EoW September 2008

cables, compounds & extruding

Cable compounds fromMixer Mixer began manufacturing cable compounds in 1996, to meet the specific demands of the wire and cable industry. The company now produces insulation, sheathing, filling and masterbatch cable compounds with both rubber and thermoplastic. The trademark EKOPREN® products are based on halogen free polymers and additives with low toxicity and clear smoke emission. The Mixer range includes heavy metal free, high LOI and fire/oil/ozone resistant compounds.

Airwipesforextrusion applications Keir Frontiersman air wipes are designed to increase throughput and reduce scrap by improving line speed, conserving energy, saving money and reducing the number of air wipes used while extending their life. are engineered to adapt to varying extrusion environments. Custom crafted to the customer’s specified product sizes, from 0.004"- 4.5" round or special profiles, Keir air wipes use tough polymer housings encompassing high-density, wear-resistant ceramic inserts that emit a focused high-speed air flow. wipes will continue to be refined from the recommendations of process engineers. Keir’s patented air wipes Keir Frontiersman air

Fully automated production lines and advanced testing facilities maintain consistent quality of an annual production of 20,000 metric tons of cable compounds. Banbury internal mixers and strainer extruders are used to manufacture compounds in granule (pellet) form. Mixer offers technical and engineering services to assist cable manufactures to adapt their equipment to extrude compounds in pellet form. Mixer’s on-site

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laboratory is at customers’ disposal for testing material properties and behaviours. Clients can request tests of their products in order to verify the correct cross-linking of materials, the correct extrusion behaviour and if product complies with standards. Engineering assistance is available to maximise the results of extruder machinery. Mixer expertise includes designing and constructing modifications to existing equipment as well as optimising operational parameters during extrusion. Mixer SpA – Italy Fax : +39 0545 47038 Email : staff@mixer.ws Website : www.mixer.ws

Keir Manufacturing Inc – USA Fax : +1 828 884 7494 Email : sales@keirmfg.com Website : www.keirmfg.com

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EuroWire – September 2008