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cent and prolongs its service life. As a consequence, it is possible to use smaller diameter ropes offering the same breaking strength. With Plastfill technology, the lubricated steel core is enveloped in a compact plastic cover. During stranding, the outer strands are embedded in this plastic cover. This ensures the accurate positioning and equidistant spacing of the strands, resulting in lower internal wear and an even load distribution. The longer service life achieved by permanent lubrication and the higher breaking strength accomplished by reducing laminar pressures within the rope constitute distinct advantages, as do the reduction of friction between the core and the outer strands and a high resistance to compression and lateral pressures.

wire ropes are expected to meet are increasingly tough, especially when it comes to cranes. Whether aboard offshore drilling rigs, of in harbours or in the building and construction industry, the performance capacities of cranes are being constantly upgraded to higher levels. At the same time, users demand stronger and more durable ropes. Teufelberger has accepted these challenges in each of its product development projects. The company has launched various cutting edge steel wire ropes, such as the Evolution TK18 and the Evolution Q8, that stand out with their exceptional breaking strength and durability. Teufelberger combines highest quality raw materials with some of its tested and tried technologies, such as Superfill® compaction and Plastfill™ plasticised cores. The Superfill compaction method was developed in cooperation with universities and independent research institutes. Each strand of the rope is compacted in a special process, translating into a significant improvement of the rope’s properties. This increases the rope’s breaking strength by up to 30 per

systems are the latest models available in Zumbach’s Profilemaster® family, enabling measurement systems using light section principle and machine vision.

▲ ▲ The latest addition to the Profilemaster family

The design is focused to achieve the best price/performance ratio for all profiles, tubes, cables made of plastic, rubber, metal, steel and other materials. Additionally, the Profilemaster® PMM 30/50/80 fulfils the demands of the market for compact, industrial-proof and cost-effective systems. As a pioneer of on-line measurement committed to extensive research and development activities, Zumbach Electronic has continuously grown as a worldwide manufacturer of on-line measuring and control systems.

Teufelberger GesmbH – Austria Website : www.teufelberger.com

In-line profile and shape measurement and monitoring The new Profilemaster® PMM 30, 50 and 80 profile and shape measurement

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