EoW May 2009

english corporate news

Automatic wire cleaning at Kiev

The cleaning cycle can include spray washing, ultrasound cleaning, spray rinsing and blowing with forced air. In the loading and unloading area, on the opposite site of the plant, the plates where the wires enter the line have ceramic bushes. Other features of this flexible wire washing plant include: Ultrasound tank equipped with pump for continuous maintenance of level Ceramic bushes to allow for smooth wire run Spray rinsing with net water supplied These compact machines do not need any floor foundation work. The internal parts are constructed from stainless steel AISI 316L, and external parts (fairing and structure) not in contact with liquids are in painted carbon steel. ITF Group – Italy • • by a factory net Powerful ultrasound • •

ITF will exhibit automatic wire cleaning lines ▼ ▼

Exhibitor at this year’s Wires & Fasteners Kiev, ITF Group is among leading suppliers of integrated solutions for cleaning, degreasing and deburring. Knowledge and experience gained over 30 years of activity enable the company to provide its customers with a wide range of individual solutions across customised machines.

ITF’s automatic plants for metal wire cleaning and degreasing represent one of these individual solutions. This type of plant has been designed and developed for continuous automatic removal of oils and draw residuals from up to 24 wires. The wire is cleaned by mechanical and chemical actions, giving excellent results.

Fax : +39 02 972 89697 Email : itfgroup@itf.it Website : www.itf.it

Tratos has acquired NorthWest Cables Tratos Ltd, the UK distribution subsidiary of electrical cable manufacturer Tratos Cavi SpA of Italy, has com- pleted its acquisition of North West Cables Ltd and its subsidiary, Modular Wiring Systems Ltd. The deal has resulted in all UK manufacturing being transferred to the bespoke Knowsley facility and more staff have been employed there. John Light, the UK group managing director, believes: “The purchase is of strategic importance to give us a manufacturing operation here, particularly as it is based in what was once the heartland of the British cable industry.” He continued that taking over the Modular Wiring Systems business puts the group at the forefront in this area, which is based on an easily installed modular sub-circuit distribution system that is prefabricated off-site. Under the new ownership, NorthWest Cables has become Tratos, whilst Modular Wiring Systems will retain its name and become a Tratos Group company. Tratos Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1246 858000

Email : sales@tratos.co.uk Website : www.tratos.co.uk

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EuroWire – May 2009