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Ridgway launches coil
taping machine
▲ ▲ New advanced NCT narrow coil taping machine from Ridgway
Technologynews
r 2013
Ridgway Machines has launched the
new advanced NCT narrow coil taping
machine with a unique multi-axis taping
head motion control system.
Coupled with a fully programmable
and intelligent touchscreen HMI, this
simplifies the taping of all narrow coil
configurations to ensure that the highest
levels of quality and productivity are
consistently achieved.
The design solves a common problem
where traditional taping machines have
limited access to both sides of the coil. To
simplify set-up the coil support system
features automatic coil turn-over and
height adjustment, which also eliminates
the need to remove or reposition a coil to
tape both sides, improving operational
efficiency and productivity.
The NCT is fully programmable, for
example to set the number of layers
required for each coil side, tape pitch,
linear speed and tension control. Auto
reverse at the end of each pass allows for
uninterrupted, multiple layers without
incurring machine downtime.
Coil lengths between 700mm and
3,000mm can be accommodated with the
weight up to 200kg.
The NCT will accept tape widths of 20mm
or 25mm with a pitch capability between
5mm and 28mm, whilst operating at a
rotational speed up to 60rpm. Tension
control is between 20 and 50N.
For manufacturers of narrow profile coils
such as wind turbine generator stator
coils, taping quality and productivity will
be maximised.
The NCT also uses remote machine
diagnostics, enabling Ridgway to provide
live, machine specific user support
worldwide. This ensures that performance
of the NCT can be rapidly optimised for
different operating conditions.
Ridgway Machines – UK
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comCables releases
new plenum cable
comCables has released its new
Cat 5e2 plenum cable. From the
design of the “Easy-Feed” box down
to the engineering of the twisted
pairs, the 100 MHz plenum cable is
installer-friendly and its performance
exceeds its 100 MHz rating. The
rigid, thin design prevents bending
and twisting, making for an easy
installation.
The new outer jacket design is durable
and tough yet easy to remove when
needed, and there is no rip cord to
delay installation time. Made of solid
24 AWG copper, it features sequential
footage marking and is ETL listed and
performance verified.
comCables, a tier one manufacturer of
structured cabling, is headquartered
in Denver, Colorado, and also
manufactures a complete end-
to-end solution of copper and
fibre-structured cabling products. Its
products range from residential to
enterprise systems while focusing on
standards based performance.
comCables – USA
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