initial design to start-up. Located under one roof with Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment, a leading machinery dealer, enables us to offer a wide array of cost-efficient services, unmatched by others. Together we can help increase the productivity of your line while keeping your investment low.
Universal Controls Group
26202 Glenwood Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 USA
(419) 872-2364
www.universalcontrolsgroup.com
by UniversalTube | Nov 2, 2017 | News |
UCG manufacturers of industrial control systems, has introduced U-SAW, a new high-speed flying cold saw for tube mills equipped with their revolutionary Length Control System.
The new flying cold saw is available in both single and double blade version and sizes up to 16” and speeds up to 300 FPM. The U-Saw can use either TCT or HSS blades.
The 3 inch (76mm) version of the U-Saw will be in our booth at the upcoming Fabtech show in Atlanta this November. Stop by Universal’s Booth #C10436 to see the U-Saw.
Complete specifications of this saw can be view at: utubeonline.com/product/new-high-speed-flying-cold-saw/.
UCG builds new control systems, die accelerators, drives and other accessories to retrofit new or existing machinery in almost any industrial environment.
Located under one roof with a leading used machinery dealer, Universal Tube & Rollform Equipment Corporation, their unique relationship enables them to offer a wide array of cost efficient services, unmatched by others.
Visit their booth at Fabtech Atlanta for a quotation and more information about the new cold saws available: Tube & Pipe Hall, Booth #C10436.
UCG
26202 Glenwood Rd. Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 USA
(419) 872-2364
sales@universalcontrolsgroup.com
www.universalcontrolsgroup.com
Fabtech Atlanta, Tube & Pipe Hall, Booth #C10436
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