EuroWire July 2020

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Dry drawing technology With more than 42 years of experience in welding wire machinery, including specific expertise in the production of wire, Gimax engineers can offer complete knowledge of the entire process of wire manufacturing.

▲ ▲ TRD dry drawing equipment from Gimax

With the inclusion of drawing equipment into the range almost ten years ago, a subsequent redesign has led to the introduction of a range of TRD dry drawing equipment. The machines are available with vertically or horizontally mounted capstans, non-slip and independently driven, with the possibility of tilted or horizontal capstans, rotating and/or pressure dies and water-cooled systems. The capstan diameter can vary from 300 to 1,200mm, depending on the application and diameter of wire, and certain lines can reach a mechanical line speed of 35m/sec. Most lines are also equipped with laser wire diameter control, and phonic wheels fitted to the dancer arms that allow the integration of die wear control, with relative warnings and alarms. Payoffs and take-ups can be of numerous types, for coils of different sizes, or for stems or reels. Gimax can study and adapt or customise a design based on specific customer requirements. Gimax Srl www.gimaxgroup.com

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Machined reels

wire. Another model of reel in the GMP Slovakia range is the MR-Massive Reel. It has strong construction for drawing steel wire processes, and hardened changeable bushings are usually supplied on this reel, which has a machined and reinforced barrel. All models are dynamically balanced, and can operate at a maximum speed of 50m/ sec. Many of GMP Slovakia’s customers are drawing line manufacturers, and others produce drawn wire. GMP Slovakia products can be supplied to DIN standard or customised according to customer requirements, and are available in many different sizes and with a large range of options. The company manufactures steel reels for drawing in Pribenik, Slovakia, and also in Nashik, India, where a smaller production plant has been in operation since 2013. GMP Slovakia sro www.gmp-slovakia.com

GMP Slovakia manufactures steel reels for drawing processes. The model of reel and the design change according to the customer’s need and the working process parameters. DW-Double Wall and FM-Fully Machined models are suitable for drawing copper and aluminium wire; a machined barrel is standard on the first model, and full machining is standard on the second model to avoid any type of damage to the

▼ ▼ Steel reel with special driving holes

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July 2020