EuroWire March 2016

wire 2016 show

4-8 April

Studer-Biennaform Stand: 12E26

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Cold-rolled at wire plays an important role for industrial components such as closing and locking systems, safety devices, control elements, wiper blades and electrical connectors, thanks to its wide range of applications. Properly de ned by material, dimensions and tolerances as well as mechanical properties, at wire can be used in almost every industry sector. Following the trend to highly automated manufacturing processes, tight dimen- sional tolerances are often required – whether in the automotive sector, in precision engineering or medical technology, textile machinery or even for electrical connectors. Flat wire from Studer-Biennaform is available in industrial quantities from widths of about 0.2mm (0.007") and thicknesses from about 0.05mm (0.0002"). Tolerances in width of ±0.005mm (0.0002") and ±0.001mm (0.00004") in thickness are achievable considering width-thickness ratios of up to 70:1.

August Strecker machines

Compared to steel strip, cold-rolled at wire has the advantage of very large core lengths without welds (up to 40km per spool and more), and a homogeneous distribution of the strength over the entire cross-section. Depending on the required applications, such at wire can be delivered with di erent edge shapes. Natural edges represent an economical solution in mid-latitude – thickness ratios. Rounded edges, ie edges that go through a peeling process after cold rolling, o er an even closer and more regular tolerance in width, especially for high quality products with very tight bending radii. Rolled edges are formed by a vertical pair of rollers and similarly chased edges, with narrower tolerances in width. For such applications, stainless-steel at wire is commonly used – both traditional materials, such as AISI 300 and 400 series, as well as special alloys. In general, all cold-formable materials can be supplied as at wire, for which procurement is possible. Thanks to a stable supply chain, supported by a broad set of machines for cold rolling, heat treatment and surface treatment, small quantities for validation purposes can be assured as well as large annual contracts with partial deliveries and accurately maintained tolerances. Embedded in the family-owned Notz Group with competent material lab, customers bene t from the stability of a company network and the exibility and dynamism of an SME. Studer-Biennaform AG – Belgium Website : www.studersa.com Cold-rolled at wire plays an important role for industrial components ▲

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The company was founded in 1933 and has served the wire and cable industry for more than 80 years with around 60 skilled employees at its Limburg, Germany, headquarters. Strecker welders are well represented in many renowned national and international wire and cable factories and enjoy a good reputation for reliability and performance. The majority of the company’s production is exported to more than 110 countries worldwide. Sales activities and customer service is supported by 40 representatives in o ces around the globe. August Strecker GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website : www.strecker-limburg.de

Subec Stand: 09B73

Subec is often given very speci c use cases by OEM-builders. An interesting case recently was a high-speed re-spooling line. Speeds for this application went up to 35m/s with short acceleration and braking phases.

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