We found 37 articles in total. Displaying matches 1 to 20.
| Cost reduction in Sector Cable Production with Zumbach
By Editor (27 Mar 13 6:50) in Technical Papers |
| Cable manufacturers are increasingly venturing into global markets in the search for opportunities to sell more and make better use of their production capacities. At the same time, the competitive pressure among manufacturers is fierce. Success or failure in the marketplace is increasingly being dictated by quality and price.
As such |
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| High-Speed PlasmaAnnealer for Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy Wire, Tube and Rope
By Editor (23 Jan 13 6:10) in Technical Papers |
| Plasmait GmbH has introduced a second generation plasma annealer designed for wire, rope and tubes made of stainless steel and nickel alloys and with cross-sections from 20mm2 down to the smallest fine wire sizes. With this new second generation concept Plasmait allowed for a radical increase of continuous annealing speeds of stainless steels and nickel alloys. In the fine wire sizes recrystallization annealing of austenitic stainless steel wire is possible at the speeds well over 10m/s, which allows |
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| Non-Contact Flange Detection with Laser Sensors
By Editor (26 Sep 12 6:00) in Technical Papers |
| Uhing launches the next-generation flange detecting system for rolling ring drives
In 2004, Uhing added the non-contact FA flange detecting system for rolling ring drives to its product range. This economically priced solution that automatically corrects the reversal points of rolling ring traversing gears relieves the employees in production companies of manual adjustment work and thus reduces time requirements and costs. Uhing now launches the second generation of this product – equipped with new sensor technology and |
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| How to save your Air Wiping Costs
By Editor (18 Jul 12 5:50) in Technical Papers |
| This mini air wipe, by observing the basic physical rules governing its operation, cleanses a Ř 1.2 mm wire at 900 meters/minute using 0.24 liters/sec of compressed air.
An air wipe converts the potential energy of compressed air into kinetic energy by forcing the air through constricting orifices. Its performance is governed by 2 physical principles, namely:
1. K.E. = ˝ Mv2 ...Equation of Kinetic Energy
2. A1v1 = A2 v2 Equation of Continuity
Where: M = mass, which in an air wipe is the air flow
v = velocity of the air
A = cross sectional area
The equation of Kinetic Energy (K.E.) reveals |
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| Cable Materials Matter
By Simon Sutton (20 Jun 12 6:20) in Technical Papers |
| For many years, utility engineers have often regarded distribution cables as a bit boring and possibly even as a commodity – simply because they are generally so reliable compared to other network assets. Even at transmission voltages, an out-of-sight out-of- mind attitude can easily develop. This attitude is perhaps reinforced because other assets often require more maintenance and are genuinely more visible than cables. A feeling can develop that all cables installed in all environments will operate without problems; so unfortunately cable is often chosen on price rather than as a critical part of the power system.
In an increasingly global market and with financial penalties for non-delivery of power, choosing any old |
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| Radyne Spring Wire Lines
By Gareth Blackman (23 May 12 7:00) in Technical Papers |
| As technology has advanced a new system of hardening and tempering spring wire has emerged. At the forefront is the Radyne Spring Wire Line, designed and manufactured by Inductotherm Heating & Welding Limited, in the UK. These Radyne lines heat treat a single wire at high speed. They have proved to be a success throughout the world providing a |
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| Comprehensive range of cold welders from PWM
By Editor (14 Mar 12 7:55) in Technical Papers |
| British company, PWM Ltd, has been designing and manufacturing high performance cold pressure welding machines and dies since 1984.
The company’s comprehensive range features machines for a wide variety of cold welding applications. It includes hand-held, manually operated welders for bonding fine wire and strip from 0.10mm in diameter, up to electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic powered rod welders for welding large copper and aluminium rod sections up to 30mm diameter.
PWM cold welding equipment is made to high quality standards by skilled technicians in PWM’s own UK workshops. Dies are individually hand-made in matched sets, in standard or custom sizes, to suit round or profile wire. PWM can also make dies to weld two different sizes of wire together for |
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| 60 Years Uhing Rolling Ring Drive, or “Archimedes’ Dream”
By Editor (07 Mar 12 7:20) in Technical Papers |
| This may well have been the dream of the mathematician Archimedes (278 to 212 B.C.) and his contemporaries: Since Ancient Greek times, there has been the desire for a helical gear variable in terms of pitch and direction. Electrical engineer Joachim Uhing made this dream come true by inventing the rolling ring drive. In 1952, he launched the first version of this device. This year, Joachim Uhing KG celebrates the 60th anniversary of its renowned product.
The story begins in |
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| A measuring device alone does not bring advantages
By Editor (22 Feb 12 6:15) in Technical Papers |
| A measuring device can be ever so progressive and precise: With just its integration in the production line it does not provide cable manufacturers decisive advantages. Only when it directly controls the process can the production be managed.
The improvement of the production process is nowadays possible with an automatic control of the line without intervention of the operator. From the nominal/actual value difference of the diameter respectively the wall thickness the correcting variable is continuously calculated by a control module and |
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| Wire, cable and wire-processing industries and the wire 2012 trade fair
By Editor (19 Oct 11 6:20) in Technical Papers |
| Cables, springs, screws or wire ropes, as well as many other products of the wire, cable and wire-processing industries are to be found everywhere because they are absolutely indispensable for transmitting electricity, electronic data or mechanical forces. Even if many of these products do not invoke any glamorous images, wire ropes quite often impress people because of the environments in which they are used. Social development is closely allied with progress in the sectors mentioned as well as that of |
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| PlasmaPREPLATE for PV Ribbon – The Green Solution for the Green Industry.
By Editor (22 Jun 11 7:50) in Technical Papers |
| Plasmait GmbH is an Austrian supplier of plasma based heat and surface treatment machines. The management under the leadership of Primoz Eiselt, Plasmit MD, have had a green vision from well before they formed Plasmait. Primoz and Peter Ziger, Plasmait’s Technical Director started their plasma annealing project at the Technical University in Graz as part of a dissertation in the 90's. They haven’t looked back since.
Plasmait was founded in 2003 and today there are over 60 plasma treatment lines installed worldwide each of them making their contribution for a cleaner environment. Plasmait machines have either |
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| Remarkable savings available for every wire mill and cable plant by using new state-of-the-art die repairing equipment :
By Dr.K Eder (13 Apr 11 7:00) in Technical Papers |
| The wire drawing die – a "magic tool" !
When entering a wire drawing or cable plant, in the midst of all spectacular infrastructure and huge machinery therein, it is easy to lose sight of the die-tool.
We all know well that this eye catching infrastructure and the attractive wire drawing machinery available is very important. However, it is this small, ultra-hard precision wire drawing die-tool with a tiny hole in it, which remarkably defines the success or failure of any wire drawing process and economy.
One of the major keys to boost any wire drawing/cable plant´s economy and the net product value considerably, simply is not to allow costly precision wire drawing die tools to deteriorate, as prolonged die tool life will ensure that more and |
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| Vitari strengthens position in the market
By Editor (23 Mar 11 10:00) in Technical Papers |
| Vitari SpA (Eurolls Group) located near Milan, Italy, has been manufacturing wire processing machinery for more than 85 years. Over the years a number of products like chains, nails, wire netting, fencing, barbed wire, gabions and wire straightening have become synonymous with Vitari machinery. Undisputed manufacturing excellence, innovative solutions and robust machinery are the distinguishing characteristics that have |
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| Single-twist stranding: Significant advances in lower energy cost -80%
By Juan Carlos Gonzalez Villar (31 Mar 10 9:10) in Technical Papers |
| The core business of German engineering firm Kabel. Consult.Ing is the development and modernization of single-twist stranders and peripheral equipment. Equipment developed by Kabel.Consult.Ing have proven their merits on the European market for more than 10 years. Of course, after such a long history of success, the time has come to realize new opportunities for improvement in a new and groundbreaking product.
In fact, in early 2009, Kabel.Consult.Ing embarked on a development project to bring an innovative single-twist strander onto the market. By working closely with |
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| The spring industry and wire 2010 trade fair
By Press Department Messe Duesseldorf (03 Sep 09 14:00) in Technical Papers |
| Technical springs are very important products from the wire-processing industry that are used in many different applications. While they often appear inconspicuous and have a relatively low value, they are vital for the functions of many mechanical systems and for the transmission of electricity.
Naturally, wire processors are also affected by the global financial crisis, especially as about 60% of their work is for the automotive industry and the automotive components suppliers that have been especially hard hit by the crisis. |
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| High-tech microcoax wire thin as a human hair
By Editor (26 Aug 09 9:30) in Technical Papers |
| Imagine a multi-layer communication wire as thin as a human hair. Not only is it a reality in today's electronic devices, but Maillefer provides the manufacturing equipment to produce such wires with high quality and regularity.
As handheld devices shrink in size, so do the cables of which they are made. Microcoax cables are used, for example |
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| Tough stuff with silicone cable manufacturing
By Editor (15 Jul 09 9:25) in Technical Papers |
| Maillefer provides EPL 25 extrusion lines for manufacturing highly resistant silicone cables for electrical wiring. Interest is building for this type of cable. Indeed, several factors are building towards a peak in demand for production capacity. Vesa Koskivuo, product manager, cites examples "like the European standards being defined for safety cables and fire resistance, the growing activity in Arctic regions, and the increased exploration for resources. Cables need to resist to mechanical and chemical aggressions placed on them while remaining functional even in extreme |
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| Optical sorting, a solution provider
By Jasmine Yen (15 Dec 08 18:00) in Technical Papers |
| What is optical sorting? You may know, quality control is all about ISO9001, ISO/TS 16949 and 6 sigma etc. The practice and implementation of these systems takes time, in general, it will take 3-4 years of development. When delivery is an urgent case, 100% examination for quality control would be assurance for input procedure and shipment inspection. It is an essential demand, but it must be 100% Automotive Artificial Intelligence examination.
A manpower examination sometimes takes a risk (wrong judgments),even take much more time to practice analysis like MSA. |
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| Increasing a machines production speed
By Juan Carlos Gonzalez Villar (23 May 07 7:00) in Technical Papers |
| Increasing an existing machine’s production speed is a major challenge because doing so usually aggravates existing problems, brings concealed problems to light, and instigates previously unknown problems. Increasing production speed can also raise psychological issues for operating personnel, which must be handled with caution. This article describes a few areas where problems may arise, the causes of these problems, and general approaches to resolving them.
Over the last few years, advances made on rigid stranders (cage stranders without backtwist) have saturated the cable and stranding industry, forcing machine manufacturers to seek other opportunities and approaches for securing their competitiveness and generating sales. |
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| Moderating insulation dissipation through off-line measurement
By Editor (24 Oct 06 16:00) in Technical Papers |
| Controlling manufacturing costs is crucial in today’s aggressive wire and cable market place. Appropriate and careful measurement and inspecting on insulated wires and cables is needed by standards and there are various ways for achieving this.
Whilst off-line insulation sample measurements by hand are everyday practice, it has to be realised that these measurements absorb time and are imprecise by a margin of at least 5 % mostly more
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