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Automated Wire Production

The company also manufactures braiding machines to be used in the production of carbon covered wire, braided wire for stranded cables, optic fibres, sheathing for tubes, braided ropes and cords, fancy braids and suture threads for surgery. Eurotekne Industriale Srl – Italy Fax : +39 03 3297 7534 Email : etk@eurotekne.com Website : www.eurotekne.it Manufacturing location changes to create new efficiencies for Wardwell The emergence of China as a location for establishing manu- facturing facilities has enticed many cable producers around the world

to open plants there, to take advantage of lower costs and greater overall efficiency. Although this strategy has been successful for many companies, a downside seen by some of them has been the lessening effectiveness of their existing facilities in Europe and North America, and negative impact on their employees and suppliers. Wardwell Braiding Machine Company – a manufacturer of braiding and rewinding equipment – established a joint venture with two Japanese partners in Shanghai earlier this year to better serve its migrating customers and to benefit from the lower-cost manufacturing environment. The initial success in achieving its quality and production objectives gave Jonathan Farnum, Wardwell

Fine International’s 24 carrier braider

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tape and broken core detection and alarm display. Each unit is also supplied with a tape dispenser and a complete spare parts kit. The enclosure is sound insulated with a safety guard door, and provides noise protection below 80dB. The company’s 16 carrier units operate up to 150 RPM, while the 24 carrier versions go up to 100 RPM.

Weaving, knitting & braiding from Magnatech

For more than a century Magnatech International has supplied the world with braiding, wire spiralling and bobbin winding machines. Today, Magnatech is recognised as a leading firm in the manufacturing of wire reinforcing machinery and systems used by the hydraulic and industrial hose industry.

Magnatech offers a complete line of hose manufacturing equip- ment with worldwide sales, support and service. The company says: “Our product line includes machines for wire bobbin winding, wire rotary braiding, textile and wire may- pole braiding, wire spiral winding on rigid and flexible mandrel systems, as well as a variety of tape wrapping systems.”

Fine International – USA Fax : +1 732 933 4005

Email : sales@fineinternational.com Website : www.fineinternational.com

ETK pushes braiding boundaries

Eurotekne Industriale (ETK) is at the forefront of developing new technology in the field of textile and metallic braiding machines. The company has over 35 years experience in sophisticated tech- nological markets. Eurotekne says its true expertise lies in the design and construction of braiding machines, the latest of which the company showcased at wire 2006. Its new machine is capable of working both textiles and metals, for example nomex fibre, tinned-copper fibre and also optical fibres. This machine will be of most interest to companies working in the aeronautics industry. ETK says: “It will solve in an intelligent way what was, until recently, thought impossible.”

The RB-2 braiding machine from Magnatech

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Magnatech is a full service machine provider and partner. In addition to the braid and wire spiral processes, the company designs, manufactures and installs state-of-the-art in-line hose production systems. Magnatech continues: “Our commitment to quality control and cost efficiency allows us to meet our customers’ demands for faster and more efficient hose manufacturing systems. Customer service is our top priority. We offer installation, technical services and technical seminars to show how to properly maintain and operate machinery for maximum productivity.” Magnatech International LP – USA Fax : +1 610 693 8816 Email : info@magnatech-int.com • Website : www.magnatech-int.com

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