WCA September 2014

wire China 2014

The Fiber Laser 6003 measures the diameter of uncoated and coated fibres. Depending on its point of installation, it provides information on the position, vibration frequency, tension and spinning. The measuring principle ensures an accuracy of ±0.05 µm. For the detection of airlines Sikora offers the Fiber Laser 6003 Airline. In addition, the gauge heads provide information on concentricity and temperature of the optical fibre. The newly developed Fiber Lump 6003 Micro detects lumps and neckdowns on the optical fibre surface to 100 per cent. This is the result of the integration of six measuring axes. Shadow areas are eliminated and even the smallest faults from 5µm height and 50µm length are reliably detected. Laser Series 2000 and 6000: High-speed diameter measurement and lump detection. In addition to the diameter gauges of the Laser Series 2000, Sikora offers the top-line Laser Series 6000. These diameter-measuring devices are specifically designed for sophisticated customer requirements that exceed the classic demands in the wire and cable industry. The gauges fulfil all needs regarding highest accuracy, a variety of interface connection options and reliability for quality control during wire and cable production. The high accuracy also allows the detection of lumps and neckdowns. Three gauges are available for different product diameters from 0.2 to 78mm. Sikora will also show the Centerview 8000e, which measures eccentricity, diameter and ovality of coaxial cables, LAN cables and automotive and installation cables. The company will exhibit the 2- or 3-axis lump detectors Lump 2000 XY/T. For online quality control and optimisation of the material usage for increased productivity during extrusion, there is the X-Ray 6000 for single-layered cables and the X-Ray 6000 Pro for multi-layered products. The X-Ray 6000 series allows continuous measurement of the diameter, wall thickness, eccentricity and ovality in wire and cable production lines. In combination with the processor system Ecocontrol 600, 1000 or 6000, an automatic control of the line is possible. For quality control during the production of MV, HV and EHV cables

fluoropolymer wires as well as multi-core jacketed cable and some coaxial cables. Spectrum Technologies plc – UK Website : www.spectrumtech.com Spirka Schnellflechter Stand .....................................W1F39 The increasing demand for cables with larger diameters for infrastructure projects, shipyard cables, offshore cables and mining cables is 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, payoffs and take-ups 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 best selling 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 for 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. Its smaller space-saving footprint makes it suited to multi-product, quick response producers who need ❍ Braiding head of Dratex 2450

in CCV-, VCV- and MDCV-lines Sikora will showcase the X-Ray 8000 NXT, used for precise measurement of the wall thickness of all three layers (concentricity, diameter and ovality). Measuring values for centring and control are therefore available immediately after starting up the line. Sikora AG – Germany Website : www.sikora.net Spectrum Technologies Stand .................................... W1G20 Spectrum Technologies is launching the Nova 1000, a high performance UV laser system for integration into wire and cable production lines to meet manufacturers’ needs for in-line laser coding of difficult-to-mark insulations. Nova 1000 is a high speed, in-line UV laser marking unit designed specifically for wire and cable manufacturers for printing proprietary identification codes onto wire and cable insulations during manufacture. The first system has already been delivered to a US customer in June this year. The system is suitable for integration into new or existing production lines and contains a precision wire guiding system that enables the wire to run in either direction. Nova 1000 may be integrated in-line for marking during wire and cable production or may be integrated with a suitable pay-off and take-up system for marking wire and cable off-line. The Spectrum-designed proprietary Nova software allows the pro- gramming of marking zones, including a succession of numbers, letters and symbols to create a repetitive mark along the length of the wire or cable. Software options allow the system to lay down incremental length markings, as well as the ability to mark True-type fonts, logos and images. The throughput speed of the unit is dictated by the line it is integrated with but can typically mark wires at speeds up to 105 metres per minute or 350 feet per minute, depending on the font size and type chosen. Encoder wheels ensure accurate mark spacing. UV laser is the accepted international standard for wire marking within the aerospace industry enabling perma- nent, high quality marking of a wide range of high performance, ‘non-stick’

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