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Lukas Anlagenbau GmbH Booth 423

and tube manufacturing systems. Visitors can expect to see a series of continued improvements and services for the production of medium, high and extra-high voltage cables. New technology and innovations have pushed the kV envelope in the 500 figures, with higher speed capabilities, more compact layouts, and improved quality control. When fibre optic cables made their debut in the late 1970s, Maillefer was present with equipment for the leading players at the time. Today, Maillefer provides high-end manufac- turing solutions for every stage of the fibre optic cable process. Tight buffering, secondary coating, SZ stranding and jacketing lines are available for producing FTTx cable with low fibre counts and short lengths. Technology like the compression caterpillar with tension feedback serves to keep accurate control of excess fibre length.

Lukas, a supplier of machinery for the wire and cable industry, is recognised for its high quality and precision products. At Interwire it will be exhibiting a vertical taping line. Suitable for all types of tape, including PTFE, Kapton, Mica, Polyester, Fleece, laminated tapes and metal tapes, the high speed and precise taping is enabled by a closed loop tape tension control, and there is very precise speed sychronisation between the capstan and the taping heads.

Large pancake brakes ▲ ▲

the spindle and rope brake assembly common to many cablers. By offering constant torque in every bay, the new design promises to greatly improve product quality and productivity. Torque is adjustable up to 90 lb-in. The magnetic brake assembly is impervious to oils and dust as well as changes due to temperature, and humidity that can cause slippage on rope type brake designs. The new magnetic torque brake uses no electricity and, because it is magnetic, has no wearing parts. The company offers a variety of brakes for pay-offs and take ups. The brakes are infinitely adjustable to give extremely accurate tension control and come in numerous sizes to fit customers’ spools and reels. Torque is developed magnetically and will remain the same year after year. Torque range is 0.11 inch ounces through 140 inch pounds. Single to multi-spool pay-off stands are also available. Advantages include adjustability, portability, no electricity, and a minimum of floor space. Every brake or clutch is carefully engineered to give exceptional long life, for even the most demanding production standards. They are designed to be easily mounted and serviced or modified, should the need arise. Magnetic Technologies Ltd – USA Fax : +1 508 987 2875 Email : info@magnetictech.com Website : www.magnetictech.com

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A vertical taping line from Lukas Anlagenbau ▲ ▲

Coax and LAN cable manufacturing continues to evolve towards higher frequencies and smaller packages. The microcoax TEL 00 line is designed to produce insulated wires as thin as a human hair. The small extrusion line produces both solid and foam-skin as well as PE and FEP insulated wires. Improved cooling is a key feature of the latest MXC extruders. The processing window is ever larger, thanks to third generation axial air cooling. The cooling capacity has grown by over 50% in order to process materials like EDPM and EPR, areas otherwise covered by liquid cooled machines. The new MXC developments are available on several of the company’s principal machines.

Depending on the application, the line can be equipped with a cooling unit for the taping area, an in-line sintering oven or equipment for quality control. Lukas Anlagenbau GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 9651 930 299 Email : lukas.voh@lukas-anlagenbau.de Website : www.lukas-anlagenbau.de

Magnetic Technologies Ltd Booth 112

Magnetic is a maker of stock and custom permanent magnet brakes and accessories for stranders, bunchers, twinners and payoffs in English and metric dimensions. The company is now offering large pancake brakes designed as a drop-in replacement for

Maillefer SA Booth 906

Maillefer SA – Switzerland Fax : +41 21 691 2143 Email : info@maillefer.net Website : www.mailleferextrusion.com

Maillefer will present its portfolio of extrusion systems for energy cable, fibre optic cable, telecom cable

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