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The increasing demand for cables with bigger diameters
for infrastructure projects, shipyard cables, offshore cables,
mining cables, etc, are also making greater demands
for braiders suitable for bigger cable diameters and
cross-sections.
Spirka Schnellflechter offers a comprehensive product
portfolio of 24, 32 and 36 carrier braiding machines
in vertical and horizontal applications as well as for
combination machines like taping units, payoff and take-up
for reels up to 2,500mm flange diameter.
These braiding machines have an application range for
cables up to 65mm and steel and copper wires up to 0.4mm
diameter, and are also suitable for high tensile steel wires
and thread tension up to 120 N.
One of most popular machines is the medium heavy braider
type Dratex 2450 for cables up to 45mm diameter and
copper and steel wires up to 0.4mm diameter.
The Dratex 2450 is suited to high-speed production in short
and medium run lengths. It also provides the flexibility to
move easily from wire applications to textile applications for
both cables and hoses.
This braider can handle spools with a maximum flange
diameter of 110mm with a capacity of 780cm3.
Spirka Schnellflechter GmbH – Germany
Website: www. spirka-schnellflechter.com
Braider and winders
for medium heavy
and heavy cables
▲ ▲ The braiding head of the Dratex 2450