WCA November 2015

Technology news

❍ Cable take up from Davis-Standard

Addressing industry demand

Davis-Standard’s new line of traversing and collapsible take-ups and pay-offs addresses industry demand for multiple wire and cable applications. Advantages include a smaller overall footprint, enhanced operator ergonomics, simplified engineering and cost efficiency. The response has been positive with more than 25 of these machines selling since the start of the year. Machine sizes range from 1,250mm to 5,000mm (48" to 195") with the greatest concentration within the 1,800mm to 2,500mm (70" to 98") size range. Each is available with a standard control platform, which includes a Yaskawa A-1000 AC drive and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell components encompassing servo drive, PLC (programmable logic controller) and HMI (human machine interface). For international projects, machines are equipped with a Siemens AC drive, PLC and HMI with a Mitsubishi servo drive. Technology is available as ‘stand-alone’ (running in torque control) with a dancer or with an accumulator. Davis-Standard’s caterpillar capstan options and HPE extruder are also in demand. The company supplies multi-pass, linear and belt wrap capstans for the full range of wire and cable applications. The HPE offers a compact design and is one of the industry’s most widely used extruders. It is known for a fast delivery and rugged design that is energy efficient and easy to maintain. Advantages for wire and cable applications include increased torque capacity for high viscosity

resins and custom options. Davis-Standard LLC – USA Website : www.davis-standard.com

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