EuroWire September 2023

4-7 September 2023 Shanghai, China

solutions. The company is 100 per cent US-owned and for over 25 years has been serving the wire and cable industry with in-process and off-line measurement systems that optimise processes and product quality. The company’s laser- and ultrasonic based measurement technologies accurately and reliably measure wire and cable diameter, ovality, insulation thick- ness, eccentricity, profile and surface flaws. Brands include Triton™ triple axis and Axion™ dual-axis series laser micrometers for diameter and ovality; UltraGauge+™ series ultrasonic gauges for wall thickness; BenchLinc™ series off-line sample inspection systems; and Metron™ automated off-line inspection systems for long cylindrical parts.

Photo credit: Jörg Ladwig

The Jet Rapid Wire PI in use by cable manufacturer Huber+Suhner, in Pfäffikon, Switzerland

The Chinese cable industry ranges from large, established manufacturers to smaller specialist companies; the Leibinger range has options to suit all sizes of business. From the entry-level Jet One to the fast, multi-featured Jet Rapid Wire (which prints up to 1,000m/ min), the company can provide speed, functionality and capacity to suit the customer. Leibinger’s wire-coding equipment of- fers a unique airtight seal. In many wire coding printers, any break in production allows air into the print-head. Solvent based inks dry very quickly, often causing blockages that must be cleaned before production can restart. With Leibinger’s airtight seal, the ink does not dry, the print-head does not clog, and the production line does not stop. Leibinger manufactures its products us ing almost entirely its own components, and checks each machine before it leaves the factory in Tuttlingen, Germany. Recognising that most of the cost of wire coding is in its operation, Leibinger has built a number of efficiency features into its products, such as low ink and solvent consumption, durable components and long-lasting quality printers. The company’s latest printer, the IQJet, requires no maintenance for five years. Since 2022, Leibinger has had a subsidi ary based in Zhuhai, China. Coupled with a network of regional distributors, the company is able to work closely with its Chinese customers, whether they require assistance with new printers, supply of consumables such as ink and solvents, or technical support. Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co KG www.leibinger-group.com

FLYMCA specialises in large stranding and armouring machinery

Armouring is achieved in two different configurations: large tubular stranders with bullhead configuration, mainly used for fibre optic submarine cables; and large planetary armouring lines for heavy power transmission cables. These are produced on heavy-duty machines with a high number of wires, based on single- or double-layer design (up to 208 wires, or more in some cases). They are applied by a single cage or dual cage working in tandem operation. The machines also include automatic loading systems to reduce the changeover time. In addition to the increased demand for submarine cables, there is demand for large cross-section conductors (127 wires) produced on rigid stranders. These stranders include automatic loading systems, shaped wire stranding heads, heavy compaction systems, and water-blocking application devices for yarn and powder, enabling the machines to provide consistent and smooth tension control across all the elements. FLYMCA machines have incorporated recent developments that can reduce stopping and changeover time, as well as reducing operator intervention to improve safety. These improvements include accumulators to allow continuous operation; automatic loading and unloading systems to load and unload bobbins simultaneously; and automatic cable-end cutting and taping with automatic changeover from one take-up to the other. While focusing on these specialised machines, FLYMCA has also continued to produce equipment for aerial cable, railway and other traditional markets, such as steel ropes. FLYMCA SL www.flymca.com

A selection of LaserLinc gauges and meters

LaserLinc’s Total Vu HMI for process visu- alisation is open, adaptable architecture software that enables LaserLinc gauges, as well as those from other vendors, to be connected for comprehensive product and process monitoring, display, control and reporting. The new FlawSense system is a 360° surface flaw detection system with 3D flaw qualification playback. It precisely detects and measures lumps, gels, pits, slits and other surface defects that conventional laser micrometers and camera-based systems cannot identify. LaserLinc’s latest THHN ultrasonic system accurately measures the insulation layers on THHN (PVC inner insulation, nylon sheathing) tandem and co-extrusion cable lines. LaserLinc www.laserlinc.com

Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co KG Stand: E5 B03

In recent years, Leibinger has been part nering with an increasing number of Chinese wire manufacturers, in an indus try that is central to China’s economic standing. The Chinese government has actively promoted international cooper ation and has made funding available to drive innovation and growth. The result is rapid expansion of the Chinese cable industry, and the increased presence of Leibinger in the Chinese market.

Maillefer Extrusion Oy Stand: E1 F21

LaserLinc Stand: TBC

Maillefer returns to Shanghai for the tenth edition of Wire China, to showcase its progress in sustainable manufacturing and digitalisation. Visitors to the company’s stand will discover ›››

LaserLinc is a provider of open, scalable measurement and process control

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