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wire China 2014
wire China 2014 – Shanghai New International Expo Centre 24th-27th September 98
The Fiber Laser 6003 measures the
diameter of uncoated and coated
fibres. Depending on its point of
installation, it provides information on
the position, vibration frequency,
tension and spinning. The measuring
principle ensures an accuracy of ±0.05
µm. For the detection of airlines Sikora
offers the Fiber Laser 6003 Airline. In
addition, the gauge heads provide
information on concentricity and
temperature of the optical fibre.
The newly developed Fiber Lump 6003
Micro detects lumps and neckdowns
on the optical fibre surface to 100 per
cent. This is the result of the
integration of six measuring axes.
Shadow areas are eliminated and even
the smallest faults from 5µm height
and 50µm length are reliably detected.
Laser Series 2000 and 6000:
High-speed diameter measurement
and lump detection. In addition to the
diameter gauges of the Laser Series
2000, Sikora offers the top-line Laser
Series 6000.
These diameter-measuring devices
are specifically designed for
sophisticated customer requirements
that exceed the classic demands in
the wire and cable industry. The
gauges fulfil all needs regarding
highest accuracy, a variety of interface
connection options and reliability for
quality control during wire and cable
production. The high accuracy also
allows the detection of lumps and
neckdowns. Three gauges are
available for different product
diameters from 0.2 to 78mm.
Sikora will also show the Centerview
8000e, which measures eccentricity,
diameter and ovality of coaxial cables,
LAN cables and automotive and
installation cables. The company will
exhibit the 2- or 3-axis lump detectors
Lump 2000 XY/T.
For online quality control and
optimisation of the material usage for
increased productivity during
extrusion, there is the X-Ray 6000 for
single-layered cables and the X-Ray
6000 Pro for multi-layered products.
The X-Ray 6000 series allows
continuous measurement of the
diameter, wall thickness, eccentricity
and ovality in wire and cable
production lines. In combination with
the processor system Ecocontrol 600,
1000 or 6000, an automatic control of
the line is possible.
For quality control during the
production of MV, HV and EHV cables
in CCV-, VCV- and MDCV-lines Sikora
will showcase the X-Ray 8000 NXT,
used for precise measurement of the
wall thickness of all three layers
(concentricity, diameter and ovality).
Measuring values for centring and
control are therefore available
immediately after starting up the line.
Sikora AG – Germany
Website:
Spectrum Technologies
Stand .................................... W1G20
Spectrum Technologies is launching
the Nova 1000, a high performance UV
laser system for integration into wire
and cable production lines to meet
manufacturers’ needs for in-line laser
coding of difficult-to-mark insulations.
Nova 1000 is a high speed, in-line UV
laser marking unit designed
specifically for wire and cable
manufacturers for printing proprietary
identification codes onto wire and
cable insulations during manufacture.
The first system has already been
delivered to a US customer in June
this year.
The system is suitable for integration
into new or existing production lines
and contains a precision wire guiding
system that enables the wire to run in
either direction.
Nova 1000 may be integrated in-line
for marking during wire and cable
production or may be integrated with a
suitable pay-off and take-up system
for marking wire and cable off-line.
The Spectrum-designed proprietary
Nova software allows the pro-
gramming of marking zones, including
a succession of numbers, letters and
symbols to create a repetitive mark
along the length of the wire or cable.
Software options allow the system to
lay down incremental length markings,
as well as the ability to mark True-type
fonts, logos and images.
The throughput speed of the unit is
dictated by the line it is integrated with
but can typically mark wires at speeds
up to 105 metres per minute or 350
feet per minute, depending on the font
size and type chosen. Encoder
wheels ensure accurate mark spacing.
UV laser is the accepted international
standard for wire marking within the
aerospace industry enabling perma-
nent, high quality marking of a wide
range of high performance, ‘non-stick’
fluoropolymer wires as well as
multi-core jacketed cable and some
coaxial cables.
Spectrum Technologies plc – UK
Website:
Spirka Schnellflechter
Stand .....................................W1F39
The increasing demand for cables with
larger diameters for infrastructure
projects, shipyard cables, offshore
cables and mining cables is 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, payoffs and take-ups 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 best selling 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 for 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.
Its smaller space-saving footprint
makes it suited to multi-product, quick
response producers who need
❍ Braiding head of Dratex 2450
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