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The MBK machine’s streamlined operating design simplifies the cage making process, reduces machine maintenance, and makes for dependable day-to-day operation. With technology appropriate to the industry, the MBK Machine’s proven performance has opened the door to exciting new production possibilities.

The numeric control system includes settings for 255 cage styles to be stored in a microprocessor to permit automatic adjustment for different cage sizes.

Product Range

  • Round cage sizes from 8.6 ” (220mm) to 177” (4500mm) diameters
  • Oval shaped cages with optional attachment
  • Arch shaped cages with optional attachment
  • Cage length from 12” (.3M) to 197” (5.0M) standard (up to 276" (7.0M) have been made)

System Benefits

  • With the MBK just the amount of steel required to meet the exact steel design is used. Mesh overlaps and oversteeling created my using and available mesh size with heavier steel than necessary is eliminated.
  • Accurately produced cages improve your pipe quality. The barrel, bell, and tongue diameter can be individually controlled for superior pipe-making performance.
  • Machine installation is simple .No pit or foundation is required.
  • For maximum versatility, the MBK can produce elliptical and arch cages in addition to round cages.
  • The MBK Machine’s streamlined design permits easy operation and maintenance.

Available Accessories

  • Cage removal Robot (click here for details)
  • Inline Wire Drawing Machine (click here for details)
  • Straightening and Cutting Machine (click here for details)
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The Hawkeye Cage Removal Robot automatically offloads completed cages from the MBK Machine, permitting the machine operator to simultaneously feed longitudinals to the machine. This telescopes operations for faster output and reduces operator fatigue. The Robot is also capable of setting the cage into the vertical position ready for use in the pipe-making process.

  • Cage offloading capacity – 1000 pounds (450kgs)
  • Maximum cage diameter – 96” (2400mm)
  • Maximum cage length – 12’ (3.5M)