Criterion Machinery
Tube machinery
Criterion Machinery Profile
Criterion Machinery, LLC, established in 1977, is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of tube fabrication equipment. Located at 7655 Hub Pkwy, Valley View, OH 44125, the company leverages over a century of combined expertise to provide custom manufacturing solutions. Criterion focuses on delivering equipment that optimizes manufacturing processes for time and cost efficiency, consulting with clients from initial design to final product delivery.
Products and Services
Criterion offers a comprehensive range of machinery for various tube fabrication needs. Their 'Tube Punching and Notching Machines' include single hand-loaded units, hopper-fed automatic machines, and programmable CNC models designed for complex, distortion-free hole patterns in round, shaped tubing, and extrusions. These are applied in sectors such as automotive airbag fill tubes and step rails.
The company's 'Tube Bending Machines' encompass CNC Rotary Draw Tube Benders, Twin Head Tube Benders (both CNC and non-CNC), Multiple Station Benders, and specialized designs. These machines handle tube diameters from 0.25' (6 mm) to 4.0' (102 mm) and are utilized for automotive seat frames, handles, and furniture.
Criterion also specializes in developing integrated 'Work Cells, Systems, and Special Machines'. These custom-engineered solutions are tailored to unique tube forming and fabrication applications, with significant expertise in automated systems for automotive tubular components like windshield wiper drive arms and hydro-formed tubes.
Material Handling and Automation
To enhance automation, Criterion provides various 'Tube Material Handling' components. These include Tube Bundle Unscramblers (ramp and belt types), Tube Escapements, Weld Seam Detection & End Alignment, and Tube Transfers (Pick and Place, Walking Beams). These systems ensure efficient and precise material flow for integrated fabrication processes.
Unique Capabilities
A key differentiator for Criterion is its proprietary punch, notch, and die tooling techniques, enabling the creation of distortion-free holes in long tubing pieces, which is challenging with traditional methods. Their extensive experience in automotive and truck applications further positions them as a specialized partner for complex tubular part production.
