WCA May 2022

Exhibitors at wire 2022

automatic line compared to a semi automatic or manual line become apparent if the operator’s productivity is taken into account. A single operator can generally handle up to five of the machines, and the machines are not affected by fatigue, shift changes or pauses. Gimax’s automatic rewinding process also reduces the risk of operator accidents. Each version of the Robo series features a patented management and compensa tion system based on the average wire diameter, the presence of high-efficiency motors and energy regeneration systems. The machines are equipped with Industry 4.0 communication systems, remote as sistance, ergonomic interface and pro gramming through recipes. are managed by PLC F type (fail-safe) and with Profisafe interconnection. Lines support various formats of spools, wire diameters, wire types and alloys. Multiple options and tools are available to support customisation, including annealing, labelling, storage, unloading and supervision sensors. Gimax Srl www.gimaxgroup.com GMP Slovakia sro 10 E26 Easykoil TM Plus (EKP) is a patented take apart reel manufactured by GMP Slovakia that can also be used as a coil lifter, making the use of dedicated equipment unnecessary. Gimax automatic respoolers

release the coil. Conversely, by switching the rings to the “lift” position, the barrel expands and the coil is lifted up. EKP can be supplied in DIN or custom sizes. All available take-apart reels – including the EKP – are machined on the parts in contact with the wire, and can be suppliedwith four, six or eight slots for the insertion of metal straps. Other options include dynamic balancing, circular slots on the flanges to fit cardboard barrels, and changeable flanges to produce reels of different widths. GMP Slovakia sro www.gmp-slovakia.com 12 E60 Güney Çelik, part of the Arsan Group, operates seven production lines for zinc coating, which prolongs the life of steel by retarding corrosion. It also produces Arzincal branded wires with high corrosion resistance. In addition to galvanising processes, the company has production capacity for pre stressed concrete strand and pre-stressed concrete wire. The latest company investments are in Civida branded nail and screw production facilities. Recognising that customer satisfaction levels are an importantmeasure alongside efforts to increase market share for long termsuccess, GüneyÇelik is implementing quality assurance standards. Having carried out R&D activities since 2010, the company established an R&D centre that was approved by Turkey’s Ministry of Science and Technology. As a result, Güney Çelik has developed new production technologies and shifted its sector orientation toward more qualified products. As well as diversifying its product portfolio, the company’s R&D targets the sustainability of product quality and the minimising of production costs. Its main aim is to add value to the metal. ongoing investments as being at the infrastructure stage; it focuses not only on sales volume or turnover targets but also on systems that can be developed in production, marketing and sales. Güney Çelik aims to take part in projects not only in Turkey but also around the world, and exports over 50 per cent of its production to more than 70 countries. Güney Çelik AŞ www.guneycelik.com.tr Güney Çelik AŞ The company sees its

for a suitable cleaning process is preceded by analysis of the relevant parameters. Processes are tested in near production conditions at GEO’s test laboratory, allowing the company to build solutions for most types of client request. For the final assessment of the surface quality achieved, GEO offers easy-to-use test devices for daily use in laboratory and production. The company also produces machines that can coat drawn and finished welding wires to maintain their cleanliness. The range is supplemented by accessories such as air wipes, spiral brushes and lubricants.

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GEO-Reinigungstechnik GmbH www.geo-reinigungstechnik.de Gimax Srl

10 B17 Gimax designed and manufactured its first automatic respooler more than 30 years ago.

Robo 350 fully automatic respooler

Since the presentation of the first fully automatic rewinding line for welding wire at wire Düsseldorf in 1992, Gimax has produced more than 350 machines of the Robo series, sold to producers of solid and tubular welding wire (ferrous and non-ferrous) around the world. To keep ahead in innovation, Gimax constantly invests in product marketing and R&D in order to anticipate and respond to market needs. This year, the company is presenting another exclusive: the new Rev automatic “revolver” rewinder for 100 and 200mm plastic spools, which in its renewed version comes with a fully automated system for format changeover. A distinctive feature of Gimax fully automatic respooling machines is that their degree of productivity remains constant throughout the period of operation. The advantages of a fully

Easykoil Plus take-apart reel

The product has an internal mechanism that allows the barrel to expand, lifting the coil. The opening and lifting operations can be performed by simply switching the lifting rings between two positions. This makes the opening operation faster than with a classic central screw reel: after releasing the safety lock, all the operator has to do is to switch the lifting rings to the “free” position to open the reel and

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