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A system for processing both ends of tubes, such a nuclear fuel rod cladding tubes. A conveyor, adjustable for different length tubing, supports and transversely moves the tubes to tube-end-processing sites. The conveyor is spaced up at the first-tube-end-processing sites to create first access area

A system for processing both ends of tubes, such a nuclear fuel rod cladding tubes. A conveyor, adjustable for different length tubing, supports and transversely moves the tubes to tube-end-processing sites. The conveyor is spaced up at the first-tube-end-processing sites to create first access areas. First-tube-end-processing machines have bases with a portion placed underneath the conveyor in these first access areas. The first machines have tube-end-processing modules movably mounted on the bases to accommodate different length tubing. The system also includes second-tube-end-processing machines having tube-end-process modules positioned at the second-tube-end-processing sites. The modules process the tube ends with such operations as deburring, attaching fittings for flush etching the tubes, etc. Preferably, the modules are aligned for the system to process both ends of a tube simultaneously.

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A conveyor system comprising: a first stationary support rail; a second stationary support rail disposed apart from and substantially parallel to said first stationary support rail; a plurality of walking beams slidably disposed on and generally perpendicular to said support rails with each having a

A conveyor system comprising: a first stationary support rail; a second stationary support rail disposed apart from and substantially parallel to said first stationary support rail; a plurality of walking beams slidably disposed on and generally perpendicular to said support rails with each having an inflatable bladder mounted on the top thereof for lifting, supporting and moving objects along the length of said walking beams; and drive means connected to said walking beams for selectively and independently sliding said walking beams relative to each other on said rails.