EuroWire May 2024

wire 2024 review

Windak celebrates 30 th anniversary This year at wire 2024, Windak not only showcased its innovative solutions but also celebrated its 30 th anniversary. aging options, and was well prepared to meet this demand with a variety of sus tainable stretch wrap offerings.

The 30 th anniversary celebration event provided an opportunity for customers and partners to connect, celebrate past achievements and discuss future innovations. The memorable occasion highlighted the company’s long-standing commitment to the wire and cable industry.

The exhibition was a success for Windak, with its stand attracting attention, particularly for the FS200-SA spooling machine and the new AR18/24 transformable AutoReeler. The company also noted a marked in crease in interest in biodegradable pack

Windak’s stand at wire 2024

Windak Group www.windakgroup.com

Sikora expands its portfolio with smart length measurement

interactive modules. Highlights included the integration of artificial intelligence into process control, a new maintenance management system and the ESG CO 2 footprint module. “Overall, we are very happy with the show’s outcome and the industry’s re sponse to our manufacturing solutions,” said marketing manager Bianca Kranz. Rosendahl Nextrom https://rosendahlnextrom.com therefore functions largely independent of the colour, surface quality and diameter of the product. Two laser beams are used to direct light onto the passing product surface. The beams overlap and create a stripe pattern on the object, from which the speed and the product length travelled over time is precisely determined. The LM Smart ensures that the required product length is maintained. With a very compact design, the device is easily integrated into existing lines. Sikora AG www.sikora.net

At wire 2024, Sikora presented the new LM Smart length-measurement device. The system measures lengths without contact and with an accuracy of 0.05 per cent.

increasingly favours solutions that emphasise sustainability and energy efficiency. Many cable producers are looking to streamline the medium-voltage insulation process. Rosendahl Nextrom noted a growing interest in its MV insulation solution featuring polypropylene. metal shielding solution for high-voltage cables also gained considerable attention. Expanding renewable energy infrastructure and meeting climate goals is a priority in many countries around the world. Manufacturers can benefit from having a provider that can serve all key processes, including the corresponding know-how. Machine learning, AI and intelligent solutions are included in Rosendahl Nextrom’s RIO line control, to help with daily production challenges. Visitors explored the capabilities of RIO through The company’s versatile Compared to conventional contact based solutions, there is no slippage or wear. Once the device has been configured, no further calibration is required. Length-measuring devices are used to ensure that the required wire or cable length is accurate. Short or excess length leads to yield losses. Sikora states that if the production length is reduced by just 0.1 per cent, the LM Smart length measuring device pays for itself within a few months. The LM Smart is based on the proven laser Doppler measuring method and

The LM Smart complements Sikora’s product range with a smart length-measuring device

wire exceeds expectations As wire 2024 once again attracted an audience from all over the world, the diverse product range showcased at the Rosendahl Nextrom stand generated significant interest among cable manufacturers. The industry

Rosendahl Nextrom placed a focus on balancing quality, productivity and sustainability in production – a theme that resonated with many visitors, as interactive exhibits sparked discussion. The company was said to be overwhelmed by the positive response and engagement from the audience. The company’s first industry-ready extrusion line for hairpin insulation attracted numerous interested parties seeking to learn more about this pioneering technology. Compared to the enamel process, extrusion offers advantages for the process, for product quality and for the environment.

Product manager David Ehrenreich presented Rosendahl’s RX crosshead portfolio

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