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26 Wire & Cable ASIA – May/June 2016
Technologynews
AFTER the launch of the new RS20
sensor-type – eddycurrent testing
systems with rotating mechanics – a
number of machines have been
installed at several key customers and
good results achieved in various
applications.
The system is primarily being used by
manufacturers of steel bars or in wire
drawing line applications.
The advantage of the system lies in the
variable stepped probe discs that can
be specifically tailored to the needs of
customers for each application and
each diameter.
The relevant test equipment is
available in different variants, from
simple one-channel to a complex
ten-channel version. This enables
materials testing for transverse
orientated defects, longitudinal
orientated defects or a combination of
both defect types.
Pruftechnik Dieter Busch AG –
Germany
Website:
New RS20 sensor
❍ The new RS20 sensor from Pruftechnik
Exhibition line-up from Schleuniger
Schleuniger Inc demonstrated a selection of its established wire processing
products, and introduced some new additions, at the 2016 IPC Apex Expo, the
conference and exhibition at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Schleuniger debuted its newest cut and strip machine, the EcoStrip 9380. This
flexible machine is designed for expanded capabilities due to its quick-change
transport unit for belts, rollers and shortmode, and is compatible with a wide
range of accessories, including pre-feeding, marking, stacking and coiling. An
intuitive colour touchscreen user interface minimises training and set-up times
and with optional Schleuniger software, the EcoStrip 9380 can easily be
integrated into various networks.
Also new, Schleuniger demonstrated its UniCrimp 100 crimping press, a bench top
machine that delivers up to two tons of force. The safety guards can be completely
opened to allow easy access to the working area along with simple, fast changeover,
adjustment and set-up times. The UniCrimp 100 accepts most applicators on the
market and provides quality crimping for wires up to 6mm2 (10 AWG).
Schleuniger also showcased its new ShieldCut 8100, for fast and safe cutting
and removal of the braided shield layer from most shielded cables.
Schleuniger – Switzerland Website: