EuroWire May 2016

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Compatible with a range of assemblies

Sjogren Industries has introduced a newly designed wire puller that is compatible with a range of different wire pulling assemblies. The design is notable for the ergonomic handle which, in conjunction with a locking function that keeps the puller jaws open, enables the operator to easily hold the puller in one hand while inserting the wire with the other hand. The jaws are locked open by use of a slide plate which retracts the upper jaw. While still holding the wire in position with one hand, the operator can close the jaws with the other by using the one-touch thumb release mechanism located just above the handle. This insertion process allows the operator to spend less time on set-up. Another design feature of the new Sjogren Puller is its pivoting head, which allows for in-line pull from the die box as well as tangential on the capstan. This built-in feature prevents the need to add a separate clevis attachment to

▲ ▲ The newly designed wire puller

Sjogren also enhanced the cost-efficiency of the puller jaws by designing them with two work surfaces: one which is utilised when the jaw is in the upper position, and one which is used when in the lower position. This dual-use design effectively doubles the working life before replacement, as upper and lower jaws can simply swap position. The Sjogren Puller is compatible with a variety of puller assemblies, and is suitable for use on capstans ranging in diameter from 16" to 30"/406mm to 762mm (counter clockwise rotation) and working with wire diameters of 0.06" to 0.25"/1.5mm to 6.3mm.

the puller assembly, and is particularly valuable when drawing brittle material.

The Bullet II from Guill Tool Guill Tool introduced The Bullet® in 2015, a new extrusion head with fixed centre design, multi-port spiral flow design and gum space adjustment, plus the added feature of no fastening hardware, so cleaning and restart are easier and faster than a conventional head. Now there is the unique and patented tool, The Bullet II. The Bullet II allows quick tooling changes, as the tips remove from the back and the die removes from the front of the unit. The absence of fastening hardware eliminates leaking, as does the taper body and deflector design pioneered by Guill. High- and low-volume applications are suitable for this head and are accommodated with the simple, easy changing of just one component. A family of crosshead designs is available and users can specify the “calibre”, ie the maximum die ID.

A vacuum chamber and kit for assembly and disassembly are included with the unit.

Sjogren Industries – USA Website : www.sjogren.com

Guill Tool & Engineering – USA

Website : www.guill.com

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