Eckold

Eckold Shrinker/ Stretchers have been a leader in forming technology since 1957 because they offer an unrivaled range of solutions. These machines have been an industry favorite in sheet metal forming or finishing work because they’re precise, durable, and easy-to-use. When sheet metal needs to be shaped and profiles must be bent, Eckold is your industry leader.

Eckold offers a wide range of Kraftformers and Handformers with different force ratings, throat depths, stroke speeds and control options. Thanks to their excellent accuracy and extra sturdy construction, Eckold Shrinker/ Stretchers have become important and indispensable tools in Aerospace Manufacturers & MRO Facilities and Shipbuilders all over the world. As they are easy to operate, Kraftformers are also equally as popular with Rail Car Manufacturers and Vintage Automobile Restoration Shops.

One of the key advantages of Eckold is their wide range of available tooling inserts. Therefore it only takes a few seconds to configure the machines for optimized forming and maximum utilization. The combination of different forming operations in one machine saves space and increases efficiency. Tooling options are available for shrinking, stretching, doming, planishing, flattening, straightening, punching, clinching, and more. The forming tools have a quick-change design which helps eliminates down time.