EuroWire November 2014

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New heavy-duty wire straightener

Electron Beam Technologies Inc has launched a new, larger Straight ‘N Easy® heavy-duty wire straightener, A-2251. This model features a modular design with several mounting options – face, end and traditional. The unit has three adaptions – in-line, feeder mount, and pay off for quick connect. It will accept a variety of electrodes from 5/64" (2mm) to 3/16" (4.8mm). The unit is lightweight and expandable, quick to install and has a longer life compared to friction systems. User cost is reduced with electrode wandering, and the unit provides repeatability in automated systems. It can recast electrodes for proper energy transfer. The Straight ‘N Easy® heavy-duty wire straightener is also resettable with built-in reference scales for ease of wire changes. Electron BeamTechnologies Inc – USA Website : www.electronbeam.com

▲ ▲ The new A-2251 from Electron Beam Technologies

Portable cold welding solutions from PWM

This low-maintenance machine can also be used on a workbench. The full PWM range also includes small hand-held manual cold welders for joining fine wire from 0.1mm, larger manual models for use on a workbench, and large free-standing rod welders capable of bonding rod 30mm in diameter. PWM dies are made in industry standard or custom sizes to suit round or profile rod and wire. As with PWM’s cold welding machines, the company’s own skilled engineers and technicians produce all the dies in-house to ensure total accuracy. specialist manufacturer of cold-weld equipment, PWM’s UK-based specialist team has a wealth of knowledge to offer wire and cable manufacturers about cold welding techniques and applications. The company’s worldwide network of experienced agents, together with the UK team, provides an efficient back-up service and technical support for PWM products. Video demonstrations of PWM’s cold welders can be viewed at www.pwmltd. co.uk After 30 years as a

PWM’s pressure welding machines offer wire and cable manufacturers a simple, cost-effective method of bonding non-ferrous wire, strip and profile without heat, flux or fillers. PWM, which specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of cold welding equipment, produces a comprehensive range of high performance machines, including four portable cold welders. Mounted on specially designed trolleys, these versatile machines can be wheeled easily to the work area, reducing downtime and saving effort. PWM produces three powered models and one manually operated version, all precision engineered to produce strong and consistent welds stronger than the parent material. The HP100 and HP200 provide a fast, effortless method of joining wire and strip in the range 1mm to 6.5mm. Powered by air/hydraulic intensifiers, these machines have steel welding heads for extra strength and stability. The pneumatically powered P101 for welding copper/aluminium wire and strip 1mm to 5mm is mounted on a sloping trolley which provides the operator with a clear view of the weld area. British-made cold

▲ ▲ The HP200 from PWM

PWM’s manually operated M101 cold welder is one of its best-selling machines. Robust, reliable and simple to operate, the M101 will weld copper wire and strip 1mm to 3.6mm and EC aluminium 1mm to 5mm.

PWM Ltd – UK Website : www.pwmltd.co.uk

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