EuroWire November 2021

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In-line measuring systems Zumbach Electronic is a manufacturer of in-line measuring systems for industrial applications, providing accurate, reliable and comprehensive industrial gauging, process control and quality/production data acquisition technology.

The systems provide quality improve- ments in manufacturing through tighter tolerances, better transmission capabili- ties and improved workflow. The company employs technologies such as lasers/optics, ultrasonic, X-ray and high- voltage technology, and holds numerous international patents and trademarks. Zumbach Electronic AG www.zumbach.com

for metal conductors, spark testers for in-line testing of the dielectric, optical surface inspection systems, in-line profile monitoring systems, data acquisition and FFT analysis. Zumbach states that manufacturers around the world have integrated its systems into their processes to increase output, reduce material costs and downtime, improve safety and control quality.

The company’s instruments measure diameter, ovality, wall thickness, concen- tricity, cross section, shape, capacitance and more. Zumbach also provides fault detection systems, inductive preheaters

Full range of rotating equipment

Roteq Machinery Inc develops and manu- factures rotating equipment for wire and cable, umbilical and hose industries. Its portfolio of completed projects spans the full range of rotating equipment, including armouring, stranding, cabling and taping, and includes auxiliary equipment for complete production lines. The company’s capabilities range from double twist tape shielding lines to 84" single twist machines, to optical cable stranding lines and auxiliary equipment. The next-generation V16 strip armouring machine, for the production of inter- locked armour on cables up to 50mm (2") in diameter, is claimed to provide manufacturers with improvements to overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Machine operators experience easier set-up and pad changes, and a healthier environment. Preventive maintenance requirements are reduced while machine reliability is enhanced. Large conductor manufacturers are of- fered Roteq’s technology for compact aluminium conductors made with individual strand roll forming in- line with the strander. This system, deployed with a Roteq single or double twist strander for production of single input wire (SIW) conductor, provides improved productivity with minimal work-in-progress (WIP). For stranding large compact and compressed copper conductors, Roteq offers concentric, single twist and double twist stranders. Roteq provides equipment, spare parts and field service from its facility near Toronto, Canada. Roteq Machinery Inc www.roteqmachinery.com

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