Fully automatic cyclic loading
Transfer suitable round, square and rectangular tube from belt storage into the T2 loading sequence with less routine intervention.
Bodor T-Trans | Fully automatic tube loading for the T2
Bodor T-Trans Automatic Tube Loading System UK
Automate the movement of round, square and rectangular tube into a Bodor T2 production cell. T-Trans combines belt storage, cyclic loading, smart material alarms and tube-protection features, with UK specification, installation, training and service from World Machinery.
Compatibility, stock length, tube range, bundle weight, storage capacity and line layout depend on the selected T-Trans and T2 configuration. Confirm all details in a current written World Machinery quotation.
Φ20–Φ220mm*manufacturer-published round-tube loading range
□20–□220mm*manufacturer-published square-tube loading range
2,000 / 3,000kg*published 6.5m / 9.2m belt-storage capacities
UK supportlayout review, installation, training and service
Fully automatic | continuous | protected
Turn tube storage and loading into one coordinated production process.
T-Trans is designed around fully automatic cyclic loading for the Bodor T2. Its role is to reduce repeated manual lifting, keep the tube laser supplied and create a more consistent route from bundled stock to the machine chuck.
Smart continuity alarms
Material-shortage alarms and mid-cycle replenishment support continuous loading and reduce avoidable production interruptions.
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Tube-surface protection
Rubber contact pads are used to reduce scratching as tube stock moves through the loading process.
From bundle storage to the T2 chuck
A controlled loading route built around repeat production.
The T-Trans workflow begins with organised bundle storage and continues through selection, transfer and presentation to the tube laser. The exact material-flow route should be planned around stock length, tube section, bundle mass, operator access and the factory layout.
Store the production bundle
Load the belt storage system with suitable tube stock within the confirmed bundle and line capacity.
Select and transfer automatically
The automation separates and moves the next tube through the loading sequence.
Present material to the T2
The tube is delivered into the machine-loading route so the cutting cycle can continue.
Replenish without unnecessary stoppage
Mid-cycle loading and shortage alarms help production teams maintain continuity.
Automation functions
Six functions designed to simplify loading and support reliable production flow.
Feature availability and performance depend on the supplied T-Trans model, stock format and T2 configuration. World Machinery can confirm the included equipment and conduct a layout review before the order is finalised.
ContinuitySmart alarms
Material-shortage alarms notify the operator before stock is exhausted, while mid-cycle replenishment supports ongoing production.
ControlSimpler operation
BodorThinker coordinates the automation and tube laser workflow through a connected control environment.
AutomationFully automatic loading
Automatic cyclic loading reduces the time and repeated labour associated with presenting individual tubes to the machine.
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Tube rangeRound, square and rectangular tube
The current manufacturer page publishes round and square ranges from 20mm to 220mm, with rectangular side length from 20mm to 220mm.
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StorageHigher bundle capacity
Published belt-storage references are 2,000kg for the 6.5m configuration and 3,000kg for the 9.2m configuration, with bundle diameter up to 900mm.
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ProtectionScratch-resistant contact surfaces
Rubber pads are used at relevant contact points to help protect the tube surface during loading.
T-Trans2-65 and T-Trans2-92
Select the storage length and capacity around the tube programme.
Bodor publishes 6.5m and 9.2m T-Trans configurations. The final tube range, stock length, weight, loading geometry and compatible T2 model must be confirmed against the current UK quotation.
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6.5m storage configuration
T-Trans2-65
Manufacturer reference configuration for tube stock around 6.5m, with published storage capacity up to 2,000kg.
- Round, square and rectangular tube
- Published maximum tube weight 150kg / 23kg per metre
- Published bundle diameter up to 900mm
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9.2m storage configuration
T-Trans2-92
Longer-stock automation configuration with manufacturer-published belt-storage capacity up to 3,000kg.
- Designed around longer stock programmes
- Confirm maximum tube weight and compatible T2 configuration
- Confirm factory length and access requirements
All technical figures are manufacturer references. Current model compatibility, tube dimensions, stock length, weight limits, storage capacity and included safety equipment must be confirmed in writing.
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Compatible T2 production cell
Specify the tube laser and loading system as one connected project.
T-Trans is presented as an automatic loading device for the Bodor T2. The strongest proposal reviews the tube laser, loading automation, stock storage, extraction, operator access and downstream part handling together rather than treating the loader as a separate add-on.
Tube-laser compatibility
Confirm the exact T2 model, stock length, tube range and software/control integration.
Factory layout
Allow for bundle loading, forklift or crane access, guarding, service zones and the full automation length.
Production schedule
Use actual batch sizes, material changes and shift patterns to determine whether dual or longer storage is justified.
Application-led automation planning
Plan the loader around stock, bundle logistics and the production target.
A practical automation review starts with the stock programme and the physical route from delivered bundle to finished part. World Machinery can review the material and factory information before proposing the T-Trans model and layout.
Tube sizes and sections
List round, square and rectangular sizes, wall thicknesses, surface finish and any special handling requirements.
Stock length and bundle mass
Confirm regular and maximum stock length, individual tube weight, weight per metre and maximum bundle mass.
Batch profile and change frequency
Share typical batch sizes, material changes per shift and the required production continuity.
Access and safety zones
Plan forklift or crane access, bundle presentation, guarding, operator routes, services and maintenance clearances.
World Machinery UK support
Automation layout, installation, training and long-term technical support.
World Machinery can coordinate the T-Trans and T2 project from application review through layout planning, delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training and ongoing service. Finance options can also be discussed for qualifying businesses.
Automation readiness review
Review stock formats, batch profile, labour, bottlenecks and available floor space.
Layout and utility planning
Coordinate access, foundations, power, compressed air, guarding, extraction and material routes.
Installation and operator training
Commission the automation and tube laser as one production cell and train the operating team.
Service and finance
Protect uptime with UK support and discuss eligible finance packages for the complete project.
T-Trans questions
What UK manufacturers usually ask before specifying T-Trans.
Final answers depend on the selected T-Trans and T2 configuration, stock format and factory layout. World Machinery can provide a current written specification for the project.
What is Bodor T-Trans?
T-Trans is a fully automatic tube-loading device designed for the Bodor T2. It stores and cyclically loads suitable round, square and rectangular tube to reduce repeated manual handling and support continuous production.
Which tube sizes can it load?
Bodor currently publishes round tube from Φ20mm to Φ220mm and square tube from 20mm to 220mm. Rectangular tube side length is listed from 20mm to 220mm. Wall thickness, weight, straightness and surface condition must also be confirmed.
What stock lengths are available?
Bodor identifies T-Trans2-65 and T-Trans2-92 configurations associated with 6.5m and 9.2m stock programmes. The exact compatible tube length and T2 model should be confirmed in the written UK specification.
How much tube can the storage system hold?
The manufacturer publishes maximum belt-storage capacity of 2,000kg for the 6.5m configuration and 3,000kg for the 9.2m configuration, with a bundle diameter reference up to 900mm. Site and lifting arrangements must be planned around the selected capacity.
How does T-Trans maintain continuous production?
Material-shortage alarms warn the operator before stock is exhausted, while mid-cycle replenishment allows additional material to be introduced without waiting for the storage system to become completely empty.
Will the loading system scratch finished tube?
Bodor describes rubber pads at relevant contact points to help prevent scratches. Surface finish, protective film, tube condition and customer quality requirements should still be reviewed during specification.
Which Bodor tube laser is compatible?
The current manufacturer page describes T-Trans as a loading device for the Bodor T2. Exact compatibility varies by model and stock length, so World Machinery should confirm the complete T2 and T-Trans build in writing.
What UK support is available?
World Machinery can support automation review, factory layout, delivery, installation, commissioning, operator training and ongoing UK service. Finance options can also be discussed for eligible businesses.
Plan your T-Trans project
Request an automation layout review and current written specification.
Send your tube sizes, stock lengths, bundle weights, T2 model, batch profile and factory-layout information. The World Machinery team can review the most suitable T-Trans configuration and next steps.
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