WCA March 2011

Technology news

One for the future

Central stranders from Sket m m

Sket’s central stranders are an essential part of efficient cable production. More than 100 stranders of this type, supplied to customers around the world and in a wide range of machine arrangements and sizes, demonstrate the durability and effectiveness of the principle and calculable competitive advantages for users. The Sket MKZ 700 is at the very top of the tree in terms of this unique technology when it comes to the production of stranded conductors. On offer are practical stranding speeds of up to 500rpm and linear throughput speeds of up to 180m/min and this, together with consistency in conductor quality guaranteed by controlled tension in the product, ensures not only the high output of the system but also significant savings in material costs. In response to technological developments in the cable industry Sket has recently introduced a range of machines suitable for larger stranding product volumes whilst maintaining all of the competitive advantages which the central strander otherwise offers. With the MKZ 250, available as a single or twin machine, Sket has developed a machine version which is particularly suited to the needs of aluminium wire stranding and overhead conductor production. A stranding product volume of 245dm³, which is three times the volume of a 630mm DIN bobbin, special wire guides and a hybrid bobbin braking systems set the standards for this new version. Sket Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 391 40558 15 Email : info@sketvmb.de Website : www.sketvmb.de

Reliable with the highest accuracy

Measuring precision comb- ined with outstanding functionality and perfect design – these are the features of the new gauge heads of the Laser Series 6000. This model range is more than a facelift of the successful 2000-series and achieves an even higher productivity. From now on customers get a two-year warranty for a gauge head on the Laser Series 6000.

The applicable design of the Laser-devices, with small dimension and optional swivelling gauge head, includes a measuring value display directly at the gauge head for a further improvement. Moreover, there are no external plugs. Sikora AG – Germany Fax : +49 421 48900 90 Email : sales@sikora.net Website : www.sikora.net

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Wire & Cable ASIA – March/April 2011