WCA March 2024

Exhibitors at wire 2024

and include features such as fully networked architecture, remote access and monitoring, and data collection and transmission. Associated Engineers & Industrials Pvt Ltd www.aeimachines.com 09 E10-4 Aztech Lubricants is a provider of wire drawing and lubricant solutions. At its stand, the company will showcase the EZDraw, EZClean, EZCoat and EZFeed products, and its new cross-fusion drawing lubes. Visitors will also see the company’s new environmentally friendly packaging, and be able to try the new EZPliers wire cutting pliers. Aztech provides a full range of calcium-, sodium- and potassium stearate-based drawing powders, RP oil, drawing oils, vanishing oils and pre-coats, and a complete line of AZWipe spiral brushes. The company has manufacturing and distribution capabilities in the USA, Colombia, India and Korea. Aztech Lubricants LLC 11 A77 In the challenging role of being a compounder for the cable market, Benvic is continuously developing new products and capabilities. In a changing market, the company reinforces its halogen-free, flame-retardant (HFFR) Linkflex range – highly processable HFFR compounds first launched in 2020. Range extensions in 2023 included fibre optic cable with optimal flame retardancy; adaptation to local markets for low-voltage based on thermoplastic and cross-linked compounds; and 1 kV cable offering compliance to various standards, with innovation to remove the bedding operation. Continuous improvement programmes are also based on low-cost solutions that keep the main performance. Colour options based on market standards will be an option available in 2024. A focus will also be on medium- and high voltage cables. This segment is facing continuous development with new solutions, and Benvic has an upcoming range later in the year. Aztech Lubricants LLC www.aztechlube.com Benvic SAS

The company’s pressure dies are engineered for durability and accuracy, to take a pivotal role in shaping wires to meet stringent quality standards. wire 2024 will provide an opportunity for customers and guests not only to explore Ajex & Turner’s established range but also to experience the potential of its latest offerings. Ajex & Turner Wire Technologies Pvt Ltd www.ajexturner.com Associated Engineers & Industrials Pvt Ltd 11 D14 The AEI team will welcome visitors from all over the world to showcase new developments in AEI stranders for production flexibility, enhanced safety, reduced downtime and minimum maintenance. With more than 50 years’ history in making rigid stranding machines, AEI has been selected for projects in regions across Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, competing for demanding applications with rigid stranders that satisfy various safety and conformity certifications. The company states that two critical elements that define its culture are innovation and a focus on technical advancements. company’s machines include the manufacture of highly compact round conductor up to 2,500mm 2 in a single pass for EHV cables; Milliken segments for conductor up to 3,000mm 2 /500 kV; high-speed manufacture of conductor for low voltage cables; new-generation HTLS conductor – TW/CFCC; various overhead conductors – ACSR/AAAC; copper wire screening of high voltage cables; steel wire/strip armouring; and laying up of control cables. AEI says that the performance and durability of its machines are based on a high standard of materials, precise engineering and accurate assembly. All machines are Industry-4.0-ready Applications for the AEI’s RPBE rigid stranding machine

Standard features include DXF, LRA and XYZ import, animated bending simulation with collision detection, auto speed/load monitoring, touchscreen monitors, Microsoft Windows, 5 hp wire payoff, “Dial-A-Service” for remote support via the Internet, and a maintenance module that reminds users of required work for zero downtime.

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AIM’s AFES-3D8T

Available options include automatic bend setup with AccuCal; easy production statistics with AccuTrack; 24/7 online AIM Academy training; CMM communications for automatic programmer corrections; integration with robots; and STEP and IGES file import. AIM, Inc www.aimmachines.com Ajex & Turner Wire Technologies Pvt Ltd 11 A50 Ajex is ready to unveil additions to its product line-up: buncher bows, contact tubes and VNT nano pressure dies. The company states that buncher bows redefine wire stranding with their revolutionary design, enhancing the efficiency and precision of the bunching process.

Buncher bows

Contact tubes are a solution that bridges the gap between efficiency and conductivity. The precision-crafted tubes facilitate seamless electrical connections across various applications.

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