WCA January 2011

Wire drawing machinery

In-line drawing solutions

Reels for drawing

GMP Slovakia’s range of products includes reels for drawing, the most suitable being the HD-heavy duty reel. The HD reel has a very heavy structure, with reinforced double flanges and barrel to support high wire tension. The barrel and top of the flanges are machined. Options are available, such as a wire accumulator for continuous process, and hardened changeable bushings, dynamically balanced for high speed. GMP Slovakia also offers a wide range of equipment for the handling of reels and coils, for example the RA-Reel Autolift, which allows the operator to lift the reel vertically from the central hole, and the TU-Tilting unit, which turns reels or coils 90° to bring them to the vertical to horizontal position, or vice versa. For drawing the take-apart reels are also suggested: TA/SCS-Take Apart Single Central Screw and EK-Easykoil, a patented reel that releases the coils automatically. For this reel the Plus version is also available, a take apart reel which also works as a coil lifter. Both take apart reels are fully machined on the parts in contact with the wire, have slots for metal strap insertion and can be supplied with circular slots in the flanges to fit the cardboard barrel. To prevent wear problems, due to the high rotation speed, hardened chang- able bushings are recommended. GMP Slovakia can also supply changeable flanges to make coils with different widths.

RockfordManufacturingGroup (RMG) isasupplier of in-linewiredrawingequipment, and has recently introduced the model 1922 drawer for 35mm diameter material.

RMG’s 1922 wire drawer ❍ ❍

This machine utilises a solid D2 tool steel 1,525mm capstan with an integrated hoist to assist in guiding the material into the power-driven retractable feed head. This development is said to simplify feeding and straightening the wire during set- up. In addition it has RMG’s new digital diagnostic/fault display and an electronic “end of coil” detector that is standard equipment on the model 1011 (17.5mm) and larger wire drawers. RMG offers solutions for all in-line wire processing needs, from 2.5mm to 35mm for wire drawers and up to 45mm with power driven uncoilers. In-line wire drawing is key to lean manufacturing, said to offer reduced inventory, reduced downtime, improved tool life, increased productivity, minimised material handling and improved product finish. A fully utilised wire drawing line with descaler and Z-flipper can provide continuous production. RMG’s in-line wire processing equipment is in use for many manufacturing processes including fastener production, nail making, wire bending and wire straightening and cutting. Rockford Manufacturing Group – USA Fax : +1 815 624 7254 Email : rmgfelm@rmgfelm.com Website : www.rmgfelm.com

GMP Slovakia – Italy Fax : +39 030 957 96 89

Email : sales@gmp-slovakia.com Website : www.gmp-slovakia.com

New and used equipment GER SA specialises in the sale of new and second-hand wire machinery for the ferrous and non-ferrous industry. The company sells single machines and complete plants for most products including steel rod and wire, non-ferrous wire and steel ropes. A wide range is available from stock, or GER will source equipment as required including wire drawing machines from rod to fine wire, stranders and bunchers of different sizes and models from established manufacturers. Machinery can be reconditioned and modernised on request. GER also offers new electrical control systems, using state-of-the-art drives and components. Machines are test run before shipment, or can be installed and commissioned at the customer’s plant where full training for the operators completes the service for the customer.

GER SA – Belgium Fax : +32 8726 0201

Email : ger@ger.be

Website : www.ger.be

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Wire & Cable ASIA – January/February 2011