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wire working
Wire working versatility
Eurobend SA has developed a new range of automatic wire bending machines, working from coil. The G-STAR F, which is a single head
machine, and the G-MULTI, which can have from two to six bending heads working simultaneously to suit the production capacity
required, together offer a combination of multi-slide production output and CNC wire bender versatility.
Industrial or decorative shapes of any complexity can
be created instantly and produced in thousands. Four
different machine versions are available, processing up
to 14mm diameter wire.
These automatic wire-bending machines have a
combination of features, including:
infinitely rotating 3-D bending head •
3D wire twisting unit •
patented adjustable counter-torsion (anti-twist) •
system guarantees flat shapes, regardless of wire
quality or bending direction
fast and accurate wire diameter changes
•
completed in less than two minutes, using a
carefully designed pre-setting system
extended use of servo-motors ensures accuracy •
and allows numerous programming possibilities
on-line communication in real-time mode for •
immediate technical support provision
power transmission to all straightening rollers •
produces an even straightening force distribution
As a part of a major expansion in North America, Eurobend is looking for representatives in the US and Canada. Contact the company
for more details.
Eurobend SA – Greece Fax: +30 2106 206 567
Email: Website:
Ceramic guides for wire working
Keir Manufacturing has been producing ceramic guides for the wire and cable industry for 25 years, using technical, task specific
ceramics to provide customers with the exact solution, to specification, in a reasonable amount of time. Keir manufactures bushings,
eyelets, rods, tubes, wear plates and any other geometrical shape based on the wire customer’s needs, or will duplicate worn out
metal components with 99.8% pure alumina ceramics.
Why ceramics? They are more durable, resistant to wear, and
more cost effective than metal with reduced heat transfer. Keir
can also dry wire with the Frontiersman AirWipe, operating at line
speeds up to 7,200 ft/sec utilising compressed air. Two models of
AirWipes are available; the SureShot is ideal for bare wire and the
SplitShot for jacketed wire.
The design of Keir’s patented ceramic insert utilises lower air
pressure air than other models. The pressure regulator and
insert are mounted in a durable polymer housing which delivers
the appropriate amount of air, saving costs due to the reduced
requirement for air.
For producers of multiple gauge wire, Keir inserts allow for quick
changes, with minimal downtime and retooling. For multiple
strand wire, Keir AirWipes can be mounted in a line to support as
many strands as required. It is ready for mounting and made to fit
the exact wire size, instead of a range of sizes.
The split and spring loaded design of the SplitShot allows
for welds or extrusion bulges to pass through without damage, or is used where it is not practical to thread wire. Keir AirWipes can
accommodate minimum wire gauges up to a maximum OD of 4.5". Keir has dedicated itself to making ceramic products that enable
the industry to be more efficient and productive.
Keir Manufacturing – USA Fax: +1 828 884 7494
Email: Website:
One of the G-MULTI range automatic wire bending machines ▲ ▲
A selection of ceramic components from Keir ▲ ▲