WCA May 2022

Exhibitors at wire 2022

transmission of data and power, via Ethernet, over a single pair of wires, using power over data line (PoDL). The Castor offers a time-efficient approach to characterise data cables for this new network technology. The new integrated Metis software makes the use of this automated test equipment more straightforward and user friendly. Gaia combined cable tester: the Gaia automatic cable testing system for high voltage, low frequency (RCKE) and high frequency (attenuation, impedance, phase, crosstalk) of multiple wires measures dielectric strength up to 6kV AC and/or DC and insulation resistance on cables built with pairs or quads. It is available in three versions for up to 208 wires. Scorpius DT 18 GHz for coaxial cables: an expansion of the Scorpius range for measuring coaxial cables up to 18GHz, the Scorpius DT 18 is contained in a compact desktop housing while measuring both 50Ω and 75Ω coaxial cables. AESA Cortaillod will also be presenting its partnership with Cimteq. The CIQ 3.0 quality data management software from AESA fits with Cimteq’s CableBuilder and CableMES. The partnership allows both companies to offer a system that “closes the loop” between design engineering, manufacturing and quality control. AESA’s R&D specialists will hold technical sessions on the company’s stand on Tuesday andWednesday morning. Details of the sessions will be announced in advance on the company’s website. AESA-Cortaillod www.aesa-cortaillod.com

As the company’s most robust model, the turret head indexing tool changer provides flexibility in wire-forming capability, while the 200 msec servo-cut ensures fast and quiet production. Standard features include DXF, LRA and XYZ import, animatedbending simulation with collision detection, auto pilot speed/ load monitoring, touchscreen monitors, Microsoft Windows, 5 hp wire payoff, ‘Dial-A-Service’ for remote support via the Internet, and a maintenance module that reminds users of the work necessary for zero downtime. Available options include automatic bend setup with AccuCal; easy production statistics with AccuTrack; online AIM Academy training; Faro, Romer and Aicon CMM communications for automatic programmer corrections; integration with robots; and STEP and IGES file importing. In all instances, the wire can be fed directly from a coil, and straightened, bent and cut using a software package that provides flexibility and simplicity in programming, and is offered in all universal languages. AIM, Inc www.aimmachines.com 14 C44 Alphagary/Mexichem Specialty Com- pounds, an Orbia company, is a global supplier of sheathing, insulation and spline compounds for a wide variety of copper and fibre optic wire and cable applications, including voice and data cables, power and control cables, and other speciality cables such as solar panel, railway and electric vehicle. The company’s materials enable cable designers around the world to meet fire safety regulation testing requirements, including those outlined in the European CPR B2 standard. Material selection is determined by the balance of performance standards required for the application, specifically a balance of mechanical, thermal and electrical performance criteria, as well as fire testing requirements. halogen-free)/ HFFR (halogen-free, flame-retardant) compounds (Megolon), flame retardant PVC compounds (GW series, Polivisol, Sylvin), TPE compounds (Garaflex), urethane alloys (Garathane), compounds designed for plenum spaces (Smokeguard), chlorinated polyethylene Alphagary The compound portfolio includes LSHF (low-smoke,

alloys semi conducting cross-linkable compounds via a partnership with Shakun Polymers (Escontek). (GCPE series) and

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A new line in Melton Mowbray, UK

New developments for Category 6 data cable applications include thin-wall applications, needing to pass the B2 level of CPR testing (Class D & C). When used as sheathing, the Megolon compound helps to achieve the B2 performance rating (declaration of performance is available), and is designed to help eliminate cross talk. Alphagary https://alphagary.com Aztech Lubricants LLC 09 F06-2 Aztech Lubricants is a provider of wire drawing and lubricant solutions. At its stand, the company will showcase the EZDraw, EZClean, EZCoat and EZFeed products, and its new high-fusion drawing lubes. Visitors will also see the company’s new environmentally friendly packaging, and be able to try the new EZPliers wire cutting pliers. Aztech provides a full range of calcium-, sodium- and potassium stearate-based drawing powders, RP oil, drawing oils, vanishing oils and pre-coats, and a complete line of AZWipe spiral brushes. The company has manufacturing and distribution capabilities in the USA, Colombia, India and Korea. Aztech Lubricants www.aztechlube.com 13 E37 Bass, founded in 1947, develops, produces and distributes precision products for industrial threading applications for customers in the automotive and aviation industries, as well as mechanical engineering and medical technology. Bass GmbH

AIM, Inc

11 A21 AIM will present the new AFES-3DxT line: an updated five servo-axis turret tool changer machine with a fast servo cutter.

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AIM’s AFES-3D8T

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