ROLL BENDER

The Rock Island Arsenal is seeking a contractor to provide a roll bender, which is a metal forming system used to bend metal into arcs. The equipment should be a standard product of the manufacturer with minor design changes to meet the requirements specified in the purchase description. The contractor shall provide all equipment normally considered to be standard for the machine, as well as any additional components necessary to make the machine completely functional. The roll bender should be capable of bending basic steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and should have a minimum roll length of 60 inches, a minimum pre-bend capacity of 0.08 inches, and a minimum roll diameter of 3.5 inches. The machine should be hydraulically powered, electric motor driven, self-contained, and designed to perform precise roll bending operations. The contractor shall also provide training on the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment. Some key features of the job include: • The roll bender should be designed to allow for easy removal of finished parts • The machine should have a digital readout for the side rolls • The contractor shall provide a double foot pedal to control roll rotation • The equipment should be shipped either assembled or disassembled to pass through a door 12-ft wide by 12-ft high • The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, hardware, tools, and equipment necessary for complete installation/start-up of the system