WCA November 2007

Technology news

Another highlight from Sikora The launch of the Centerview 8000 represents another highlight of Sikora’s 34 years’ success story in the manufacture of measuring and control systems for the wire and cable sector. Centerview 8000 includes a unique non-contact measuring head that allows continuous on-line measure- ment. In addition to this, an 8-point eccentricity measurement, 4-axis diameter and 8-point ovality measure- ment provides the highest precision. The measuring system is perfectly suitable for the production of coaxial cables, LAN-cables as well as automotive and building wires. Sikora supplies two Centerview 8000 models that are specifically compatible with diverse product dimensions. Centerview 8010 is applicable for products with a diameter from 0.1 to 10mm while Centerview 8025 was conceived for bigger product diameters from 0.5 to 25mm.

optimally and promptly be controlled by means of specific controlling procedures. Centerview 8000 satisfies customer demands for reliability through its long operation time, which is emphasised by the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 12.8 years. Technological innovations provide a system that offers the operator simplicity, reliability, and accurate measuring values. As a result of the automatic positioning of the gauge head to the cable position, guide rollers or a manual system configuration is not required. The elimination of moving parts and components ensures reliability at every line speed and guarantees freedom from maintenance. Calibration procedures are exclusively done during manufacture and are not necessary afterwards.

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In order to receive precise single measuring values even in the sub micrometer area, the design of the measuring head does not include any rotating mirrors, optical lenses or guide rollers. The device records single measuring values with the highest precision and depicts them in the form of points in a unique cloud diagram display. The operator gets clear information about eccentricity values that can

Sikora AG – Germany Fax : +49 421 48900 90 Email : sales@sikora.net Website : www.sikora.com

Non-flaking, high temperature-resistant forming mandrels that are in-stock for immediate delivery, to help prevent production line shutdowns, are available from Applied Plastics Co, USA. Applied Plastics’ PTFE Natural™ non-flake forming mandrels can withstand 288°C continuous temperatures, with excursions to 371°C, for manufacturing small diameter extruded tubing, formed rubber bladders and similar products. Providing a 0.05 co-efficient of friction per ASTM-1894, these anti-stick forming mandrels are in-stock for same-day delivery to avoid line shutdowns. Featuring diameter sizes from 0.127 to 1.77mm and numerous half sizes, Applied Plastics’ PTFE Natural™ non-flake forming mandrels can be supplied in cut lengths to meet specific customer requirements. Available bonded to stainless steel or nitinol wire, they are manufactured using a proprietary grit-blasting process to enhance the bonding service and prevent flaking. Instant delivery from l Applied Plastics

Applied Plastics Co Inc – USA Fax : +1 781 769 3349 Email : davering@appliedplastics.com Website : www.appliedplastics.com

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