The E-volution in sheet metal working
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The E-volution in sheet metal working
SafanDarley is a new brand name, but with a familiar ring to it. SafanDarley is the result of a merger between Safan and Darley, two prominent manufacturers of machines for the sheet-metal working industry. SafanDarley represents a unique combination of expertise and innovative power. For synergy that quickly leads to new pioneering innovation. The E-volution in sheet metal working enters a new era! An E-volution that started with the invention of the servo-electronic press brake, and which spread across the globe with the introduction of the original E-brake.
A global player in the sheet metal working industry with customers all over the world.
The E-volution in sheet-metal working increases your competitiveness as a manufacturer.
The E-standard in Efficiency The E-standard in Ergonomics The E-standard in Economy
The leader in a global E-volution Safan B.V. was established in 1960 when 5 Dutch factories producing metal working machines and tools joined forces. The name Safan is an acronym for SAmenwerkende FAbrieken Nederland (Cooperating Factories Netherlands). The most important of these factories and the driving force behind the development of Safan was Wila in Lochem. This firm had been active since 1932 as an engineering works for metalworking machinery and tools. That is how far back Safan’s experience goes! Darley was established in 1934, and has nearly as much experience. Both companies have introduced important and patented innovations. In 2012, the Safan and Darley brands were united in a new global brand SafanDarley. Success and expansion An important milestone was the invention of the Original E-Brake. The global success of the E-Brake prompted a considerable expansion of the Lochem plant in 2009. Safan and Darley are healthy and financially strong businesses with a total of approx. 160 employees, part of Nivora Holding, which BEWO Cutting Systems and Style CNC Machines also form part of.
Our core values Quality, innovation, reliability and sustainability are the core values based on which we have created an expanding and loyal global customer base. Consequently, we do rank among the top 3 manu facturers of sheet metal working machines in the world for the top market sector. Our organisation Safan and Darley are the global specialists in the development and construction of press brakes and shears for sheet-metal working. The branches in Lochem and Eijsden form a complete organisation with all disciplines under their own management, from R&D and engineering to manufacturing and assembly, from marketing & sales to technology and training centre, from helpdesk to service partner.
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SafanDarley innovations & milestones year innovation
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the servo-hydraulic press brake the first press brake with a robot the SafanDarley Touch Screen control unit the servo-electronic press brake (SMK) the hybrid guillotine shears (HT) the Original E-Brake the E-Brake 150T and 200T the R-Brake automated bending cell the E-Brake Ergonomic the E-Brake 300T Dual Drive the E-Control Touch Screen control merger of the Safan and Darley brands into one new global brand SafanDarley introduction of SafanDarley Eye introduction of the new generation H-Brake
Our global network In addition to branches in the Netherlands, Germany, England and Taiwan, a global network of carefully selected partners provides advice, sales, installation and service. This fully guarantees your continuity and local support.
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The E-volution in sheet metal working
The inventor of ‘The original E-Brake’ With its patented servo-electronic press brake, the SMK, we laid the foundation for the E-volution in sheet metal working. Here the ‘E’ represents the application of innovative electronic technology. This development gained extra momentum in 2004 with the introduction of the first fully-fledged electronic press brake in the world; the SafanDarley original E-Brake. A revolutionary machine concept; invented, designed, built, tested and perfected entirely by SafanDarley engineers. Faster bending without crowning The most important innovation of the SafanDarley E-Brake is its servo-electronic drive system based on the pulley principle. This ensures a very even distribution of forces, so that in 95% of all cases there is no need for a crowning table. Cycle times are shortened
SafanDarley’s unique pulley drive system has proven its worth all over the world.
by up to 30% compared with traditional hydraulic press brakes. Which means much more efficient manufacturing and, therefore, a much more competitive position. Increasing the lead In the meantime, we have developed the machine concept further to cover a wide range of pressing forces and working lengths Because each market segment – from light- to heavy-duty – has its own specific requirements, our engineers have once more thought up many new innovations and solutions. The lead of SafanDarley as an inventor already encompasses several generations of E-brakes!
Impossible to overcome: the lead of the inventor.
The E-standard in Efficiency The E-standard in Ergonomics The E-standard in Economy
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The SafanDarley E-standards SafanDarley has set new standards for Efficiency, Economy, Ergonomics and Ecology. These E-standard result from a vision that has guided the company since 1995: SafanDarley’s E-volution in sheet metal working. In response to social trends as well as changing requirements in sheet metal working, we have combined these four standards into a single innovative concept.
Bend up to 30% faster: the E-standard in Efficiency.
Sustainable manufacturing We make it possible for manufacturers engaged in sheet metal working, not only to produce more efficiently at lower costs, but also to do so with fewer negative effects for humans and the environment. In this respect, we were well ahead of our time. Now that sustainability is as important as higher productivity, sheet metal working with SafanDarley is more than ever the best choice, both electronically and eco-hydraulically. Through the absence of harmful oils (also in our new hydraulic press brakes!) and energy savings of up to 50% (i.e. lower CO2 emissions), our machines contribute to socially responsible entrepreneurship.
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The E-volution in sheet metal working
A product range without equal SafanDarley E-Brake from 20T to 300T pressing force From the lightest-duty ‘Ergonomic’ E-Brake to the heaviest-duty ‘Dual Drive’ E-Brake, we offer the widest choice of electronic press brakes in the world. The E-brake series can be divided into three ranges. Light-duty range from 20T-850 mm to 130T-3100 mm uses a modular design concept, resulting in short delivery times and optimum efficiency during manufacturing. This range comprises 7 machines, each available in 3 Q-sizes. With our economical SafanDarley E-Brake B-series we can cater even further to our customer’s individual requirements.
Always a customised E-Brake for your production process.
The 20T-850 and 35T-1250 are available as ‘Ergonomic’ versions. These versions offer the convenience of operation while seated and allow the operator and the press brake to operate as one, while achieving the shortest possible cycle times through optimum ergonomics. The medium-duty range comprises two machines: the SafanDarley E-Brake 150T-3100 and the SafanDarley E-Brake 200T-4100; both available in 3 Q-sizes. The heavy-duty range consists of the SafanDarley 300T-4100 ‘Dual Drive’. Even at pressing forces of 300 tons there is no need for crowning, thanks to the innovative, patented, ‘Dual Drive’ with dual pulley system, in combination with the equally unique compensating lower beam in the SafanDarley E-Brake Dual Drive.
A wide range of options guarantees customised solutions.
E-Brake 35 - 200T E-Brake B 20 - 100T
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R-Brake
B-Shear & M-Shear
H-Brake E-Brake 300T Dual Drive
E-Brake Ergonomic
A wide range of press brakes and shears
SafanDarley H-Brake As the leading specialists in press brakes we obviously also have a wide range of servohydraulic machines, particularly for products that require very high pressing forces and very large working lengths. The SafanDarley H-Brake range covers up to 480T – 7500 mm. The new SafanDarley H-Brake is a breakthrough in sustainable hydraulics, using vegetable oil and a low-energy start/stop system. SafanDarley M-Shear, B-Shear and GS-Shear The SafanDarley M-Shear and SafanDarley B-Shear are unique on account of their innovative hybrid drives: a superior combination of hydraulics and electronics. The system is very energy efficient and low-noise, and uses only a fraction of the usual amount of oil.
SafanDarley’s hybrid-drive guillotine shears: the E-volution in sheet metal cutting.
Automatic cutting-angle setting, torsion-free cutting of narrow strips and scrap separation are other important advantages. Combined with the Return-to-Sender function, maximum efficiency in sheet metal shearing is achieved. The SafanDarley M-Shear comes fully equipped and with versatile optional features within a very large range of some 20 versions. The SafanDarley B-Shear offers the same superior technology, but comes in only one competitively priced model (310-6), available with a limited number of optional features. with limited options. The hydraulic SafanDarley GS-Shear stands out because of an innovative, oscillating blade beam with automatic clearance of the top blade, increasing the tool life of the blades.
SafanDarley R-Brake The R-Brake innovatively combines our expertise in automation of bending cells with our E-Brake technology. The result is a revolutionary bending cell concept: a press brake on top of which is mounted a robotic arm that moves horizontally along a 6-metre long gantry. The floor in front of the machine thus remains available for positioning sheet feed and discharge tables. This makes the SafanDarley R-Brake into the most compact automated bending cell in the 100T class, with a working length of 3100 mm. Programs for the SafanDarley R-Brake can be written off-line using SafanDarley’s Robo wave simulation software. This drastically reduces the set-up times for the bending cell.
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The E-volution in sheet metal working
Continuous innovation Continuous innovation is SafanDarley’s core activity. Our innovative strength is directed both at developing entirely new machines and systems, and at perfecting existing machines and accessories. We develop all our innovations in-house. The know-how of our R&D department covers all aspects of construction, control and software, and is combined with unique expertise in the fields of press-brake bending, cutting and (automated) sheet handling. Working toward integrated solutions How will the e-volution in sheet metal working progress? In our vision, the provision of integrated manufacturing solutions will play an increasingly important role. This will mainly concern the integration of machine control, automation and communication. In this development too, SafanDarley is setting the pace.
Everything under E-control For 15 years, the SafanDarley TS control system was the most functional and intuitive Man-Machine interface in sheet metal working. Only SafanDarley itself was able to improve on it with a new generation of touch-screen control systems, the SafanDarley E-Control. This system is prepared for web-based communication such as online diagnoses and loading software updates from the web. By monitoring and analysing operating data online, it becomes possible to optimise the production process remotely.
SafanDarley has won several awards for innovation; for its SafanDarley I-Brake concept for instance.
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Bending cell automation; a SafanDarley speciality With our automated bending cells – including the standard SafanDarley R-Brake – we offer integrated solutions for your production process. Not only the bending cell, but other operations such as punching and spot welding can be automated integrally, as can the entire routing of sheet metal material. This provides the producer considerable flexibility in manufacturing new products or making changes to the production process. We also offer flexibility in linking up with external systems and the choice of robot. Our Robowave off-line programming is a sure-fire guarantee for a maximum return. In this connection: We develop and realise turn-key solutions for cutting and press-brake bending with guaranteed cycle times. This means that you can determine your costs for each product. Based on these fixed costs, you can accurately calculate the time required to recover your investment. A simulation model gives you in advance a reliable indication of the Return On Investment you can expect.
Improved competitiveness through low-manpower production.
Customised machines, built for the client Does your sheet-metal working process make certain demands that cannot be met by our extensive range of machines and options? Contact us to ask about the unique possibilities of SafanDarley for customised machines!
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The E-volution in sheet metal working
Top quality ‘lean manufacturing’ Manufacturing top-quality products efficiently also has the highest priority at SafanDarley itself. SafanDarley machines are not only designed for reliable and optimum performance, but also for constructive efficiency. A good example is the latest generation of the SafanDarley E-Brake, which has a modular design. In our own production process, innovation also plays an important role.
Doing the entire manufacturing process ensures maximum quality control.
We use the most sophisticated equipment and systems in a streamlined process with strict quality control. In doing so we apply the principles of ‘lean manufacturing’ to produce as flexibly as possible with minimum wastage. This combines the best quality/ price ratio with socially responsible entrepreneurship.
Online with the future: interactive production optimisation using the Internet.
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Global service and support We support our customers with a complete package of after-sales services. Obviously a fast-response repair service comes first, as well as an expert helpdesk for remedying simple problems remotely. In addition, we also offer various options for regular inspection and preventive maintenance, as well as for training operators. Our expertise is available at all times to provide customised advice. In countries where we do not have our own office and service organisation, excellently trained local partners ensure professional support and breakdown service. In the future, interactive web-based communications will become increasingly important in providing direct services and the automatic optimisation of machine performance. With our ‘digital support’ we will always be close at hand.
For SafanDarley, service counts as a core activity.
Welcome to SafanDarley We would be glad to provide you with further information, documentation, advice and demonstrations. Discover what the E-volution in sheet metal working can mean for you! Go to www.safandarley.com or contact us by telephone at +31 (0)573 222 222 or +31 (0)43-409 74 09 or by e-mail to info@safandarley.com
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E-Brake Ergonomic
E-Brake 35T-200T E-Brake B 20T- 100T
E-Brake 300T Dual Drive
H-Brake 175T-400T
H-Brake HD 500T-1250T
R-Brake
B-Shear & M-Shear
Special cutting lines
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SafanDarley B.V., Kwinkweerd 11, NL-7241 CW Lochem P.O. Box 96, NL-7240 AB Lochem, The Netherlands Tel.: +31 (0)573 222 222, Fax: +31 (0)573 252 057
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