WCA September 2023

20-22 September 2023

Bangkok, Thailand

for large cross-section conductors (127 wires) produced on rigid stranders. These stranders include automatic loading systems, shaped wire stranding heads, heavy compaction systems, and water blocking application devices for yarn and powder, enabling the machines to provide consistent and smooth tension control across all the elements. FLYMCA machines have incorporated recent developments that can reduce stopping and changeover time, as well as reducing operator intervention to improve safety. These improvements include accumulators to allow continuous operation; automatic loading and unloading systems to load and unload bobbins simultaneously; and automatic cable-end cutting and taping with automatic changeover from one take-up to the other.

In each case, the inspection results are displayed in real-time in a timebase and/or lissajous figure on eddy current/ ultrasonic generators via powerful but easy-to-use software. Traceability is ensured by production software (for eddy current inspection) and Probus Supervision software (for ultrasonic inspection), which create complete and customisable inspection reports. Controle Mesure Systemes Group www.cmseddyscan.com With the wire industry facing a unique opportunity to champion a greener future, Druids – based in Barcelona, Spain – is part of this transformation, providing eco-friendly solutions for galvanised steel wire production. The company’s flagship product is Dru Gal, a hot-dip galvanising line that is not only emissions-free but also avoids the use of strong acids and other hazardous chemicals. More than 20 of the lines are running across five continents, and have produced more than four million tons of galvanised wire in the last 15 years. Dru-Gal is designed with a focus on the wellbeing of the operator, ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment. With its advanced capabilities, Dru-Gal provides flexibility and high production capacity, allowing manufacturers to adapt quickly to market demands without sacrificing quality or efficiency. Druids Process Technology, SL Stand: K10

FIB Belgium sa Stand: F06

FIB Belgium supplies heating and coating process lines such as patenting, galvanising, oil tempering and annealing lines, and bell and pit furnaces for cold heading quality and batch annealing wires. It is also a supplier in the framework of hot dip galvanising plants for pieces.

FIB provides lines for heating and coating processes

The company’s lines and equipment are designed in relation to energy transition, water savings, limitation of CO 2 emissions, alternative electrical heating technologies, more friendly human machine interfaces, operator safety, compactness, and remote support and diagnosis. FIB Belgium sa www.fib.be

FLYMCA specialises in large stranding and armouring machinery

FLYMCA SL Stand: G11

While focusing on these specialised machines, FLYMCA has also continued to produce equipment for aerial cable, railway and other traditional markets, such as steel ropes. FLYMCA SL www.flymca.com

FLYMCA Is a worldwide engineering and manufacturing company that builds rotating equipment with advanced technical solutions for the wire and cable industry. In recent years, it has specialised in large stranding, cabling, screening and armouring customised machines, mainly for the production of submarine and offshore cables. The company identified high demand for large stranding and armouring machinery to produce submarine cables, and is ready to respond to customer requests, adapting its designs for each project. Armouring is achieved in two different configurations: large tubular stranders with bullhead configuration, mainly used for fibre optic submarine cables; and large planetary armouring lines for heavy power transmission cables. These are produced on heavy-duty machines with a high number of wires, based on single- or double-layer design (up to 208 wires, or more in some cases). They are applied by a single cage or dual cage working in tandem operation. The machines also include automatic loading systems to reduce the changeover time. In addition to the increased demand for submarine cables, there is demand

Krenn GmbH & Co KG Stand: D15

Krenn is a specialist in cutting and straightening wire and bars. The company’s electro-hydraulic straightener with rechargeable lithium-ion battery has been established on the market for more than ten years. The design has been improved to make it tougher and more powerful. The KTR-3 ACNL battery-powered hydraulic straightener handles wires/ bars up to 32mm diameter, with 380-bars operating pressure and 11 metric tons pressure capacity. It is described as being fast, flexible and easy to operate. Equipped with a sturdy, rotatable straightening head and a rocker switch for easy forward/backward feed-control, and powered by an 18V Li-Ion battery to ensure maximum flexibility, the KTR-3 ACNL hydraulic straightener is suitable for ›››

Dru-Gal hot-dip galvanising line

In addition to galvanising, Druids produces roll-drawing lines, rolling cassettes, and packaging lines for wire coils. At wire Southeast Asia, Druids will showcase its technology. Visitors to the company’s stand will be able to meet the team, learn about their approach to wire manufacturing, and explore collaboration opportunities. Druids Process Technology, SL https://druidsbarcelona.com

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