WCA March 2012

wire 2012 Several recent technical studies have demonstrated the advantages of EPDM insulation over XLPE for medium voltage cable insulation. EPDM continues to be a top insulation choice due to its record of long service life, flexibility and performance in the medium voltage cable market. Mixer offers a range of EPDM medium and high voltage insulation compounds to supply this returning market trend to rubber compounds. Mixer SpA – Italy Fax : +39 0545 47038 Email : info@mixercompounds.com Website : www.mixercompounds.com Maschinenfabrik Niehoff, a manufacturer of machinery engineered for the wire and cable industry, will be presenting equip- ment from its extended portfolio. At an in-house exhibition in Schwabach, which will take place before, during and after the trade fair, the equipment below will be on display. Exhibits at the wire 2012 trade show: • Multiwire drawing machine MMH101 for 20 wires • Double twist bunching machine D1001 • Rotary braiding machine BMV124 • Double twist stranding line DSI631 • SV 410 D type NPS double spooler • Induction annealer RI120 F Exhibits at the inhouse exhibition in Schwabach: • Double twist bunching machine D1251 • Induction annealer RI420 • Galvanic tin plating line WPT400 with inline drawing machine M81 All the modern Niehoff machines are equipped with AC motors and meet the current safety regulations of the machinery directive RL 2006/42/EG. The machines are the results of Niehoff’s continuous improvement efforts to maximise energy and material efficiency, as well as the performance of its machines for the benefit of its customers and for environmental reasons. Niehoff also offers customised solutions as machines can be combined according to the specific requirements of every user. ❍ SV 410 D type NPS double spooler îî • HFSAB lead extruders • Bühler Würz rolling mills Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH Stand: 10C18

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new highly experienced team members on board. I don’t believe there are any other lubricant companies in our sector who offer the same calibre of specialists that Metalube does. We have big ambitions but our principal aims remain to provide the best possible products and services.” Metalube specialises in wire and tube drawing lubricants as well as protective greases for overhead conductors and is headquartered in Manchester, UK, where the site incorporates offices with ware- housing, laboratories and manufacturing facilities. Metalube Ltd – UK Fax : +44 161 775 7511 Email : post@metalube.co.uk Website : www.metalube.co.uk Mixer began manufacturing rubber and thermoplastic cable compounds in 1996 to meet the specific demands of the wire and cable industry. Fully automated production lines and advanced testing facilities maintain consistent quality of an annual production of over 25,000 metric tons of cable compounds for low, medium and high voltage cables. Banbury internal mixers and strainer extruders are used to manufacture compounds in granular form. The company now produces insulation, sheathing, bedding and masterbatch cable compounds based on halogen-free polymers and additives with low toxicity and clear smoke emission. The Mixer range includes heavy metal free, high LOI and fire, oil and ozone resistant compounds. Mixer has introduced a new line of colour masterbatches designed for cable producers who may use half the normal concentration rates because of the high pigment concentration and high dispersion rate. These products can be used in any type of polymer, eliminating the need to purchase various masterbatch types of the same colour. Mixer SpA Stand: 17C66

Thanks to the modularity and flexibility of its systems, Medek & Sch ö rner has been able to implement processes in other applications, some of which are outside the field of optical fibres: • Copper wire insulation with UV varnishes (enamelled wire) • Manufacture of dimension-sensitive precision micro flexible flat cables (FFC) using UV resins Medek & Schörner GmbH – Austria ❍ Medek & Schörner caters for a broad market worldwide

Fax : +43 198 272 96 Email : m+s@medek.at Website : www.medek.at

Metalube Ltd Stand: 11G25

Leading wire and tube drawing lubricants specialist, Metalube has lots of good news to shout about at this year’s wire 2012. The company is bucking worldwide trends with significant growth, having its largest ever presence at the Düsseldorf show. From its stand 11G25, Metalube will announce its new commercial office in Mumbai, India, and will also launch its updated corporate identity, including new barrels and packaging, along with a contemporary but customer focused website. As part of its expansion, three new UK directors have recently joined the company and Amit Gupte will be heading the India office. They will join the established global Metalube team in greeting new and existing customers to the stand. Managing director David Lee said: “I want to welcome our

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