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and many more, the devices of the VisioCablePro® series measure another important feature – the real cross sectional area of the plastic sheath. Automatic geometric measuring devices (VisioCablePro) support accuracy by measuring the real cross section directly while simultaneously monitoring the associated wall thicknesses and diameters. The cross section is therefore completely measured containing all the interstices material between the conductors, and is not the result of an approximated circle calculation. If the produced length of the cable and the speci c density of the material are de ned or imput into the system, you receive the manufactured volume and weight of the processed plastic. Should this information not be available, or if a percentage statement is su cient, the feature “overconsumption” can directly be evaluated by comparing the real cross section area with the nominal value of the same. Thus, operators working with the VisioCablePro series can immediately receive an overview as to how much material in percentage is being ‘given away’ to their customers.

Inhol and Melos Stand: 12E03

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For Melos and Inhol, re protection from the inside is an important topic. Melos will lead the way to superior re behaviour and CPR results. On the Melos/Inhol stand a team of specialists will be available to introduce ideas about the new approach of ‘Fire Fighting from the Inside’ of the cable. Cone calorimeter tests show the excellent re behaviour of some speci c Melos bedding compounds. Char forming sheathing compounds will even lead to better re behaviour results. The impact of bedding compounds might change the cable world within the forthcoming years. Bedding compounds will be used as a good value for money tool to improve the total re performance of a cable system in conjunction with LSFH jackets and (XL)PE insulations. More details will also be unveiled on Mecoline HM 4 and HM 2 compounds and information will be available about

A screenshot of the VisioCablePro

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The importance and the consequences of such material savings or a corresponding overconsumption should be individually evaluated by every operator and production planner. It is interesting to see which opportunities a VisioCablePro system has to prevent an unnecessary large overconsumption. Additionally, the material usage evaluation is made with regard to all wall thicknesses and concentricities. The assisting measuring device, which ensures quality standard compliance, can be evaluated in a simple cost bene t calculation and can pay for itself within a very short time. iim Engineering – Germany Website : www.iimag.de

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