TPT March 2014

7-11 April 2014

simultaneously cut precisely and quickly. Compared to the previous quadruple cut, this increases productivity by at least a factor of 1.5. The new technology can be used for workpiece diameters from 10 to 14mm, and master lengths between 4.5 and 7m. Despite this increase, multiple length measurement remains possible without restrictions.

ACS+CFMtwin processes workpieces with a maximum diameter of 41.5mm; the highest possible nominal workpiece length is only reduced from 2,000 to 1,500mm. The second innovation concerns the bundling and fixation of the workpieces for cutting. Previously, it was possible to saw four workpieces simultaneously and subsequently de- burr them with theACS+BDM production system. The Rattunde engineers have now succeeded in creating a design with which seven workpieces can be

Ridgway Machines Ltd

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UK RIDGWAY Machines will focus on the latest portfolio and developments in high speed taping lines on its stand. Ridgway machines are used for the precision covering of flat and round conductor wire and cables. Automated horizontal and vertical machine lines maximise productivity and simplify precision taping and bunching operations for a wide range of media, such as paper, mica, glass, PTFE, Kapton ® , Nomex ® and Mylar ® . High performance features include a wide range of rugged multi-pad tangential and concentric taping heads, twin servo drives, graphic HMI control systems with camera technology and remote machine diagnostics. Ridgway also provides pipe manufacturing solutions, for example the application of high strength reinforcing tape layers (such as Kevlar ® , and glass and carbon fibre) used in the manufacture of fused composite reinforced thermoplastic pipe (RTP). Example RTP applications include oil and gas production flow lines and water injection systems.

Fax: +49 38 7442 40204 Email: acs@rattunde-co.de Website: www.rattunde-co.de

A Ridgway Machines line applying reinforcing tape layers as part of the manufacturing process for reinforced thermoplastic pipe Visitors to the Ridgway stand will be able to see a selection of the concentric and tangential multi- pad taping heads developed by the company together with examples of finished taped conductor, cable and RTP pipe products used for a variety of global industry applications. Andy Clarke, sales and marketing director at Ridgway, said, “wire Düsseldorf is our main showcase event for wire and cable covering machinery. It provides a valuable and well-proven opportunity to meet customers from the worldwide industry.”

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