WCA September 2014

wire China 2014

➣➢➣ flexibility. The braider can handle spools with a maximum flange diameter of 110mm and with a capacity of 780cm 3 . Spirka Schnellflechter offers for combination with Dratex 2450 numerous payoffs as well as winding lines for these diameters of wires, eg the winder W 8-910 in combination with tailor-made driven payoffs. Spirka Schnellflechter GmbH – Germany Website : www.spirka-schnellflechter.com Teknor Apex Stand .................................... W1C23 Two of the new developments to be highlighted by Teknor Apex are: • Low temperature compounds for electric vehicle (EV) charger cables. The latest in a growing portfolio of Flexalloy ® insulation and jacketing materials for EV applications is Flexalloy 9612-75, a 75 Shore A jacket compound that exhibits a low-temperature brittleness value of <-60ºC, is capable of complying with the -40ºC cold impact test requirement specified in CSA standards, and also complies with the UL-62 oil resistance requirement. All of the Flexalloy products for EV charger cable are abrasion resistant, resilient, and tough at very low temperatures, yet cost-effective for large-volume production. The durability and elasticity of Flexalloy PVC elastomers make them high- performance alternatives to standard PVC compounds while being less expensive than premium materials like thermoplastic polyurethane. • Low temperature compound for wind turbine and industrial uses. Flexalloy 9614-73 PVC elastomer is a 73 Shore A jacket compound that withstands frigid outdoor and rugged industrial conditions while providing excellent flexibility and flame performance. The product is UV-stabilised and exhibits a brittle point of -65°C or below. It provides flexibility, tensile strength and oil resistance and is designed to pass CSA’s FT4 vertical flame test. The property profile of Flexalloy 9614-73

compares well with those of other soft, high-flexibility thermoplastic elastomers used for similar applications. It provides cold temperature endurance similar to that of thermoplastic polyurethane. Teknor Apex supplies the wire and cable industry with RoHS- and REACH-compliant, UL-recognised Apex ® flexible and semi-rigid PVC, Fireguard ® plenum compounds, Flexalloy ® UHMW-PVC elastomers, Halguard ® low smoke halogen-free FR compounds, and Vidux ® and Polydux ® conductive compounds.  Traxit International Stand .................................... W1G38 Traxit International provides the wire drawing industry with a complete range of lubricants to suit all types of wire for all applications. From simple beginnings in 1881 in Schwelm, Germany, Traxit has grown to operate from its manufacturing bases in Germany, China and USA. Its lubricants are sold throughout the world with its own companies, agents or representatives present in over 150 countries. With extensive research and development facilities all its technicians are devoted exclusively to improving products and processes for wire production. For all drawing applications, totally boron-free products are available that meet EC health and safety regulations and are backed up with ISO 9001 and OSHAS 18001. Due to the worldwide price volatility of all raw materials and general costs, Traxit is continuously developing lubricants to reduce total production costs (€/to wire). This advantage of higher productivity helps customers produce material in a cheaper way. Currently Traxit is developing new products for: • drawing mechanical descaled wire at very high speed and clean finish (LC and HC) • drawing stainless steel wire with low and high amount of residues • coating stainless steel wire with reduced humidity pick up Traxit International – Germany Website : www.traxit.de Teknor Apex Company – USA Website : www.teknorapex.com

Troester Group Stand .....................................W1E28 Troester is a supplier of machines and complete lines for the cable manufacturing and rubber processing industry, comprising CV lines for XLPE and rubber cables, silane lines, sheathing and insulation lines, as well as the complete range of downstream equipment like winders, caterpillars, capstans and accumulators.

In China the company is represented by its subsidiary Troester Machinery Shanghai (TMS), which is responsible for the sales, after sales service and production for the domestic market. It will be presenting: • CCV and VCV lines for MV, HV and EHV cables up to 1,000kV • Rubber CV and CCV lines up to 35kV • CV technology for production of HV cables on CCV lines • Production equipment for submarine cables X-Compound, a new company of the group, is specialised in the planning and construction of complete systems for the compounding of plastics with the process steps conveying, melting, dispersing, mixing and degassing, and will be on the same stand. It also offers kneader technology for the continuous compounding of HFFR (LSOH), PVC, XLPE, semi-conductive materials and EPR/EPDM. Troester GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website : www.troester.de Ultimate Automation Stand .................................... W1B30 Staff from Ultimate Automation, UK, will be available to discuss its ultimat range of two axis wire forming and welding machines, and its range of ring forming and welding machines. ❍ A warm welcome awaits at the Troester stand

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