WCA September 2017

Technology news

Gimax drawing equipment

• Synchronisation by means of dancer arm • Input wire diameter starts at 2mm (steel wire) or 3mm with aluminium wire With 38 years’ experience in welding wire machinery and with the specific experience of Gimax engineers in the production of wire, consequently with an excellent knowledge of the entire process of wire manufacturing, the redesign also led to the introduction of a range of TRD dry drawing equipment, available with vertically or horizontally mounted capstans – non-slip (with independently driven capstans), tilted horizontal capstans, rotating dies, water-cooled capstans, etc. The capstan diameter can vary from 300 to 1,200mm depending on the application and diameter of wire, and can reach a line speed of 35 metres/ second. Gimax Srl – Italy Website : www.gimaxgroup.com

GIMAX has redesigned its wet drawing equipment, and the traditional ‘submerged’ drawing tank has evolved into the TRS range of non-slip wet drawing units with independently driven vertical capstans, combining most of the benefits of a dry drawing line with a wet one. The result is an example of the advanced technology available in wire drawing. The TRS is a ‘spray’-type wet drawbench, where the lubricant is sprayed onto the die and die box and onto the capstan. This range is suitable for both ferrous and non-ferrous wires, and its reduced footprint and easily accessible parts and components not only offer cost savings in terms of floor space and labour (operation and maintenance), but are also an important aid in decreasing downtime and consequently increasing productivity. High productivity and a better final wire quality coupled with features such as

perfect alignment of wire between die and capstan as well as low energy consumption due to electronic control of motor and line operation go to ensure one of the most advanced drawing solutions available on the market. The main features are: • Reduced die and capstan wear • Mechanical line speed reaches 33 metres/second • Fixed or rotating dies • Rotating die speed varies in proportion to line speed • Each block can be bypassed ❍ Gimax – helping decrease downtime and increase productivity

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Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2017