EuroWire May 2022

Exhibitors

Clinton Instrument Company 09 E38 The Clinton Instrument Company, a specialist in spark test technology for the industry and the inventor of the high frequency sine wave spark tester, has participated in every instance of the wire trade fair since the show was held in Basel, Switzerland. Clinton will again share its stand with partner companies ACM Sweden, T Fukase & Company from Japan, and Hanil Machinery from South Korea. This year, Clinton will be exhibiting examples of its new B-Series DC spark testers. Following the success of the Model HF-15B high frequency sine wave spark tester, the company’s range of DC spark testers are being redesigned to make use of the advancements of the B-series. Among the features are a split-electrode design for easy stringup, anddigital signal processor (DSP) based voltage regulation and fault detection. The fault detection circuit has been upgraded and test voltage is now monitored directly from the electrode, instead of a transformer winding. The fault circuitry differentiates between four types of fault conditions: simple pinholes, a series of closely spaced pinholes, direct metal contact from the centre conductor to the electrode, and gross lengths of bare wire. The RC controller is fixed to the unit, but can be detached and mounted remotely up to 60m away from the test module/ electrode. It has a large alphanumeric display/user interface and can be rotated in its bracket to accommodate different viewing angles. The display makes configuration of the equipment easy, and all configuration parameters can be changed directly from the front panel. Once configured, the system can be passcode protected. In cases where a local display is not required, or centralised process control is desired, the equipment can be controlled directly from PLCs or computers using Modbus RTU (RS-485 full duplex). Optional communication protocols include Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Profibus, Modbus TCP and analogue communications, making the equipment compatible with previous Clinton equipment with analogue control. At wire 2022, Clinton will be exhibiting examples of the new B-Series spark testers, including the new Model TSTB 10 kV DC wireless spark test system for cable twisters and bunchers. The TST 10B is fully CE marked and ready for sale around the world. The control unit

remains outside the twinning bow and communicates with the high voltage test module located within the rotating machinery. The equipment will be demonstrated on a model twinner. The company will also exhibit and demonstrate the STCAL automatic spark tester calibration system, which calibrates high frequency AC, mains frequency AC, and DC spark testers to all major specifications. Calibration is automatically performed and documented on all of Clinton’s B-Series spark testers and selected A-Series models. Manual or assisted calibration can be performed on older Clinton units as well as equipment manufactured by others. When paired with Clinton’s model SM Sensitivity Tester, a complete calibration solution to IEC and NEMA standards is provided.

The SQM is capable of detecting defects that may appear on the surface during drawing or extrusion processes. The instrument offers high-resolution and real-time detection of surface defects such as scratches, die marks, impurities, bubbles or particles on the insulation, and works with round products (20 to 2,000µm) and metallic surfaces. SQM will be highlighted and demon- strated on Cersa’s stand at wire 2022. Cersa-MCI www.cersa-mci.com Cimteq Ltd 11 D15 Cimteq will showcase its suite of fully integrated wire and cable manufacturing solutions. Automation practices and establishing a synced and integrated system are important for a wire and cable manufacturer looking to future-proof its business and maximise the efficiency of manufacturing and business processes. Reducing the downtime of machines, reducing scrap and waste and identifying errors and bottlenecks early on can all be achieved through automation and “smartification”. Cimteq states that smart factory process es that can be achieved by integrating software programs such as CableBuilder Enterprise, CableMES and ERP integra tion services can improve manufactur ing operations by bringing benefits to shop-floor processes while positively impacting all elements of a business. The full suite of Cimteq software pro grams can be of use to manufacturers of all sizes and from all regions. Customers range from single-factory manufacturing plants to multi-plant, global businesses. Operating worldwide with customers in more than 44 countries, Cimteq has ex perience in the wire and cable industry spanning many industry sectors with highly specified requirements. These sec tors include energy cables, communica tion cables, industrial cables, fibre optic cables, and offshore and subsea cables. Cimteq can undertake projects of all sizes, from helping manufacturers take the first steps towards smart factory status, to large-scale transformational projects that see multiple programs integrating to create a fully synced operation. All of the software can be implemented alongside existing assets. Cimteq Ltd www.cimteq.com

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Clinton Instrument Company www.clintoninstrument.com Condat SA

10 A56 Lubricant producer Condat is taking a lead in alerting the wire drawing industry about regulation changes occurring in the European Union regarding borax. The company sees wire 2022 in Düsseldorf as a good opportunity to provide informa tion and to explain what is behind the shift, as it may impact investments and safety procedures.

Condat produces a range of borax-free lubricants

Borax has traditionally been used in two types of wire drawing products – sur face coatings and dry drawing lubricants – but the substance has been contro versial in the wire drawing industry for more than 15 years. Often employed in wire preparation after acid picking and phosphating, borax coating is used to improve the pick-up of the dry drawing lubricant and to neutralise any acid resi dues on the wire. It is sometimes incor porated as a high-performance additive in dry drawing lubricants. However, due to its chemical composition, it has been identified several times by the European Union for the potential reprotoxic danger it represents.

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