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english technology news
Alloy Wire International Ltd, a
manufacturer of precision cold drawn
round wire, flat wire and shaped wire, is
using a PC-controlled universal materials
testing machine from Lloyd Instruments
as part of its quality assurance procedure.
Every coil of wire is subject to tensile
testing prior to dispatch.
Alloy Wire International specialises in the
production of high performance nickel,
cobalt and titanium alloys for use in any
environment that requires resistance to
very high temperatures and corrosion,
but where the mechanical properties of
the metal must be retained.
The materials are frequently used in the
manufacture of springs, seals, fasteners
and many other applications used in a
variety of industries including aerospace,
petrochemical, medical and nuclear.
Tensile tests are performed using a Lloyd
Instruments EZ50 50 kN twin column
universal materials testing machine
equipped with NEXYGEN™ MT control
and data analysis software. NEXYGEN™
MT features a comprehensive library of
international standard tests for many
different applications, including EN,
BS and ASTM standards, however the
system can also be configured to carry
out user specified tests. Tests can be
carried out on material both before and
after heat treatment.
Alloy Wire International’s quality
manager, Peter Lambe, said: “Our focus
is on the production of comparatively
small quantities of material with fast
turn-round, manufactured to customer
specification, so testing and certification
of every coil is a vital part of the quality
process.
“Materials testing is an important part of
this procedure and we have been using
equipment from Lloyd Instruments for
about 19 years.
“As well as tensile testing, we can also
perform bend tests, elongation, torsion
tests, wrap tests and proof stress tests as
part of the certification, if required.”
Lloyd Instruments Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 1489 885118
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100% tensile testing for specialist alloys
With the Ecobus Power I 5 x 16mm 2 and
the appropriate adapters, Dätwyler Cables
introduces a complete energy flat cable
system in the IP65 protection class.
The five-conductor Ecobus power flat
cable (3L+ N + PE) is optionally available
with a halogen-free low-smoke or with an
oil-resistant PVC sheathing.
Available components include a Power
I-adapter for the attachment of an input/
output cable of up to 5 x 16mm and an
output adapter for up to two cables of 5 x
6mm2. Connections are furnished through
contact point screws at suitable locations
along the entire length of the cable,
and also under voltage, thus avoiding
stripping and cutting the flat cable.
The external measurements of the flat
cable are 48.5 x 11.3mm, and the fire load
is only 2.48 kWh/m. It can be protected
with 3 x 63A, so a single cable can be
operated at electrical capacities of up to
40kW.
Ecobus cables are approved by a Lloyds
Register certificate for use in ship
construction and on drilling platforms.
With Ecobus flat cable system the energy
to be supplied can be tapped at any
desired point using Ecobus puncture
and connection adapters. Furthermore,
these installations allow problem-free
reconfiguration.
Dätwyler (UK) Limited – UK
Fax: +44 1793 89 84 01
Email:
Website:
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Egyptian contract for Italian machinery
PS Costruzioni Meccaniche Srl has been awarded a large contract with Egyptian
cables manufacturer, El–Sewedy, for nine coiling machines, both semi-automatic
and fully automatic coil winding systems.
Some PS machines are to be installed at El-Sewedy Mother Company in Egypt, while
others are destined for El-Sewedy branches. Cables to be processed by PS machines
will range from 1mm to 25mm diameter.
PS will also supply an automatic coiling machine, mod. PS 600/25. This line can
produce three coils, 100 metres long, per minute. These coils can reach an OD up to
600mm and have a maximum weight of 80 kilos.
PS Costruzioni Meccaniche Srl – Italy
Fax: + 39 039 6898769
Email:
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