EuroWire January 2018

Corporate News

Reaching milestones and beyond

2017 was an exciting and productive year for the Windak team, with the company achieving many milestones. One of the biggest announcements was the launch of the new generation of coiling machines – QPH-S and QPH-D. The QPH series are automatic horizontal coiling lines which are simple and reliable for maximum output of short length coils and flexibility. The coilers are based on Windak’s standard components and proven technology, and integrated to be a compact solution, specifically designed for high-speed operation and cycle rates. The integrated stretch wrapper has been optimised for operation with the coiler. QPH Coiler simplifies the winding of wire, cable and other flexible products by securing the cut end of coil with a narrow band of stretch wrap, no strap or binder. It is capable of winding eight to ten layer-wound coils per minute with a very short stop time.

▲ ▲ The QPH 3-3 coiler fromWindak

Windak introduced HD versions of existing machines, with heavy duty layer wind, cable feeding module and dual head system allowing for continuous operation using heavier spools and bigger sized cables. Quick change over time between spools allows for high line speeds for in-line or off-line operation. The collaboration between Windak Group and Axjo America developed the new Axjo Concept Cube. A range of product benefits and features are combined with a focus on enhancing production efficiency for the customer. This allowed Windak to create the Cube, either as a complete concept or in stages. The concept is that customised product solutions should never be more expensive. Instead, it has been made very simple to create unique adaptations. Axjo America is a premier supplier of plastic spools in Europe. Together with Windak it forms a strong and innovative supplier for any cable company that is interested in automating production and reducing the cost of plastic spools.

Both coilers utilise modern servo technology for accurate and fast control of critical movements. Coil dimensions are coil OD – 120 to 400mm (5" to 16") and coil ID – 100 to 180mm (4" to 7"). The spool winding machines SW6 and SW6-14 have received updates. The new dual lift servo-controlled system allows for simultaneous unloading of the full spool and loading of the empty spool, increasing the output of the SW6 spooler by 20 per cent. SW series spoolers can wind three to five spools/minute with maximum machine speed of 2,500fpm (762m/minute). There is no need for mechanical setting or changes except the stretch wrap width (only if needed) – the recipe controls all other settings. The modernised auto plastic thread stretch wrap system saves time and improves safety. motion-controlled feeding systems, which exclude mechanical adjustments during product change. This integration allowed the company to make the machines more functional, and increase reliability and control. Things didn’t slow down during the second half of the year, with further updates to the AR24 and AR32 machines. cable Windak’s machines FC series of coiling got new breakthrough

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