Amplify Your Return on Investment with the Lockformer Spiral Tube Former 2.0

Lockformer Spiral Tube Former 2.0 is compact and fast, forming 3–100” pipe at up to 344 FPM. With Spiral Smart Tech, on-the-fly slitting and trailer-ready design, it ensures quiet, precise production.

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Lockformer’s Spiral Tube Former 2.0 is the newest addition to the spiral tube former series. Combining the best features of previous models, it offers both high-speed and heavy-gauge capacities.

This compact, efficient machine can produce spiral pipe from 14–28 gauge at speeds of 287–344 ft/min (depending on gauge), with diameters ranging from 3″–100″. Powered by a frequency drive electric motor, it runs quietly while consistently delivering high-quality results.

High-Speed Capacity

  • 16–28 gauge (0.016–0.065″) galvanized steel
  • 20–28 gauge (0.016–0.040″) stainless steel
  • Speeds up to 344 FPM

Heavy-Gauge Capacity 

  • 14 gauge (0.066–0.079″) galvanized steel
  • 18 gauge (0.041–0.050″) stainless steel
  • Speeds up to 287 FPM

FEATURES: 

  • One of the smallest fully automatic footprints in the industry, no sacrifice in speed, power, or technology.
  • Innovative Spiral Smart Technology™ (SST) via MestekNet Control Software for precise length-cutting, self-diagnostics, and streamlined operator setup.
  • On-the-fly slitting device provides accurate, quiet cuts, minimizing burrs, sparks, and saw noise for tubes down to 4″ in diameter and 20-gauge thickness.
  • Compact design enables trailer mounting, easy transport, and installation in tight spaces.
  • Compatible with a wide range of CAM programs.
  • Made in the USA.

Learn More

Explore the Lockformer Spiral Tube Former 2.0 on our website or schedule a 1-on-1 consultation with a Lockformer Technical Advisor. Discover how the Spiral Tube Former 2.0 can elevate your productivity and profitability today.

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