EuroWire January 2021

Focus On Italy

Mixer contributes to advances in engineering

Mixer SpA is an Italian rubber manu- facturer creating compounds for cable producers, including CV line and e-Beam cross-linkable materials, both for insulation and sheathing, as well as thermoplastic beddings. The product brand Ekopren® covers a portfolio of grades in pellet form for several applications, from industrial to building cables, automotive and offshore sectors, windmills and marine industry. The range also includes customised rubber-based solutions, developed to support customers and meet special international specifications. Founded in 1996, the company is focused on providing effective solutions exclusively for the cable industry. Key factors for Mixer, which represent an added value to cable manufacturers, are the development of new products with high technological and innovative potential, the constant support to customers and the ongoing scientific

research, solutions for the development of clients’ businesses. In 2016, the company presented a paper at IWCS 2016 studying the development and properties of TPV compounds for application in medium voltage cables [Galanti A, Dossi S, Magri A, Cardelli C, TPV based insulation for medium voltage applications. IWCS. 2016; 351-3577]. Investigating this new class of compounds, it was possible to determine a relationship between ultimate properties of the materials and providing

▲ ▲ Mixer SpA is contributing to advances in engineering

their microscopic structure [Ciardelli, F, Dossi, S, Galanti, A, Magri, A, Riolo, S. Molecular evolution during dynamic vulcanization of polyolefin mixtures for lead‐free thermoplastic vulcanized. Polym Adv Technol. 2020; 31: 864– 872]. Although it was only recently published, the paper raised the attention of the scientific community, being awarded as a key scientific research by the committee of Advances in Engineering.

The document was selected as an important contribution to the academic community, capable of inspiring new research content. Mixer SpA will continue to contribute to scientific advancement with regard to the processing, the properties and the structure of rubber-based compounds. Mixer SpA www.mixercompounds.com

Wire processing equipment Since 1983, Cometo has designed, manufactured and traded equipment for the processing of metal wire, cable and tube.

die-holders and traverse units for the winding of wire on bobbins. These devices are also incorporated in the company’s larger machines: straightening-chamfering machines, straightening- cutting machines, machines for the production of TIG bars, pre-straightening machines and payoff units.

Its production range includes several models of wire straighteners for wires from 0.2 to 30mm in diameter, tube straighteners up to 60mm diameter, wire guides, cable guides, feeders, cutting units for wire/metal strip/tube, rotating

With a technical department and a complete machining workshop, Cometo can offer customers a wide choice of special machining and respond to customised requests. The company schedules its production in order to have constant stock availability, so that delivery is prompt. Cometo uses its experience to suggest the proper equipment for any need and to design customised and modified units in addition to its standard catalogue. The production range is constantly being expanded, prompted by new technologies and by specific and innovative enquiries from customers. Cometo Srl www.cometo.ws

▲ ▲ MTF20 straightening machine

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