EuroWire March 2018

wire 2018 show

16 th - 20 th April

and despite this, still do not offer adequate protection. Typical aspects of welded mesh fencing include horizontal wires that are very closely pitched (normally around 12.5mm) which has the effect of making it difficult for any wire cutting device to get in between the wires as well as limiting the ability for a human to gain purchase on the wire in order to scale over the top of the fence. While a simple welded mesh security fence product already offers strength benefits over other solutions, available options such as double wire systems, double skin systems and alternating under/over horizontal wire systems offer increased strength and security features as well as appealing architectural finishes.

• Diagonal accuracy of less than 0.1 per cent of the diagonal distance of the panel To produce welded wire products that meet production demands is a feat in itself, but Clifford, using advancements in the crosswire pre-tensioning system, has a multi-height tensioning system to allow tensioning to take place at different heights. This system, coupled with Clifford’s direct welding heads and medium frequency welding technology, has made it possible to produce perfectly flat, welded wire mesh while maintaining the stream of production, allowing both quality and production targets to be met efficiently. Clifford Machines & Technology (Pty) Ltd – South Africa Website : www.cliffeng.com Clinton Instrument Company is a specialist in spark test technology for the wire and cable industry, and inventor of the high frequency sine wave spark tester. Clinton will be exhibiting examples of its new B-series DC spark testers. Following the success of the model HF-15B high frequency sine wave spark tester, Clinton’s range of DC spark testers are being redesigned to make use of the advancements of the B-series. Among the features of the B-series are the split-electrode design for easy string-up, and digital signal processor (DSP) based voltage regulation and fault detection. The fault detection circuit has been upgraded and test voltage is now monitored directly from the electrode, instead of a transformer winding. The fault circuitry differentiates between four types of fault conditions: simple pinholes, a series of closely spaced pinholes, direct metal contact from the centre conductor to the electrode, and gross lengths of bare wire. The RC controller is supplied fixed to the unit, but can be detached and mounted remotely up to 60m away from the test module/electrode. It has a large, bright, alphanumeric display/user interface and can be rotated in its bracket to accommodate different viewing angles. The display makes configuration of the equipment easy: all configuration parameters can be changed directly from the front panel menu structure. Once configured, the system can be passcode protected. In cases where a local display is not required, or centralised process control is desired, the equipment can Clinton Instrument Company Stand: 09E40

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Ali and Amanda Shehab, of Cimteq Ltd

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A smart factory must exhibit the characteristics of communication, adapt- ability, continuous improvement and collaboration. The most distinguishing factors of I4.0 technologies are automation and communication. The aim of these technologies is to allow the manufacturer to reduce cost, increase speed and add value. These technologies also allow decision makers at any level to make quality decisions to help move the business forward, but on a practical level, how do you progress the theory of Industry 4.0 into the reality of developing a factory into a smart factory? A report by McKinsey Digital offers five pragmatic recommendations for capturing value from Industry 4.0: • Focus efforts on a limited number of applications • Do not be afraid of “workarounds” today, but start laying the IT foundations for a more robust solution tomorrow • Build a portfolio of third-party technology providers • Build a strong internal team with an agile mindset • Experiment with new business models Industry 4.0 is not the future: it is here, and yielding benefits for those that adopt its concept. Cimteq’s focus will be on Industry 4.0 and the smart factory, with experts on hand to demonstrate the capabilities of CableBuilder and CableMES. Cimteq Ltd – UK Website : www.cimteq.com

New technology on hand from Cli ord Machines

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With the development of any new product, there arises the challenge to manufacture that product in the most efficient, cost-effective way while still ensuring the quality of the product. Quality and consistency for security meshes, due to the nature of the application, require careful consideration of manufacturing techniques to ensure a fail-safe and consistent product. The qualitative parameters of welded mesh fencing typically incorporate the following requirements: • Average weld shear strength may not be lower than 90 per cent of the tensile strength of the wire. No single weld under 75 per cent • Flatness of mesh panel when the panel is laid on a flat surface, then the maximum lift of any part of the panel cannot be more than 40mm • Tolerance on measurements between wires (wire pitches) being less than ±0.5mm and overhangs of the wires around the outside of the panel measuring 0mm ±0.1mm

Clifford Machines & Technology (Pty) Ltd Stand: 13F60

Traditional fencing systems incorporating wood products or steel fencing systems, such as chain link, twisted hexagonal fencing and steel palisade, have inherent weaknesses and can be easily overcome. Concrete solutions become cumbersome, expensive and time consuming to erect

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