WCA March 2014

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This eliminates time-consuming and costly techniques such as cutting cable, and exposing and cleaning cable fibres to measure product and calculate the excess fibre length-to-jacket ratio. The EFL measurement system integrates Beta LaserMike’s LaserSpeed ® length and speed gauges and EFLTrak™ software. In addition to its in-process measurement systems, Beta LaserMike will present its line of DCM automated cable testing solutions. The company offers both bench-top and fully integrated turnkey solutions for accurately and reliably testing LAN/data, telecom, coaxial, and aerospace/defence cables. DCM cable testing systems enable cable makers to test more cable faster for higher quality results. Beta LaserMike – USA Website : www.betalasermike.com

telecommunication cables as well as steel ropes, the Spanish company CM Caballé provides the cable industry with a wide array of stranding, twinning, bunching and cabling machinery. The firm is constantly developing new, high quality equipment to meet the ever- changing needs of the wire and cable industry. The company’s portfolio includes the following equipment for: • Power cables: double twist stranders, rigid stranders, drum twisters, single twist stranders, bow skip stranders, tubular stranders, planetary stranders and SZ stranders • Telecom and LAN cables: double twist pairing-quadding machines, single twist cabling lines, group twinners, drum twisters, shielding-jelly filling-sheathing lines, and SZ stranders • Steel ropes: double twist stranders, tubular stranders, planetary stranders, and bow skip stranders • Ancillary equipment: pay-offs, take- ups, capstans, caterpillars, taping machines, and binders Caballé will be exhibiting a new “bullhead” tubular strander for 32 bobbins DIN 500 and one bobbin DIN 1600 for the core production of OPGW cables. This machine is presented as an alternative to the classical planetary or tubular stranders. Caballé has solved the drawbacks of both machines by adding what is called “Bull-Head-Feeder”. This is a system integrated at the end of the tubular strander that consists of a big pay-off with some bows that turn around it and convey the wires coming from the tubular to the closing point. The main features of this bullhead tubular strander are: • Number of steel/aluminium wires: 12-36 • Pay-off bobbins: DIN 500-630 • Central tube reel size: DIN 1600-2500 • Special wire path for the aluminium coated steel wires (ACS) • Tension control by motor/dancer system • Maximum stranding speed: 500rpm With this system the central tube with the fibre optics inside is paid-off completely straight and no twist is given to it, so the ❍ Tubular “bullhead” strander for OPGW that will be on display

quality is the same as with a planetary strander but with a much higher stranding speed. The productivity of this machine is five times higher than a planetary strander. Construcciones Mecánicas Caballé SA – Spain Website : www.cmcaballe.com

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Confex Technology Ltd Stand: 09C34

Confex Technology offers comprehensive service and support packages for all types of CRE (continuous rotary extrusion) machines including those supplied by Confex or any other manufacturer, such as Holton Machinery (Outokumpu Holton), BWE, Threesixty, Dalian and other Chinese suppliers.

Bow Technology Stand: 10E38

A member of the Gauder Group, Bow Technology is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and on display will be a pre-shaped 1600 bow, as well as the new generation multi-use Green Bow 2 (one bow fibre, three wire paths, and 30 per cent energy savings).

Confex has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the CRE process dating back to the 1970s and has always supported users with the supply of spares, tooling, dies, machine and component refurbish- ment. Also offered are upgrades and conversion of competitor machines to achieve improved productivity and product quality at reduced operating costs. From its UK base where it holds stock of the most commonly required spares and tools for immediate shipment, Confex is able to support its customer base of almost 100 companies in more than 30 countries worldwide. ❍ A selection of dies and tooling supplied by Confex

Based in France, the division is able to provide quality and long-life reliable bows. With more than 500 designs for all brands of double twist machines, Bow Technology offers a global service from conception to production, taking advantage of long-lasting experience and high-quality components. Bow Technology – France Website : www.bowtechnology.com ❍ Energy savings from Bow Technology

Confex Technology Ltd – UK Website : www.confexuk.com

Crosspolimeri SpA Stand: 12E54

Crosspolimeri’s main target is to satisfy that part of the market asking for carefully ready prepared and tailor-made special compounds. The company is specialised in producing thermoplastic and cross-linkable com- pounds with and without flame-retardant and halogen-free properties.

Construcciones Mecánicas Caballé SA Stand: 11G65

With over 70 years of experience in the design and manufacture of rotating machinery for the production of power and

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