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technology news
Current market analysis demonstrates
that there is an ever-growing demand
for compacted aluminium and copper
conductors, in particular those of larger
cross-sections of up to 1,000mm².
Compacting conductors while complying
with international standards and meeting
relevant quality specifications calls for
an enhanced expertise in upgrading the
related processes.
Stolberger KMB-Maschinenfabrik has
developed and manufactured stable
compactors for decades.
Referred to as idle roller compactors,
these units are equipped with 2, 3 or
4 pairs of rollers to compact round
conductors, whereas one or two pairs
of rollers are used when producing
straight and pre-spiralled sector-shaped
conductors.
Combination-type compacting units
equipped with up to four pairs of
rollers can be used in producing round
or straight sector-shaped conductors
as well as pre-spiralled sector-shaped
conductors.
Complete equipment is available for
compacting round conductors up to
1,000 mm² and sector-shaped conductors
for Milliken conductors up to 2,400mm².
The compacting rollers installed are
hardened to guarantee an above-average
useful life. Easy-to-operate features and
fast handling govern the efficiency of
these compactors.
Irrespective of this, requirements that
are essential to the profitability of
use typically include determining the
particular suitable conductor design as
well as the roller sections and stranding
die dimensions required.
Stolberger’s experience includes all
the data necessary for compacting in
conformity with international standards,
such as:
• number and diameter of wires,
• compacting rollers of suitable sections,
including those for other makes,
• stranding die inside diameter
information, and
• all calculations assumed as a basis.
Stolberger KMB-Maschinenfabrik
GmbH – Germany
Fax: +49 2402 865 583
Email:
Website:
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Ever-growing demand for Stolberger's equipment ▲ ▲