Lillbacka USA, Inc. USA voLuMe 1 2010 Phone (847) 301-1300 • Fax (847) 301-2562 • www.finnpowerusa.com

Lillbacka History In thIs Issue:

Lillbacka Corporation, based in Alaharma, Finland, is a successful Lillbacka history...... 1-2 machine manufacturer that began developing Finn-Power new Products ...... 3-4 crimping machines in the early 1970’s. today, the company’s Customer Profile ...... 5-6 machines are renowned worldwide for their high quality, and People have been talking about us ...... 7 Finn-Power is among the best known trademarks in the industry.

Lillbacka Corporation was founded by Jorma Lillbacka in 1969. Initially, Jorma Lillbacka Lillbacka Today acted as a subcontractor for machine today, Lillbacka Corporation engineering projects, but in 1973 he began has evolved into a multi- developing better ways of crimping hydraulic segmented business hose assemblies. When the first Finn-Power enterprise. In addition to crimping the Finn-Power crimping machines were products, sold in more than marketed around 60 countries, the the world, they became an instant corporation also solely owns success in the industry and Finn- and operates a variety of Power became a well known brand. businesses. these the company continued the companies include: sea and development of further innovative land shipping, logistics, an technologies and machines, such as amusement park, world- the P40 crimper with automated die class indoor and outdoor change systems for all types of karting race tracks, a hotel, different connectors and fittings. and restaurants.

By 1980, Lillbacka Corporation had achieved global market Lillbacka leadership in the area of crimping technology. In that year, Crimping Products owner Jorma Lillbacka received a national award from the Apart from traditional President of Finland for being an outstanding Finnish exporter. hydraulic hose assemblies, In 1990, the company introduced the world’s first digital Finn-Power crimping microprocessor control for crimping machines. machines can be used for hundreds of different In 1994, the two Lillbacka divisions – Crimping technology and applications. they are sheet Metal Working technology – experienced enormous capable of crimping, joining, growth. In 2002, Lillbacka Corporation’s sheet Metal Working and forming various types technology division was sold, and the company concentrated of objects. Imagination is solely on the development and manufacturing of its Finn-Power the only limit to the number crimping machines. of new applications. Lillbacka History 2

What Makes Crimping Unique? General Production Line Crimping is a noiseless, clean, quick, safe, and though designed for lower environmentally friendly radial forming process. volumes, our small-scale the possibility of manual operation is a crucial production machines meet the requirement at sites where there are potential highest quality standards. All hazards, such as fires. control options are available in these models for small- and the crimped joints are extremely durable and medium-scale production. reliable. With wire joints, for example, the wire will these crimpers can be break before the crimped joint fails. Furthermore, equipped with Quick Change in crimping, the tool costs stay remarkably low tools to enhance the flexibility compared to other joining methods. Another of die changes. benefit to Finn-Power crimping is short setup times from one crimp to another.

What Makes Finn-Power Unique? Serial Production Line Finn-Power machines are used for crimping the serial production line different types of hose, tubes, pipes, wires, cables, is designed for high- ropes, as well as electric cables. the machines production volumes. these crimpers are unmatched in all around speed, accuracy, repeatability, and quality.

Side-Feed Machine Line Precision, speed, and strength have been transferred to the Finn- allow quick and accurate joining of metal with Power side-feed machine either metal, rubber, fiber, or plastics or even wood. line to handle bent tube the variety of different applications for tube, pipe, assemblies and hard-to- and end forming is endless. Finn-Power standard handle parts. and custom-made die sets offer many possibilities for radial forming. the accuracy, force, efficiency, durability, speed, safety, and ease of use are the main strengths of Finn-Power crimping machines. Nut & Cable Service Line Crimping Line Finn-Power crimping these machines are for service and repair suitable for various work is designed for applications which do easy portability. they not require high force. are able to function they are fast, accurate, under the most varied and flexible to use. field repair conditions. they can be operated manually, by compressed air, or electric power. New Products 3 Lillbacka Introduces Two New Crimping Machines

Lillbacka Corporation recently introduced the Finn-Power 120 uC and 140 uC crimping machines. these serial production models are designed for high-volume production and handle large jobs with optimal crimping force, speed, and efficiency. What distinguishes them are their precision, large die openings, strength, and speed. Another important feature is that these production units can accommodate both small and large assemblies. their pass-through head design makes them ideal for crimping elbow assemblies, flanged pieces, and oddly-shaped parts. the 120 and 140 crimping machines can be used for hose assemblies, tube and pipe, cable and rope, plastic and fiberglass, and many other fastening and joining applications. these crimpers feature a new uC Control, which has computing power and features never seen before on crimping machines, such as automated quality control reporting options and an easy to use menu guided operation. the feedback of the master die position allows part These production units can accommodate both small and large crimp dimensions to be changed within assemblies. Their pass-through head design makes them ideal seconds. for crimping elbow assemblies, flanged pieces, and oddly- shaped parts. the uC control also includes a feedback device for monitoring of the opening stroke to be set to an exact position. this greatly reduces Both models feature the original Finn-Power Quick Change energy consumption and enhances the cycle tool system. Lillbacka Corporation has designed a Quick time of the machine, since it negates the need Change tool system which allows the entire die set to be to run the machine fully open or fully closed. changed in one easy operation. the pins on the QC tool the 120 model provides up to 280 tons of engage the QC holes in the dies. As the dies open and close, crimping force with a master die travel of 68 the die segments are released from and fastened to them. the mm. the 140 crimping machine provides up to die segments are held to the tool by a magnet. the set can be 320 tons of crimping force with a master die stored in the QC storage rack, and the segments are kept in travel of 82 mm. Both models are accurate and complete sets and are always used in the same order. repeatable to .004” New Products 4 Lillbacka Introduces World’s Largest Crimper

Lillbacka Corporation has recently introduced the world’s largest crimper, the Finn-Power King Crimper 1200. the King Crimper 1200 has a maximum crimping force of 1,200 tons and has a crimping range from 7.87”to 25.59”. the King Crimper 1200 features a new uC Controller, which has computing power and features never seen before on crimping machines, such as automated quality control reporting options and an easy to use menu guided operation. the feedback of the master die position allows part crimp dimensions to be changed within seconds. the uC Controller also includes a feedback device for monitoring of the opening stroke to be set to an exact position. this greatly reduces energy consumption and enhances the cycle time of the machine, since it negates the The King Crimper 1200 has a maximum crimping force of 1,200 need to run the machine fully open or fully closed. tons and has a crimping range from 7.87” to 25.59”. the King Crimper 1200 is energy efficient by going into a stand-by mode when not in operation versus a constant running hydraulic power unit, other markets for the King Crimper 1200 include refineries, resulting in energy cost savings. mining, oil sands projects, gas transmission lines, heavy duty industrial applications, power plants, power transmission the primary market for the King Crimper 1200 is lines, military and many more applications. Lillbacka the oil & gas industry for crimping tubes, pipes, Corporation has invested engineering and resources to bring and fittings. traditionally, all large fittings are to market a crimping machine with unlimited potential. there secured by using side presses, forgings, and are no limitations to the possibilities of applications uses for hammers. these methods are not precise and very the King Crimper 1200. time consuming. the King Crimper 1200 can correct out of round or oval pipe ends for preparation of welding or threading of the ends on a pipe With the King Crimper 1200, the process in now completed in one operation, while providing quick and precise crimping with consistent repeatability. the King Crimper 1200 is the first crimper to the market that will allow large diameter offshore hoses to be crimped in an efficient and ease of operation method never seen before. the King Crimper 1200 will revolutionize the manner in which sizes of offshore hoses greater than 14”can be crimped. this crimping process will allow for precision, accuracy, and time saved. Another remarkable feature is the free placing of the operating unit which allows the King Crimper The King Crimper 1200 features a new UC Controller, which has 1200 to be used from the front, back, or side, and computing power and features never seen before on crimping the remote control gives all the more possibilities machines, such as automated quality control reporting options to the operator. and an easy to use menu guided operation. Customer Profile 5 Finn-Power Crimpers Provide Speed & Reliability to Motion Industries Motion Industries serves the industrial “We supply all the surrounding branches with hose and hose marketplace with MRo (maintenance, repair, and related products,”explains Brad Klages, branch manager, of operation) replacement parts and services Motion’s Industries hose & Coupling Div., Woodridge, IL.“We do the through a network of 500 locations across north assembly work and will fabricate a finished product for our America. Customers have access to over 3.7 million customers. We sell hose from 1/8”to 10”diameter…and 80% of the parts from Motion's extensive line of authorized hose we sell is crimped.” brands in Bearings, Mechanical Power transmission, electrical and Industrial Automation, hydraulic and Industrial hose, hydraulic and Pneumatic Components, Industrial supplies, and Material handling. to service the hose market, Motion Industries has nine strategically located stand-alone hose fabrication shops, 9 distribution centers, and the largest inventory of hose products in north America, including industrial, hydraulic, metal, and teflon hose. these hose shops adhere to nAhAD specification Guidelines and strict quality control.

Motion’s largest hose fabrication shop – 46,000 square feet – is located in Woodridge, IL. While all nine of these hose fabrication shops have Lillbacka The FP120 is a high-speed, high-production model that has a Finn-Power crimpers as part of their equipment, crimping force of up to 280 tons. It quickly adjusts and crimps to an the Woodridge facility has a total of five Finn- exact dimension, and can adjust in .01 mm increments. Power machines: three FP120 crimpers, one FP160 crimper, and one CM75 hose cutter. continued on page 6

Quick Change Tool System in the QC storage rack. In this way, the (optional), back stop device, or using Another Finn-Power crimper feature segments are kept in complete sets semi-automatic function that Motion Industries likes about the and are always used in the same order. FP120 is the Quick Change tool Klages points to the speed of the system (QC), that allows the entire die other features include: machines and the Quick Change tool set to be changed in one easy • versatile control system systems as features that are important operation. the pins on the QC tool • Fast, efficient, and accurate crimping to Motion Industries.“We have no engage the QC holes in the dies. As the • Flexible change over from serial to maintenance issues with the Finn- master dies open/close, the die single-piece production Power crimpers,”he states. “the segments are released from the master • smooth operation through fast crimpers are very reliable. other than dies and retained on the QC tool. the approach combined with slow changing the oil and springs, we don’t die segments are held to the tool by a crimping have to do anything to them. they are magnet. the die set then can be stored • operated by push button, pedal real workhorses.” Customer Profile 6 continued from page 5

According to Diane Barry, director of operations for the hose & Rubber Centers, lead times can often be very tight.“our oeM lead times can run from four weeks to four hours,”says Barry. “We get many rush orders. It is not uncommon to get a call at 3:00 pm for delivery the next morning.”

As a result, the speed of the crimping is very important. the FP120 is a high-speed, high production model that has a crimping force of up to 280 tons. It quickly adjusts and crimps to an exact dimension, and can adjust in .01 mm increments. the FP120 is designed with soft and even die movement, using a twin-pump hydraulic system which eliminates pressure shock during crimping. this crimper is designed to handle large jobs with optimal crimping force, speed, and efficiency. these models are full-scale production units. What distinguishes them are their larger die opening, strength, and speed. these production The Finn-Power FP165 is an ideal choice when a variety of sizes units can accommodate small and larger and types of fittings are produced in large quantities. This crimper assemblies. their large pass-through head design is especially suited for manufacturing large fittings. makes them ideal for crimping elbow assemblies, flange pieces, and oddly-shaped parts.

Other Finn-Power machines the Finn-Power FP165 is an ideal choice when a variety of sizes and types of fittings are produced “the reliability and the integrity of the crimp is extremely in large quantities. this crimper is especially suited important,”explains Klages.“We are an Iso certified shop, so we for manufacturing large fittings. Its high capacity, do check the integrity of the crimp. We also do random burst flexibility, and complementary control options put testing to verify the integrity of the crimp. everything is these machines in a class of their own. calibrated with the machines and we are building good products. Rarely do we have any issues with the quality of the the CM75 hose cutting machine is designed to crimp. If there is a failure…it is the hose.” cut all types of hose up to 2”diameter, 4-spiral hoses. the 520 mm diameter blade operates at As Diane Barry concludes,“the Finn-Power crimpers’reliability, 3,000 rpm. the hose is pushed against the blade consistency, speed, and low maintenance are all major reasons by a pneumatic cylinder. Piston movement speed for our continued loyalty through the years.” can be quickly and easily adjusted to choose optimal cutting speed for each type of hose. Customer Comments 7 People have been talking about us...

“With Finn-Power, we’re turning around assemblies two to three times faster than we were with our previous methods. People in our assembly area are amazed at how much faster the Finn-Power works. After our production group had the use of the Finn-Power a few times, they were reluctant to go back to their usual equipment. As a result, they requested a Finn-Power of their own.” Boston Weatherhead Division’s Everflex Plant Ludlow, MA

“We fell in love with the machine because of the money it has saved us in producing our own hose assemblies. It has paid for itself 10 times over.” Aqua Lung, U.S. Divers Santa Ana, CA

“The Finn-Power FP120 is the best crimper I’ve ever used in 12 years in the hose industry. It is versatile and easy to operate. We run the crimper about 12 hours a day…it doesn’t get turned off very often.” Fluid Hose & Coupling, Inc. Mississauga, Ontario

“If the brake line is not crimped correctly, it is a life or death situation. We have built our reputation on giving our customers 100% quality. The Finn-Power swaging machines give us that comfort level. The machines really lend themselves to high-volume production. They are fundamental to our continued future success.” Goodridge Torrance, CA

“With all the nuts that we crimp on the Finn-Power machines, all we do is program the nut parameters, call up the programs, adjust the stop height, put in the fingers, and we’re off and running with a five minute set-up. The Finn-Power machines are quite versatile and accurate. These crimpers have sped up production, increased our accuracy, and dramatically reduced our set-up times.” Dana Canada, Inc., Weatherhead Plant St. Thomas, Ontario

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