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Rosendahl improves their crosshead RX 5 for Loose Tube production
Technical News - By Editor (24 Oct 18)
Rosendahl Nextrom’s RX 5 crosshead is specially developed for fiber optic cable applications. During the extrusion process, a high degree of reproducibility and constant product replication are core values for Rosendahl. The Rosendahl Nextrom RX 5 crosshead with linear guiding is optimized for secondary coating lines. This works for both dry as well as for jelly-filled applications. It is comprised of a fine-tuning centering unit and a jelly unit for bubble-free jelly filling. The specially customized and - Read Article
Four New PVC Compounds Provide Range of Performance Enhancements for Powder and Control Tray Cable Jackets
Technical News - By Editor (19 Sep 18)
Apex® PVC and Flexalloy® PVC Elastomer Compounds from Teknor Apex Meet UL-13 and UL-1277 Requirements for Power-Limited Circuit Cables and Power and Control Tray Cables Four new PVC jacket compounds meet flame test requirements for power and control tray cables while providing enhanced-performance options for specific applications. Teknor Apex Company will introduce the compounds at IWCS 2018 (Booth 213). All four compounds pass requirements for - Read Article
Sikora at wire China 2018 (W1F62)
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (19 Sep 18)
wire China 2018 takes place from September 26 to 29, 2018, in Shanghai and again, Sikora will present innovative measuring, control, inspection, sorting, and analysis systems from its comprehensive product portfolio. On the exhibition booth visitors can discover the most recent technological innovations for quality control and process optimization for the wire and cable, optical fiber as well as plastics industries. Worldwide, users of Sikora devices benefit from an increasing quality, optimized processes and efficiency of the manufacturing process. Modern Laser and - Read Article
How Smart is your Cable Factory? Industry 4.0
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (19 Sep 18)
Cimteq to exhibit at Wire China 2018 Industry 4.0 is not the future, it is here and yielding benefits by those that adopt its concept. The cable factory is now starting to adopt the principles of Industry 4.0. You may think of it as a revolution, or an evolution of automated systems of the past. Smart assets are here, and they are becoming smarter. Smart is not just about doing things better, but doing things differently. If you continue to do the same things, you will inevitably get the same results. Our focus for Wire China on 26-29th September 2018 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) is on The Smart Factory and Industry 4.0. Ali Shehab, CEO, Cimteq says, - Read Article
New LaserSpeed Pro provides Wire and Cable Makers with Super Length and Speed Accuracies and is ready for Industry 4.0
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (18 Jul 18)
The new Beta LaserMike LaserSpeed® Pro gauge from NDC Technologies enables wire and cable manufacturers to more accurately measure the length and speed of their products for better process control. This high-performance non-contact laser gauge also offers expanded capabilities in connectivity, communication and - Read Article
New BenchMike Pro sets the standard for High Accuracy Off-Line Diameter and Ovality Measurements and is ready for Industry 4.0
Technical News - By Editor (18 Jul 18)
The Beta LaserMike BenchMike is the industry’s leading off-line diameter and ovality measurement system with over 15,000 gauges installed worldwide. The new BenchMike Pro sports sleek, modern styling and offers expanded connectivity, communication and control features that increase performance capabilities to deliver exceptional accuracy, reliability, and ease of use. BenchMike Pro provides fast, accurate, and - Read Article
Proton Products Inc. announces Industry 4.0 Compliance
Technical News - By Editor (18 Jul 18)
Proton Products Inc., the global leader for wire and cable instrumentation, announces Industry 4.0 compliance with its broad suite of intelligent products, communications protocols and flexible automation capability. Proton Products accurate, fast measurements with their embedded industry-standard communications and smart technologies form the fundamental building blocks for the - Read Article
Rosendahl's Smart line control system RIO
Technical News - By Editor (18 Jul 18)
Get a complete overview of plant processes in real time. Information determines our success on the market. And the right information consists in collecting, organizing and preparing it on a regular basis in order to subsequently draw conclusions and take the appropriate measures. In principle, that sounds pretty easy. After all, each of us already does that during a normal day at work. What is becoming more and - Read Article
Drew Borman joins the T&T Team
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (20 Jun 18)
Drew Borman has recently joined T&T Marketing, an M. Holland Company. Based in southern New Hampshire, Drew will be the - Read Article
Summit & Expo unite industry experts, plant managers to share improved wire making strategies
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (30 May 18)
The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. reports that its WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo captured the interest of 1,158 participants representing 37 states and 17 countries. The conference and exhibits coincided with the association’s 88th. Annual Convention. All activities took place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, May 14-16, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Remarking on the event, WAI 2018 President Richard Wagner said, “Wire Expo 2018 was a successful show for the Wire Association International. The venue was excellent and there was much enthusiasm expressed about the content of the training and various meetings on the agenda. There is an upbeat vibe for the future of the industry that - Read Article
Sikora launches the X-Ray 8000 Advanced Faster measurement and efficient control in CV lines
Technical News - By Editor (30 May 18)
With the X-Ray 8000 Advanced, Sikora introduces a system with state-of-the-art High Speed Technology (HST) that is tailored to the requirements of Industry 4.0. It represents an advanced alternative to the successful and established X-Ray 8000 NXT. The system – equipped with 16 measuring sensors – measures the diameter, wall thickness and eccentricity of MV, HV and EHV cables in CV lines by a factor of up to 10 faster than the X-Ray 8000 NXT, and thus, is predestined for an - Read Article
PWM’s manual cold welders on show at Wire Expo 2018
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (09 May 18)
PWM will exhibit its comprehensive range of precision-engineered manual cold pressure welding machines on booth 502. The products will be presented by Joe Snee Associates, PWM’s exclusive distributor for the US and Canada. The largest machine on show, the M101, is one of PWM’s best-selling products. Robust, low maintenance, and very simple to operate, the M101 is designed for welding copper wire .040" to .141" (1.00mm to 3.60mm) and aluminium wire .040" to .197" (1.00mm to 5.00mm). It can also be - Read Article