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WCN Issue N° 44 8
Roblon is determined to support its
customers in successfully meeting the
ever-increasing demands for higher
production speed and efficiency.
One example of this is the Roblon
High Speed Low Tension (HSLT) server
that enables customers to more than
double the line speed compared to
traditional servers.
The speed (rpm) of traditional servers
is limited by the centrifugal forces
that the bobbins can withstand – a
limitation that has been eliminated
in the Roblon HSLT server by using
special materials and protective parts.
The maintenance-free hysteresis
brakes on the HSLT offer precisely
controlled tension down to as little as
0.6N. All contact points at the server
are specially coated to reduce possible
friction.
The low tension prevents the cable
from contracting after production
and thereby cause attenuation of the
optical fibres.
The Roblon HSLT server is designed
for very high speeds, using a principle
of pulling off the yarns over the ends
of the non-rotating bobbins.
This means that a few twists are
added to the strength members during
the process, and consequently lightly
coated, flexible strength members are
ideal.
Roblon has a range of these lightly
coated glass strength members that
have all been tested in the HSLT,
including Roblon E-glass, Roblon WB
E-glass, Roblon Light-flex and Roblon
WB Light-flex.
The two Light-flex yarns are
impregnated with a special formulation
coating that offers high wear resistance
despite being very soft and flexible to
use. It is also possible to use aramid
yarns in the HSLT.
Visit the Roblon stand at wire Russia
(23rd-26th May 2011), where Roblon
representatives will be available to
discuss the latest developments.
Roblon A/S – Denmark
Fax: +45 9620 3399
Email:
Website:
IWMA Golf Day 2011
Wednesday 8th June 2011, Fairhaven Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, Lancs. UK
IWMA Dinner Dance 2011
Friday 25th November 2011, Royal Garden Hotel, London, UK.
IWMA AGM and Industry Lunch 2012
Wednesday 1st February 2012, Mere Golf & Country Club, UK
IWMA Industry Dinner, Düsseldorf 2012
Tuesday 27th March 2012, Düsseldorf Congress Centre
Please contact the IWMA office for further details,
Tel: +44 1926 834680 Fax: +44 1926 314755
Email: or visit the website
Forthcoming IWMA Social Events
Double capacity with a Roblon high speed server
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