EoW September 2013

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Plant investment is a boost for Rautomead

Rautomead team, both here on-site and online from the UK.” Rautomead has supplied over 70 of this type of machine in recent years for production of CuOF and copper alloys. Feedstock rod for continuous extrusion is one of the most popular applications of the process.

Mr Von der Heide, director operations, Essex Germany, said: “This technology was new to us at Bad Arolsen and required a steep learning curve for both our staff and operators. “However, we have received excellent technical support and service from the

Essex Germany GmbH, part of the LS Cable Group, is the largest producer in Europe of round and shaped enamelled wires and CTC (continuously transposed cables) products. In 2010, the company took the strategic decision to invest in a copper wire rod manufacturing capability

for installation in the Bad Arolsen factory. A Rautomead oxygen-free copper wire rod machine was selected and brought into operation during 2011. This RS 3000 model has the capability to produce both 8mm and 12.7mm diameter CuOF wire rods, but it is being used primarily to make the larger diameter rods for rotary extrusion feedstock. cast oxygen-free copper wire rod has specific and particular advantages when used to produce rectangular sections by continuous rotary extrusion. Continuous

Today, there are over 330 installations of Rautomead machinery in over 45 countries, which has established the Rautomead brand as a global innovator and specialist in the design, manufacture and provision of continuous casting equipment for copper, copper alloys and precious metals, as well as a valued partner on turnkey projects for specialist upstream and downstream product manufacturers.

Rautomead Ltd – UK Website : www.rautomead.com

▲ ▲ RS 3000 continuous casting machine

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