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For continuous quality control,
lump and neckdown detectors
are as important as diameter
gauges and spark testers. The
new line of KW 13Trio detectors
from Zumbach capture even the
smallest lumps and neckdowns in
wires, conductors, optical fibres
and cables both quickly and
accurately.
The compact design of the KW 13Trio
makes it easily integrated in any
extrusion line or rewinding process.
The measuring field is dimensioned in
such a way that during start-up, even
extremely big lumps pass smoothly
through. Its open design enables quick
and easy threading of the product
without stopping production.
A powerful microprocessor and full
digital signal processing make this
lump and neckdown detector an
important tool for quality control. The
detector is available as a standalone
device. Using a local operating and
display unit, the KW 13Trio can be fully
operated and configured at the device.
Its features include a minimum
detectable fault height of 0.01mm
(0.0004") and minimum fault length of
0.2mm (0.008") and full digital signal
processing DSP.
The versatile KW 13Trio has multiple
interfaces, including serial RS, Profibus
DP and Ethernet EN. Via the RS
interface port, connection can be made
to a USYS data acquisition, processing
and display system. The Profibus DP
and Ethernet EN versions allow the
connection to a higher-level host, such
as a PLC or data acquisition system.
The measuring principle and complex
optics solution ensure immunity to
stray and intense light whilst providing
the highest detection accuracy and
identification of lumps and neckdowns
in the micrometre range.
The KW 13Trio models feature an
internal fault database to store the last
100 detected faults, including fault
characteristics such as fault number,
type, height, position and length of
fault. This database can either be
accessed via the local operating and
display unit or via the optional remote
interfaces.
Zumbach Electronic AG –
Switzerland
Fax: +41 32 356 0430
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Autumn 2010
AIM............................................... 6
Ajex & Turner Wire Dies. ............ 14
ASMAG...................................... 24
Beta LaserMike.......................... 11
Ceeco Bartell............................... 1
Condat....................................... 22
Daloo Machines......................... 17
Eder Engineering........................ 18
ESM........................................... 17
Euroalpha................................... 18
FMS. .......................................... 21
Fox Wire Ltd................................. 4
Foxton Dies................................ 23
Gauder Group............................ 19
GER SA........................................ 5
H&R ChemPharm....................... 20
August Hildebrandt...................... 9
Huestis Industrial....................... 16
IBA Industrial................................ 9
InnoVites BV................................. 7
Jiangyin Huafang Electro-
mechanical Technology.......... 15
Madem SA................................... 3
Marldon...................................... 24
Microdia SA. .............................. 22
Maschinenfabrik Niehoff............ 10
Pave Automation. ...................... 16
Precision Rolling........................ 24
Pressure Welding Machines....... 10
Proton Products International.... 14
PS Costruzioni........................... 17
Reber Systematic. ..................... 24
Roblon A/S................................. 15
Rosendahl Maschinen............... 16
Shanghai Yessjet
Precise Machinery. ................... 4
Sikora AG................................... 21
Techna International..................... 4
Tianjin Hengjiu Tongda
Machinery................................. 5
Troester GmbH........................... 19
Joachim Uhing KG GmbH......... 10
WGH Wire.................................... 4
Zumbach Electronic..................... 2
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CONTENTS
WCN Issue N° 43 2
Versatile quality
control
The IWMA is planning a two-day technical conference to be held at the Messe
Düsseldorf Congress Centre from 7th–8th November 2011. This will be the
association’s first conference in Germany since the highly successful “Fire
performance of cables,” which was also held in Düsseldorf in 2002.
It seems logical that the 2011 event should be held in what is now undoubtedly
the spiritual home of wire. Other wire industry associations will cooperate in the
organising of the conference. Some of the themes the conference will cover are
likely to include advancements in data cables and fire prevention improvements
– for non-ferrous sessions – and, for ferrous sessions, environmental aspects
for rod and wire production and quality requirements for the spring and wire
component producing industries. Other topics will be confirmed in due course.
Full details will be posted and regularly updated on the IWMA website
, and on the dedicated technical conference website
IWMA to organise 2011 technical
conference in Düsseldorf