EW January 2011

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Reliable and efficient nail production

Swedish nail producer Industrispik Linan AB was founded in 1987 by Gyllsjö Träindustri AB, a Swedish producer of pallets and wood packaging. transferred premises approximately 20km from the parent company. Production capacity increased, allowing the company to sell to more Scandinavian pallet manufacturers. Industrispik Linan produces 1,500 tons of nails per year. The nails manufactured are made exclusively from ore-based steel wire, in order to ensure quality and uniformity. The plant consists of six production lines, including two new Enkotec inline nail manufacturing lines: one NH01 nail machine with a TA01 thread roller, and one NI01 machine with another TA01. These two Enkotec lines have replaced four old conventional nail manufacturing lines. Managing director Kenneth Svensson said: “Our plan is to replace the remaining old nail production lines with yet another new NI01-TA01 inline system for the production of convex head nails.” Industrispik Linan produces nails from ø2.5 x 35mm to ø3.7 x 100mm, meeting the requirements of most pallet manufacturers. Generally, the demand for ring shank nails is increasing compared to smooth shank nails because of the improved pulling resistance in the pallets. According to Mr Svensson, the choice of Enkotec as a supplier for the company’s investment in new nail manufacturing lines was a result of comparing the alternative options. “Among the decisive factors was the possibility of establishing a low noise, space-saving and oil-free production. The lack of oil in the process and the efficient dust exhaust devices mean that there is no need for tumbling the nails afterwards. “An additional advantage is that our power consumption has fallen significantly on our total volume. What also matters much to us is Enkotec’s after-sales concept with quick service and support, easy access to spare parts, and user-friendly technical manuals.” to separate Nail production was subsequently

wood packaging material will continue to be a strong alternative to plastic and other types of packaging in the future. “The need for nails will still be there for a long time to come. Therefore, I believe the future looks bright for our business. In order to stay competitive, we must be able to produce efficiently with short delivery times and a high-quality nail output in large volumes, when required. “And with our modern Enkotec production equipment, we have every possibility to do so.” Industrispik Linan produces 1,500 tons of nails per ▲ ▲ year

BendBright success Draka Communications has reported that 2010 shipments for its flagship bend-insensitive fibre BendBright-XS have doubled over the year, bringing cumulative output to over 2 million kilometres since its launch. “This growth is predominantly due to a leap in FTTH project expansion around the world, “said Alain Bertaina, product marketing, single-mode fibre Draka Communications. “It underlines the fact that the challenges of accelerating FTTH deployment, reflected in the latest ITU G.657 recommendations, are comfortably accommodated with BendBright-XS.” Draka Communications – The Netherlands Fax : +31 056 89899 Website : www.draka.com

Enkotec – Denmark Fax : +45 8652 4199 Email : sales@enkotec.dk Website : www.enkotec.com Industrispik Linan AB – Sweden Fax : +46 42 510 56 Email : linan@swipnet.se Website : www.industrispik.se

Mr Svensson added: “I am convinced that

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EuroWire – January 2011