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Technical Articles 83 Measuring devices for quality control of optical fibres in the drawing tower for a perfect fit in subsea cables By Katja Giersch, Sikora AG, Bremen, Germany 86 测量设备对拉丝塔中的光纤进 行质量控制，以便完美适用于 海底电缆 作者 Katja Giersch ， Sikora 股 份公司，德国不来梅市

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Setting new records already – ahead of doors opening It is just over a month now before wire 2018 springs into life in Düsseldorf, Germany, with record floor space having been booked many months in advance. New technologies, machinery and equipment, as well and products and services will all be presented during the five days which bi-ennially shapes the wire and cable calendar. wire is being staged in halls 9 to 16 and temporarily in hall 18 of the Fairgrounds, and will feature machinery for the manufacturing and finishing of wire, tools and auxiliary materials for process engineering, as well as materials, special wires and cables. Measurement and control engineering, test engineering and a range of specialist areas are also being covered during the five-day show. Responding to the increasing use of glass fibre technology in the energy sector, as well as in construction and communications, the 2018 staging will have an even greater focus on this sector. Our coverage starts on page 56 in this issue of Wire & Cable ASIA , and keep an eye out for the bumper March issue of EuroWire , highlighting many of the companies exhibiting at the Fairgrounds. Please feel free to stop by our stands at the North entrance – EN03 – and our regular home on 11D26, where you can collect free copies of Wire & Cable ASIA and EuroWire . We all look forward to seeing you there.

David Bell Editor When and where

6–8 June: International Metal and Metallurgy Exhibition – trade exhibition – Guangzhou, China Organisers : Julang Exhibition Co Ltd Fax : +86 203 862 0781 Email : julang@julang.com.cn Website : www.julang.com.cn

26–29 September: wire China –

16–17 May: Wire Expo – exhibition – Nashville, Tennessee, USA Organisers : Wire Association International Fax : +1 203 453 8384 Email : sales@wirenet.org Website : www.wirenet.org

16–20 April: wire 2018 – exhibition – Düsseldorf, Germany Organisers :

trade exhibition – Shanghai, China Organisers : SECRI and Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co Ltd Fax : +86 216 169 8301 Email : shanghai@mdc.com.cn Website : www.wirechina.net

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Fax : +49 211 45 60668 Email : wire@ messe-duesseldorf.de Website : www.wire.de

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Photo credit: Messe Düsseldorf • Photographer Constanze Tillmann

Industry news

Overseas orders boost! ❍ A fork lift at work in the Alloy Wire site in the UK

local sales office has the right support.” Alloy Wire International makes round, flat, shaped and electrical resistance wire in a range of material that is growing by the month, with more than 60 currently available to choose from. Operating from two sites in the UK, the firm stocks in excess of 180 tonnes of material, which allows it to offer lead times of three weeks from the order being placed. It has also recently invested in an additional 4,000ft 2 of production space and launched its own ‘Wire Finder’ app as part of a marketing drive to help customers find the right wire for their applications.

up in 2017 by doing everything we can to support our network of 45 agents,” explained Mark Venables, managing director of AWI. “This has included more significant investment in attending overseas exhibitions at Interpack in Germany, Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, SMI Metal Engineering Expo in Connecticut and the Shanghai International Advanced Materials event.” He continued: “Over the last six months, we have also spent a lot of time translating our websites, making sure they are easier to read when international customers are looking for a potential supplier. “It is an approach that is working, with visitors to the translated sites growing exponentially. If you are going to be successful overseas, you need to invest time and money so that the

A SUSTAINED campaign focused on increasing export work is reaping dividends for a specialist UK manufacturer. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which supplies more than 60 different ‘high performance alloys’, saw overseas sales grow by 10 per cent in 2017 and now sends its products to 55 different countries around the world. Norway has seen the largest increase, followed by Hong Kong and Taiwan, with Italy, Belgium and Mexico all represented in the firm’s top ten hotspots of client locations. The export boom means 52 per cent of the company’s £8.5m turnover is now outside the UK and this could increase further with the appointment of three new agents in Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa. “We have always been an international business and we wanted to step this

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Chemetall flying high at Airbus awards

This year’s award ceremony recognised eight suppliers in three categories: industrial performance, innovation, and customer support. The selection is based on the supplier’s ability to deliver to the highest level of quality – on time and cost – in addition to delivering innovative and pragmatic solutions beyond customer expectations.

“This prestigious award is a clear sign of trust, combined with the Airbus conviction that Chemetall, now part of the BASF Coatings division, will grow together and become an even stronger partner in the future. We look forward to supporting the Airbus growth strategy now and in the future.”

THE surface treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has received the Best Performer Award from Airbus. The award acknowledges top level industrial performance and significant contributions in partnering with Airbus. Chemetall supplies Airbus with high-quality products which meet the strict requirements of the international aerospace industry. The award was presented at the Airbus Supplier Conference Awards dinner in Tianjin, China.

Over the past 25 years, Chemetall and Airbus have established a long-lasting and successful business relationship. From production sites in Langelsheim, Germany, and Soissons, France, Chemetall supplies numerous Airbus sites with aircraft sealants, corrosion protection products, cleaners and pre-treatment technologies. Chemetall GmbH – Germany Website : www.chemetall.com

“The Airbus Best Performer Award is another milestone in the longtime successful collaboration between Airbus and Chemetall,” said Hendrik Becker, Chemetall’s global aerospace manager.

❍ The Airbus presentation in China

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China expansion for Elantas

ELANTAS, a division of the speciality chemicals group Altana, is acquiring the wire enamels activities of Changzhou Hongbo Paint Co Ltd and thus growing its business in China. The products taken over will be manufactured in Tongling (Anhui province). Elantas has already expanded its production site there. In 2016, the wire enamels business of Changzhou Hongbo Paint achieved sales of around €16m. “Changzhou Hongbo Paint’s polyurethane wire enamels optimally supplement our product portfolio,” said Dr Guido Forstbach, president of Elantas. “With them, we will be able to offer existing and new customers even more individualised solutions and strengthen our technology leadership in the wire enamels sector. The Tongling site is ideal for the further expansion of our Chinese business.” Wire enamels are insulating materials for the electrical and electronics industry. They are found in electric motors, cars, TV sets, wind turbines and computers. Innovations in the wire enamels segment enable product developers to build smaller and more efficient electric units such as motors and generators and thus save material and energy. China is Elantas’s most important sales and growth market worldwide. In the 2016 fiscal year, more than half of the division’s sales were generated in Asia. With an increase of 15 per cent to €372m, the Altana Group as a whole achieved its highest sales in Asia in the first half of 2017. Sales in China in the first six months of the year rose by 23 per cent to €198m. Death of former vice president of Teknor Apex Dr Robert S (Bob) Brookman, a leading figure in the vinyl compounding industry whose career spanned more than 50 years, has died at the age of 83. Most recently he was vice president of business development and a member of the senior management team at Teknor Apex Company. Dr Brookman joined Teknor Apex in 1998 after holding executive positions with other compounding companies, chiefly focusing on vinyl technology. He had been in charge of the company’s vinyl and chemicals businesses before retiring in 2011. He continued to serve Teknor Apex as a consultant. Teknor Apex – USA Website : www.teknorapex.com Elantas GmbH – Germany Website : www.elantas.com

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Positive trend as wire China looms on the horizon

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THE number of exhibitors appearing at this year’s wire China in Shanghai, in September, reflects the positive trend in the Asian wire and cable market. Messe Düsseldorf has already received a high number of exhibitor requests, with many companies increasing stand space at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 26 th to 29 th September. The organisers expect more than 1,700 brands to gather during the four-day exhibition. In addition to local Chinese exhibitors, brands from Germany, Italy, North America, Austria, France, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan will be highlighted at the international pavilion in hall W1. The biennial wire China is set to be one of the most important gatherings in the industry. It is estimated that the 2018 event will attract 46,000 professional visitors from 95 countries and regions. Some of the companies already lined up for the event include: Cheng I Drawing Machinery Co Ltd: Since its establishment in 1970, Cheng I Drawing Machinery Co Ltd has been exclusively engaged in developing and manufacturing various types of wire drawing machinery. In order to thrive in this era of technology revolutions and highly competitive global markets, it has dedicated itself to developing more

machinery. Weilly Diamond Industrial Co Ltd: With more than 25 years of experience in both natural and polycrystalline diamond wire drawing dies, WDI has become a major company in Taiwan. WDI’s shaped diamond die came out in 1995 and the company is now the first and only manufacturer of shaped diamond dies in Taiwan. Elite Machine and Design Ltd: Elite Machine and Design specialises in producing combined drawing machines, drawing systems for steel and non-ferrous steel, straightening/ polishing lines for bright bar production, two-roll straightener machines, chamfering machines, extending machines, multi-roll straightener machines and other equipment. Totoku Toryo Group: This company is a professional manufacturer of insulation coatings. Fu Pao Chemical is a company under the Totoku Toryo Group. Its products include PU, PE, PEI, PAI, self bonding, over coating, PVF, anti corona products, etc. Visitor pre-registration is already open for the event, and more details can be found at the www.wirechina.net website. Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co Ltd – China Website : www.wirechina.net

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LAPP Group has bought SKS Automaatio and SKS Connecto in Finland and Poland. “The acquisition of the SKS companies strengthens Lapp’s leading role in cable harnessing and our market position in North-Eastern Europe,” said Andreas Lapp, chairman of Lapp Holding. SKS Connecto Oy is located in Hyvinkää, Finland, and is in the field of cables and cable harnesses for machine and circuit board Lapp’s takeover of SKS group

❍ Lapp Group’s head office in Stuttgart, Germany

constructions, as well as being a distributor of rails. SKS Connecto Polska Sp zoo in Gdansk, Poland, is another location of the company and specialises in cable harnesses and wire set manufacturing and electrical assemblies. SKS Automaatio Oy is heavily involved in automation and electrical components and is located in Vantaa, Finland. Along with its broad range of products, the company offers tailor-made package solutions that fit well with Lapp’s future strategy. Both companies have a turnover of €40 million and employ around 280 people. SKS Group is a successful family-run engineering company represented by Heimo J Aho and was founded in 1924. “Automation and cable harnessing are important parts of our Strategy 2020. With SKS Automaatio und SKS Connecto as leading companies in those fields, we strengthen our position in automation and solutions for the benefit of Lapp and SKS customers,” said Matthias Lapp, CEO for Lapp in Europe, Africa, the Middle East (EMEA) and Latin America. The contract with SKS Group was signed on 15 th December 2017. Lapp Group and SKS Group have been partners for over 50 years. “We share the same culture and management philosophy. I really would like to thank the owner families of SKS Group for our trustful cooperation and I am looking forward to our future,” added Andreas Lapp. The takeover is subject to the approval of the relevant regulatory authorities. Lapp Group – Germany Website : www.lappgroup.com

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Six EAF Consteel Evolution plants in China ❍ One of the six plants in operation in China

DURING the last eight months, Tenova has been awarded contracts for a total of six Electrical Arc Furnaces (EAF) Consteel ® Evolution in China. Steelmaking industries in China are starting to use a different approach to their business, converting their steel shop plants with EAF technology. In order to improve the reduction rate of CO 2 emissions promoted by the Chinese government, Chinese steelmakers are starting to increase the share of electrical steelmaking in comparison to blast furnace (BF) or basic oxygen furnace (BOF). This trend is evidenced by the interest in Tenova EAF Consteel Evolution. The awarding of the contracts underlined the recognised advantages for this technology that, in terms of steel making from scrap, allows savings in electrical consumption, high productivity, high quality steel, protection of the environment and safety. Tenova states that Chinese producers are recognising the EAF Consteel brand for its reliability in production and in project schedules. Thanks to continuous improvement in research, the Tenova Consteel system is a fully tested industrial process, with more than 50 plants in operation, that continuously pre-heats and feeds metallic charge to the EAF, while simultaneously controlling gaseous emissions. “In China we have acquired an important market share in steel making, thanks to our capability to cope with the customer’s requirement of fast-track projects and the proven track record of successful installations,” said Paolo Argenta, senior vice president, Tenova Metals. “EAF Consteel is a leading technology for Tenova that continues to be attractive for the steel making sector, and, during 2017, we have acknowledged a renewed interest for this technology both in Europe and in North America.” Tenova – Italy Website : www.tenova.com

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Australia Singapore Cable project passes halfway mark and reaches critical milestones

The cable was made in Calais, France, by Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN). On the other side of the English Channel the company finished work on the repeaters at a factory in Greenwich in the UK. The other two-thirds of the assembled cable were transferred from ship to ship in January near Christmas Island. From there a second cable laying vessel, the Ile de Batz , laid the cable as it travelled south from Christmas Island to Perth. The Ile de Re started in Singapore and headed south to Christmas Island. Mr Mackinnon says the reason for using two ships is because the two legs will use different cable laying techniques. “From Singapore to Christmas Island the cable will be buried up to 4m below the seabed using a 40-tonne plough. This is far slower than the usual cable laying technique; the ship can only move at a few hundred metres per hour.” While it is unusual to bury a submarine cable, it is necessary in this instance because the ASC travels through the Java Sea, which is shallow and highly trafficked. Mr Mackinnon said an earlier cable running through this area is frequently broken, mainly due to fishing boats cutting the cable, which can take weeks to fix. Furthermore, there are issues getting permits for ship movements in the area, and Indonesian maritime law requires contractors to use local crews. The situation is different on the ASC leg between Christmas Island and Perth. The southern cable section passes through a deep ocean. Here the cable is simply laid on the sea bed. Mr MacKinnon said, “The boat laying this section can move far quicker, covering kilometres in an hour.” Vocus Group – Australia Website : www.vocus.com.au

BUILDING work on Vocus Communications’ Australia Singapore Cable (ASC) has now passed the halfway point, reaching a number of critical milestones. The Vocus-owned project, worth USD$170m, provides an important link between Australia and two of Asia’s strongest economies – Indonesia and Singapore. “Once complete, the ASC will provide greater connectivity, bandwidth and reliability for business and consumers, building on Vocus’s 21,000km fibre network. We’re very pleased with the rate of progress being made on the project,” said Vocus Group CEO Geoff Horth. Luke Mackinnon, head of Vocus International, said: “There is a lot of activity that goes on with the civil engineering works and the manufacturing before we send a ship to pick up the cable. “The main cable laying starts in February and will continue throughout March. We will perform the final splice in April, enabling the commissioning to begin. That will take place in May and June, giving us a ready-for-service date soon after.”

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Proton setting new standards

freely programmable quadrature output with a pulse rate up to 100mHz. There are also laser safety inputs and shutter status outputs (30Vdc/100mA max) to opto-isolated relays for alarm purposes. Proton Products – UK Website : www.protonproducts.com

inputs are available for length, speed, direction and pause functions. Two programmable 30Vdc, 100mA (max) digital outputs can be configured for measurement and preset length outputs (to a downstream cutter for example) with opto-isolated relays. Two pulse outputs are available, plus a

PROTON Products has set new standards for high-specification measurement performance. The company’s InteliSENS mini series non-contact laser Doppler speed and length sensors deliver high product performance, based on technical specifications, design, intelligence and process interfacing. Proton’s intelligent laser Doppler non-contact speed and length sensor replaces contacting encoders that encounter slippage, wear and marking. This accurate speed and length measurement helps prevent product give-away or short-length delivery, which translates into financial benefits across a wide range of applications. The InteliSENS SL and SLR mini series provide both uni-directional and bi-directional speed measurement up to 5,000m/min, with the latter being able to measure from a standstill. With a measurement repeatability of ±0.02 per cent and an accuracy of better than ±0.05 per cent, it assures correct final product length delivery to the customer. In situations where the product acceleration exceeds 1,000m/min, the InteliSENS mini’s measurement update rate of 200kHz makes it the fastest on the market, according to Proton, capable of delivering accurate, high-resolution measurement under rapidly changing process conditions. Standard protocols for the InteliSENS mini’s embedded communications library include RS232, Ethernet TCP/IP and CAN bus with Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, Ethernet /IP and Wi-Fi as options. This capability produces straightforward communications to instrumentation platforms with the ability to deliver large volumes of data for maintenance diagnostics, plus process analysis, reporting and archiving on plantwide information platforms. The InteliSENS mini series form factor is 140mmL x 105mmW and 50mmH, weighing just 1.1kg. A comprehensive range of integrated process interfaces are available for measurement and control purposes. Three programmable 24Vdc digital

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New senior development chemist

a tremendous asset to the lab.” Metalube manufactures a range of non-ferrous drawing oils, maintenance lubricants, greases and chain oils as well as a variety of corrosion protection and forming oils. Metalube Ltd – UK Website : www.metalube.co.uk

LUBRICANT manufacturer Metalube has appointed John Mainwaring as a senior development chemist. He will join the laboratory team at the company’s headquarters in Manchester, UK. Mr Mainwaring has a degree in chemical science from Manchester Metropolitan University, and as part of his new role will be responsible for the management and development of Metalube’s chain oils and greases. He joins the company from Millers Oils in Huddersfield, UK, where his expertise included automotive engine and transmission oils, as well as industrial products such as MWF, rust preventatives, gear oils, chain oils and hydraulic oils. Chris Nettleship, technical director, said: “We are delighted to welcome John to our team of chemists at Metalube. “His wealth of experience allows him to hit the ground running and he will be User-friendly online Cable Tapes UK has launched its new website at www.cabletapesuk.com The newly revamped website is not only dynamic in design and content, but it offers customers a straightforward format and benefits from user-friendly navigation. Cable Tapes UK is a home-grown success story, with the company going from strength to strength. Its new website reflects the modern approach to business, designed as it is with its innovative new look. “We are excited about our new website launch and the robust information it provides for customers, investors, partners and media to better understand Cable Tapes UK’s growing portfolio,” said Martin Van Der Zwan. “We believe that this new site will allow our visitors to have a very informative experience as we continue to grow and increase our market presence.” Cable Tapes UK Ltd – UK Website : www.cabletapesuk.com

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New building for Sikora

and tube and plastics with innovative measuring, control, inspection and sorting technology. The expansion will also be used to make existing procedures more efficient and innovative. The integration of modern lean production concepts is a key element in order to increase productivity. Prior to the construction of the new building, an intensive planning phase took place where existing processes were recorded in order to optimise material flows from incoming goods, via production up to the shipping department. The result is more efficient and innovative production to ensure product quality as well as delivery reliability. The architectural design of the production building is being carried out by Gruppe GME. Sikora AG – Germany Website : www.sikora.net

SIKORA AG has started construction work on the new production building at its headquarters in Bremen-Mahndorf, Germany. The executive board of the company laid the foundation stone for the new building in December last year in the presence of employees and business partners. In the process, a time capsule was placed into the prepared foundation. The expansion of the location creates more space for efficient production and logistics, as well as perfect conditions for communication, creativity and innovation. The completion of the building is scheduled for November 2018. The new building, with an effective area of 7,000m 2 , offers space for production and logistics on three floors including a stacked storey with areas for communication and creativity purposes for new ideas and innovation. The building will be erected on the site

of the old production building, which has already been demolished. Production has been moved to a building 400m away. The expansion was prompted by strong growth, as well as diversification in new markets and the accompanying new and further developments of technologies and devices. Sikora serves the four industrial areas of wire and cable, optical fibre, hose ❍ The design of the new building, scheduled for completion in November this year

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WITH ten NextGen ® systems in North America showing system performance and quantifiable process improvements, Tokyo Steel Co Ltd’s Tahara Works in Tahara-shi, Aichi, Japan, has placed an order for a NextGen system for its DC EAF-Consteel ® . The NextGen sale represents the eighth offgas system and the first NextGen system to be supplied by Tenova in the Japanese steel market. Tenova’s proprietary NextGen system is a hybrid/extractive offgas technology system that delivers fast analytical response times and a complete spectrum of process analysis (CO, CO 2 , O 2 and H 2 ). The NextGen sale was a result of joint collaboration by Tenova Goodfellow Inc (TGI) and Sumitomo Shoji Machinex Corp (SMX) to bring breakthrough technology to the Japanese steel industry. The NextGen system will be installed on Tahara Works’ existing 420 ton DC EAF furnace and the largest capacity Consteel in the world. The scope of supply includes proprietary NextGen system hardware, including two sampling stations, one central multi-point analyser and optical velocity measurement (OVM) for downstream analysis, a key component to understanding the carbon evolution. Other project deliverables include a scrap tracking system, improved HMI displays and CFD modelling for the analysis of the EAF and preheat tunnel, to determine mass flow in the EAF and Consteel, and cold spots to enable Tenova to provide a full process optimisation solution for the customer. Commissioning of the system is expected to take place in the summer of 2018. Tenova – Italy Website : www.tenova.com Order for NextGen system for Tokyo Steel’s Tahara Works ❍ EAF Consteel from Tenova

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行业新闻

m 英国 Alloy Wire 基地的叉车正在工作

Alloy Wire 海外订 单增长

Alloy Wire International 使用多种材料制 造圆形、扁平、异形丝材和电阻丝，材 料种类每月都在增加，目前有超过 60 种 可供选择。 该公司从英国的两个站点进行运营，拥 有超过 180 吨库存材料，这使得它能够 提供下单后三周交付这样无以伦比的交 付周期。 最近，它还额外投资了 4000 平方英尺的 生产空间，并作为市场营销的一部分推 出了自己的 “ 丝材搜索应用程序 ” ，以帮 助客户找到符合其应用的合适丝材。 Alloy Wire International – 英国 官网 : www.alloywire.com

们的 45 家代理商网络, ” AWI 的常务董事 Mark Venables 说。 “ 这包括参加海外的德国机械展览会、 休斯顿的近海技术会议、康涅狄格的 SMI 金属工程博览会以及上海国际先进 材料项目等更重要的投资。 ” 他继续说道： “ 在过去的 6 个月里， 我们还花了大量的时间来翻译我们的 网站，确保在国际客户寻找潜在的供 应商时更容易阅读网站内容。这是一 种很有用的方法，翻译过的网站的访 问者以指数级增加。如果你想在海外 成功，你需要投入时间和金钱，这样 当地的销售办事处才能得到正确的支 持。 ”

一场持续的聚焦于增加出口工作的活 动，正在为英国一家专业制造商带来红 利。 Alloy Wire International (AWI) 提供 60 多种不同的 “ 高性能合金 ” ，其海外销 售在 2017 年增长了 10% ，目前已将其产 品售往全球 55 个不同的国家。 挪威的增长幅度最大，紧随其后的是香 港和台湾，意大利、比利时和墨西哥都 在该公司的十大热点客户地区之列。出 口的兴盛意味着该公司 850 万英镑的营 业额中有 52% 现在不在英国，随着在 巴西、印尼和南非指定了三家新的代理 商，这个数字可能会进一步增加。 “ 我们一直是一家国际企业，我们希望 在 2017 年更进一步，尽我们所能支持我

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中国国际线缆及线材展览会呈现积极趋势

自 1970 年成立以来，一直致力于开发和 制造各类拉丝机。为了在这个技术革命 和全球市场竞争激烈的时代蓬勃发展， 他们致力于开发更先进、更优质的机 器。 Weilly Diamond Industrial Co Ltd : WDI 在天然和多晶金刚石拉丝模具领域 拥有超过 25 年的经验，现已成为台湾的 一家大公司。 WDI 的成型金刚石于 1995 年问世，目前该公司是台湾第一家，也 是唯一一家成型金刚石模具制造商。 Elite Machine and Design Ltd ： Elite Machine and Design 专业生产组合拉丝 机、钢材和有色钢拉丝系统、用于生产 光亮棒材的校直和抛光生产线、双辊矫 直机、倒角机、拉伸机、多辊矫直机及 其他设备。 Totoku Toryo Group ：本公司是一家 专业生产绝缘涂料的公司， Fu Pao Chemical 是 Totoku Toryo Group 旗下 的公司。其产品包括 PU 、 PE 、 PEI 、 PAI 、自粘、过量涂层、 PVF 、抗电晕产 品等。 游客预登记已开放，更多详情请访问 www.wirechina.net 网站。 Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co Ltd – 中国 官网 : www.wirechina.net 在线用户友好 C a b l e Ta p e s UK 推出其新官网 www.cabletapesuk.com 改造后的新网站不仅采用动态的设计和 内容，还向客户提供简单直接的排版格 式以及用户友好的导航带来的种种便 利。 Cable Tapes UK 是一个本土的成功范 例，公司仍在不断发展壮大。它的新官 网反映了现代化的业务经营方法，按照 原样采用了创新的外观设计。 “ 我们很高兴新官网投入运营，它将为 客户、投资者、合作伙伴和媒体提供 强大的资讯，让他们更好地了解 Cable Tapes UK 日益增长的投资组合, ” Martin Van Der Zwan 说。 “ 我们相信，随着我们继续拓展并增加 我们的市场份额，这个新网站会为访客

m 上届中国国际线缆及线材展览会

牌也将在国际展馆的 W1 馆中展出。两 年一度的中国国际线缆及线材展览会将 成为业内最重要的盛会之一。据估计， 此次 2018 年盛会将吸引来自 95 个国家和 地区的 4.6 万名专业访客。

今年 9 月，在上海举行的中国国际线缆 及线材展览会上，参展商数量正反映出 亚洲线材和线缆市场的积极趋势。组织 者 Messe Düsseldorf 收到了大量参展申 请，许多公司于 9 月 26 日至 29 日增加了 在上海新国际博览中心的展位空间。在 为期四天的展会中，组织者预计会有超 过 1700 个品牌聚集在一起。除中国本土 参展商外，来自德国、意大利、北美、 奥地利、法国、韩国、日本和台湾的品

一些已经预定参展的公司包括:

Cheng I Drawing Machinery Co Ltd ： Cheng I Drawing Machinery Co Ltd 公司

Elantas 在中国的扩张

Elantas 是专业化工集团 Altana 的分支机构，目前正在收购 Changzhou Hongbo Paint Co Ltd 的漆包线业务，借此在中国发展业务。 接手的产品将在铜陵（安徽省）生产。 Elantas 已经在那里扩大了生产基地。 2016 年， Changzhou Hongbo Paint 的漆包线业务实现约 1600 万欧元的销售额。 Elantas 总裁 Guido Forstbach 博士说， “Changzhou Hongbo Paint 的聚氨酯漆包线 是我们产品组合的最佳补充。 利用这个产品，我们将能够为现有和新客户提供更个性化的解决方案，并加强我们 在漆包线领域的技术领先地位。铜陵基地是我们在中国的业务进一步发展的理想场 所。 ” 漆包线是电气和电子工业的绝缘材料。它们广泛应用于电机、汽车、电视机、风力 涡轮机和电脑中。漆包线部分的创新使产品开发人员能够构建更小、更高效的电力 装置，如电动机和发电机，从而节省材料和能源。 中国是 Elantas 最重要的销售和增长市场。在 2016 财年，该部门的销售额有一半以 上来自亚洲。随着销售额增长 15% 至 3.72 亿欧元， Altana 集团作为一个整体在 2017 年上半年实现了其在亚洲的最高销售额。今年前 6 个月，中国的汽车销量甚至增长 了 23% ，达到 1.98 亿欧元。

提供非常丰富的资讯体验。 ” Cable Tapes UK Ltd – 英国 官网 : www.cabletapesuk.com

Elantas GmbH – 德国 官网 : www.elantas.com

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Chemetall 斩获 Airbus 大奖

BASF 涂料部门的表面处理全球 业务部门，在 Chemetall 品牌下运 营，获得了 Airbus 的最佳表现奖。 该奖项认可在与 Airbus 的合作中表 现出的顶级工业性能和与重大贡 献。 Chemetall 为 Airbus 提供高质 量的产品，满足国际航空工业的 严格要求。该奖项是在中国天津 的 Airbus 供应商会议颁奖晚宴上颁 发的。 “Airbus 最佳表现奖代表着 Airbus 与 Chemetall 长期成功合作的另一 个里程碑， ”Chemetall 的全球航空 经理 Hendrik Becker 说。 “ 这个享有盛誉的奖项是一个明确的信 任标志，加上 Airbus 坚信 Chemetall 作为 现在 BASF 涂料部门的一部分，双方将 共同成长，并在未来成为更强大的合作 伙伴。我们期待着支持 Airbus 现在和将 来的增长战略。 ” Teknor Apex 前 副总裁逝世 Robert S (Bob) Brookman 博士，职业 生涯跨越 50 多年的乙烯基复合行业领军 人物，于 83 岁去世。他最后的职务是 Teknor Apex Company 的业务开发部副 总裁兼高管团队的成员。 Brookman 博士在 1998 年加入 Teknor Apex ，之前在其他复合材料公司担任 高管职务，主要专注于乙烯基技术。他 一直负责公司的乙烯和化工业务，直 至 2011 年退休。之后继续担任 Teknor Apex 的顾问。 “Bob 利用他深厚的商业和科学专业知 识，在 Teknor Apex 的全球扩展之路上 扮演了关键的角色， ”CEO Jonathan D Fain 说， “ 即使退休以后，他也还是 我们很多员工的教练和导师。对我们所 有人来讲，他是一名重要的同事和朋 友。 ” 2017 年 1 月， Dr Brookman 博士入选塑 料开拓者协会。在其职业生涯中，他参 加了这个行业的多个重要组织，包括塑 料工业协会、塑料工程师协会( SPE )、 乙烯基学会和美国化学学会。 他被授予多项专利，并撰写了很多文章 和技术报告。他在纽约大学获得了高分 子科学博士学位。 Teknor Apex – 美国 官网 : www.teknorapex.com

“ 我们为与 Airbus 的长期合作伙伴 关系而自豪，也非常高兴能获得 Airbus 的最佳表现奖。它认可了 Chemetall 团队持续不懈的努力， ” 表面处理部高级副总裁 Martin Jung 博士说。 “Airbus 可以信赖我们一如既往维 护卓越质量和性能标准的承诺。 我认为今后可以扩大我们的全球 供应链并利用我们的创新能力， 以进一步加强与 Airbus 的合作关 系。 ” 过去 25 年中， Chemetall 和 Airbus 已建立起长期而成功的业务伙伴 关系。从德国 Langelsheim 和法国 Soissons 的生产基地， Chemetall 向众 多 Airbus 站点提供飞机密封剂、防腐蚀 产品、清洁剂和预处理技术。

m Airbus 在中国的展示

今年的颁奖典礼授予八个供应商三大类 别的奖项：工业性能、创新和客户支 持。奖项是基于供应商交付最高质量水 平的能力而定的，除了交付超出客户期 望的创新和实用的解决方案，还要按时 并控制成本。

Chemetall GmbH – 德国 官网 : www.chemetall.com

设定新标准

Proton Products 已设定高规格测量性能的新标准。公司的 InteliSENS 迷你系列非接 触激光多普勒速度和长度传感器基于技术规格、设计、智能和工艺接口，提供目前 可用的最高产品性能。 Proton 的智能激光多普勒非接触式速度和长度传感器取代了有滑移、磨损和标记问 题的接触式编码器。这种高精度的速度和长度测量有助于防止产品泄露或长度短缺 交付，这将在广泛的应用中转化为可观的经济效益。 InteliSENS SL 和 SLR 迷你系列提供单向和双向速度测量，最高可达 5,000 米 / 分钟， 而后者能在静止中测量。其测量重复性为 ±0.02% ，准确度优于 ±0.05% ，保证了交 付给客户的最终产品长度的正确性。 在产品加速超过 1000 米 / 分钟的情况下， InteliSENS 迷你系列的测量更新率为 200kHz ，是市场上最快的，能够在快速变化的工艺条件下提供准确、高分辨率的 测量。 InteliSENS 迷你系列的嵌入式通信库的标准协议包括 RS232 、以太网 TCP/IP 和 CAN bus ，并可选择 Profinet 、 Profibus 、 DeviceNet 、 Ethernet/IP 和 Wi-Fi 。 该功能可以直接向仪表平台进行通信，能够提供大量的维护诊断数据，以及在全厂 信息平台上进行流程分析、报告和归档。 InteliSENS 迷你系列的形状系数是 140mm 长 x105mm 宽 x50mm 高，重量仅 1.1kg 。 提供一整套集成流程接口用于测量和控制。三种可编程的 24Vdc 数字输入可用于长 度、速度、方向和暂停功能。 两种可编程的 30Vdc ， 100mA （最大值）数字输出可以配置用于使用光隔离继电器 进行测量和预设长度输出（例如，输出到下游的切割机）。有两个脉冲输出，外加 一个可自由编程的正交输出，脉冲频率高达 100mHz 。还有对光隔离继电器的激光 安全输入和快门状态输出（最大值 30Vdc/100mA ），用于警报用途。 Proton Products – 英国 官网 : www.protonproducts.com

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Lapp 收购 SKS 集团 Lapp 集团收购了芬兰和波兰的 SKS Automaatio 和 SKS Connecto 。 “ 这次对 SKS 各公司的收购强化了 Lapp 在电缆线束行业的主导地位以及我们在 欧洲东北部的市场地位, ” Lapp Holding 主席 Andreas Lapp 说。 SKS Connecto Oy 位于芬兰 Hyvinkää ， 从事机器和电路板的电缆和线束行业， 同时也是一家轨条经销商。波兰格但斯 克的 SKS Connecto Polska Sp zoo 是该 公司的另一个办事地点，专营电缆线束 和线材制造和电气组件。 SKS Automaatio Oy 位于芬兰万塔，非 常重视自动化和电气组件。除了其广泛 的产品，公司还提供符合 Lapp 未来战略 的定制包装解决方案。 两个公司的营业额都为 4000 万欧元，约 280 名员工。 SKS Group 是一家成功的家族式工程公 司，成立于 1924 年，公司代表是 Heimo J Aho 。 “ 自动化和电缆线束是我们 2020 年战 略的重要组成部分。通过收购这些领 域的领军企业 SKS Automaatio 和 SKS Connecto ，我们强化了我们在自动化 领域的地位，并可为 Lapp 和 SKS 客户提 供更佳的解决方案 ” ， Lapp 欧洲区、非 洲区、中东区和拉美区 ( EMEA ) 的 CEO Matthias Lapp 说。 与 SKS Group 的合同签订于 2017 年 12 月 15 日。 Lapp Group 和 SKS Group 已有 50 多年的合作伙伴关系。 “ 我们分享共同的文化和管理理念。我 非常感谢 SKS Group 家族所有者的信 任及合作，对于我们的未来，我无比期 待 ” ， Andreas Lapp 补充说。

六家电弧炉 Consteel Evolution 中国客户

m 中国正在运营的六家工厂之一

中国的生产商正在认可 EAF Consteel 品 牌在生产和项目进度方面的可靠性。凭 借持续改进研究， Tenova Consteel 系统 是唯一一个经过全面测试的工业流程， 运营着 50 多家工厂，持续预热并向电弧 炉提供金属电荷，同时控制气体排放。 “ 在中国，我们已经获得了炼钢领域的重 要市场份额，这要归功于我们处理客户 对快速通道项目的需求的能力和成功安 装的可靠记录， ”Tenova Metals 高级副 总裁 Paolo Argenta 说。 “EAF Consteel 是 Tenova 的领先技术， 它一直吸引着炼钢行业的关注。在今 年，我们已经确认欧洲和北美对这项技 术重新燃起了兴趣。 ” Tenova – 意大利 官网 : www.tenova.com

在过去的 8 个月中， Tenova 已经在中国 获得了总共 6 个 Consteel ® Evolution 电弧 炉 (EAF) 的合同。 中国的钢铁制造行业正开始以一种不同 的方式来处理他们在中国的业务，用 EAF 技术改造他们的钢铁车间工厂。 为了响应中国政府的政策，减少二氧化 碳的排放率，中国的钢铁企业开始增加 相较于高炉 (BF) 或吹氧转炉 (BOF) 的电炉 炼钢份额。 对 Tenova EAF Consteel Evolution 表现 出的浓厚兴趣证明了这一趋势。 这些合同的授予突显了这项技术的公认 优势，即从用废钢制造钢材这一角度来 看，有如下优势：省电、生产率高、钢 材质量优异、环保和安全。

新的高级开发化学师

此次收购得到了相关监管部门的批准。

Lapp Group – 德国 官网 : www.lappgroup.com m 德国斯图加特的 Lapp Group 总部

技术总监 Chris Nettleship 说： “ 我们很 高兴 John 成为我们 Metalube 化学师团 队的一员。他丰富的经验让他能够快 速开展工作，他将是实验室的宝贵财 富。 ” Metalube 总部位于英国曼彻斯特，制 造一系列有色金属的拉丝油、保养润滑 油、油脂和链条油以及各种防腐油和成 型油。 Metalube Ltd – 英国 官网 : www.metalube.co.uk

润滑剂制造商 Metalube 已任命 John Mainwaring 为高级开发化学师。他将加 入公司在英国曼彻斯特的总部的实验室 团队。 Mainwaring 先生获得了曼彻斯特城市大 学的化学科学学位，作为其新角色的一 部分，他将负责管理和开发 Metalube 的 链条润滑油和油脂。加入公司之前，他 任职于哈德斯菲尔德的 Millers Oils ，他 的专业知识包括汽车发动机油和变速器 油，以及 MWF 、防锈剂、齿轮油、链条 油和液压油等工业产品。

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Stretch film line redefines modular efficiency ❍ Davis-Standard’s S3 winder, which enables maximum slit widths for hand-wrap, machine-wrap and jumbo rolls to support multiple market segments

air-venting finish improve film transport at high line speeds, providing quality winding and wound roll formation. The air-venting idler roll finish locks film on the rolls at low tension for tracking and roll edge straightness. In addition to system components, an over-the-line mezzanine accommodates a smaller footprint, while also enabling safe servicing of the extruders, screen changers, melt pipes and associated control systems. With the unique ‘through-the-mezzanine feedblock riser’, there is safe and convenient access to the selector plug for layer-sequencing changes. Selector plugs can be changed with minimal downtime, allowing product flexibility in layer-sequencing to easily accomm- odate production schedules. Davis-Standard LLC – USA Website : www.davis-standard.com

Films discharge out the front of the line to a common side to simplify roll packing and future automation. Cores are also same-side loaded from the back to prevent disruption of packing activities. There is an auxiliary lay-on roll to eliminate top-wind waste during transfer, optimising roll quality and eliminating outer wrap transfer waste. High-volume core bins minimise refilling frequency and feature a simultaneous core set discharge of multiple core lengths while also decreasing cycle time, improving slit-width flexibility and net film utilisation. Core widths can be changed on the fly to maximise uptime. There is a 30-second cycle time regardless of the number of slit widths, which is ideal for hand-wrap products. A pull-through trim system eradicates trim jams into the granulator regardless of line speed or film thickness. Motor-driven web support rollers with an

DAVIS-STANDARD has engineered a stretch film line that redefines modular efficiency for high-grade film operations. Installed in early 2017 for a large-scale North American film producer, this technology is the new standard for stretch film line configurations due to multiple operator and production advantages. These include a compact machine arrangement, ease of operation and servicing, excellent profile control, consistent roll quality and an intuitive control package. The system is engineered for producing thin films from 31- to 51-gauge (7.8µ to 13µ) at high speeds. Davis-Standard’s side-by-side DS S3 overlapping winder is essential to this capability. The S3 winder enables maximum slit widths for hand-wrap, machine-wrap and jumbo rolls, supporting multiple market segments on one winder.

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Line of pre-configured SMA cable assemblies on LMR ® –195 and 240 cables

poly dielectric, and bonded tape conductor. All of these components work together to make the LMR cable more rugged compared to other braided cables. The 50 Ohm SMA connectors feature brass construction with gold plating. These new assemblies are offered in straight plug to straight plug, straight plug to right-angle plug, straight plug to bulkhead jack, and right-angle to right-angle plug configurations. They are also available in standard imperial lengths of 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 48 inches, along with metric lengths of 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1m. Custom lengths are available upon request. Amphenol – USA Website : www.amphenol.com

AMPHENOL RF has introduced a line of SMA fixed-length cable assemblies on LMR-195 and LMR-240 cables. This full Amphenol solution combines precision-machined Amphenol RF SMA connectors with high performing LMR cables developed by Times Microwave, an Amphenol company. These pre-configured cable assemblies are designed to offer a lower loss option with superior electrical performance to standard cables. The LMR cable assemblies operate between DC to 6GHz and are suitable for wireless communications systems and high performing applications such as base stations, antennas and other telecommunication devices. The cable is constructed with a black polyethylene jacket, closed cell foam

❍ The line of SMA fixed-length cable assemblies on LMR-195 and LMR-240 cables

LUKAS Anlagenbau GmbH, a family owned manu- facturer from Bavaria/Germany, founded in 1959, is producing customer specific equipment for the wire and cable industry. Our focus is on complete taping lines with taping materials like e.g. PTFE, Kapton, Mica, paper or metal. Also for producing special cables for medical, aircraft or power applications our taping lines can be found at the company premises of many well known suppliers worldwide. Furthermore our product range covers single components like pay-offs, capstans, caterpillars, sintering ovens and take-ups, up to complete rewinding lines and fine wire drawing lines for non-ferrous materials. At Wire Show Duesseldorf 2018, We welcome you to our booth, no. 12 B 22.

At Wire Show Duesseldorf 2018, a horizontal Taping Machine will be exhibited. With a new drive concept, Lukas ensures a further improvement of quality in the taping technology. A hollow shaft drive together with a lightweighted carbon head improves the running qualities in a way that the production speed can be significantly increased and frictional wear is reduced. Additionally, the design of our components has been revised for easier handling and better serviceability. We are looking forward to meeting our long-standing customers as well as many new interested visitors and we welcome you to booth no. 12B22.

www.lukas-anlagenbau.de Am Forst 1, D-92648 Vohenstrauss • Phone: +49 9651 / 930-0 • info@lukas-anlagenbau.de w .luka - l bau.de

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GUILL Tool has introduced Series 725, a co-extrusion crosshead design for tray cable applications. With all-stainless steel construction, Series 725 offers machine builders and end users many advantages, including the patented Guill Seal Right system of self-aligning tapered deflector and body design. Series 725 was developed by Guill engineering, in partnership with a customer, to convert a production line from a tandem Series 725 co-extrusion crosshead

line with two heads a distance apart into a co-extrusion line with a single head applying both layers of PVC in a single operation. End-user benefits of this new co-extrusion crosshead include a considerably shorter changeover time (one head is better than two, in this case), less scrap with a single head setup, improved product quality from the increased adhesion between layers, as melt adheres to melt rather than extrudate, plus the inner layer is not exposed to the environment, allowing contaminates between the layers. Additional features of this new

❍ Guill Series 725 shown here on portable crosshead stand with integral alignment swing gates to assist with disassembly and restart

crosshead include multi-port spiral flow, easy disassembly and restart, positive seals for leak elimination, adaptable to all extruder brands, maximum through-core of 1.75" and maximum die ID of 2", first layer fixed and second adjustable, the patented Guill Feather Touch concentricity adjustment, vacuum port and the ability to accept two extruders from the same side via the heated manifold assembly. Guill Tool and Engineering – USA Website : www.guill.com Customised metal wire meets precise design requirements Custom-manufactured composite clad metal wire that can combine up to three alloys and metals to achieve properties that match precise design requirements has been introduced by Anomet Products of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. Anomet composite clad metal wire features up to three alloys and metals metallurgically bonded to achieve specific characteristics and meet precise design requirements. Available as wire, rod and strip, the wire typically incorporates two per cent or more cladding thickness and can be supplied in sizes from 0.05 to 10mm OD, and as ribbon up to 25mm

wide that will not crack or flake. Anomet Products Inc – USA Website : www.anometproducts.com

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Fastec Imaging’s IL5 high-speed camera

FASTEC Imaging’s IL5 high-speed 5MP camera enables the recording of any cable and wire manufacturing equipment moving or turning at high speed, such as wire straightening, stranding, twisting and weaving equipment, as well as cutting machines. Since this type of high-speed manufacturing is susceptible to vibration or alignment problems, slow-motion replay allows viewing and troubleshooting. High frame rates and global shuttering provide crisp, distortion-free imagery required for precise analysis that is not possible with normal video or even with slow-motion modes of other cameras. With four models to choose from, offering crisp, clean video from 2,560 x 2,080 @ 230 fps to 800 x 600 @ 1,650 fps, there is an IL5 to fit all application needs. All models record over 3,200 fps at VGA resolution and more than 29,000 fps at smaller resolutions. Able to save images to an SSD or SD card while recording high-speed bursts of hundreds or even thousands of images at a time, the IL5 is always ready for the next high-speed snapshot. Built for flexibility and ease of use, the Fastec IL5 camera can be controlled

❍ Record any cable and wire manufacturing equipment moving or turning at high speed

Fastec Imaging is a global supplier of digital high-speed imaging systems, based in San Diego, California, USA. The company specialises in portable high-speed camera systems, including handheld point-and-shoot systems, compact PC-controlled cameras, and long-duration record systems used in many industries including manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, pulp and paper, mining and blasting, energy, aviation, scientific, academic, athletics, and artistic and commercial video production. Fastec Imaging – USA Website : www.fastecimaging.com

over Gigabit Ethernet via Fastec FasMotion software on PC/Mac or via the built-in web interface via web browser on your PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone. Time- and image-based automatic triggering may be used to automate the process. Unlike traditional high-speed camera systems that only record for a few seconds and require careful triggering, the IL5’s Long-Record (LR) option can record at high speed for many minutes at high resolutions, to many hours at reduced resolutions. On-board SSDs are available in sizes from 256GB to 2TB.

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