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íí process: measurements, direct feedback and real time checking on the cable surface are now possible. Data obtained can be stored or sent by LAN connection to any department for analysis and for generating statistics, trends and production diagrams. The second module on display will be equipped with the triple motorised taping head suitable for PTFE. This taping head is a variant of the previous one, and is suitable to control the tape tension directly, immediately before wrapping point, with the tight deviation of ±50 grams. In this case, the high sensitivity of the dynamic dancer gives the possibility to process the softest and most critical materials. Each part of the lines is designed for processing every kind of cable, including those used for the most sophisticated applications: aeronautical, aerospace, IT communication and military. A third machine will be presented at the WTM stand. This is a new single twisting unit designed for very sophisticated LAN cables, Cat 5/6/7/7a/8. Thanks to the newly developed technical solutions, this efficient unit can also produce other kinds of precise cables, like high flexibility cables, signal cables (encoder), cables for robotics and cables suitable for overhead laying. The quality of the cables produced is granted from an accurate control of the tension on the cable itself because the machine can work with dancer or torque control, enabling the best regulator according the cables’ specific charac- teristics and assuring a wide range of product processing capability. The pulling capstan, that is rotating, to grant a constant lay length, can be excluded widening again the flexibility of the machine. This machine is suitable to be placed in line with existing pay-offs or can be coupled with concentric back twist feeders. Then the line can be completed with other equipment and accessories including various types of tape wrapping machines for different tapes. WTM understands completely its machines: the design, the construction, the assembly and even the software. In this way, every

WTM machine can be integrated or completed with any other existing machine or equipment without problems, even from other suppliers. These also include laser gauges, spark testers and any other instrument useful for the production process, which can be connected and set directly from the machine operator panel. WTM Srl – Italy Website : www.wtmachinery.com Zumbach will showcase its extensive portfolio of dimensional measurement and inspection systems for wire drawing, wire insulating and cable jacketing processes as well as for rod and bar mills. In order to achieve high precision and best price-performance ratio, different technologies such as laser scanning, X-ray, ultrasound, light-section technique and linear sensor technology are used. The production of offshore flexibles involves complex processes requiring varying individual performances for quality control. Any deviations from the required standards can risk serious consequences if failure occurs, depending on the application scenarios. In order that the risks for future product failure are eliminated during the manufacturing processes, such as wire drawing, profile rolling/extruding, stranding and sheathing, Zumbach provides reliable solutions for the measurement of all critical parameters. The versatile high-tech ultrasonic system Wallmaster offers application-specific solutions for measuring and monitoring wall thickness. The measuring data processor with touch-screen display gathers data and QC fully automatically. In combination with ultrasonic UMAC ® scanners and various ODAC ® diameter measuring gauges as well as with error detectors, the measuring and monitoring scale can be expanded to outside and inside diameter, statistics, SPC and processor communication. Using Zumbach’s Wallmaster measurement and control systems, manufacturers can economise their expenditure of raw materials. The ROI is achieved within a few months. The use of these systems also allows reduction of the start-up time. One of the highlights on the stand will be the new ultrasonic scanners for flexible diameter adjustment. In this novel construction (patent pending) the traducers can be either individually or simultaneously adjusted to the best possible measuring Zumbach Electronic Stand: 11D41

position within seconds. The scanners represent a smart and simple solution for full non-contact, in-line eccentricity and wall thickness measurement of cable jackets, tubes and hoses. A complete line of measurement and control equipment for any on-line and manufacturing process will also be on display: • New 1, 2 and 3 axis diameter gauges of the high precision ODAC ® series for any wire and cable. New models with special beam geometry, fault detection function and high scan rate • The advanced ODEX ® concentricity and diameter gauge for wire extrusion. Fully non-contact, based on magnetic and laser technology • New LSV length and speed gauges for down-to-zero speed measurement • New spark tester AC and DST systems • Advanced KW fault detectors with new local BAE control and display unit • New economic, modular high performance USYS IPC data acquisition, processing and display units • Rayex ® D series: Zumbach’s X-ray measuring and control system for CV lines, for wall thickness (three layers), eccentricity and diameter/ovality for CV lines • Profilemaster ® series: High-end, non-contact profile and shape measurement, combining laser and CCD technology for shaped wire and any other profile Zumbach Electronic AG – Switzerland Website : www.zumbach.com ❍ 3-axis ODAC 550 system, measuring an offshore cable of 500mm OD

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