WCA January 2017

Technology news

Lubrication system for wire ❍ The new LS-WST lubrication system from GEO-Reinigungstechnik

100mPas in the range of 0.1 to 10ml/min are applied to a textile tape. The tape is then looped around the wire and the liquid is applied uniformly to the wire surface. The continuously moving, infinitely variable speed of the tape ensures the tape in contact with the wire is always clean. As consumables round and flat textile materials up to 10mm width with appropriate tensile strength may be used. The LS-WST system is suitable for wire diameters ranging from 0.1mm (0.004") to 10mm (0.4") (others on request). The line speed and consumption of materials (liquid agent/tape) will vary according the application. GEO-Reinigungstechnik GmbH – Germany Website : www.geo-reinigungstechnik.de

THE new LS-WST lubrication system is designed to apply liquid media or in liquid dissolved solids via a metering system to wire both with round and rectangular cross sections. The system consists of two modules. The drive unit for the textile tape includes a metering system, the liquid dispenser and the control. The metering can be designed either as gravity or micro pump feed of lubricant. The actual application or process unit is separate and, due to its low space requirement of approximately 100mm, can be integrated into virtually any production line or in wire application lines, eg MIG-MAG welding machines. Via the metering system liquids at a viscosity below

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