WCA September 2018

wire China 2018

Thousands of miles of wire rope used by the construction, timber and mining industries are manufactured precisely using a collection of wire tooling equipment. The Sjogren belief that ‘simple ideas make better solutions’ has been at the core of its product designs since its inception. One of its simple innovations is in the grooved roll market, with its alignment marker that delivers precision, with reduced wear and downtime.

faults on the product surface, capacity measuring systems and devices for reliable conductor preheating and temperature measurement and control. A highlight on the stand will be the newly launched X-Ray 8000 Advanced. This introduces High Speed Technology (HST) that is tailored to the demands of MV, HV and EHV cable production. It represents an advanced alternative to the established X-Ray 8000 NXT. The system is equipped with 16 measuring sensors and measures the diameter, wall thickness and eccentricity of cables in CV lines up to ten times faster than the X-Ray 8000 NXT, and thus is predestined for more efficient control and information transparency in terms of Industry 4.0. Sikora will also showcase live, in a drawing tower model, its broad portfolio of measuring systems for quality control of optical fibres at different positions. There will be systems presented for the measurement of the diameter and the position of the naked and coated fibre, as well for the determination of the tension. Furthermore, gauge heads will be displayed for measuring the fibre temperature at the hot and cold end of the drawing process to either control the furnace or to dose the helium used for the cooling respectively, and therefore, to save costs. In addition, a gauge head for the evaluation of the concentricity of the coating as well as for the detection of lumps on the surface of the coated fibre will be exhibited. In the area of plastics the company will show the Purity Scanner for online inspection and sorting of plastic pellets that are used for the insulation of MV, HV and EHV cables, as well as onshore and offshore cables. The combination of an X-ray camera with an optical camera system is currently the only technology that reliably detects contamination inside plastic pellets as well as on their surface, claims the company. Contaminated pellets are automatically sorted out. Sikora AG – Germany Website : www.sikora.net Wire straighteners are a vital part of manufacturing across a wide array of industries. They are a necessary component of the manufacturing process. Wire straighteners are used in the production of most steel-belted radial tyres made globally. Airbags that have saved thousands of lives were built with wire mesh constructed with straightening tools. Sjogren Industries Stand: W1A42

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category of equipment (wide range of production by using the machine stand-alone or together with an additional external capstan). Also on show will be a 1,600mm double-twist machine. Setic – France Website : www.pourtier-setic.com ❍ Setic double-twist stranding/laying-up machine TC1600-4M

Sikora Stand: W1F62

The simple idea is that to control precision, you need to control the centreline. The Sjogren alignment marker accounts for variations in bearing width and makes it easy for the operator to identify the correct way to mount replacement rollers to maintain tolerances. Controlling the centreline guarantees the wire does not scratch or bend. All Sjogren straighteners use its grooved rolls, which are machined to exact specifications, and feature its alignment marker, which ensures the assembly maintains a precise wire centreline. Sjogren’s series of straighteners offer either a quick-release lever with locking handle or a non-quick-release feature, depending upon the application. The quick-release mechanism is best used for easy opening without affecting roll adjustments. Eliminating roll set-up adjustments minimises set-up time, increasing productivity and profitability. No matter which manufacturer’s straightener assembly a client uses, Sjogren can provide replacement grooved rolls that will work in the current configuration. Sjogren Industries Inc, a USA manufacturer, has been providing machinery, tooling and accessories to the wire, cable and tubing industries for more than 90 years. Its product lines include wire straighteners, wedge grips, wire guides, and magnetic brakes and clutches used with a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to produce efficiency in all applications. Its network of sales agents and distributors serve customers in more than 30 countries. ❍ Overcome groove wear with Sjogren

Sikora will present innovative measuring, control, inspection, sorting and analysis systems from its comprehensive product portfolio. Visitors can discover the most recent technological innovations for quality control and process optimisation for the wire and cable, optical fibre and plastics industries. Worldwide, users of Sikora devices benefit from increasing quality, optimised pro- cesses and efficiency of the manu- facturing process. Modern laser and X-ray technologies precisely and reliably measure product parameters such as diameter, ovality, wall thickness and concentricity. In addition, the company will present spark testers for the detection of insulation faults, lump detectors for the detection of ❍ Sikora will present measuring devices for quality control of optical fibres in the drawing tower

Sjogren Industries Inc – USA Website : www.sjogren.com

wire China 2018 – Shanghai New International Expo Centre 26 th -29 th September

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