Lockformer Vulcan Waterjet Cutting System: A Closer Look

Manual insulation cutting is a slow, costly, and inaccurate process that slashes the productivity and flow of your HVAC duct fittings operations. Your solution? Waterjet cutting automation with Lockformer.

The Lockformer Vulcan 1600 Fiberglass and Insulation Foam Waterjet Cutting System automates the insulation cutting and fabrication process for mechanical contractors, offering an unrivaled level of quality and efficiency. Learn how the Vulcan Waterjet Cutting System delivers superior cost and labor savings over manual insulation cutting.

Key Stats

Cutting Capacity: Up to 4" fiberglass or 2" foam insulation
Cutting Area: Standard 5' x 10' / Optional 5' x 20'
Table Capacity:
2,500 lbs.
Positioning Speed: 3,000 IPM Max
Cutting / Plasma Unit: KMT STREAMLINE SL-VI 15-hp
WaterJet intensifier

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Getting to Know the Lockformer Vulcan Waterjet

The Lockformer Vulcan 1600 Fiberglass and Insulation Foam Waterjet Cutting System uses advanced waterjet cutting technology that far exceeds plasma for HVAC insulation applications. While manual insulation cutting is slow and costly, the Waterjet automatically optimizes the process using advanced software and can make more exact cuts with higher quality and less scrap for both foam and fiberglass insulation.

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The Waterjet will cut up to 4″ fiberglass or 2″ foam insulation at a maximum positioning speed of 3,000 IPM, meaning you can fabricate insulation fittings in-house for about one-tenth of what it costs to buy them and at one-tenth the time it takes to cut them by hand.  Whether you require precise insulation shapes for square to rounds, radius elbows, or transitions, the Lockformer Vulcan 1600 Waterjet Cutting System can deliver savings of over 95%.

This system also helps you cut costs by reducing scrap waste by up to 75%. The precision and accuracy of the cuts eliminate trim cuts and re-fabrication. By decreasing both labor and material waste, the Waterjet boosts all around efficiency and profitability in your shop for a significant return on your investment.

See the Lockformer Vulcan Waterjet Cutting System at AHR Expo 2024

The Lockformer Vulcan 1600 Fiberglass and Insulation Foam Waterjet Cutting System, along with 8 more of Mestek Machinery's top sheet metal fabricating machines, will be set up for live demonstrations throughout the 2024 AHR Expo on January 22 to 24, 2024 at the McCormick Center in Chicago, IL.

Click here to learn more about visiting Mestek Machinery at the AHR Expo.

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