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20 th anniversary at wire China Celebrating its 20 th anniversary this year, wire China is recognised as the largest trade fair for the wire and cable industry in Asia.
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So it comes as little surprise that more than 1,000 exhibitors will be displaying their latest technologies at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 25 to 28 September. With more than 57,000m 2 of exhibition space, it is the ideal platform for companies worldwide to target the Asia market. For regional-based companies, the four-day exhibition is perfectly placed to allow them to understand the state-of-the-art equipment, technologies and solutions without having to travel overseas. The success of the last staging – in 2023 – followed a three-year absence but nonetheless was hailed a success by organisers SECRI (Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute) and Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai), in cooperation with Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. Daniel Ryfisch, director of Global Portfolio wire / Tube & Flow Technologies of Messe Düsseldorf, said: “We are excited meeting face-to-face with exhibitors and visitors who are finally back to wire China after three years’ absence, gaining numerous positive feedback from them as well. “We have also welcomed national and regional pavilions participating – a great success that also emphasised the internationality of wire China.” Our coverage of wire China starts on page 36 with some of the exhibitors attending. You can also collect your free copies of Wire & Cable ASIA and EuroWire magazines from our stand – E1 G37. Switching to the other side of the world, this issue also covers the staging of IWCS in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, from 14 to 17 October. This is a superb way to advance your career, expand your professional network and interact with international colleagues at the premier event for new technologies in the cable and connectivity industry.
Featuring a technical symposium, professional develop- ment courses, executive sessions and a supplier exhibition, IWCS helps individuals stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends within the industry. Our coverage starts on page 34 and you can collect your free copies of Wire & Cable ASIA and EuroWire from our booth, 405.
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ISSN: 2633-9676 print
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8 Industry News 21 Technology News 34 IWCS Cable & 36 wire China 2024 52 Editorial Index 52 Advertisers Index
47 Industry News 49 Products
Connectivity Industry Forum 2024
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Technical Article 50 Coding and marking in extrusion: five challenges and their solutions in a nutshell By Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co KG
Shanghai, China 25-28 September 2024
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Diary of events
25-28 September 2024 wire China Trade exhibition Shanghai, China Organisers: Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute Co Ltd Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai Co Ltd www.wirechina.net 14-17 October 2024 IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum Trade exhibition & Technical Symposium Providence, Rhode Island, USA Organisers: IWCS www.iwcs.org 15-17 October 2024 FABTECH Trade exhibition Orlando, Florida, USA Organisers: FMA (Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International) www.fabtechexpo.com
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Getting Technical SDM submarine cable with 200μm diameter optical fibre Featuring • wire India 2024 – show issue • Rod and bar production • Compounds, coverings and extruding machinery Next Issue
22-25 October 2024 EuroBlech Trade exhibition Hanover, Germany Organisers: Mack-Brooks Exhibitions www.euroblech.com 27-29 November 2024 wire India Trade exhibition Mumbai, India Organisers: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH www.wire-india.com 4-6 March 2025 AMI Cables Conference Düsseldorf, Germany Organisers: Applied Market Information www.ami-events.com
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Industry News
The first bar has been rolled on Kocks’s largest RSB Commissioning at Chinese greenfield rolling mill Chinese steel producer Chengde
In the newly built 1,000,000 t/a rolling mill for larger dimensions, an RSB 500++/4 in StarDrive design has now been successfully commissioned. Straight after rolling the first bar, the four-stand finishing block started regular production. The RSB 500++ rolls straight bars with a diameter of 60 to 160mm onto the cooling bed. This largest reducing and sizing block is in the advanced RSB design. The further scope of supply included the remote control for stands and guides, which allows operational parameters to be adjusted from the control stand. In addition to the roll shop equipment, Kocks installed the Bamicon Octopus software and hardware features that assist operators in the stand and guide preparation and support the entire tooling process in the roll shop. Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG www.kocks.de
In 2017, Chengde Jianlong modernised its small bar mill SBQ line with a Kocks RSB® 370++/4 in 5.0 design, which resulted in an improvement in product quality and mill output. For the current project, the steel producer again relied on Kocks’s portfolio for producing speciality steels.
Jianlong Iron & Steel Co Ltd has successfully rolled the first bar on its Kocks Reducing & Sizing Block for large bar dimensions in its advanced greenfield medium bar mill line. The project follows a previous finishing block installation with Kocks several years ago.
Registration opens for 2024 IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum
Registration is now open for the 73 rd annual IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum. Taking place from 14 to 17 October at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, the event features the traditional elements of the IWCS Forum plus new components that highlight trending developments in sustainability, energy transition and broadband infrastructure.
Full details of the event can be found on page 34.
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The role of fluoropolymers and purity testing of material An interview with Dr Michael Schlipf
What does the planned restriction of PFAS (fluoropolymers) in Germany/Europe mean for manufacturers and processors? Manufacturers of fluoropolymers in Europe are reducing their product portfolio or discontinuing the production of fluoropolymers completely. Half of the fluoropolymers required in Europe will then have to be imported, which will drastically increase the dependency of the high technology positioned in Europe on imports from abroad. Europe has comparatively high safety and environmental standards for production facilities. The imported high-performance materials do not achieve the usual level of quality and purity in all respects. The local shortage of raw materials is expected to lead to an increase in prices, which will put European industry at a further competitive disadvantage. What significance does inspection and sorting technology currently have in the production and processing of fluoropolymers? Fluoropolymers are primarily used in demanding applications such as medical technology, the semiconductor industry and high-frequency technology as well as the food and beverage industry. The highest standards of purity and
Dr Michael Schlipf, member of the board and chairman of the fluoropolymer group of pro-K Industrieverband of semi-finished and consumer products made of plastic eV, recently visited Sikora. In an interview, he highlighted the role of fluoropolymers and the procedures for testing the purity of these materials. What role do fluoropolymers play in the new megatrends such as e-mobility, 5G data transmission, green hydrogen or meeting the goals of the EU’s Green Deal? Due to their special property profile, fluoropolymers are the basis for all of the megatrends mentioned. In electric cars, they are mainly used in batteries, but also in electronics as functional and safety components. 5G data transmission takes place via antennas made of CCL (copper-clad laminates), a composite of copper foil, PTFE or FEP foil and PTFE-coated glass fabric. Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysing water using electricity from wind or solar energy. The membranes in the electrolysis cells are made of fluorine ionomers. Replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen makes a significant contribution to achieving the goals of the Green Deal.
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quality apply to these applications. Manufacturing processes can be very complex – the greater the damage in the event of contaminated end products. This is why inspection and sorting technology plays an important role before the pellets are processed. How do you see the future development of the industry in terms of material purity testing? We are currently in a phase of disproportionate growth in the volume of fluoropolymers. This is because most innovative megatrends are based on the use of fluoropolymers. As these new applications place high demands on fluoropolymers in terms of purity and quality, it is already clear that quality enhancing production steps such as purity testing will continue to develop at a disproportionately high rate. Sikora AG www.sikora.net very passionate to have our home in the Black Country, and to be named as its Manufacturing Champion by the Express & Star is a massive honour. “Importantly, it reinforces the culture we have built and that is very much about our people, who all own a part of our business. This approach has helped us grow into a truly global supplier, with wire manufactured and treated in our region being sent as far away as Azerbaijan, Australia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan and India.” Alloy Wire International manufactures round, flat and profile wire, supporting more than 6,000 customers at home and abroad. Since a management buy out at the start of 2023, the company has delivered £17.9mn of sales, a near £5mn rise and £3mn above anticipated revenues. Alloy Wire International www.alloywire.com
AWI named manufacturing champion of the year A wire specialist that exports to more than 65 countries around the world has been named as the Manufacturing Champion of the UK’s Black Country region. Alloy Wire International
(AWI), which is owned by all of its 34 employees, beat the competition of businesses Addfield Environmental Systems and Voestalpine Metsec plc at the Express & Star Business Awards. The judging panel of Alison Jukes ( Express & Star ), Michael Brooks and Lulu Loughlin (both Collins Aerospace) praised AWI’s rapid growth and the ambition of its young management team, as well as the company’s ability to supply a range of 62 exotic alloys to customers involved in critical automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear and oil and gas projects. A strong commitment to being carbon neutral was also highlighted, with the firm neutralising 500 tonnes of carbon every year by taking an active role in
Certified Emission Reductions (CER) programmes. These also deliver spin off benefits of supporting education, employment, ecology and clean water in remote countries. Tom Mander, managing director of Alloy Wire International, was delighted with the win: “This is the first time we’ve ever gone in for anything like this, so to win one of the big awards on the evening was a fantastic feeling. We’re The AWI team celebrates winning the Manufacturing Champion award (held by managing director Tom Mander, centre)
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Supermac – Global Solution Provider in Extrusion and Process Technology along with IIOT applications
Supermac Industries established in the year 1974 is a leader in manufacturing of high end systems and process technology for the wire & cable in Power and telecom sector and related Industries. The ISO 9001 and CE certified company specializes in offering customized and tailor made solutions to fulfil specific needs of the variety of customers all across the globe. With a highly skilled design team, with the best of manufacturing and highly talented commissioning team, trained experts in cable processes and technology, we offer design to process expertise to bring in the best product for you. Supermac Industries established in the year 1974 is a leader in manufacturing of high end systems and process technology for the wire & cable in Power and telecom sector and related Industries. The ISO 9001 and CE certified company specializes in offering customized and tailor made solutions to fulfil specific needs of the variety of customers all across the globe. With a highly skilled design team, with the best of manufacturing and highly talented commissioning team, trained experts in cable processes and technology, we offer design to process expertise to bring in the best product for you. Supermac has expertise providing on line commissioning from remote. Post commissioning customer service support is provided Supermac has expertise providing on line commissioning from remote. Post commissioning customer service support is provided
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from both on site as well as from remote. In our endeavour to conform to industry 4.0 norms, Supermac has taken strong strides forward in implementing several digital initiatives and can provide IIOT enabled extrusion lines supported by Siemens Mind sphere software from both on site as well as from remote. In our endeavour to conform to industry 4.0 norms, Supermac has taken strong strides forward in implementing several digital initiatives and can provide IIOT enabled extrusion lines supported by Siemens Mind sphere software The company has three established and running units near New Delhi and are adding another unit under our expansion program. The company has three established and running units near New Delhi and are adding another unit under our expansion program. The state-of-the art facilities are equipped with international and indigenous machinery to carry out the process of manufacturing as per the customer’s requirements. Supermac has strategic partnership with German Companies – M/S Scholz to cover CCV Lines, M/S Rubicon to cover Rubber extrusion Lines and Simpack USA for Coiling machines and Solutions. The state-of-the art facilities are equipped with international and indigenous machinery to carry out the process of manufacturing as per the customer’s requirements. Supermac has strategic partnership with German Company – M/S Scholz to cover CCV Lines, and Simpack USA for Coiling machines and Solutions.
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Supermac specializes in the following areas: • State of the art CCV Line with Supermac specializes in the following areas: • State of the art CCV Line with
• Rubber extruders for Insulation and sheathing materials • Silicone extrusion lines with infrared vulcanization system • Cat 5.6 and 7 Lines • FTTH drop cable lines • Fluoropolymer – FEP, PTFE /ETFE Lines • Loose tube/Secondary coating lines for fibre optics • Extruders for variety of applications – up to 175 mm • Cross-Head Single/Dual/Triple • Haul-Off Caterpillar • Capstan • Take-up and pay-off of all types and sizes and as per requirement above 4.5 meters and 40 MT • Rubber extruders for Insulation and sheathing materials • Silicone extrusion lines with infrared vulcanization system • Cat 5.6 and 7 Lines • FTTH drop cable lines • Fluoropolymer – FEP, PTFE /ETFE Lines • Loose tube/Secondary coating lines for fibre optics • Extruders for variety of applications – up to 175 mm • Cross-Head Single/Dual/Triple • Haul-Off Caterpillar • Capstan • Take-up and pay-off of all types and sizes and as per requirement above 4.5 meters and 40 MT
Scholz Vulcanization system for Power Cables up to 132 KV XLPE and 33 KV for Rubber • Specialized Medical Tubing extrusion lines • Proven Triple Extrusion Line for SIOPLAS (XLPE) cables • High speed Insulation Line and Sheathing Line for House Wiring & Control Cables and medical equipment sector. • High output and best in class Insulation Line and Sheathing Line for Power and Optical fiber Cables. • HCV insulation and sheathing line • Hybrid and composite CCV lines for both XLPE and Rubber. Scholz Vulcanization system for Power Cables up to 132 KV XLPE and 33 KV for Rubber • Specialized Medical Tubing extrusion lines • Proven Triple Extrusion Line for SIOPLAS (XLPE) cables • High speed Insulation Line and Sheathing Line for House Wiring & Control Cables and medical equipment sector. • High output and best in class Insulation Line and Sheathing Line for Power and Optical fiber Cables. • HCV insulation and sheathing line • Hybrid and composite CCV lines for both XLPE and Rubber.
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Industry News
Timothy Copp joins ICE Cable Systems as COO ICE Cable Systems, a brand of low voltage wire and cable products, has announced that industry expert Timothy Copp has joined the company as chief operating officer, making the move to Austin, Texas, USA, where the company is located. avoid sub-standard and counterfeit offerings. Timothy Copp
“In recent years, we have shifted from buying finished goods overseas to sourcing core/raw cable domestically and managing end-production in-house including coil winding, printing and packaging,” said Mr Rizzo. “This allows us to protect our dealers from unforeseen global supply shortages such as those experienced during Covid-19. This greater manufacturing control allows us to apply new innovations to further benefit installers and improve the installation experience.” Commenting on the new appointment, Mr Rizzo said, “Tim brings tremendous channel and operational expertise to ICE Cable Systems. Worldwide he is the foremost expert in reel-less packaging technology and possesses deep experience in running all aspects of an organisation within our industry. This is the perfect synergy.” Mr Copp added, “Collaborating with Brian as a partner for more than a dec ade, I have experienced first-hand ICE
With numerous patents to his name, Mr Copp brings more than 20 years of experience as an expert in reel less cable packaging technology. He spent 21 years with Reelex Packing Solutions, Inc, progressing from brand manager to business development VP. At Reelex he was involved in a variety of business functions, including marketing, operations and product development. ICE Cable Systems was an early adopter of Reelex, having incorporated the specialised figure-eight coil into its bulk cable cartons to ensure installers get an optimum pulling experience. As a result, ICE president Brian Rizzo and Mr Copp already have a successful working history together that spans more than a decade. They have also been vocal in educating installers on reference-level wire and cable, and how to identify and In line with its commitment to creating sustainable change within the marine, oil and gas, and shipping industries, Hendrik Veder Group has announced the appointment of a sustainability and circularity specialist. The company, which supplies steel wire and fibre rope products and services, has appointed Anne Raangs to the new position. Her role will focus exclusively on projects that enhance sustainability practices and contribute to efforts to strengthen the circular economy of the industries in which Hendrik Veder Group operates. Following an experienced career in the offshore and maritime industry supply chain and having played a crucial role in a series of sustainability and environment focused projects and groups, Ms Raangs will utilise her expertise across both fields. Being responsible for developing, implementing and promoting sustain- able initiatives, she will design detailed strategies for customers within the North Sea triangle (UK, Netherlands and Norway) while establishing partnerships with operators to implement new approaches. This includes applying circular solutions for end-of-life materials (such as used rigging materials) and
Cable Systems’ continued commitment to excellence and innovation. This is especially impressive during an era of rampant cost cutting on materials and manufacturing. I am thrilled to take on the role of COO and contribute towards an organisation that shares my values of customer-centric creativity, producing the best products and doing things the right way.” ICE Cable Systems www.icecable.com Hendrik Veder Group appoints sustainability specialist
environmentally conscious alternatives, so I am thrilled to help develop this even further. Hendrik Veder Group has consistently shown that its commitment to sustainability is not just a marketing strategy; the team here truly has made an impact in reducing industry impact. I look forward to continuing to utilise my technical industry knowledge and experience in implementing sustainable strategies as part of my new role and to help the group achieve its aims, making a lasting impact across our industries.” Bertwin Zonneveld added, “Hendrik Veder Group continues to pave the way for supporting sustainable development within the maritime, offshore and ship- ping industries. We have a rich history of innovation, and Anne’s appointment as sustainability and circularity specialist is the latest milestone. We have embraced Anne’s experience and insight wholeheartedly and believe she can help take our approach to the next level, creating synergy between suppliers and operators to maintain high sustainability standards and a commitment to redu- cing our collective carbon footprint.” Hendrik Veder Group www.hendrikvedergroup.com UK managing director
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supporting customers to optimise the reuse of resources as part of an asset management project. Although the role is based at the company’s headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the position will oversee the entirety of the group, including its UK division, with a primary office in Aberdeen and a secondary branch in Sheffield, to align commercial and operational teams in the Netherlands, Norway and the UK. Discussing her new role, Ms Raangs commented, “This is an exciting development to be part of at Hendrik Veder Group. I have maintained a close eye on the group and its track record of providing sustainable and more
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Dongkuk Steel contracts Tenova for improved furnace efficiency Korean steelmaker Dongkuk Steel Mill Co Ltd has contracted Tenova Goodfellow Inc to improve its furnace efficiency. The scope of the contract involves the supply and installation of Tenova’s NextGen® system at Dongkuk’s plant in Dong-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea. The NextGen system, tailored for Dongkuk Steel’s 120-ton AC shaft furnace, incorporates advanced hardware and temperature sensors for off-gas measurement, including two sampling stations and a central cabinet. Characterised by its hybrid laser/ extractive off-gas analysis system, NextGen is claimed to provide faster analytical response times and a comprehensive spectrum of process analysis, covering CO, H 2 O, CO 2 , O 2 , and H 2 . This gives operators real-time monitoring and control capabilities,
Tenova will help improve efficiency at Dongkuk Steel
humidity detection upstream and COppm downstream measurements for improved asset protection.” The installation and commissioning of the system is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. Tenova Goodfellow Inc www.tenova.com
leading to minimised operational risks and optimised production efficiency. “We are very proud to have been selected as a valued partner with Dongkuk Steel,” said Marcello Pozzi, Tenova Goodfellow Inc’s CEO. “Tenova’s latest NextGen system will incorporate our newest improvements for an automatic probe cleaning system,
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Kocks honoured with design award Reducing and sizing blocks (RSB®) from Kocks have been awarded the internationally renowned iF Design Award. The award demonstrates the manufacturer’s commitment to innovation in the steel production sector. The redesigned appearance of the rolling mills was developed in collaboration with the team from Budde Industrie Design.
The clean lines are designed to emphasise the central factor of precision in the rolling mill environment. The fully automatic cover ensures safety under the demanding conditions in industrial environments, in the event of bars breaking out. The block’s overall appearance underscores the relevance of the three-roll block for the quality of the final product. The jury awarded the Kocks RSB® product range in the Industry Product category. From the beginning, the RSB was developed to achieve performance, and it has been optimised up to the current (fifth) generation. “The iF Design Award is also a valuable recognition of our pursuit of excellence in rolling mill technology,” said Günther Schnell, managing director sales and marketing at Kocks. The award-winning design extends across the entire RSB sizing family, so that the rolling blocks form a consistent visual unit that stands out in the mill line. Three RSBs in the award-winning design have already been put into operation by Chinese steel producers. Additional blocks in various configurations are under construction or in the planning stages, and will be put into operation in rolling mills worldwide in the near future. Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG www.kocks.de
The reducing and sizing blocks are an integral part of special steel production, enabling precise rolling processes. In addition to their technical performance, the equipment of the current generation features a striking design.
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PMH GmbH, based in Königswinter, Germany, knows from many years of experience how important the production of high-quality filaments is for the 3D printing industry. For more than 30 years, the company has been developing customised extrusion lines, and equipping its lines with measuring and control technology from Sikora to ensure product quality. Particularly in the production of filaments for 3D printing in medical technology, quality assurance is increasingly the focus of manufacturers. manufacturer of extrusion and con- verting technologies, has become the first OEM in its field to achieve Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certification. The certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to preventing plastic pellet (resin) loss and contributing to a cleaner environment, setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability in the plastics industry. OCS is an international programme designed to help plastics industry companies implement good house- keeping and pellet containment practices. By achieving OCS certification, Davis-Standard joins a growing list of companies committed to reducing
material flow during printing.
This prevents feeding errors, clogging of the extruder and damage to the print head and nozzle. In addition to devices for diameter measurement, PMH’s extrusion lines use Laser Lump 2000 systems for quality control. The Laser Lump 2000 precisely measures the diameter using laser technology, and simultaneously detects lumps and neckdowns on the filament surface. plastic pollution in waterways and communities. “Our facilities in Fulton, New York, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut, are blessed with natural beauty and proximity to vital waterways and the ocean,” said Giovanni Spitale, CEO of Davis-Standard. “This underscores our responsibility to protect these resources and is why Operation Clean Sweep certification is so important to us.” Dan Guthrie, the company’s COO and president of film, sheet and core auxiliaries, commented, “Environmental stewardship is deeply ingrained in our company culture at Davis-Standard. Achieving Operation Clean Sweep certification reinforces our dedication prepare for an evening of celebration as the association’s Dinner Dance makes a return on 15 November 2024. Following a hiatus, the IWMA is reviving a tradition that debuted in 1975 in Stratford-upon-Avon. This time, the event will take place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London, with the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral as a backdrop. The evening will begin with welcome drinks, followed by a four-course dinner with perfectly paired wines. Afterwards, guests will enjoy drinks and dance to live entertainment from a band.
Michael Kinnart, technical manager at PMH GmbH (left), with Aguinaldo Ramalho, head of sales – wire and cable at Sikora, at the filament line with the integrated diameter measuring head and Laser Lump 2000 lump detector from Sikora
Sikora AG www.sikora.net PMH GmbH www.pmh-extruder.de Davis-Standard achieves “clean sweep” certification Davis-Standard, a designer and
to responsible manufacturing practices and our commitment to minimising our environmental footprint.” American facilities are powered by carbon-free electricity, and its Maillefer division received a Silver EcoVadis rating for its sustainability efforts in Finland. Numerous Davis-Standard facilities maintain ISO 14001 certification for their environmental management systems, with only one yet to achieve the certification. Davis-Standard https://davis-standard.com Davis-Standard’s North
Operation Clean Sweep https://opcleansweep.org
The return of the IWMA Dinner Dance: a grand industry celebration
For those who wish to extend the celebration, the IWMA has arranged a block booking of hotel rooms at a special rate. Guests can enjoy a seamless transition from the evening’s festivities to a restful overnight stay at the Leonardo Royal Hotel. Details, including ticket bookings and hotel accommodations, can be found at www.iwma.org/events or by contacting katie@iwma.org. IWMA Ltd www.iwma.org
The IWMA is asking industry pro- fessionals to mark their calendars and
The inaugural IWMA Dinner Dance in 1975
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Hazardous chemical labelling operations assessment Reliance Label Solutions, a specialist in manufacturing hazardous container labels for the petroleum, chemical and environmental industries, has introduced a new programme to help companies streamline their chemical labelling operations. and Efficacy of Labels – the technical inspection service provides an expert driven assessment to help ensure that companies handling and labelling hazardous chemicals follow compliance best practices. The GHS LABEL Profile appraisals also include a weighted average that highlights any areas particularly at risk of non-compliance.
Several manufacturing, warehousing and logistical scenarios can be assessed, in cluding labelling application infrastruc ture maintenance, storage temperature and humidity, and other issues that can adversely affect label performance. “Our new GHS LABEL Profile comprises a confidential all-things-label health check-up for companies handling hazardous chemicals,” said Troy Lucas, product engineer for Reliance Label Solutions. “Our chemical customers intimately understand that labelling environmentally sensitive materials is far more complex than a quick print and-apply. In this industry, labels and their application techniques must stand up to exceptionally tough conditions, and this is our way of standing with our customers to best ensure compliance and overall labelling success.” Reliance Label Solutions www.reliancelabel.com
GHS LABEL Profile creates an accessible labelling safety and standardisation platform between chemical companies and labelling compliance experts. Reliance Label’s team can engage with chemical companies to determine their most pressing labelling compliance challenges, and then conduct an on site assessment, followed by a com- prehensive report that offers practical improvements, where appropriate. Reliance Label’s portfolio of hazardous container labelling solutions is designed to withstand harsh environments. In addition to chemical drum labelling solutions that meet stringent GHS, HazCom and IMDG labelling requirements, the company offers label- ling-adjacent GHS-compliant solutions such as printing software, colour printers and printer consumables.
Called the GHS LABEL Profile – short for Leading Assessment for Best Practices GHS LABEL Profile provides an assessment to ensure companies follow compliance best practices
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Meeting electrical insulation challenges with PEEK extrusion
towards electrical insulation through plastic extrusion is gaining momentum. The latest electric motors require higher power and energy density, accommodating up to 1,000V. performance, motor windings are now insulated with advanced plastic materials such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK), which offers enhanced insulating properties and chemical resistance, and can operate at temperatures up to 240°C. Its flexibility, compared to conventional enamelling, allows the creation of tighter bending radii. Combined with reduced insulation thickness, this increases energy density. For the past decade, Frigeco has been developing extrusion lines dedicated to the production of PEEK-coated cables for oil pumps, giving the company extensive experience in processing this material. In recent years, significant advancements have been made in the production of insulated magnet wire, including both PEEK and PPSU (polyphenylsulphone). To achieve optimal
MFL Group provides a complete range of machinery for wire and cable manufac turers. The group has gained know-now and experience in the industry in recent years through the acquisition of three companies – CM Caballé, OM Lesmo and Eurodraw Energy – that complement its strengths and add intellectual property into its wire and cable division. In 2022, MFL Group’s machinery offering was expanded through the acquisition of Coseco, which specialises in lines for electrolytic coating of copper wire (tinning, silvering, etc). Frigeco is one of the two brands created within MFL Group. Its origins date back to the late 1990s, and over the last 20 years it has consolidated its position as a brand for rod breakdown lines, intermediate drawing lines, multi-wire drawing lines, rotating machinery, and wire and cable extrusion lines. In response to growing demand for high-performance electric vehicles, the transition in magnet wire production
MFL has gained proficiency in PEEK extrusion
MFL states that its acquired proficiency demonstrates its expert management of the crystalline phase of the material, achieving minimal insulation thickness and increasing adhesion capacity to the conductor. The company supplies machinery that covers the entire spectrum of insulated magnet wire production in PEEK, from the initial rod breakdown machine to the final extrusion stage. The company is planning to establish a testing extrusion line for PEEK operation at its facility in Spinetoli, Italy. It is also developing polypropylene insulation for medium voltage cables. MFL Group www.mflgroup.com
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Prysmian counts on Leibinger’s ink expertise Prysmian, a supplier of energy and telecommunication cables and systems, prints extrusion products at its plant in Neustadt near Coburg, Germany, with solutions from Leibinger. numbers on leads or complex text on a cable’s sheath surface, Prysmian requires an ink that adheres well to different materials.
“With Leibinger, we have found an ideal partner, especially as the company has been developing and producing its own inks for several years now,” explained Andreas Bachmann, senior manager process engineering at Prysmian in Neustadt. The printer used is the JET3up PI, which Leibinger developed specifically for high-contrast printing on dark surfaces. Mr Bachmann was impressed with the solution: “The Leibinger printers have proven to be extremely reliable and
Working in close collaboration, the two companies found a special white ink that adheres securely and reliably to a wide range of materials used in Prysmian’s cable production. At the Neustadt factory, Prysmian manufactures special cables for industrial applications from materials such as rubber, PVC, ETFE, XLPE and polyurethane. Permanently coding and marking all these materials is a challenge. Whether printing simple
The special white ink from Leibinger adheres to the dark extrusion products from Prysmian
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very low-maintenance in the production process.” Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co KG www.leibinger-group.com Prysmian SpA www.prysmian.com
High-capacity hot strip mill commissioned By rolling the first hot strip, SMS has put into operation the new high-capacity hot strip mill (HSM) at Jindal Steel Odisha Ltd (JSOL), a subsidiary of the OP Jindal Group. transfer bar cooling system; Hibox® heat preservation hoods; mandrel-less coil box; edge heating equipment; drum shear; secondary descaler; a seven-stand finishing mill; laminar cooling; and three down coilers. SMS’s AMOVA integrated business unit supplied a coil con- veying system, coil-strapping machines, marking machine and an inspection line.
thin strips can be rolled reliably and stably by implementation of various innovative rolling technologies. For optimal temperature regulation in the roughing mill, SMS installed the newly developed transfer bar cooling system, which prevents uncontrolled air cooling during oscillation. By equalising the temperature, product homogeneity is improved. The Hibox heat preservation hoods simplify inspection and maintenance. The heat panels make the finishing train’s rolling behaviour more stable, and JSOL is able to shift the product mix toward smaller final thicknesses and/or higher strength steel grades. Arranged between the second roughing stand and the finishing mill, the mandrel-less coil box forms transfer bar into coils, and equalises the temperature over the transfer bar length. Coiling the transfer bar prevents the inner windings from cooling. Material and heat are accumulated, providing a positive effect on the material to be rolled. The edge heater, located upstream of the finishing mill descaler, utilises inductive heating. Its primary role is to enhance strip edge quality by maintaining optimal pre rolling temperatures. The seven-stand finishing mill is equipped with hydraulic adjustment systems, hydraulic loopers and the latest CVC® plus (continuously variable crown) combined work roll shifting and bending systems.
SMS implemented the HSM in JSOL’s Angul works in the Indian federal state of Odisha. While it is the first hot strip mill at this location, SMS has previously supplied several metallurgical plants to the Indian steel producer. In 2021, JSOL placed the order with SMS for the erection of the 1,780mm HSM, to be equipped with advanced hot strip production technologies, especially in the rolling of hot strip to thin final gauges. SMS’s main scope of equipment included the primary descaler; roughing stand No.1 in two-high design with attached edger; roughing stand No.2 in four high design, also with attached edger;
In the roughing mill section, slabs up to 12m in length, with a thickness range from 180 to 260mm and a width range from 800 to 1,680mm, are rolled down to transfer bar thickness. The range of hot strip thicknesses is 1.2 to 20mm. In total, JSOL’s HSM is designed for an annual capacity of five million tons. The range of steel grades that can be processed includes sophisticated grades such as HSLA, pipe grades and silicon steels. The share of harder material grades is more than 20 per cent. Very
The finishing mill stands are provided with latest generation actuators for precise and efficient rolling operation
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