WCA March 2024

Exhibitors at wire 2024

of ±10g/m 2 . Data acquisition and networking with remote monitoring are provided using the latest Siemens PLC hardware. galvanised coatings on steel wire is achieved via robust sensors that communicate with a Siemens PLC control panel in real time. The sensors relay current coat weight data that is instantly compared to a user set target. The system then regulates a closed PID loop, controlling output pressure to individual nitrogen nozzles. The measurement of

developed to process cobalt alloy, nickel alloy and iron alloy wire rods from 2.5 to 50mm diameter. The company will also present its RS range of graphite furnace continuous casting machines for the manufacture of extra-low oxygen content CuOF rod and for the production of high-quality conductor alloy rods such as CuMg, CuSn and CuAg for signal data transmission wires and for railway contact and catenary wire applications. The patented pulse motion control offers users the ability to alter and adjust the casting sequence and speed according to the alloy and rod diameter being produced. Optimal settings can be stored in the PLC memory to ensure consistent pro- duction parameters from cast to cast. Rautomead will also be promoting its patented RSL sealed lid continuous casting technology, designed for processing progressive alloy rods such as copper chrome zirconium for subsequent manufacture of welding tips and small-diameter drawn wires. The fully enclosed furnace features multiple independently controlled feed mechanisms that deliver cored wire and CuOF rod to the furnace to match the melting casting output rate while maintaining precise alloy composition.

It can be connected to a central air supply or a dedicated compressor and only needs electrical power for the operating system. The full PWM range includes small, lightweight handheld manual machines for fine wire up to 1.2mm; manual and powered models that can be used on a workbench or supplied with a trolley, for wire from 0.3 to 6.5mm; and large, free standing rod welders for material up to 30mm. The company’s products are designed and made in-house and tested to ensure accuracy. PWM manufactures industry-standard dies and can also produce custom-made dies for specific applications. PWM Ltd https://coldpressurewelding.com QED Wire Lines Inc 12 C47 QED specialises in equipment for in line heat-treating, cleaning and coating of steel wire. Its furnaces are custom built for multi-strand annealing, stress relieving, patenting and tempering processes. With patented flow technology, the fluid systems integrate cleaning efficiency with high wire speeds. The liquid metal furnaces apply heavy and commercial coatings of zinc, aluminium and Galfan®. The company is supplying new process lines with remote monitoring and control of the equipment’s key functions. Networked control panels are further enhanced with software and hardware for communicating directly with the internal network. Siemens-based PLCs work in unison with Ixon routers for seamless LAN integration. The equipment package includes a cloud-based command centre offering solutions such as live production dashboards, real-time messaging alerts and access to equipment from anywhere in the world. All temperatures and pressures are graphed for easy visualisation of the process trends. Alarms are logged along with the time and date of the incident. This data is critical for product quality assurance and standards compliance such as ISO 9001. As an upgrade to existing high speed zinc and Galfan process lines, QED AutoCoat™ utilises independent measurement and fine-tune control to achieve consistent and uniform coating weight application with a precision

HighTurbulence™ pickling system

With a bed of fine aluminium oxide particles and precise air and gas control, QED’s fluidbed furnaces are claimed to offer an environmentally friendly heat-treating solution in an energy efficient package. The fluidbed’s rapid heat transfer results in shorter furnace length and more compact and easier-to operate process lines. The addition of pulse-firing technology to QED’s muffle tube austinitising furnace improves the thermal efficiency and increases temperature uniformity, owing to higher average flame velocity and superior convective heat-transfer. Pulse firing also offers a higher turn down ratio, lower NOx emissions and more flexibility in burner and zone control. QED’s latest wire cleaning equipment is a dual-stage pre-cleaner with ultrasonic transducers. The laser-cut stainless steel tank incorporates new temperature and level control features. Wires exit the cleaning section into a triple water rinse with four-stage suction wiping. The HighTurbulence™ pickling system optimises fluid flow to break down the static boundary layer surrounding the wires and rapidly remove scale. With multiple cascading stages, the system lowers acid consumption and minimises waste treatment requirements.

Break-ring casting

Sample coils for any of the above materials can be manufactured to order and produced on continuous casting equipment installed at Rautomead’s facility in Dundee, UK. Rautomead Ltd www.rautomead.com Reelex Packaging Solutions, Inc 09 F06-1 Reelex will debut the new S320e multi product combination spooler/Reelex machine, which features the capability to wind spools, Reelex coils and other linear winding patterns.

QED Wire Lines Inc www.qedwire.com Rautomead Ltd

10 B56 Rautomead will be introducing its new RIC 400 model break-ring, continuous casting technology, which has been

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