WCA July 2011

Payoffs, take-ups and winding

Tension control at the forefront of cable and wire production In applications where payoff or take-up stations need to work efficiently and reliably, FMS tension control equipment can provide the necessary precision. The system equipment package consists of force measuring rollers and corresponding electronics, and can be configured to almost any tension measurement or control task. RMGZ100 – These sensors are used to measure the tension in thin cables, wires and fibres. The product is suitable where space is limited, and is available in six nominal force ratings (6N to 300N). RMGZ300 – This dedicated measuring roller family was developed specifically for use in higher rpm rotating applications where the special design effectively compensates for centrifugal and Coriolis forces. It is available with a force rating ranging from 50N to 1,000N. The RMGZ400/600/800 series sensors utilise an enhanced bending beam principal. These products are available with a nominal force rating of 60N to 4,000N, while the 800 series are used to measure the tension in heavy ropes and cables with tensions up to 8,000N. All variants of the RMGZ force measuring rollers offer an overload protection of ten times the nominal force. The sensors are constructed of stainless steel and include an aluminium cover for corrosion resistance. RMGZ force measuring rollers are available in a range of configurations:

Wide range of solutions…

Euro Extrusion Srl offers a wide range of take-ups and winding solutions, combined with the most updated technologies.

Highlights include: • Dual reel take-up with semi- automatic transfer type AS 630 800 1000 • Reel flange maximum diameter mm 630 800 1000 • Reel flange minimum diameter mm 400 600 800 • Reel maximum width mm 475 475 780 • Reel maximum weight kg 300 400 800 • AC motor power kW 4+4 5+5 6+6 Main technical specifications: • Cable transfer and cutting without slowing down of the line, with manual or automatic driving by length and speed gauge • Movable guide cable unit • Bobbins automatic eject system Siemens driving panel type OP77A including: • Setting of the reel width • Line speed display • Length setting with acoustic signal ❍ ❍ Just part of the solution from Euro Extrusion Optional equipment: • Loading of the empty reels, unloading of the full ones, by means of two lifting carriages provided with hydraulic pump • The carriages for loading and unloading the reels can be replaced by pallet trucks For all additional information, please contact: • Reels parameters setting • Alarm display and signal

The new Radio Transmitted Tension Monitoring System RTM X2 forms a fully consistent system with above described force measuring rollers. RTM X2 has been developed to monitor and control tension in individual wires and strands on rotating machines. The system can be used in either a stand-alone configuration or integrated with an existing PLC, and is suitable for use by OEMs on new machinery or by integrators/end-users when upgrading existing machines. ❍ ❍ Clockwise from top-left: RMGZ100, RMGZ300, RMGZ400/600/800 and RTM X2 electronics

FMS Force Measuring Systems AG – Switzerland Fax : +41 44 850 60 06 Email : info@fms-technology.com Website : www.fms-ag.ch

Euro Extrusion Srl – Italy Fax : +39 0331 669 221 Email : info@euroextrusion.it Website : www.euroextrusion.it

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Wire & Cable ASIA – July/August 2011