WCA November 2016

Technology news

Trendseal – a variable endseal system for CV lines

THE Trendseal variable endseal eliminates the requirement for seal changes during product changes in all types of CV lines and decreases tool-changing times. Each CV tube is equipped with one or more endseals in order to keep the cooling medium in process while the cable proceeds. Depending on the cable diameter to be processed, it is necessary to change the applicable sealing and support ring sets per cable type. In order to avoid operator errors and to minimise product-changing times, Troester has developed a variable endseal system, Trendseal. A concave shaped roller pair, driven by AC motor, can be easily adjusted to seal a wide range of different conductor and cable diameters. The rolls are coated with a highly resistant rubber compound to ensure a perfect sealing behaviour in abrasion-proof design. Vulkollan seals or silicone lamellas and corresponding pressure and support ring sets are not required any more. Trendseal is used in all types of CV lines (CCV, VCV and rubber CV lines) for universal sealing applications during the production of medium and high voltage cables. One Trendseal replaces the conventional endseal system like single end seal, double end seal and lead wire seal. Schleuniger has launched the new EcoStrip 9380, the latest innovation in its cut and strip product family. One of the highlights of the EcoStrip 9380 is that it can be configured with rollers or belt feeding and the configuration can be quickly and easily changed by the operator. The unique three-position design of the optional belt feeding system further enhances the customer’s capabilities. The belt feeding can be set for normal mode, roller mode or short mode processing, depending upon the application. Thanks to the strip-boost control of the feeding units, additional stripping force can be added, if required. The manufacturer states that the EcoStrip 9380 is an economically priced machine with an excellent price-performance ratio. In terms of performance, it exceeds previous

“Trendseal minimises scrap at start-up and eliminates complex handling and costs by having only one universal endseal device,” said Dirk Schmidt, sales director cable machinery division at Troester. “Having approved its capabilities in models by approximately 20 per cent. The EcoStrip 9380’s low production costs are derived from features such as its design and the ability to process two wires in parallel. It is also compatible with a full range of pre- and post-processing accessories for pre-feeding, marking (inkjet on-the-fly), stacking, coiling and tying, which turn the stand-alone machine into a fully automatic processing line. Owners of the original EcoStrip 9300 can save money by using their current blades and guides with the new EcoStrip 9380. The EcoStrip 9380 is a hard-working machine that is also user-friendly. It is controlled via Schleuniger’s standardised S.ON user interface with 5.7" colour touchscreen. With the release of the EcoStrip 9380, this interface is now the standard across the entire line of Schleuniger cut and strip products. ❍ Troester’s variable endseal, Trendseal

long-term operation for more than two years in several cable plants, it is now ready for supply in new CV lines with water and/or nitrogen cooling circuits and for upgrade of existing CV lines.” Troester GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website : www.troester.de this standardisation makes it easier than ever for customers to expand capabilities and transition to new, higher level cut and strip machines without having to learn a new user interface. The EcoStrip 9380 is compatible with Schleuniger’s wire processing software, Cayman, as well as the planning software S.WOP, for network integration of the machine. The EcoStrip 9380 is also precise. All driven axes are powered by Schleuniger’s proven electronic platform, Bricks. The machine is equipped with a high-resolution blade holder and feeding drive axes as well as precise guide parts. Schleuniger North America – USA Website : www.schleuniger-na.com As business grows

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