EuroWire March 2020

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Technology debuts ahead

THE Beta LaserMike products team from NDC Technologies will exhibit at wire 2020 its complete, end-to-end measurement system solution – from the extruder through the puller – for the quality production of wire and cable. The line-up includes new products that advance process and quality control. Visitors to Beta LaserMike's stand (11 D68) will get a first-hand view of how these measurement and control solutions enable manufacturers to produce higher quality products, increase productivity and realise significant production savings. accurately and reliably measures the length and speed of long, continuous cylindrical products that cannot be well-guided, move off-axis and move out of the measurement range. This patent-pending gauge uses a revolutionary laser Doppler velocimetry optical technique to perform measurements on bare conductor wire, insulated primary wire, metal bar/rod, metal cord and more. With over 25 years in service, there are over 10,000 LaserSpeed gauges installed worldwide • The new AccuScan Pro Multi-Strand System gauge provides 100 per cent on-line inspection of multi-stand wire. This powerful measurement system accurately measures the diameter of multiple wires simultaneously and detects any missing and broken strands. Manufacturers can monitor the process in real time for a complete view of product quality, and benefit from material savings • The AccuScan 6000 Series – a On display will be: • The new LaserSpeed® Pro M Series gauge, which

▲ ▲ The new LaserSpeed® Pro M Series gauge

process efficiency and product quality while minimising waste • BenchMike Pro – an off-line diameter and ovality sample inspection with over 15,000 gauges installed worldwide. It provides fast, accurate and repeatable dimensional measurements of diameter, multiple ODs, ovality, part position, multiple part dimensions (OD and ID) and more • Process controllers – DataPro and InControl process controllers are easy to set up, simple to configure and effortless to use, giving cable makers precise and efficient control of production processes to drive quality manufacturing Beta LaserMike – an NDC Technologies brand www.ndc.com/betalasermike

four-axis laser scanning and diameter gauge with high ovality and flaw-detection accuracy – and a fast scan rate • UltraScan Pro – this non-contact gauge sets a high standard in ultrasonic wall and concentricity measurements. Capabilities include high-speed tolerance checking, multi-layer measurements (up to four layers), Ethernet connectivity via built-in web server and other advances. UltraScan is known industry-wide for its patented “SNAP” technology with full-automatic setup and calibration for quick, simple operation • TempTrac Pro – this non-contact system measures the preheat temperature of wire and cable to a high accuracy. The TempTrac Pro controller closes the loop to improve

Amphenol RF is a manufacturer of coaxial connectors for use in radio frequency, microwave and data transmission system applications. The company has expanded its QMA product line to include two new connector options. The connectors are compatible with the LMR-400 cable, manufactured by Amphenol Times Microwave, and offer the same features and benefits of the rest of the QMA portfolio. The connectors are available in both straight plug and jack configurations, and operate at 50 ohms with a frequency range of DC to 12.4 GHz, which exceeds the maximum frequency supported by the cable of 8 GHz. The connectors feature a traditional snap-on interface for quick and easy installation and low RF leakage. They are suitable for applications such as 5G wireless, medical, and test and measurement. Amphenol RF is headquartered in Connecticut, USA, and has global sales, marketing andmanufacturing locations in North America, Asia and Europe. Amphenol RF www.amphenolrf.com QMA line expands to include LMR-400 options

▲ ▲ QMA connector in plug configuration

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