E Tube & Wire
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Company Overview and History
E Tube & Wire, originally established as Eyster's Machine Shop Inc. in 1978, has evolved from its origins in machinery for the printing industry to become a versatile provider of custom metal solutions. Operating under the slogan 'One Company – Many Solutions,' the company offers a broad spectrum of services from its facility in Shrewsbury, PA, catering to diverse industrial needs.
Core Services and Capabilities
The company specializes in custom metal fabrication and machine design, with extensive capabilities in tube bending, wire forming, cutting, and machining. E Tube & Wire performs precision aluminum tube bending, utilizing methods such as rotary, compression, and induction bending for various alloys including Series 3003, 5052, and 6061. Stainless steel tube bending is also a key offering, critical for industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction, with techniques including rotary draw, rolling, and compression bending. Wire forming services encompass CNC wire bending, manual, coil, and fourslide methods, handling materials from 0.06″ to 0.50″ diameter.
E Tube & Wire's fabrication services include shearing, punching, and welding (MIG, TIG, stick, resistance, robotic), capable of handling thicknesses up to 7 gauge. Cutting capabilities feature advanced laser cutting for intricate shapes in materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum, as well as tube plasma cutting for various conductive metals up to 1.5″ thick. Machining expertise covers CNC vertical and horizontal milling, manual and CNC lathes, grinding, and drilling. The company also excels in reverse engineering components, utilizing a Faro inspection arm and SolidWorks software to recreate parts where drawings are unavailable.
Specialized Offerings and Unique Strengths
The company designs and fabricates custom wire baskets for demanding applications in food handling, medical, and material handling sectors, often using Grade 316 stainless steel and offering PVC plastic or epoxy coatings. E Tube & Wire's commitment to quality is underscored by its welders certified to AWS, AWB, Mil-Spec, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Federal Government specifications. They demonstrate their problem-solving approach through projects like developing custom drying drums for plastics, intricate fan guard fixtures, and hood supports for construction equipment, often working with high-volume applications and specialized materials like Hastelloy and Inconel. Their ability to provide fast turnaround times for critical parts, combined with extensive experience and in-house design engineering, positions them as a comprehensive partner for complex manufacturing challenges.
