WCA September 2009

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The International Wire & Machinery Association (IWMA), industry partner for the wire Southeast Asia exhibition, is organising a one day technical seminar on 12 th October 2009, the eve of the trade fair. The seminar is being held in Room 212 on the second floor of the Bangkok International Exhibition Center (BITEC), the venue for wire Southeast Asia 2009. Experts from around the globe will present the latest technology from the non- ferrous sector (morning session) and ferrous sector (afternoon session). The seminar will start at 10:00 hours, with speakers confirmed from Germany, Finland, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, UK and Belgium. On a strictly ‘first come first served’ basis, the first 50 delegates to register will receive free registration. Full details are on the IWMA website. Technology – keep up to date with IWMA

Double twist strander/cabler

The TA 1250 RN-4M from Gauder Group m m

The Setic–Gauder Group TA 1250 RN-4M heavy-duty double twist machine is designed for the production of strands and bunches and the assembly of insulated conductors. Large 500mm diameter pulleys and tension control with an independent reel drive system will strand up to 2,100 twists per minute, at a maximum linear speed of 300m per minute. 7-strand wires up to 50mm² (copper), 54mm² (aluminium alloy) and 70mm² • (aluminium) 19 compacted or compressed wires up to 54/70mm² (copper) and up to • 70mm² (aluminium) Up to 4 x 25mm² for laying-up • A high capacity motorised capstan (1,300 daN pulling force) enables large cable production. At over 15 tons, the machine is strongly built without the need for a foundation and is equipped with well-sized motors. An hydraulic platform enables loading of the reel from 1,000mm to 1,250mm (maximum full bobbin weight of 4,000 daN). The machine can produce finished products with the following cross sections:

IWMA – UK Fax : +44 1926 314755 Email : info@iwma.org Website : www.iwma.org

Gauder Group – France

Fax : +33 4 77 71 10 85

Email : sales.setic@gaudergroup.com

Website : www.gaudergroup.com

New elastomers for wire and cable needs

“Sunprene elastomers are a high- performance, economical alternative to thermoset EPDM rubber and traditional thermoplastic elastomers,” said Lee Pfaffle, business manager for engineered plastics at A Schulman. Sunprene elastomers are available in two series. The first series is formulated for extrusion applications and has a hardness range from Shore 35A to 85A durometer. The second series has a hardness range from Shore 57A to 65A durometer.

Based on ultra-high molecular weight PVC, Sunprene elastomers from A Schulman possess many rubber-like qualities while offering thermoplastic processing, recyclability, and cost effectiveness compared with thermo- set EPDM rubber and traditional thermoplastic elastomers. As a result, they provide exceptional tear and abrasion resistance, high flex fatigue, and excellent low temperature brittleness. The materials can be customised to meet a broad range of performance requirements. The primary markets served are industrial hose and tubing, seals and gaskets, and wire and cable applications.

A Schulman Inc – USA Email : info@aschulman.com Website : www.aschulman.com

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Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2009