EuroWire May 2021

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Windak’s QuickPac coiler

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Advantages of automation in packaging equipment

Windak is promoting its automated cable packaging equipment as a means of providing increased productivity through automation, saving on cable packaging costs, optimising labour utilisation, reducing waste and maximising output. With customers increasingly demanding speed and quality, manual packaging can be a time-consuming process that can lead to delivery delays. Windak states that more than 40 per cent of the labour cost in cable factories is in the packaging area, so automation can lower overall operational costs. Automation can also ensure quality and consistent accuracy while reducing

mistakes, by eliminating the risks associated with manual intervention, as well as reducing production downtime. Environmentally friendly packaging is Windak’s top priority for the coming years. Its approach is to reduce the environmental impact on the whole production process. Sustainability continues to be an important factor for customers and their end consumers. Windak is putting its emphasis on minimising energy consumption by using the latest standards; lowering the volume of waste during the packaging process; and reducing space utilisation.

customised equipment can be used for in-line operation with an extruder, or off- line with a payoff, with options to cater to most packaging needs. For example, Windak QuickPacs are high- output coilers developed for the high- speed packaging of short length coils (up to 100m in length) of single conductors and/or flat cables. They are designed for both shrink film package and coil in a box. The QuickPac series of coilers are capable of coiling 9-12 layer-wound coils per minute. Coil dimensions range from 120 to 400mm OD, and 100 to 180mm ID. Windak OÜ www.windakgroup.com

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