WCA September 2018

wire China 2018

➣➢➣ drawing die-tools made from tungsten carbide, natural diamond and synthetic PCD, as well as technical assistance for all equipment and for an up-to-date processing of die-tools.

The in-house technique and R&D department improves the performance and end-use processing of high quality yarns, fibres and fabrics with processes that enhance the material properties, extending their life and effectiveness. Gotex’s product portfolio offers fibres and coated yarns (glass reinforcements, anti- rodent, ripcords, waterblocking, aramids, and a wide variety of coatings) for fibre optic, telecom, copper and power cables. It also offers technical woven tapes (bullet-proof, flame barrier, rodent-proof, anti-temperature, and waterblocking). The company manufactures, sells and delivers its products with high quality and performance with fast response and service. Jordi Pere, general manager, said: “Our customers’ satisfaction is our main priority. That is why we do not just offer excellent quality but a remarkable client- oriented service. For that reason we are proud to announce that in the last year we have expanded our production line 30 per cent in order to increase our response to customers’ immediate needs. “It is known that sometimes an urgent delivery is essential for some projects. That is why we give the utmost importance to produce the highest quality products at the shortest time considering customer- service as one of our most valued traits.” Gotex – Spain Website : www.gotexweb.com H Folke Sandelin AB (HFSAB) Stand: W1F63 H Folke Sandelin AB (HFSAB) from Sweden will be co-exhibiting with Niehoff. The specialist in lead extrusion and cable stripping is also celebrating 60 years in business this year. HFSAB personnel will be available to discuss the latest lead extrusion controls and technology for saving lead during the extrusion process. The company is known for its lead extrusion equipment and know-how for trouble-free lead sheathing of cables, providing a moisture barrier. For the last 60 years, the lead extruder from HFSAB has been designed, manufactured and assembled only in Sweden. The lead extruder is horizontal, floor standing, easy to install and maintain, fully automatic and reliable, with its control system enabling continuous operation for weeks with little or no variation in temperatures, wall thickness or concentricity. The lead wall thickness can be kept to a minimum with corresponding savings in lead. A range of high quality and energy-efficient melting pots are available for 10, 18, 35 and 60 tonne capacities.

Inc in Asia, and Fort Wayne Wire Die (Shanghai) Inc in China, as well as through a network of independent agents and distributors worldwide. Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc – USA Website : www.fwwd.com

Gimax Stand: W1C21

The POLI is probably the oldest machine manufactured by Gimax, having been designed at the start of the company’s formation, and upgraded and updated regularly over the years, with different versions able to handle different applications. It is still going strong with several thousand sold over the past 30 years. Today the POLI is a family of re-spoolers, and it is extremely flexible, capable of handling almost all possible re-spooling applications. The different versions that have been designed and added recently mean that there is always model that can handle a customer’s requirements.

On display in China will be: • Machines for working of tungsten carbide dies (ETC-1/HF) • Ultrasonic machines for working of diamond/PCD dies (USP-Twin) Additionally, some products will be shown in a multi-media show on the stand. The latest catalogues in Chinese will also be available for customers. Eder Engineering GmbH – Austria Website : www.eder-eng.com ❍ The USP-Twin from Eder Engineering Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc was founded in 1937 as a manufacturer of precision single crystal natural diamond dies. Over the years, the product line has expanded to include polycrystalline diamond dies, tungsten carbide dies, shaped profile dies, extrusion tips and dies, and other wear parts for the wire industry. Additionally, Fort Wayne Wire Die provides re-cutting and reconditioning services for diamond and carbide dies, and supplies new and recut matched elongation die sets for high-speed, multi-wire drawing machines. The company also offers a complete line of equipment for die maintenance, measurement and inspection of wire drawing dies. Through this line of equipment it is now able to offer customers worldwide the necessary equipment and tools to operate an in-house re-cutting service. The corporate offices, including engineering, research and development and administration, are located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. The company’s products are sold by direct sales engineers in North America, and through its sales offices Fortek GmbH in Europe, Fort Wayne Wire Die (Philippines) Fort Wayne Wire Die Stand: W1G15

The range is from the basic machine to wind small diameter wire onto 4 to 12" OD plastic spools, fibre spools and wire baskets, to the SAW version for sub arc welding wire, large diameter wire onto larger wire baskets or coils (up to 17"). The newer SAW 800 version is for winding large diameter wire on large 32" wire baskets or make 32" plain coils. There is also the SAW 400 that has a widened frame to be able to handle up to 16" OD wire baskets (or spools or coils) up to 8" in width (a common application for aluminium wire). The range of applications that can now be approached include welding wire, to fencing wire, to conductor wire, etc. Gimax Srl – Italy Website : www.gimaxgroup.com ❍ A spool basket of the POLI series

Gotex Stand: W1C33

Gotex, part of Coats Plc, and a supplier of yarns and tapes for the cable industry, will introduce new market products to visitors attending the show. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Gotex exports its products worldwide using the resources of Coats.

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

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