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Optimum process technology ▲ ▲ The SPH 1001 automatic single portal spooler

and can transfer the wire automatically from full to empty spool with very high transfer safety. The operator-friendly spooler also enables easier foundations. The SPH 1001 automatic single portal spooler features automatic spool changing for increased productivity of the overall line. The SPH 1001 spoolers are built in two versions. Both versions are suitable for spools with 1,000mm flange diameter or less down to 630mm flange diameter. In this case a lifting table is necessary. The difference between both spoolers is the degree of automation: While the fully automatic version works with automatic wire and spool handling, the semi-automatic version is characterised by manual wire handling on the one hand, and automatic spool handling on the other. The electrical system, with independent PLC, enables flexible integration of the spooler in any kind of new or existing drawing lines. The MSM 86 rod breakdown line is operated by means of the new NMI (Niehoff Machine Interface) 15" colour touch-screen display with user interface and simplified navigation structure. Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH – Germany Website : www.niehoff-gmbh.info

oil by mechanical sealing enabling easy maintenance and long maintenance intervals. The total energy consumption of MSM machines is up to 20 per cent lower than that of rod breakdown machines with conventional drives. The MSM 86 is designed to be combined with the new R 502 continuous resistance annealer. With an annealing power of 600kW it is the most powerful annealer made by Niehoff so far and is suitable for combining with MSM 85 or MM 85 rod breakdown machines. Power consumption is reduced by 20 per cent compared to state-of-the art DC annealers due to the newly developed voltage control system NAC (Niehoff Annealing Controller) and the AC annealing principle. The rod break down line – a 13-draft two-wire MSM 86 + R 502 + SND 801 + SPH 1001 rod breakdown line – can produce, for example, two wires with a diameter of 2.6mm at a production speed of 24m/s resulting in an output of eight tons per hour. The SND 801 automatic double spooler is designed for a larger wire range (diameters of 0.8 to 4.5mm for copper wire and 1 to 6mm for wire made of EC grade aluminium and aluminium alloys)

In Niehoff introduced its completely new developed MSM 86 type rod breakdown machine at its factory in Schwabach, Germany. Designed for copper wires, the machine can also be used for wires made of aluminium, alminium alloys, copper alloys and special materials. Being of modular design, the MSM 86 offers users more options in terms of process technology. The latest generation of controls allows drawing/annealing with minimal slip, resulting in high quality wire surfaces. The optimised wire path, innovative drawing die holders with high-pressure cooling of the drawing dies and an optimised wire cooling/lubrication due to the fully submerged drawing basin contribute to a high wire quality. Capstans which are not in use are switched off. In addition, design changes have been made to reduce maintenance work requirements and make the access to the relevant areas easier. A quick drawing die change system reduces downtime when changing the machine setup for different dimensions, and enhances productivity. Other features are an ergonomic and user-friendly design and a highly reliable separation of drawing emulsion and gear 2014 Maschinenfabrik

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