The Nargesa PC16 rolls hot snail (scroll) ends on round or square bar up to 20 mm and flat bar up to 50 × 10 mm in about 10 seconds per cycle. A hydraulic clamp holds the part, so it suits ornamental ironwork shops making scroll ends for gates, railings and furniture.
Key specs
| Round bar | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
|---|---|
| Square bar | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Flat bar | 50 × 10 mm (1.97 × 0.39 in) |
| Speeds | 45 mm/s working, 70 mm/s return |
| Cycle time | 10 seconds |
| Controls | Adjustable turns and pressure; hydraulic part clamp; two-hand cycle start |
| Motor | 2.2 kW (3 CV) |
| Power supply | 230/400 V three-phase |
| Machine dimensions | 1300 × 640 × 1110 mm (51.2 × 25.2 × 43.7 in) |
| Weight | 336 kg (741 lb) |
What's included
- Palletized base; delivered fully assembled
Options
- Nargesa H2 and H3 gas forges for heating the bar
Features and applications
Key Features
- Hot forging of decorative ends – Forms heated steel into consistent snail-shaped ornamental ends for scrolls and decorative components.
- Hydraulic forming system – Provides controlled forming force for repeatable production.
- Hydraulic workpiece clamping – Securely holds the material during the forming cycle.
- 20 mm round-bar capacity – Handles round bar up to 20 mm (3/4") diameter.
- 20 × 20 mm square-bar capacity – Forms square bar up to 20 mm (3/4") per side.
- 50 × 10 mm flat-bar capacity – Handles flat bar up to 50 × 10 mm (2 × 3/8").
- Adjustable displacement and turns – Allows operators to control the final shape and number of turns of the decorative end.
- Adjustable forming pressure – Pressure can be adapted to the thickness and type of material being processed.
- Fast approximately 10-second cycle – Supports efficient repetitive production.
- Production rate up to 4 pieces per minute – Suitable for producing large quantities of identical components.
- 45 mm/s working speed – Provides controlled movement during the forming operation.
- 70 mm/s return speed – Quickly resets the forming mechanism between pieces.
- Two-hand safety control – Double-command cycle activation provides an additional operator safety measure.
- Simple operation – Designed to reduce the amount of specialized forging experience required for repetitive scroll-end production.
- Robust hydraulic construction – Uses standardized hydraulic and electrical components from established European manufacturers.
- Palletized lower bench – Allows the machine to be moved and positioned more easily within the shop.
- Fully assembled delivery – Supplied assembled to reduce installation and setup requirements.
Applications
The PC16 is designed for ornamental ironwork, architectural metalworking and decorative steel fabrication where consistent forged ends are required.
Typical applications include:
- Gates and entrance gates
- Fences
- Railings and balustrades
- Windows
- Doors
- Balconies
- Decorative panels
- Ornamental scrolls
- Metal furniture
- Wrought iron components
- Architectural metalwork
The machine can form decorative ends on round bar, square bar and flat bar, making it suitable for a variety of ornamental designs. Its repeatable forming process is particularly beneficial when multiple components need to match across the same project or production run.
The PC16 can also create production opportunities for ornamental metalworking businesses by making it practical to manufacture finished forged-end components for other fabricators, contractors and steel suppliers.
Why Choose the Nargesa PC16?
The Nargesa PC16 is a practical choice for shops that regularly produce decorative wrought iron components and need a faster, more consistent alternative to manually forming scroll ends.
Its main advantage is repeatability. Once the appropriate material temperature, pressure and displacement settings have been established, operators can reproduce the same decorative end across a production run. This helps reduce variation between pieces while minimizing the time and skilled manual effort traditionally associated with the process.
With a cycle time of approximately 10 seconds and a potential production rate of up to 4 pieces per minute, the PC16 is particularly valuable for shops producing large quantities of matching components. Nargesa notes that the machine can produce thousands of parts during a working day under suitable production conditions.
The PC16 also provides flexibility for different ornamental designs through its adjustable pressure and displacement settings, while its capacity for round, square and flat bar covers many common materials used in architectural and decorative steelwork.
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Capacity charts and documents
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PC16 make?
Hot-rolled snail (scroll) ends on round, square and flat bar, used on scrolls, gates, windows, fencing and furniture.
What power does the PC16 need?
Nargesa specifies a 2.2 kW (3 CV) motor on a 230/400 V three-phase supply. Nargesa asks customers to contact them about other voltages. Confirm your shop’s voltage with BTH Sales before ordering.
What is the maximum bar size?
20 mm round or square bar and 50 × 10 mm flat bar.
Do I need a forge?
Yes, the bar must be hot. Nargesa recommends its H1, H2 and H3 gas forges to reach the right temperature.
How long does delivery take?
BTH Sales ships across Canada from St. Marys, ON. This machine has a 4–6 week lead time; contact us for an exact date.
