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joint rebranding of its Pourtier and SETIC
product range as a combined entity,
Pourtier & SETIC of America.
Based in France, both are leaders in
rotating machines for the non-ferrous
wire and cable industry. Gauder Group,
Inc develops its support and parts
services (including high technology
bows) to the North American market
from Greensboro, North Carolina.
Gauder Group, Inc – USA
Website:
Gem Gravure Co Inc
Booth 706
Marking the surface of uoropolymers
is a challenge. Typically a contact wheel
has been used to place information such
as manufacturer or speci cation on the
surface.
While e ective, this technique limits
variable information. During 2012, Gem
chemists developed two ink jet inks for
these materials.
BKG7761 Black and GNG7765 Green are
designed for use on uoropolymers in
continuous manufacturing processes.
Codes are applied prior to sintering
ovens, and heat exposure is required to
complete adhesion to the jacket surface.
Common industrial uoropolymers used
in industry include PTFE, FEP and ETFE.
The newly formulated inkjet inks show
adhesion that is comparable to the
traditional gravure inks. After processing,
codes survive MIL-W-227598 adhesion
testing.
A sewing needle with a diameter of
0.025" is pulled back and forth over the
code for 60 cycles.
The length of the stroke is 3/8". A small
weight of 500g is attached to the top of
the apparatus to hold the needle in place.
125 cycles should be performed; passing
codes remain legible after this test.
Results may vary with manufacturing and
surface conditions, and customer testing
is required to con rm performance.
Gem Gravure Co Inc – USA
Website:
GMP Slovakia
Booth 558
GMP Slovakia produces take-apart reels,
including the Easykoil Plus reel. This
patented reel can also be used as a coil
lifter: with lifting rings in “lifting” position,
the barrel expands during the lifting
operation and lifts the coil.
With lifting rings in “free” position,
the barrel collapses during the lifting
operation and sets the coil free.
Easykoil Plus is completely machined
on the parts in contact with the wire,
and can be customised according to
customers’ requirements.
It can be supplied with slots in the
ange to t cardboard barrels, or with
changeable anges to make coils of
di erent widths.
▼ Gem’s BKG7761 Black and GNG7765 Green inks
▲ GMP’s Easykoil Plus take-apart reel
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