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Right : Kasto will present its Unitower with an intelligent system for energy recovery and storage .
Left : The versatile KASTOmicut swing-frame band saw for the workshop sector is now available in a fully automatic version .
Now the company can optionally supply its automated storage systems with an integrated energy storage unit that permits flexible use of the recovered power . It will be demonstrated on a KASTOunitower at EMO .
The solution , which can be retrofitted to existing installations , not only reduces energy costs but also improves the quality of the supply because power is continuously drawn and load peaks are avoided . Operators can often use smaller transformer stations , reducing investment costs .
Bandsawing technology
During 2016 , the KASTOmicut swing-frame bandsaw range was introduced for workshops . A fully automatic version is now available , model A 2.6 , which will be on show for the first time at EMO . Compared to the manual and semi-automatic variants , it features additional functions including monitoring of saw blade tension , carbide blade guides and an optional chip conveyor for virtually

ยป unattended operation .

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