EoW July 2011

technology news Atlanta debut for Beta LaserMike’s LayScan

Beta LaserMike debuted its new LayScan measurement system at the Interwire 2011 Trade Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia. The LayScan system (patent pending) accurately and consistently measures the lay length of twisted pairs used in telecommunication cables. The system uses optical, non-contact measurement technology to perform on-line, high-speed lay length measurements with the highest precision to within 1mm. Providing high-data rate capabilities, LayScan precisely determines the variations in lay length within each lay. Systematic lay variations that are typically caused by twinning and cabling operations can be readily observed and measured. A data acquisition system effectively collects and processes the lay length data, and reports the measurement results. Beta LaserMike’s LayScan measurement system delivers many benefits to cable manufacturers: Improves product performance by better controlling lay lengths and delivering a higher level of cross-talk performance. Minimises product cost and scrap by optimising the lay set and provides the ability to consistently control lay lengths over time. Silver Fox, the labelling solutions manufacturer, has added Zero Halogen Low Smoke Heatshrink to its product range for marking ferrules and cables. Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LS0H) Heatshrink is flattened, printable polyolefin heat shrinkable tubing with zero halogens, excellent flame resistance and produces very little smoke. It meets London Underground Limited Eng. Standard 1-085 A1 so is suitable for LUL projects as well as other applications where LS0H is specified.

▲ ▲ The new LayScan from Beta LaserMike

need to limit production scheduling to qualified equipment.

Reduces the product development cycle through precise measurements of lay length values during design trials and experiments. Allows standardised pair lays across various twinning systems and reduces the

Beta LaserMike – USA Fax : +1 937 233 7284

Email : sales@betalasermike.com Website : www.betalasermike.com

Giving up smoking…

easily printed using Plug’N’Play thermal printer and utilising the labelling software Labacus Innovator. What is more this new heatshrink can also be printed on both sides using a patented double-sided ferrule marking system; two rolls of tubing can be run through the printer at same time and there is no limit to number of characters printed per marker. Silver Fox Ltd – UK

▲ ▲ Low smoke heatshrink has been added to the Silver Fox range

Fax : +44 1707 372 193 Email : sales@silfox.com Website : www.silfox.com

All Silver Fox Heatshrink and non-shrink tubing are supplied in rolls and can be

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EuroWire – July 2011