EoW September 2011

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Focus on small buttwelders

August Strecker’s focus this year will be on small size electric strand buttwelders. With more than 75 years’ experience, Strecker has gained an enviable reputation in manufacturing electric and cold pressure buttwelding machines and large welding machines for medium or high voltage submarine cables. Here the tendency is straight to welds without tubes, using dual upset welders with automatic flash removal system. A recent development is of machines powered by three-phase transformers, reducing the current consumption and facilitating machine installation in the individual cable factories. Progress continues, as it is planned to enlarge the welding ranges for stranded copper up to 1,600 or even 2,000mm². There has been continuous demand this year for types SE 1, SE 2, and SE 4 buttwelders. These three units cover a total range for stranded copper from 0.08mm² to 35mm² or stranded aluminium from 1.5mm² to 50mm², welds being made using ceramic tubes. A typical application would be in the automotive industry or for electric installations.

August Strecker GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax : +49 5431 44 221

Email : sales@strecker-limburg.de Website : www.strecker-limburg.de

▲ ▲ The type SE1 from Strecker

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EuroWire – September 2011