EoW January 2012

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printing system. Some applications may just need the encoder pulses via a quadrature output. Pulses can also be sent to a PLC system. LaserSpeed enables manufacturers to set the desired pulse rate (ex. pulses every number of feet, metres, etc.) to meet their unique sequential printing requirements. This enables the manufacturer to control the exact spacing between print marks with ±0.05% accuracy. Under controlled conditions, it is possible for LaserSpeed to approach ±0.02% accuracy. This level of accuracy also ensures the manufacture does not over-ship or short the customer of product. For European manufacturers, the LaserSpeed encoder is available as a MID-certified system to meet all the Measuring Instrument Directive requirements. Setting the pace for accurate length, speed, and sequential printing The advantages of non-contact length and speed measurement systems, such as the LaserSpeed gauge, have been proven on all types of wire and cable production processes including sequential printing applications. This non-contact, laser-based technology eliminates those measurement errors associated with contact wheel tachometers as a result of slippage and mechanical wear. non-contact measurement technology in their sequential printing operations will be on the road to increased productivity, improved product quality and real bottom-line savings. Manufacturers that employ laser-based, Eraser’s model WT40 automatic bench wire twister is used for twisting two or more wires at lengths up to 20 feet. The unit can twist together several small plain or terminated wires and is programmable to a desired number of twists per inch. The maximum material bundle should not exceed an equivalent of three 14 AWG (1.63mmø) insulated wires and twisting speeds are variable from 0 to 26 turns per second. The WT40 utilises a custom holding/clamping device made to specifications individual to each application. Eraser is celebrating its 100 th anniversary in business and manufactures a wide range of industrial products including wire, cable and tubing cutters, wire and cable strippers, wire twisters, wire brush wheels, dereelers, infrared heating equipment, measuring tools, and fybRglass® erasers. Eraser Inc – USA Fax : +1 315 454 3090 Email : info@eraser.com Website : www.eraser.com New bench wire twister from Eraser Beta LaserMike – USA Fax : +1 937 233 7284 Email : sales@betalasermike.com Website : www.betalasermike.com

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