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EuroWire – November 2009 28
technology news
August Hildebrandt has developed a new construction design
for wooden drums, now producing wooden drums with a
maximum loading capacity of 50,000kg.
This new design has been developed in co-operation with Prof
Dr G Jahnke of the University of Wismar. With this new feature
August Hildebrandt Cabledrums provides a new area of wooden
drums, able to replace steel drums for offshore, umbilical
systems or high voltage projects with greater length and weight
of cable.
August Hildebrandt has successfully completed a large project
for 64 wooden drums of 40t capacity for one of the leading
manufacturers of umbilical systems in UK.
“The relationship will be continued,” said a spokesperson from
August Hildebrandt’s client.
The main advantage of wooden drums is the short delivery
time (2-4 weeks), the flexible drum design and a cost of up to
45% less than comparable steel drums.
Markets in the Middle and Far East, and cable manufacturers
in Africa, Arabia and India are showing interest in the drums,
attracted by consistent construction standards and the
technical support offered to their cable factories. End users
are recognising that their products are becoming increasingly
sensitive while transport distances are longer than ever. This
means that greater demands are made on packaging.
August Hildebrandt sources solely north European wood.
August Hildebrandt GmbH Kabeltrommeln – Germany
Fax: +49 385 64 530 66
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