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EuroWire – July 2008 47
new developments in fibre optics
Conductix Wampfler, Delachaux Group, manufacturer of fibre optic machinery, has developed a new prooftester, type PT-2500.
PT-2500 can reach a production speed up to 2,500 m/min, while maintaining a stopping time, in case of fibre break, of 5 seconds on
the take-up. It is equipped with a fast threading system to reduce the labour costs and the traversing quality is believed to be better
than the previous models (no more OTDR step). It can accommodate spool diameters of 500/310, 500, 100 kg. An upgrade is available
of the former prooftester model PT-1800, to reach a production
speed of 2,200 m/min (or 2,500 m/min, depending on the spool size)
and to increase the quality of the traversing without any intervention
of the operator after the starting adjustments.
In addition, Conductix Delachaux can propose complete new draw
towers or upgrading of existing towers to draw bigger preforms to
integrate its dual take-up, producing very few fibre breaks during
spool change, and to use the company’s own NCTM systems.
Conductix Delachaux fibre machinery is designed and manufactured
in France, producing robust equipment for long life. All the PLC
programs are flexible and can be made to suit individual customer
requirements.
ConductixWampfler - Delachaux Group – France
Fax: +33 479 42 5005
Website:
Prooftester for fibres
Dual take-up machine ▲ ▲