WCA January 2008

Technology news

New furnace from I LE S

I LE S Srl has launched an electric furnace with horizontal chamber together with quenching tank and NC loading device, model 1.08.3 +7.62+DCB. The main characteristic is the innovative system of automatic loading/unloading/ quenching system of interlocking to the furnace, named DCB. This is made of a four-axle NC loading device that, using a personalised hooking device, allows to the operator

to work in a completely safe zone. The operator just has to do some simple operations to put the pieces in and out of the NC loading device. To program the machine the operator only has to enter the data by means of the operator board and program the thermal cycle.

I LE S Srl – Italy Fax : +39 0373 750 110 Email : info@iles.it Website : www.iles.it

Electric furnace from I LE S m

Specialising in the design and manufacture of whole range of enamelled wire testing equipment for the determination of mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical features, Italian-based company Rigon Instruments has introduced its latest breakdown voltage tester. New breakdown tester from Rigon

The tester is available in a wide range of models to meet customer requirements.

The main target during the development of breakdown voltage tester was to enclose in one instrument the possibility to carry out tests in accordance to different methods and regulations, maintaining at the same time the simplicity of use, reliability and completeness of accessories.

The new model RDT2 allows tests according to all main international regulations such as IEC 60851-3.4 and NEMA MW 1000. The wide ambient temperature test chamber allows the insertion of electrodes for the whole production range. Model RDT includes more features than the model RDT2 and could include an air draught oven to carry out tests at temperatures up to 250°C.

Rigon Instruments SAS – Italy Fax : +39 011 248 0012

Email : rigon@rigon.it Website : www.rigon.it

The model RDT2 voltage tester m Two new hand tools

M J Mallis has introduced two brand new friction weld hand tools that have been developed especially with convenience and ease of use in mind. The first new model, called Digit-Smart, boasts a digital control touch pad, ergonomic design and weighs just 3.8kg including battery. Suitable for use with both polypropylene and polyster strapping, the Digit-Smart model features simple, reliable digital adjustment of strap tension and seal time, and is suitable for strap widths of 10mm-16mm (0.5mm-1mm thick). Maximum tension is 2,000N. The Digit-Smart tool is ideal for use on all flat-pack type applications.

M J Mallis – UK

Fax : +44 1773 539090 Website : www.mallis.co.uk

Email : sales@mallis.co.uk

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