John Fredericks partners with Haffner

Trade fabricator, John Fredericks Plastics, has invested in a new Graf Synergy SLS – single head CNC cill welder from Haffner.

Alan Barnard, factory director for John Fredericks, said: “We are delighted to introduce this advanced machine to our production line up. Its precision and efficiency perfectly support our drive for continuous improvement and ensure we can consistently deliver the superior product quality our customers expect.”

The team at John Fredericks wanted to invest in machinery that would help increase output, save time and increase quality for which they are renowned.

The Haffner team recommended the Graf Synergy SLS – single head CNC cill welder, which is said to be the first and only single head CNC welding machine designed for the welding of bay cills. To finalise the details, Alan visited Graf Synergy’s headquarters near Modena, Italy, where the deal was agreed.

The cill welder is designed to produce a seamless weld which is free of excess sprue. This eliminates the need for post-weld cleaning or touch-ups, saving valuable production time and improving fabrication efficiencies. Further, only one operator is needed, boosting productivity. All profile tolerances are measured and recalibrated before welding, helping to reduce wastage.

The compact machine has a small footprint to save space on the factory floor. It can be used on profiles coated with any film or foil including painted PVC-U.

Alan commented: “The Graf Synergy cill welder will increase our production output and eliminate the need for sanding and polishing plain white cills and remove the need for penning in. It delivers a seamless, high-quality weld that will complement our Ultimate Collection product range.”