WCA September 2018

Technology news

Niehoff’s cable packaging in times of Industry 4.0 ❍ The NPS double spooler type SV 402 D

maximum speed of 1,800m/min. Spool change is carried out automatically. The wire laying technology offers a secure, stable and tangle-free package on the NPS spools, both when full or partially empty, enabling high cable pay-off speeds into downstream processes. Empty NPS spools can be dismantled, require less return shipping space than traditional spools, and can be easily re-assembled and re-used. These characteristics plus the possibilities of the digitisation concept result in a further increase of effectiveness of the NPS. Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website : www.niehoff.de

enabling process monitoring and machine condition analysis. Spare parts can also be identified and there are various possibilities in troubleshooting. The software works both as a web application and simultaneously for iOS and Android. The NPS, an efficient, safe and economic packaging system for automotive wires, consists of the SV type spoolers and the collapsible NPS plastic multi-way spools. The SV 402 D is designed to operate in-line with extrusion lines and can spool insulated wires with a cross section of 0.13mm², copper wire strands with 0.22 to 6mm² cross section and copper alloy strands. The machine can be operated at a continuous

THE Niehoff Package System NPS can now be integrated in the new digitisation concept of Maschinenfabrik Niehoff. This was shown at the wire 2018 trade fair with the NPS double spooler type SV 402 D. The machine was equipped with sensor technology, making it possible to use machine, production and process data according to Industry 4.0. In this way it is possible to measure motor and drive data, rotational speed, speed, vibrations and main drive temperature. With the new Niehoff Digital Assistant+4.0, machine, production and process data can be recorded,

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