WCA March 2016

wire 2016 layer, and a new and verified Process Protection System (PPS). ZEL 503 is a boron free and phosphate free salt coating for patented CHQ wire. After bright annealing, the wire can be coated inline with ZEL503 (new PPS) and skin pass drawn. The total Traxit programme contains more than 300 articles including universal products and custom-made solutions for special processes. Its supply network of experienced sales agents and international warehouses provide a full service package for its clients. Traxit’s research and development centre and global laboratory facilities ensure the highest possible working standards and quality systems. Traxit International GmbH – Germany Website : www.traxit.com The Videx VC-MS models work from wire coil and are a solution for small production batches and frequent changeover of wire diameters and lengths. The machines are equipped with a patented servo cut-off, using mechanical drive and using neither clutches nor hydraulics. The machines are therefore quieter and more reliable, requiring less maintenance. The straightener reciprocates during cut-off (same principle as flying shear) and never twists on the wire in one place. This feature is especially critical for a better durability when running high-tensile wire. For very short parts, the cut-off cam cuts the wire continuously, at steady intervals, according to the wire feed rate. For longer parts, the cut is performed by the servo drive through a flag. The wire feed rate is determined by a speed controller. The run-off guide is made out of stainless steel. It requires no adjustment when changing wire diameters within machine range. The gate of the run-off guide is pneumatically operated. It is quiet and smooth, and supports the wire during cut-off, to assure a square cut face. Videx Stand: 15A53

The positive stop is mounted on a carriage that rides along the run-off guide, so there is no need to dismantle any parts during set-up. A fine adjustment length mechanism assures an accurate cut length. The machines are optionally offered with an integral chamfer cutting station that accepts the cut-to-length parts and chamfers them from a magazine with no operator intervention. The chamfer-cutting rate is determined by the time required to cut the chamfer. Cutting is done using carbide insert tools and expected production is up to 90 parts per minute when not using a positive stop in the chamfer station and up to 50 PPM when using a positive stop (used only when the chamfer size is critical). Videx Machine Engineering Ltd – Israel Website : www.videx.co.il Windak Group has been participating at the Düsseldorf wire show since 1996. The show in 2014 proved fruitful for the company with several orders and one development project. Since then Windak has grown, shown good results and proved its ability in a competitive market. The company will exhibit the AR24 automatic spoolers – one of Windak’s top-selling products. Also on display will be other machines, such as coilers, spoolers, accumulators, rewind systems, take-ups and pay-offs. The AR24 auto reeler is a fully automatic reeler developed for automatic packaging of cable and wire products on spools or reels between 300mm and 600mm (11.75 " to 24 " ) in overall diameter. It can be run both in line (direct connection with extruder) or off line (with pay-off). Loading and unloading the empty reels is automatic. The AR24 includes stretch wrapping of the spool to contain the cut end. The output of the machine is two reels per minute. Windak will show the latest upgraded version with servo package: dancer, laying unit and stretch wrap system. The servo-controlled dancer, laying unit and feeding tube increase reliability by keeping the tension constant and avoiding any loops in the cable or damage of the cable. The servo-controlled stretch wrap system helps to avoid any excessive tension in the film. The AR24 requires minimal floor space, and when combined with the integrated palletiser makes a complete automatic spooling line with a short investment payback. Windak Group Stand: 09B42

Also displayed will be the new robot solution for the pick-up of wound spools. Windak Group OU – Sweden Website : www.windakgroup.com ❍ The AR24 – one of Windak’s top-selling products

WTM Stand: 11D78

WTM will display a new horizontal line suitable for the production of coaxial cables wrapped with copper silver-plated tapes/ wire. The line is composed of pay-off and take-up, caterpillar/capstan combined pulling unit and a wrapping unit, which is equipped with the latest generation taping head for CuAg-coated tape. Thanks to its high sensitivity dynamic dancer, this triple motorised head is particularly suitable for this kind of cable because of the precise wrapping it grants. The dynamic dancer is an active control system that adjusts the tension in real time, directly on the materials being wrapped, applying the pre-set pulling tension on the tape and keeping it constant in any situation, including when the tape is traversing from edge to edge on the spool. A further advantage of this line is to be equipped with newly designed single-shaft pay-off and take-up units: they are traversing, self-aligning and self-levelling in two axes and with a technologically advanced torque control. In combination with diameter laser control and torque sensors, they allow cable tension to be directly monitored and adjusted in real time. With this advanced adjustment system, no dancers are used, even for very low cable tensions, to avoid any extra detrimental bending on the cable. WTM’s Visio system will be installed in the displayed line. This electro-optical control system, available in several configurations and with a variety of options, magnifies the cable surface image during the production îî

❍ The VC-35-MS 601 from Videx

wire 2016 - New products on show April 4 th – 8 th

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