WCA November 2010

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❍ AEI’s ASRB rigid strander series

AEI unveils its latest rigid strander

Latest AC drives and PLC/touch panel control systems • using Profibus and Profinet communication for complete line synchronisation (in case of power failure) Remote diagnostic assistance available via the telecom • network AEI’s strength lies in understanding customer requirements and the ability to offer suitable products, ranging from the largest stranders (128-bobbin rigid stranding machine for 500kV cables) to the highest productivity stranders. “Our machines are designed with years of customer feedback and utilise sophisticated systems but are, at the same time, easy to use,” said Mr Alok Jain, executive director of AEI.

Associated Engineers & Industrials Ltd (AEI) has 40 years’ experience of manufacturing high technology stranding machines for the production of medium, high and extra-high voltage power cables. In recent years the company’s focus has been on perfecting its rigid stranding machines. The result is the latest line of reliable and versatile ASRB stranding machines suitable for the manufacture of highly compacted conductor (die and roll), sector shaped (Milliken) conductor and round and preshaped wire (TW) overhead conductor. The latest strander, designed for complete flexibility, is said to offer the following benefits: Motorised bobbin pintles that require minimum • maintenance Auto-regulated pneumatic braking mechanism, settable • at the control desk Instant wire breakage detection displayed at the control • desk Fast row-loading hydraulic system for each cage •

Associated Engineers & Industrials Ltd – India Fax : +91 145 2440126

Email : info@aeimachines.com Website : www.aeimachines.com

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