EuroWire November 2024

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Prolonged lifetime for robust take-ups Maillefer’s EKP take-ups have been available for spooling insulated wires and cores for decades. On older machines, even when the robust EKP mechanics are still in good running condition, there is a high probability that an outdated control system will fail before the rest. analogue systems make the EKP vulnerable to unexpected events. Among the affected EKP model numbers are 50, 63, 100 and 130.

production, they can reliably connect security and access control systems while ensuring high performance in the event of a fire. The NewGen Multi-Conductor & Pair LSZH cable portfolio has expanded to include products with enhanced flame ratings that comply with European Construction Products Regulation (CPR) guidelines. The cables offer a LSZH design with enhanced safety features that allow them to perform in case of fire. Belden’s EN/IEC-rated Classics/Electronics portfolio now includes LSZH jacketed paired and multi-conductor cables that provide enhanced resistance to fire to meet European CPR guidelines. Belden Inc www.belden.com cabinets of the various EKP machines in just a few hours, for minimum downtime. In some cases, replacement of the control cabinet may be recommended, depending on the age and condition of the existing cabinet. The complete control cabinet includes the new Siemens S7 PLC-based solution to replace the old analogue cards, and all other electrical components and drives will be up to date, securing reliable operation. Maillefer keeps several packages in stock, to allow customers to get an upgrade without delay. Maillefer Extrusion Oy www.maillefer.net

To overcome the maintenance challenge and keep the original take-ups running, Maillefer has developed a solution. The PLC replacement kit extends the lifetime of concerned EKP machines in a digital world. The old analogue card rack is replaced with a modern Siemens S7 PLC. Identical functions are translated into the new PLC system, and features are continued without losing performance. The plug-and-play solutions are easily installed into the existing electrical

When this happens, it can lead to unwanted production stoppages and costly consequences. Additionally, finding spares for the original analogue parts is increasingly difficult, if not impossible. The EKP take-ups were originally supplied with high-quality analogue technology to control spooling and reel changes. In today’s digital world,

Safety and security without sacrificing performance

certifications, making them suitable for protecting critical industrial applications. Foundation Fieldbus FF links allow users to connect Foundation Fieldbus (FF) H1 devices to an Ethernet/IP controller (as a target or originator). They can also be used to transfer FF device data using the Modbus TCP protocol to a Modbus client or server. In data acquisition and transmission, Belden LSZH (low-smoke, zero-halogen) Cca-rated OSDP (open supervised device protocol) cables are the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of OSDP access control cables, designed to comply with European Commission standards. Because the cables meet criteria for flame spread, heat release and smoke ProSoft Technology

Belden Inc, a global supplier of network infrastructure and digitisation solutions, has announced new products designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications. In data orchestration and management, Provize Suite offers new features including network planning with Belden Bobcat and Greyhound switches; subnet and MRP sub-ring configuration; and CLI export and template stacking capabilities. It also includes the Provize Planner Essentials licence. industrial firewalls provide deep packet inspection and advanced cybersecurity. As part of the Eagle40 range, they feature a robust design and numerous Hirschmann Eagle40-4F

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