April 27, 2017 - At some point, we have all learned that just because material looks flat, it does not mean it will stay that way. Due to random trapped internal stress, material can “spring back” after being cut, resulting in warped, out of flat parts. By stretching the entire cross section of the strip beyond its yield point, these stresses are effectively equalized. The result is dead flat, laser quality material that stays flat. Red Bud Industries offers Stretchers from our small 10 gage (3.5 mm) units all the way up to our 3000 ton monster that can stretch material up to 1.00 in. (25 mm) thick and up to 96 in. (2438 mm) wide.

Time is money! Red Bud Stretchers also feature the fastest cycle times in the industry. Even their 1.00 in. (25 mm) unit can make a complete cycle in less than 8 seconds. As a result, your jobs will get done faster and you will be able to run more coils per shift. Other similar capacity machines on the market take two or three times as long.

Red Bud Stretchers also include the SUREGRIP® system that features non-slip “metallic grippers” that offer superior durability. Whether you are running Hot Rolled Steel, Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled, or tread plate, their grippers will not slip or wear out quickly like other non-metallic grippers on the market. While some competitors use cardboard inserts that must be replaced for every coil, their grippers do not need to be changed for up to a year. In fact, Red Bud has customers that have used the same set of grippers for up to 5 years before they were changed the first time. 

Red Bud Stretchers use standard components that are readily available and are backed by an industry leading 5 Year Warranty. Whether you are looking for a complete new line or to retrofit an existing machine, look no further than Red Bud Industries.