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EuroWire – November 2009 34
technology news
Reel-O-Matic has introduced the
‘Cat-Walk,’ a new range of heavy-duty
shaftless payoff and take-up cable
processing systems, where the payoff
and take-up units are integrated onto
one platform.
The Cat-Walk can be operated to respool
material from any vantage point, up
to several hundred feet away using
a wireless radio remote control. It is
powered by an AC vector variable speed
torque controlled drive system which
produces increased respooling speeds
of up to 115rpm.
The FMPT4 is designed to handle reel
diameters of up to 60 inch OD and
weighing up to 4,000lbs. The FMP8
payout system is engineered to support
reels up to 60" OD and weighing
up to 8,000lb. The FMP8 includes a
hydraulically powered payoff and rewind
assist, which feeds and rewinds cable to
and from the FMPT4.
The potentiometer controlled electro-
magnetic brake provides adjustable
back tension during the spooling
operation and prevents the supply
reel from overspinning when the
take-up drive slows down or stops.
Dual front-mounted joystick controls
engage the hydraulically activated pintle
arms on both the payoff and take-up
units during loading and unloading
operations. The Cat-Walk also includes
a powered AC vector automatic level
wind system, which is synchronised with
the drive of the FMPT4. The powered
traverse can also be operated manually
by selector switch.
An hydraulically activated clamping
system is included with the electronic
measuring system.
This is engaged to prevent the material
from slipping back out of the process
line after cutting. A pushbutton, hydrau-
lically activated cutter may be integrated
into the system if required.
Larger capacity models are available.
Reel-O-Matic Inc – USA
Fax: +1 405 672 7200
Email:
Website:
The new, fully automatic crimping
machine from Schleuniger combines
high precision technology with a
compact new design, complementing
the proven high performance 6-Series
with the new economy 3-Series. The
Schleuniger CrimpCenter 36 holds up
to six processing stations and is suitable
for a variety of applications with cross
sections from 0.13mm to 4mm. Modern
manufacturing materials and patented
technologies result in a compact, eco-
nomic design without compromising
the quality standards of Schleuniger’s
6-Series, while the synchronised ethernet
powerlink ensures fast and continuous
communication between the software and
the five servo drives.
The EASY software of the 6-Series, with
touch screen interface and icon-based
menus, is implemented in the 3-Series.
The newly developed processing station
UniCrimp 220 A, with the integrated
crimp force monitoring CFM 20 and
optional programmable crimp height
adjustment, transmits the efficient
power of the CrimpCenter 36 to the
crimp application. Integrated quality
assurance during production includes
pull force measuring, splice detection and
micrograph analysis.
Tominimise downtime, theToolingShuttle
30 combines applicator, terminal reel
and paper winder in one mobile quick-
change unit. The networking software
EASY ProductionServer for central
order assignment optimises the order
sequence. Using standard TCP/IP, the new
CrimpCenter 36 can easily be integrated
in networks worldwide.
Schleuniger AG – Switzerland
Fax: +41 62 386 4022
Email:
Website :
Automatic crimping
Model FMPT4/FMP8 cable processing system ▲ ▲
Schleuniger's CrimpCenter 36 ▲ ▲
Self-contained respooling