EuroWire November 2021

Focus On Turkey

Braiding and taping Operating in the cable market since 1981, Gurfil has established itself as a supplier of braiding and taping machines, as well as being a cable rawmaterials manufacturer.

high-speed horizontal braiding machines (24, 32, 36 and 48 heads); mica taping machines (one, two and three heads, and can operate with pads and spools); wire rewinding lines (semi- and fully automatic); payoffs and take-ups; and spare parts for all equipment. Vertical taping machines for the applica- tion of fire-resistant mica tape allow cable manufacturers to increase productivity and produce reliable and safe cable. The machines are fully synchronised and easy to maintain, and require minimal operator attention. They can operate with an extended range of materials, including mica tape, ALU/PET film and PET film, etc. The taping unit speed is up to 2,500 rpm. Spool and pad heads options are avail- able, and commissioning, operator training and after-sales guarantee are provided by Gurfil engineers. In addition to equipment, Gurfil supplies cable manufacturers with flexible cable raw materials such as foil, film and tapes, including mica tape (phlogopite, muscovite and synthetic); ALU/PET, ALU/PET/ALU, ALU/PET/SY, ALU/COPOLY laminates; CU/PET, CU/PET/SY laminates; polyester film; foamed PP tape; Kraft

The company has covered a larger share of the domestic market and entered the international market, as a result of the growth of the cable industry in Turkey in the context of growing urbanisation and developing infrastructure of the country, and an increase in production capacity through investment in modern technologies. Based on 40 years of experience and on the results of its own technological developments, Gurfil supplies equipment and technologies for the cable industry, from machines to complex technological solutions designed to meet the needs of cable holdings and small businesses. The company focuses on modern, high- performance equipment (such as horizon- tal braiding machines and vertical taping machines) that allow the production of cables that meet all safety requirements. Gurfil specialises in high-speed vertical braiding machines (16 and 24 heads);

▲ Gurfil supplies braiding technology to cable manufacturers

paper and crêpe paper; PP identification tape; fibreglass tape; semi-conductive tape and swellable tape; fleece, bedding and TNT tape; non-conductive polyester non-woven tape; rip cord yarn; fibreglass yarn; and water-blocking threads. Gurfil AS www.gurfil.com

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