WCA September 2008

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The range of wet drawing machines from Team Meccanica has submerged cones with horizontal axis, thought particularly suitable for drawing steel wires with low or high carbon content, alloy and stainless steel, galvanized steel, brass-coated steel, copper-coated steel for CO 2 welding wire and for staple wire. The modern design of a rigid monolithic structure without tilting parts, eliminates micro vibrations from the process. Slip-type machines for wet wire drawing

Slip-type wet drawing machines from Team Meccanica m m

Two, three or four pairs of oversized shafts support the drawing cones, which are all positioned on a straight line for a better wire path and easy control of die alignment. Each cone consists of two to eight scaled steel rings with mirror polished tungsten carbide facing. The final pulling capstan is divided from the wet section of the machine by a vertical steel wall and has internal water-cooling. The machines are provided with a threading capstan connected with the first cone. The torque transmission between the shafts is obtained by means of low-noise timing belts with herringbone toothing for efficiency and simplicity of maintenance. The basement contains a built-in storage tank for the cooling lubricant with rear access for inside cleaning and maintenance. Lubricant is re-circulated using an electric pump and over-flow and an optional heat exchanger for lubricant cooling is available in case of stand-alone operation. The shaft sealing system has triple protection against accidental intru- sion of the emulsion into the bearings obtained through a patented no- contact pressurised sealing plus a centrifugation chamber and a grease chamber. The finishing die with ball joint support is adjustable in all directions. The electric equipment is contained in a separate steel cabinet or a top-mounted cabinet. Both types have IP54 protection with a heat exchanger or air-conditioned internal cooling. Team Meccanica SpA – Italy Fax : +39 035 0779 728 Email : sales.office@teammeccanica.it Website : www.teammeccanica.it

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Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2008