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The capability of tangential tapers and yarn binders can
limit the productivity of production lines. In this context
Stolberger KMB-Maschinenfabrik GmbH has updated its
range of tangential tapers and yarn binders.
Using the new heavy-duty tangential taper, products with a
diameter up to 600mm can be taped. With the heavy-duty
yarn binder, a maximum of 160 yarns can be applied. The
diameter of each of the 160 cops is 500mm.
It can be profitable to replace existing, less productive,
tangential tapers and yarn binders. The replacement of the
rotor bodies and tape guide is often extremely beneficial.
Stolberger KMB-Maschinenfabrik GmbH – Germany
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Heavy duty tapers and yarn binders New compounds for wind power
Vinyl Division of Teknor Apex Company has announced two
new Apex® PVC compounds to withstand the harsh
conditions suffered by wind turbine and other outdoor
control and power cable applications.
Apex 70001 and 70002 jacketing compounds are said to
exhibit low brittle points of –46ºC and –56ºC, respectively,
pass stringent tests for oil resistance, and meet appropriate
UL and CSA standards for flame performance.
“The low-temperature flexibility of Apex 70001 and 70002
compounds provide the cold-bend and low temperature
impact performance required in wind turbine nacelle
applications in extremely cold environments,” said Mike
Patel, wire and cable industry manager.
Teknor Apex Company – USA
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Cometo, founded in 1983, is a leading firm in the engineering
sector of the town of Lecco, Italy. The firm combines the
manufacture of machinery and equipment with the supply of
wire and cable drawing machines.
In addition to the manufacture of rotating die-holders, which
marked its first success, the firm offers wide and varied
solutions including wire straighteners and wire guides, which
can be equipped with either pneumatic or electronic drives.
Besides these consolidated devices, addressed to both
producers of wire and cable processing machines and users,
the company has recently launched a new range of traverse
unit, equipped with electronic drive and used for thin wire
and plated winding for layering without any overlapping or
lack of adherence to spool flanges.
Believed to be Cometo’s most important innovation is the
use of a laser control system, a technological choice
expected to boost Cometo’s production worldwide. The firm
already exports 40% of its production to North and South
America and to all European countries.
Equipment for wire and cable
Wire straightener manufactured by Cometo of Italy m m
Cometo Snc – Italy
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