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installers or suppliers are present. Datwyler will also carry
out on-site splicing work if requested.
The distribution stations are made from concrete. They can
be supplied in different sizes, depending on the number of
connections needed, and with exterior facades individually
designed to blend in with the respective site environment.
The technical equipment comprises optical distribution
frames (ODF) as required, with pre-assembled patch
panels and pigtails if requested, in addition to lighting and
emergency lighting, various safety devices such as access
control, alarm system and fire extinguishing system, and an
air conditioning unit.
Photo: bigstockphoto.com – ‘Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany’ by Ryan Fox
September 2012
The scope of supply also includes the electrical
installation with an emergency power system, an
electrical distribution panel, a static uninterruptable
power supply (UPS) with backup battery, together
with cable runs and/or cable routing ducts.
Datwyler – Germany
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Slip free fine
wire drawing
machine
KJM GmbH has developed a new slip free fine wire
drawing machine, with each draw being single driven
and controlled by torque. This drawing principle
prevents wire surface damage and saves energy. The
drawing dies and drawing pulleys are also used for
much longer.
With single drives the system knows the situation of
each die and gives clear advice to the machine operator.
Each elongation can be different to the others, and
different elongations are automatically regulated by the
machine itself. The payoff is also fully controlled by the
machine.
The machine is easy to operate: simply pull the wire
through the dies, and press the start button.
KJM states that the greatest advantage is reduced
wire production cost, especially in stainless steel wire
production where up to 50 per cent of the former cost
can be saved. A diameter and surface defect checking
system is available as an option.
The machine can reach speeds of up to 35m/s. The
final wire diameter can be smaller than 20µm, and the
▲ Just two of the distribution stations available from Datwyler