EuroWire May 2015

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The increasing demand for cables with bigger diameters for infrastructure projects, shipyard cables, offshore cables, mining cables, etc, are 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, payoff and take-up 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 most popular 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 to 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. This braider can handle spools with a maximum flange diameter of 110mm with a capacity of 780cm 3 . Braider and winders for medium heavy and heavy cables

Spirka Schnellflechter GmbH – Germany Website : www. spirka-schnellflechter.com

▲ ▲ The braiding head of the Dratex 2450

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