EoW July 2008

new developments in fibre optics

Prooftester for fibres

Conductix Wampfler, Delachaux Group, manufacturer of fibre optic machinery, has developed a new prooftester, type PT-2500. PT-2500 can reach a production speed up to 2,500 m/min, while maintaining a stopping time, in case of fibre break, of 5 seconds on the take-up. It is equipped with a fast threading system to reduce the labour costs and the traversing quality is believed to be better than the previous models (no more OTDR step). It can accommodate spool diameters of 500/310, 500, 100 kg. An upgrade is available

of the former prooftester model PT-1800, to reach a production speed of 2,200 m/min (or 2,500 m/min, depending on the spool size) and to increase the quality of the traversing without any intervention of the operator after the starting adjustments. In addition, Conductix Delachaux can propose complete new draw towers or upgrading of existing towers to draw bigger preforms to integrate its dual take-up, producing very few fibre breaks during spool change, and to use the company’s own NCTM systems.

Dual take-up machine ▲ ▲

Conductix Delachaux fibre machinery is designed and manufactured in France, producing robust equipment for long life. All the PLC programs are flexible and can be made to suit individual customer requirements.

ConductixWampfler - Delachaux Group – France Fax : +33 479 42 5005 Website : www.conductix.com

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EuroWire – July 2008