Used Metallkraft Ulms 420 for sale (2,416)

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2024, Underfloor light metal circular saw Make: METALLKRAFT Model: ULMS 420 Item no.: 3627420 Condition: New machine Bodjtuch Espfx Amnsli Cutting area (square): 120 x 120 mm Speed: 2900 rpm equipped as standard with: - Saw blade 420 x 30 x 4.0 mm Z 120 - minimum quantity lubrication system - Compressed air gun and spiral hose - Two extraction sockets for connection to an extraction system - Operating instructions

Year of construction: 2020, condition: ready for operation (used), overall weight: 6,200 kg, pressing force: 10 t, Roll bending machine manufactured in 2020. This Metallkraft GBP BASIC 26100 features a pressing force of 100 tons and a maximum bending length of 2600 mm. It is equipped with an 11 kW engine and has an oil tank capacity of 150 liters. If you are looking to get high-quality bending capabilities, consider the Metallkraft GBP BASIC 26100 machine we have for sale. Contact us for further details. • Stroke: 270 mm • Motor power: 11 kW • Voltage: 400 V / 3 phases Bjdpfx Aeyr Hl Ajmnoli • Oil tank capacity: 150 liters • Backgauge (X-axis): 650 mm • R-axis travel: 200 mm Technical Specification Bending Length 2600 mm

Condition: good (used), Year of construction: 2015, sheet width 2050 mm plate thickness 3.0 mm distance between columns 2100 mm back stop - adjustable 550 mm no. of strokes 35 Hub/min cutting angle 2°12 table width 400 mm table height 850 mm Control konv. total power requirement 3.0 kW weight of the machine ca. 1280 kg dimensions of the machine ca. 2400 x 1500 x 1300 mm Bljdozd Hb Hjpfx Amnji Current list price: approx. 20.000 euros From a maintenance workshop Features: - Robust / high-performance electromechanical guillotine shear - Manual material backgauge * Continuously adjustable range * Adjustment from the back via handwheel * Includes mm scale * Max. adjustment range: 550 mm - Manual cutting gap adjustment, from the front - 1x side stop with mm scale - 2x support arms - 1x freely movable foot switch - rear sheet metal chute - rear safety device (light barrier) - operating instructions (machine control system) - Transport stand (homemade)

Year of construction: 2022, condition: ready for operation (used), overall weight: 8,500 kg, total height: 1,950 mm, This Metallkraft RBM 4 HMS Pro 3050-150 plate rolling machine was manufactured in 2022. It features a robust welded construction, induction-hardened rollers, and a hydraulic drive for the upper roller. The machine includes three digital displays for precise roller adjustments and a hydraulic folding plate for easy workpiece removal. Ideal for heavy industrial use with options for conical bending. Contact us for more information about this machine. Additional equipment • Teach-In NC control for automated bending processes (optional) • Mechanical auxiliary arm for handling heavy workpieces (optional) • Hydraulic side supports for stabilizing long sheets (optional) • Infinitely adjustable bending speed (optional) Machine Benefits Qualitative Machine Benefits • Three digital displays for precise adjustment of the roller position • Hydraulic folding plate for easy removal of the finished workpiece • Movable control panel for comfortable operation • Conical bending option • Hydraulic balancing system for the rollers to ensure parallelism • Safety emergency stop system Technical Machine Benefits • Maximum working width: 3050 mm • Upper roller diameter: 300 mm • Rolling speed: 1. 5 – 5 m/min • Minimum bending diameter: 450 / 1500 mm • For steel with 400 n/mm² strength, the machine allows pre-bending of 10/12 mm, full bending of 12/15 mm, and conical bending of 6/7. 5 mm. • For stainless steel (va), the machine allows full bending of 9/11. 2 mm and conical bending of 4. 5/5. 6 mm. • For aluminum, the machine allows full bending of 14. 4/18 mm and conical bending of 7. 2/9 mm. • Heavy, robust welded construction for industrial use • Induction-hardened rollers, suitable for bending stainless steel • Hydraulic drive for the upper roller with planetary gear Extra Information Technical Specifications Maximum working width: 3050 mm Upper roller diameter: 300 mm Rolling speed: 1.5 – 5 m/min Drive motor power: 11 kW Minimum bending diameter: 450 / 1500 mm Bending Capacities Steel (400 N/mm²): Pre-bending: 10 / 12 mm Full bending: 12 / 15 mm Conical bending: 6 / 7.5 mm Blsdpfx Aox D Sulsmnji Stainless steel (VA): Full bending: 9 / 11.2 mm Conical bending: 4.5 / 5.6 mm Aluminum: Full bending: 14.4 / 18 mm Conical bending: 7.2 / 9 mm Dimensions Machine Depth 5400 mm

Condition: good (used), NM-420 W30 Banding Machine This brand new machine is based on proven Western designs. Year of manufacture: 2025. The device operates in manual or automatic mode. After inserting the material, the machine wraps it with tape, compresses, and seals it, creating an elegant package. Ideal for wrapping business cards, leaflets, and other materials. Technical specifications: Tape width: 30 mm Bjdpfey Tu Rdjx Amnoli Cycles per minute: 26 cycles/min Dimensions of the banded product: 400 x 200 mm The kit includes tapes and an instruction manual.

Condition: excellent (used), Year of construction: 2018, functionality: fully functional, overall weight: 50 kg, roller diameter: 62 mm, Manual edge bending machine Year of manufacture 2018 - Heavy-duty and stable cast iron construction, including base frame Bljdpfxszfgtrs Amnei - User-friendly and easy to operate - Adjustable lower rollers - Steel rollers - Adjustable stop plate Drive: manual Roller length: 140 mm Roller diameter: 62 mm Maximum bending capacity for steel: 1.2 mm Throat depth: 100 mm Various sets of bending rollers available Location: Chemnitz The machine can be inspected at any time. Werkzeug-Eylert GmbH & Co. KG Friedrich-Oskar-Schimmel-Straße 3 09120 Chemnitz

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2026, KRBS 101: Combined tube, profile, and belt grinding machine Convenient operation thanks to easily adjustable clamping device The rotatable clamping jaws of the clamping device enable secure clamping of square tubes, round tubes, and flat steel Adjustable grinding angles from 30 - 90° and from 0° - 60° The optimized quick-change holder allows the clamping roller to be easily and quickly replaced without tools Particularly durable thanks to larger and improved roller bearings Practical clamping roller holders integrated in the base Extensive range of clamping rollers for grinding various tube diameters available as accessories Quick changeover between tube grinding and belt grinding possible Powerful motor Almost all settings can be carried out without tools (operating tool included) Large, foldable protective screen with optimal field of vision Two belt speeds allow optimal adaptation to the respective material (15 m/s best for stainless steel and aluminum, 30 m/s perfectly suited for steel) With two easily removable chip collection containers Dust extraction port (Ø 100 mm) for dust extraction systems available Dust extraction systems available as accessories Further developed, vibration-reducing base Scope of delivery: 1 x Standard grinding belt, grit size K 36 2 x Chip collection containers 1 x Wrench 1 x Grinding roller 42 mm Model: KRBS 101 Bsdpocnz Ayjfx Amnjli Item No.: 3921001 Technical data Mains connection: 400 V Mains frequency: 50 Hz Motor power: 2.5 / 3.3 kW Grinding diameter: 20 - 76 mm Grinding angle: 30 - 90 ° (0° - 60°) Grinding belt (length x width): 2000 x 100 mm Belt speed: 15/30 m/s Dust extraction port diameter: 2 x 100 mm Dimensions (length x width x height): 1250 x 750 x 1140 mm Weight: 159 kg Location: Ex works - available for short-term delivery

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2026, Mandrel-free pipe bending machine RB 54 - NC-controlled, with large program memory Article number: 4300054 NC control for setting the bending angle Up to 50 programs can be saved High-quality, robust design Fast tool change Purely motor drive Automatically returns to the starting position TECHNICAL DATA General information Bending radius max. 162mm Bending angle max. 210° Bending speed(s) 2rpm Torque 2341Nm Dimensions and weights Length (product) approx. 600mm Width/depth (product) approx. 220mm Height (product) approx. 470mm Weight (net) approx. 107kg Bodpfxevk Scgs Amneli Bending performance Bending performance of pipe material 420 N/mm² (Ø x wall thickness) 54 x 4mm Bending performance of pipe material 350 N/mm² (Ø x wall thickness) 54 x 4mm Bending performance of pipe material 650 N/mm² (Ø x wall thickness) 42 x 3mm Electrical data Drive motor power 1.1kW Connection voltage 400V Mains frequency 50Hz Location: from stock - available immediately -

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2026, TECHNICAL DATA Pressing force 30t Maximum load on prism jaw 7.5t Piston stroke 160mm Piston travel 550mm Dimensions and weights Bedpfxsi Amnpe Amnsli Length (product) approx. 1240mm Width/Depth (product) approx. 650mm Height (product) approx. 1920mm Weight (net) approx. 280kg Clear opening 790mm Maximum installation height 1030mm Frame depth 200mm SCOPE OF DELIVERY 2-part prism set for inserting round material Hand and foot levers Winch for raising and lowering the table Location: Ex works - available for immediate delivery -

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2026, TBS – Manual Sheet Metal Shears Manual sheet metal shear Suitable for cutting construction steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, and plastic High-quality steel cutting blades with a hardness of HRC55-60 Equipped with two operating handles Features a front support surface with a scale and an adjustable rear stop 800 mm table height Blsdpfx Aocnxc Rsmnoi Scope of delivery: 2 operating handles Model TBS 2000-12 Item No. 3746020 Technical data Working width max. 2000 mm Sheet metal thickness max. - material tensile strength 400N/mm² 1.25 mm Rear stop range 0-300 mm Weight 511 kg Dimensions in mm 2450 x 1100 x 1050 mm

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2026, HSBM 2020-20 SB – Manual Swivel Bending Machine HSBM SB – Manual swivel bending machine in a heavy-duty design with segmented upper tools Easy to operate Segmented upper tools Swivel bending function with secure clamping of the workpiece through pre-tensioning of the upper die Heavy, compact welded construction For simple bending with precise adjustment of the bending angle using a stop with a scale Particularly low maintenance Segment division 25-30-35-40-45-75-100-150-200-200-270-400-400 Note regarding technical data: Sheet thickness max.: Performance data refer to material with a tensile strength of 400N/mm²; Bending capacity stainless steel: Factor 0.75; Bending capacity aluminum: Factor 1.2; Hardened upper tools are required for bending stainless steel. Model: HSBM 2020-20 SB Article no.: 3772920 Technical data Working width max.: 2,020 mm Bending capacity max. steel 400 N/qmm: 2 mm Bending capacity max. steel 400 N/qmm without die extension: Bending capacity max. steel 400 N/qmm with die extension: Bljdpfx Amocnxc Nenei Bending capacity max. stainless steel: 1.5 mm Bending capacity max. aluminum: 2.4 mm Bending angle max.: 135° Segment division Clearance between upper and lower die max.: 120 mm Length: 2500 mm Width: 710 mm Height: 1500 mm Weight: 1,020 kg Location: Ex works - free loading -

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2026, MBSM 150-20 For grinding surfaces, edges, and for rounding High-torque motors with vibration-free operation to achieve the best grinding results Working height adjustable by stepless tilting of the grinding unit Workpiece support adjustable in angle Continuous flat grinding surface allows grinding of even long workpieces One dust extraction port each on the spark guard and on the rear band roller Protective cover can be folded away Quick belt change in seconds thanks to the quick-release system Simple adjustment of the belt path via adjusting screw Motor with brake and safety switch Dimensions and weights Length approx. 527 mm Width/Depth approx. 995 mm Height approx. 1025 mm Weight approx. 114 kg Dust extraction Nominal size of dust extraction port, external 60 mm Electrical data Connection voltage 400 V Mains frequency 50 Hz Noise emission Emission sound pressure level at the workplace Lp (idle, without dust extraction) 80 dB(A) Grinding unit Grinding width max. 150 mm Grinding belt length 2000 mm Grinding belt width 150 mm Belt speed(s) 30 m/s Bsdpfx Amehk Df Denoli Contact wheel diameter 200 mm

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2026, For sawing, e.g., stainless steel, tool steel, hollow profiles, and solid materials. Two-pole drive motor enables saw blade speeds of 30 and 65 m/min. Monitoring of the saw blade tension electromechanically via microswitches. When the saw arm is raised, the lowering cylinder locks in the upper position via the solenoid valve – additional locking on the cylinder is therefore not required. Saw arm inclined by 25°, resulting in a longer service life of the saw blade. Precise and robust blade guides with adjustable carbide plates. After the cutting process is completed, the saw blade stops automatically in the lower end position. Lowering of the saw arm by gravity or manually. With continuously adjustable, constant saw arm lowering speed via hydraulic cylinder. Dimensions and weights Length approx. 1200 mm Width/Depth approx. 650 mm Height approx. 1800 mm Weight approx. 270 kg Electrical data Connection voltage 400 V Mains frequency 50 Hz Machine data Saw blade speed(s) 30 / 65 m/min Speed stages 2 Saw blade length 2450 mm Saw blade width 27 mm Saw blade thickness 0.9 mm Material feed Table height, material feed 925 mm Cutting ranges 0° round (tube) 220 mm 0° round (solid material) 120 mm Bsdpfxeg U Uv Ro Amnsli 0° rectangular (lying, hollow profile) 230 x 150 mm 0° bundle (tube) 230 x 120 mm -45° round (tube) 160 mm -45° round (solid material) 85 mm -45° rectangular (lying, hollow profile) 160 x 90 mm -60° round (tube) 90 mm -60° round (solid material) 55 mm -60° rectangular (lying, hollow profile) 90 x 90 mm Art. No.: 3680001 Location: In stock, 54634 Bitburg - immediately available -

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2026, For sawing pipes and solid materials made of high-grade and tool steel. Two band speeds via a pole-changeable motor. Robust gearbox with hardened and ground shaft. Precise and robust band guides with adjustable carbide plates. Longer service life of the saw band due to a 25° saw arm inclination. Efficient coolant application to the saw band guides. Electromechanical monitoring of the saw band tension; if deviations occur, a microswitch switches off the machine. Chip removal brush for optimal cleaning and maintenance of the saw band. Operation of the semi-automatic machine: Automatic workpiece clamping after the start of the cutting cycle. Execution of the sawing cut with the selected band speed. Automatic stop of the lowering movement and the saw band in the lower end position. Automatic retraction of the saw arm to its upper end position. Vise opens automatically. The operator only needs to move the material. Equipment: Two band speeds Cutting feeler Coolant system Chip removal brush Saw band tension monitoring Swiveling control panel Length approx. 1860 mm Width/Depth approx. 1045 mm Height approx. 1750 mm Weight approx. 405 kg Drive power Power consumption 1.5 kW Electrical data Connection voltage 400 V Machine data Saw band speed(s) 20 - 100 m/min Speed stages continuously variable Saw band length 2720 mm Saw band width 27 mm Saw band thickness 0.9 mm Bedjd Hx Uqjpfx Amneli Cutting angle +60 – -45 ° Cutting ranges 0° round (pipe) 230 mm 0° round (solid material) 150 mm 0° rectangular lying (hollow profile) 280 x 180 mm 0° bundle (pipe) 180 x 120 mm -45° round (pipe) 195 mm -45° round (solid material) 110 mm -45° rectangular lying (hollow profile) 180 x 170 mm -60° round (pipe) 125 mm -60° round (solid material) 80 mm -60° rectangular lying (hollow profile) 120 x 100 mm +45° round (pipe) 185 mm +45° round (solid material) 110 mm +45° rectangular lying (hollow profile) 180 x 120 mm Feed Table height material feed 785 mm Min. remaining workpiece length 22 mm

Condition: as good as new (ex-display), Year of construction: 2022, functionality: fully functional, input voltage: 400 V, type of input current: AC, total height: 1,620 mm, total length: 830 mm, total width: 900 mm, overall weight: 110 kg, saw blade diameter: 275 mm, cutting range round steel at 90°: 80 mm, saw drive: 1,500 W, Exhibition machine, like new Year of manufacture: 2022 - Suitable for steel - Two cutting speeds - Reduction gear, low-noise operation in oil bath - Automatic membrane coolant pump with standard coolant filter - Movable safety guard ensures optimum safety during cutting - Control handle with safety switch - Electrical system in low voltage (24 volts), equipped with emergency stop button, main switch, speed selection switch, and overload protection Bodpfxoxrz Ike Amnjli - Machine head rotatable 45° to both sides - Quick-release vice tiltable 45° to both sides - Quick-release vice with double clamping device ensures precise, burr-free cuts - Quality Made in Europe

Year of construction: 2019, condition: ready for operation (used), Motor power: 5.4kW, max. sheet thickness: 3.5mm, max. clearance: 200mm, max. bending capacity stainless steel/aluminum: 2.6mm/4.2mm, machine dimensions X/Y/Z: approx. 3650mm/1100mm/1600mm, weight: approx. 4500kg. An on-site inspection is possible. Bledpfxjzcyrde Amnei

Condition: used, Year of construction: 2022, sheet width:1550 mm plate thickness:4 mm Bodpfx Amst Hmlqjnsli pre-bending:6 total power requirement:2,2 kVA weight of the machine ca.:1,42 t dimensions of the machine ca.:2,7 x 0,75 x 1 m roll feed:3,5 m/min Motorised blade roller 3 rolls Material width 1550 mm Material thickness max. 4 mm Shaft diameter 140 mm Roll feed 3,5 m/min

Condition: new, Bandsaw machine Manufacturer: METALLKRAFT Model: BMBS 230 x 280 H-DG Art. No.: 3680013 Condition: New machine Cutting capacity (round): 230 mm Cutting speed: 35/70 m/min Standard equipment: Bljdpfjcuntzsx Amnji - Horizontal clamping device - Length stop (600 mm) - Monitoring of saw blade tension, electromechanical - Chip removal brush - Coolant system - Operating manual

Condition: new, Surface grinding machine Manufacturer: METALLKRAFT Model: FSM 2550 Condition: New machine with warranty Technical data: Table size (magnetic plate): 250 x 500mm Maximum grinding surface: 265 x 540mm Maximum distance spindle-table: 500mm Handwheel graduation for the Z-axis: 0.02mm (5mm per revolution) Automatic feed rate Z-axis: 0.5 – 20mm Handwheel graduation for the Y-axis: 0.01mm (2mm per revolution) Spindle speed: 2900 RPM Spindle motor power: 1.5 kW / 400V Hydraulic unit motor power: 0.75 kW / 400V Feed rate X-axis: 5 – 25m/min Crossfeed motor (Z): 0.15 kW / 400V Rapid traverse speed Y-axis: 250mm/min Maximum grinding wheel diameter: 205 x 20 x 31.7mm Dimensions: 2250 x 1400 x 1800mm Weight: 1350.00kg (net) Standard equipment: massive and stress-relieved machine body made of gray cast iron X and Z axes with V- and flat guides and high-quality Turcite-B guide rails Spindle with class P4 tapered roller bearings guarantees a runout accuracy of 2μ manual adjustment in all axes via large handwheels with vernier scale electromagnetic clamping plate including automatic demagnetization function automatic, motorized feed in the cross axis (Z) Control of the feed in the Z-axis via two potentiometers (coarse feed / fine feed) End position detection in the Z-axis via adjustable end stops automatic, hydraulic feed in the longitudinal axis (X) with adjustable stroke Control of the feed rate in the X-axis via manual hydraulic valve Control panel mounted on the right side of the machine body automatic central lubrication of all guide rails painting in RAL 5017 and RAL 7035 operating manual with CE declaration of conformity Scope of delivery: Grinding wheel flange manual balancing device Balancing mandrel Parallel dressing device with diamond dressing tool Halogen work light IP65 Adjustable feet and operating tools Standard grinding wheel (180 x 13 x 31.7mm) Grinding wheels from 7 to 20 mm can be used Vertical feed control AD5: Selection of operating mode for vertical feed (Rapid traverse / Feed / Fine adjustment in steps) Selection of operating mode for the grinding process (Manual / Semi-automatic / Automatic) Selection of grinding type (Surface grinding / Plunge grinding) Switching on/off of the retraction function at the end of the cycle Switching on/off of the automatic shutdown function at the end of the cycle Numerical input field with digital display for: Total grinding dimension, fine feed dimension, Bodsd Rhpqepfx Amnoli Retraction, coarse feed adjustment, fine feed adjustment Number of increments, number of idle strokes and finishing strokes, Adjustment value for incremental fine adjustment

Condition: new, 2-column automatic bandsaw Manufacturer: METALLKRAFT Model: HMBS 340 CNC CALIBER Item no. 3693090 Cutting range, round: 340 mm Saw blade dimensions: 4,600 x 34 x 1.1 mm Standard equipment includes: Blsdpfxsyzqwpe Amnji - Band tension monitoring - Hydraulic saw feed - Feed monitoring - Powered chip removal brush - Swivelling control panel - Chip conveyor - Chip container - LED machine light - Coolant system - Operating manual

Condition: new, Vertical band saw machine Manufacturer: METALLKRAFT Model: VMBS 1610 Item No. 3951610 Condition: New machine Bodpfehy Tcqsx Amnjli Cutting speed: 20 - 1000 m/min Accessories: - Band welding system with shears and grinding motor - Machine light - 2-speed gearbox, infinitely adjustable - Chip blowing device - Parallel stop - Operating manual

Condition: new, Bandsaw machine Manufacturer: METALLKRAFT Model: BMBS 300 x 320 HA-DG Art. No.: 3690041 Condition: New machine Cutting range (round): 300 mm Band speed: 20-100 m/min, infinitely variable Standard equipment includes: - Fully hydraulic, semi-automatic version After starting, the machine automatically tensions the blade, Bedpfeilg Hdex Amnoli after the cut is complete, it returns to the starting position, stops the saw blade, and opens the clamping device. - Cutting sensor for automatic detection of material height - Horizontal clamping device, mechanical, hydraulic - Monitoring of saw blade tension, electromechanical - Chip removal brush - Measuring stop with a scale of 1,000 mm - Coolant system - Operating manual

Condition: new, - Working width 1020 mm - Max. sheet thickness approx. 2.5 mm (St 40) - Max. bending angle 135° Accessories: - Segmented upper die - Foot pedal for clamping - Operating manual Bedpfjcca Rgex Amnsli

Year of construction: 2025, condition: new, FOR SALE: TradeMak SQUALO 420 Multi-Blade Resaw – LIKE NEW CONDITION For sale: a 2025 TradeMak SQUALO 420 multi-blade resaw with only 100 operating hours. The machine is practically in new condition and is for sale due to an unrealized development project. It is ready for immediate operation and requires no additional investment. Key technical specifications: Working width: 420 mm Maximum cutting height: 200 mm Maximum feed width: 700 mm Minimum material length: 800 mm Saw blade diameter: 450 mm Feed speed: 6–36 m/min Main motors: 2 × 45 kW PLC control Touchscreen interface Variable frequency drive feed Automatic central lubrication system CE certification Advantages: ✔ Practically new machine ✔ Only 100 operating hours ✔ High-performance, industrial design ✔ Excellent for pallet manufacturing and sawmill production ✔ Ready for immediate operation ✔ Significant savings compared to the price of a new machine Reason for sale: failure of the investment project. 💰 Asking price: 120,000 EUR + VAT 📍 Location: Mezőtúr, Hungary Bljdsy Sw Euspfx Amnji The machine can be viewed by prior arrangement.

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2022, This Metallkraft GBP 31175 press brake was manufactured in 2022. It features a CNC-controlled DELEM DA-58T controller for precise bending sequence calculations and programming. The machine boasts a pressing force of 175 tons and a bending speed of 10 mm/s, with a motor power of 18.5 kW. It includes Italian-made tooling and Fiessler safety lasers for enhanced operation safety. Contact us for more information about this machine. Machine Benefits Bjdox D Rphopfx Amneli Technical Machine Benefits • Pressing force: 175 tons / motor power: 185 kw / 400 v / bending speed: 10 mm/s / oil tank capacity: 200 liters • Cnc control: delem da-58t 2d graphic touch screen controller / controlled axes: y1, y2, x, and r axes with motor drive / motorized table preload for consistent bending angles • Frame: stress-relieved, massive, welded steel frame / upper beam guidance: massive four-fold guidance for optimal support • Tool clamping: manual upper tool clamping with promecam/amada system / tool set: includes "deerfoot" stamp and quadruple-opening lower tools for materials 1 mm to 8 mm thick • Safety system: fiessler safety lasers and plcs / lighting: energy-saving led in work area and rear / foot pedal: mobile foot control unit / front plate support arms: adjustable on linear guides for easier material handling