Sparks Electrical News July 2016

CABLES AND CABLE ACCESSORIES

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FASTER AUTOMATED CABLE

IDENTIFICATION

BRADY’S Wraptor Wire ID printer applicator now offers even more automation opportunities. A new system software update al-

lows the integration of Schleuniger cut and strip machines with the Wraptor for faster cable preparation and handling. This will

enable faster workflows for operators. In cooperation with Schleuniger, the Brady Wraptor system software has been upgraded to allow full integration with Schleuniger cut and strip machines. This enables faster and more streamlined workflows for operators. Increase quality and reduce cost The Wraptor Wire ID Printer Applicator is a great tool to control manufacturing cost and enhance identification quality. In less than five seconds, the Wraptor prints and applies labels around wires and thus eliminates the need to print labels in advance and the time needed to apply them by hand. The Wraptor’s technology enables 300 dpi prints for bar- codes, logos and diagrams, and a tight label wrap around the wire, with minimal bubbling or wrinkling. Easy to use Without any adjustments, the Wraptor can identify cables from 1.52 mm up to 15.24 mm in diameter and apply labels with varying widths up to 50.8 mm, and lengths between 19.05 mm and 76.20 mm. A versatile tool, the

Wraptor can easily be transported to different workstations to identify a great variety of cables. Coupled with Brady LabelMark software for easy label de- sign, barcoding and serialisation, the Wraptor becomes a highly practical process efficiency increaser, even more so when integrated with Schleuniger cut and strip machines. Contact Brady at emea_request@bradycorp.com for a product sheet or more information.

Enquiries: +27 11 704 3295

STAINLESS STEEL CABLE TIES KEEP ORDER ON SOLAR FARM TRANSFORMERS

Transformers have exposed cables running from all the devices that measure temperature, voltage and gases. These wires need to be effectively channelled to a central box using a strong, durable cable bundling solution, such as Banding & ID Solutions Africa’s tough multi-lock cables, which are being used at a large solar project in the Northern Cape. “Band-It cable ties are made from high- strength, corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel coated with Nylon 11, which has excellent chemical and weathering resistance for long life expectancy,” says Banding & ID Solutions Africa business manager, Rosa Remendos, who adds that the multi-lock cable ties supplied by Banding & ID Solutions Africa ensure that the cables are organised, reducing the chance of communication loss from the transformers. Banding & ID Solutions Africa distributes and manufactures Band-It stainless steel strapping and buckles under license from USA-based Band-It-Idex.

Enquiries: +27 11 974 0424

COMPLETE DESK CABLE

CARRIER SYSTEM

T subaki Kabelschlepp has added new desk top, floor and frame connections to its Pro- tum Office P0240GS desk cable carrier system. This makes it a complete system allow- ing fast and easy mounting on office furniture. The weight of the freestanding floor connection pro- vides increased stability and is primarily designed for a clean connection to the floor “The new Protum Office system can be used on height-adjustable desks and on simple tables with four legs. Until now, Protum Office cable carriers were mainly used by manufacturers of office fur- niture who tended to install them in height-adjust- able stand/sit workstations,” explains Werner Eul, product manager cable carrier systems at Tsubaki Kabelschlepp. Tsubaki Kabelschlepp has developed stand- ard connections for desk tops, floor and desks. The table connections are screw-fixed directly to the underside of the desk top. The weight of the free-standing floor connection provides increased stability and is primarily designed for a clean con- nection to the floor. The alternative is a round or flat desk frame connection, which is suitable for height-adjustable desks.. Enquiries: +27 31 576 6329

SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

JULY 2016