Schröder Group is expanding its machine portfolio with the new PowerBend Xpert folding machine. The conventional up-folding machine precisely and reliably folds material thicknesses of up to 8mm over a working length of 2m. It complements the company’s portfolio with a powerful solution for the industrial processing of heavy-gauge sheet metal.
The PowerBend Xpert is ideally suited for medium-sized sheet metal fabricators, contract manufacturers and metalworking companies, as well as workshops and maintenance departments. For many applications, the folding machine can provide an economical alternative to a press brake.
The PowerBend Xpert comes as standard with the POS 2000 Professional graphical control system mounted on a swivel panel. The POS 2000 Professional is also optionally available as a PC version for external programming in the work preparation department. Combined with the motorised back gauge with a gauging depth of up to 1,600mm – also available in J- or U-shaped versions with depths of up to 3,200/4,000mm – the machine offers a high level of user-friendliness and flexibility for industrial production.
The Radius Step Bending function also enables curved profiles to be produced. For this purpose, the clamping beam works against the bottom beam and folding beam in any number of small folding steps. A clamping beam stroke of 650mm provides additional clearance for processing deep workpieces.
The motorised adjustable folding beam features motorised central crowning and is driven by two 5.5 kW drives. Two 3.0 kW drives operate the clamping beam. The robust machine design supports precise results and high repeatability in daily production. The PowerBend Xpert will be available from the first quarter of 2027 in the following versions: 2,000 × 8.0mm, 3,200 × 6.0mm and 4,000 × 5.0mm.