A handling apparatus including a support plane configured to support a plurality of metal products with an oblong development, and handling devices configured to pick up a metal product from a pick-up zone of the support plane and to deliver it to a delivery zone. Movement devices are associated with the support plane configured to distribute the metal products on the support plane and to move them toward the pick-up zone. The handling devices comprise a plurality of transfer arms provided with magnetic holding elements in order to magnetically hold one of the metal products.

Implementations of an automated round tube loading machine are provided. In some implementations, the automated round tube loading machine comprises a tube pickup mechanism, a tube stacking mechanism, and a tube loading mechanism. In some implementations, the automated round tube loading machine may further comprise a front side conveyor, a back side conveyor, and/or a computer system.

In some implementations, a method of operation of the automated round tube loading machine comprises the machine receiving, picking up, moving, dropping off, stacking, and loading a plurality of round tubes into a box.

An automatic load table and related method are provided. The automatic load table utilizes a movable loading arm and a riser assembly with a stepped configuration. The movable loading arm is operable to move billets in a loading direction along the stepped configuration of the riser assembly. The movable loading arm is capable of lifting and separating adjacent billets in a single lifting motion.

Provided is a conveying apparatus for conveying a molded body for heat exchanger fins that can achieve high-speed conveyance of a molded body for heat exchanger fins, prevent generation of noise during conveyance, and have a smaller size. A solution is a conveying apparatus for conveying in a predetermined direction, a molded body for heat exchanger fins in a stage after a metal thin plate is provided with through-holes and before the metal thin plate is cut into a predetermined length in a conveying direction, the apparatus including: a rotary conveying body including a plurality of protrusions that are tapered and can enter the through-holes, and including a rotation shaft in a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction of the molded body for heat exchanger fins in a horizontal plane; and a rotary conveying body driving unit that rotates and drives the rotary conveying body, wherein a side surface shape of each of the protrusions is a shape to enable the protrusion to enter the through-hole with a space maintained in synchronization with a rotation of the rotation shaft, and retract from the through-hole while the protrusion conveys the molded body for heat exchanger fins in contact with the through-hole.

The adjustable diameter pipe grabber is configured for use with a pipe. The adjustable diameter pipe grabber is a mechanical device. The adjustable diameter pipe grabber captures the pipe for transport. The adjustable diameter pipe grabber engages the pipe from the interior surface of the pipe. The adjustable diameter pipe grabber comprises a tube and a capture structure. The tube contains the capture structure. The tube inserts into the pipe. The capture structure is a spring-loaded device. The capture structure applies pressure to the interior surface of the pipe such that the friction between the capture structure and the interior surface of the pipe allows the adjustable diameter pipe grabber to capture and move the pipe.

A stackable storage rack, which includes a base with multiple sockets for connecting a respective pair of vertical support members in a manner that permits multiple storage racks to be stacked on-site with their respective vertical support members attached and in a standard shipping container without their respective vertical support members attached. The storage rack also maximizes the storage capacity in a standard shipping container when it is loaded in a standard shipping container with its vertical support members attached.

Provided is a conveying apparatus for conveying a molded body for heat exchanger fins that can achieve high-speed conveyance of a molded body for heat exchanger fins, prevent generation of noise during conveyance, and have a smaller size. A solution is a conveying apparatus for conveying in a predetermined direction, a molded body for heat exchanger fins in a stage after a metal thin plate is provided with through-holes and before the metal thin plate is cut into a predetermined length in a conveying direction, the apparatus including: a rotary conveying body including a plurality of protrusions that are tapered and can enter the through-holes, and including a rotation shaft in a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction of the molded body for heat exchanger fins in a horizontal plane; and a rotary conveying body driving unit that rotates and drives the rotary conveying body, wherein a side surface shape of each of the protrusions is a shape to enable the protrusion to enter the through-hole with a space maintained in synchronization with a rotation of the rotation shaft, and retract from the through-hole while the protrusion conveys the molded body for heat exchanger fins in contact with the through-hole.

A tool is provided for removal and installation of a fire tube that extends into an opening in a wall of a heating vessel. The fire tube locates within an interior of the heating vessel when mounted thereto. The fire tube has a tube wall that defines a tube interior and has a mounting end for mounting the fire tube to the wall of the heating vessel. The tool has an elongated main shaft member having an insertion end and an opposite control end. A first support is mounted upon the insertion end that is configured for being closely received within the tube interior. A second support is mounted along the length of the main shaft member, the second support having a fire tube interface configured for engaging and releasably coupling to the mounting end of the fire tube. A lift coupling couples to the main shaft and locates between the second support and the control end of the main shaft member for coupling to a lift line. A counterbalance support carries removable weighting members, the counterbalance support being coupled to the main shaft by a counterbalance support spacing arm that extends laterally from the main shaft member.

A conveyor system includes a conveyor, a support structure, and a staging structure. The conveyor includes a proximal end and a distal end and is operable to move an item from the proximal end to the distal end. The support structure includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg supports the proximal end of the conveyor. The second leg supports the distal end of the conveyor. The staging structure is disposed at the proximal end of the conveyor and includes a turntable operable to rotate about a first axis.

A handling apparatus including a support plane configured to support a plurality of metal products with an oblong development, and handling devices configured to pick up a metal product from a pick-up zone of the support plane and to deliver it to a delivery zone. Movement devices are associated with the support plane configured to distribute the metal products on the support plane and to move them toward the pick-up zone. The handling devices comprise a plurality of transfer arms provided with magnetic holding elements in order to magnetically hold one of the metal products.