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Wire & Cable ASIA – November/December 2013
Ridgway Machines has launched the
new advanced NCT narrow coil taping
machine with a unique multi-axis
taping head motion control system.
Coupled with a fully programmable
and intelligent touchscreen HMI, this
simplifies the taping of all narrow coil
configurations to ensure that the
highest levels of quality and
productivity are consistently achieved.
The design solves a common problem
where traditional taping machines have
limited access to both sides of the coil.
To simplify set-up the coil support
system features automatic coil
turn-over and height adjustment,
which also eliminates the need to
remove or reposition a coil to tape
both sides, improving operational
efficiency and productivity.
The NCT is fully programmable, for
example to set the number of layers
required for each coil side, tape pitch,
linear speed and tension control.
Auto reverse at the end of each pass
allows for uninterrupted, multiple
layers without incurring machine
downtime.
Coil lengths between 700mm and
3,000mm can be accommodated with
weight up to 200kg. The NCT will
accept tape widths of 20mm or 25mm
with a pitch capability between 5mm
and 28mm, whilst operating at a
rotational speed up to 60rpm. Tension
control is between 20 and 50N.
For manufacturers of narrow profile
coils such as wind turbine generator
stator coils, taping quality and
productivity will be maximised. The
NCT also uses remote machine
diagnostics, enabling Ridgway to
provide live, machine-specific user
support worldwide.
This ensures that performance of the
NCT can be rapidly optimised for
different operating conditions.
Ridgway Machines – UK
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Unique multi-axis taping head
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❍ New advanced NCT narrow coil taping
machine from Ridgway
All in a straight line
TFC’s Smalley® linear springs offer a
selection of spring loads that react
along a straight line, as opposed to a
conventional helical spring that fits in a
circular cavity. This results in a spring
which, although located in an axial
direction, provides a radial force
between mating components.
Linear springs are a continuous wave
formed wire length produced from
spring-tempered materials which act as
a load bearing device. Manufactured
using the same technology applied to
the production of coiled flat wire wave
springs, they have the same load/
deflection characteristics and burr-free
edge profile.
Linear springs from TFC are now
produced as a standard item. Over 200
sizes are available from stock in both
carbon spring steel and stainless steel,
and unique customer designs are also
available without tooling costs.
TFC – UK
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New packaging system
M Power Tech Inc has launched a new packaging system, APP-100, for AC
power cord and DC cables that have to be wound and tied before being
packed into a cardboard sleeve or plastic bag. The APP-100 includes
automatic winding and tying machines, conveying system, paper or plastic
packing machine, labelling device, quantity counter, auto loading system to
send packed cables into a carton, and auto box sealing machine.
M Power Tech Inc – Taiwan Website: