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wire 1mm to 3.6mm (0.039″ to 0.141″) and
aluminum 1mm to 5mm (0.039″ to 0.197″).
PWM will also be exhibiting its hand-held
cold welders, and two larger manual
models that can be used on a workbench
or with a trolley. Video demonstrations of
all PWM’s products can be viewed on the
company’s website.
PWM’s comprehensive range includes
manual and powered cold welding
machines for wire sizes 0.1mm (0.0039″)
to 30mm (1.181″). Machines and dies,
standard or custom made to suit round
or profile wire and rod, are precision
engineered in the company’s own
workshops, ensuring total quality control
and accountability.
New PWM cold welders and dies are
available only from PWM or its authorized
distributors.
PWM Ltd – UK
Website:
QED Wire Lines
Booth 853
QED supplies all new process lines with
remote monitoring and control of the
equipment’s key functions.
The networked control panels are now
further enhanced with software and
hardware for communicating directly with
a local area network. QED’s Siemens-
based PLC controls incorporate WinCC
Sm@rtServer software and a wireless
modem for seamless LAN integration.
The package includes a pre-configured
laptop computer that is ready for remote
access and data logging.
Networked: All of QED’s touchscreens
(HMIs) are networked for instant control
and monitoring of all the equipment from
any point on the line. A simple CAT5 cable
connection provides the same information
to your network.
Remote troubleshooting: The remote
access capability permits troubleshooting
from anywhere in the world. Additionally
its software has status screens indicating
all inputs and outputs to simplify
maintenance and operations.
Data logging: All temperatures and
pressuresaregraphed for easyvisualization
of the process trends. Alarms are logged
along with the time and date of the
incident.
This valuable data is critical for product
quality assurance and standards
compliance such as ISO 9001.
Siemens PLCs: QED has selected Siemens
for its PLC and HMI requirements.
Mobile devices: An LT network with Sm@rt
Client app provides communication to
mobile devices for real-time monitoring of
the equipment and for alarm notifications.
QED Wire Lines – Canada
Website:
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