Powerful solutions for electric drives

Hairpins are bent parts made of insulated enameled copper wire. They are used in modern electric motors of electric cars, hybrid vehicles and electric bicycles. There, they replace the wound copper coils of the classic stators. Hairpin engines improve the power-to-weight ratio due to the higher packing density of the profile material.

For the production of hairpins, WAFIOS offers state-of-the-art bending technology for small batches up to large-scale production.

“SpeedFormer” transfer bending machine for the series production of hairpins

With the SpeedFormer , WAFIOS presents a completely new approach to the economical production of hairpins for the latest generation of electric motors. For the first time, the SpeedFormer combines three proven bending processes from the conventional fields of wire and tube bending in a unique overall system.

From the wire sector, a bending technology, used for decades in WAFIOS CNC coiling, winching and bending machines, has been modified and optimized for bending hairpins. This bending process is used for simple hairpin bends and offers the highest production speeds.

Hairpin bending on a WAFIOS FMU-E: precision and efficiency combined

A safe and precise bending process is our top priority. Thanks to the tension-free material feed and the self-regulating unwinding speed, we ensure smooth processing of your materials.

The high bending accuracy is thus ensured and your requirements are precisely met. With the proven Wittels Albert Belt drive and multiple straightening, we additionally achieve outstanding material handling.

Our partner Wafios

Detailed information is available on the website of our cooperation partner Wafios.

We are your partner

Contact us today and let our experts advise you. Together we will find the optimal solution for your individual requirements in flexible manufacturing. Increase your efficiency with widening!

Sales E-Motive


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