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Schleuniger has debuted the new
MultiStrip 9480, the company’s latest
innovation in its cut and strip product
family.
“Thanks to innovative technical solutions,
the MultiStrip 9480 simplifies and extends
the spectrum of possible applications
once again,” said Schleuniger product
manager Rajeevan Kumaran. “There is no
machine that allows a wider variety of
cables to be processed than the MultiStrip
9480.”
A range of technical characteristics form
the foundation for this versatility.
First, Schleuniger’s unique indexing
cutter head allows a wide variety of
blade and tool sets to be mounted. Next,
the freely programmable rotary incision
capability enables high-precision and fast
processing of coaxial and micro-coaxial
cables, as well as the handling of other
multi-layer applications.
In addition, an optional universally
deployable slitting unit that attaches
directly to the SmartBlade blade cartridge
is available and considerably increases
accuracy during the slitting process.
The MultiStrip 9480 can be set up
quickly and easily and features short
retooling times. Mr Kumaran explains:
“With this machine, changeover times
are minimised in order to maximise
productivity.”
Mr Kumaran’s statement is supported
by the machine’s SmartBlade system,
which enables complete blade sets to be
exchanged in a matter of seconds, and
the magnetic guide tubes, which can
also be exchanged in seconds without
the use of tools. The machine’s high
degree of productivity is also based on
its fast transport speeds, the parallel and
simultaneously running axes, as well as
the extremely fast cutter head. Finally,
Schleuniger’s reliable technology almost
completely eliminates downtime due to
technical breakdowns.
The MultiStrip 9480 features intuitive
programming via high-definition colour
touchscreen. With its user-friendly navi-
gation, both experienced users as well as
the occasional machine operator can learn
to program the machine with ease.
The time required for programming is
reduced even further by predefined
standard parameters for common cable
types and freely programmable material
and processing libraries.
The MultiStrip 9480 is available in six
machine versions to meet individual
production needs and budgets, allowing
customers to invest in a customised
solution.
A wide range of options and accessories
increase the machine’s versatility and
provides users with a virtually unlimited
range of application possibilities. For
example, users can choose between
roller drives and belt drives as well as a
large selection of blades, combing and
slitting units.
Schleuniger – USA
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MultiStrip 9480 –versatile cut and
strip platform