EoW March 2010

technology news

SKET has won a contract to supply equipment for Kiswire’s Neptune 2 project. What are believed to be the world’s largest planetary closer and longest tubular strander are scheduled for delivery in Q4 2010. The machines will be used in the manufacture of deep-sea offshore ropes, among other products. The model MKVS 1+8 x 2700 planetary closer is suitable for making 160mm diameter rope. The machine will be provided with a payoff and take-up capable of accommodating reels with a maximum capacity of 600 tonnes. Both the payoff and take-up reels have a flange diameter of 5,600mm and a traversing width of 10,000mm. The previous largest take-up made by SKET has a 400 tonnes winding capacity and is in operation at Bridon International. Neptune 2 contract

SKET’s previous largest take-up in operation at Bridon International ▲ ▲

The high-speed tubular strander, SRW 1+48x800 (32") type, will produce strands with a diameter of up to 55mm at a maximum line speed of 100m per minute. This line will also be capable of producing compacted strands. SKET’s previous largest high-speed tubular strander, of the SRW 1+48x630 type, has been working successfully at the Kiswire Neptune 1 plant in Malaysia for over ten years. The Neptune 2 project, an $80 million investment on a 20-acre site near the Johor-based Neptune 1 plant, will be completed in 2011. SKET Verseilmaschinenbau GmbH – Germany Zwez-Chemie specialises in oil-free tribological systems and products to increase performance in cold forming from rod and wire . Zwez believes that, by working closely with the client and depending on the initial situation, costs for tool and plant operation can be reduced by 20% and chemical product and disposal costs reduced by up to 60%. Local Zwez technicians analyse the operational situation and a strategy is implemented and supported by both local technicians and Zwez headquarters. Zwez-Chemie – Germany Fax : +49 2266 9001 33 Email : info@zwez.de Website : www.zwez.de Cold forming solutions Fax : +49 391 4055 815 Email : info@sketvmb.de Website : www.sketvmb.de

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EuroWire – March 2010