WCA November 2021

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Rope strand compaction orders give a last-quarter boost

The precision-ground rollers have a long life, and unique roller groove profiles are provided with the units. Bar Products & Services offers rollers to suit any stranding requirements after the installation of the unit, with rollers being supplied for the compaction units worldwide. The strand compaction units are available for 2 to 40mm strand diameters. It is possible to apply compaction to a full range of strand constructions with

Bar Products & Services Ltd has received orders to supply five wire strand compaction units to the USA, and two units to be supplied to Turkey by the end of 2021. The company said that it was a “fantastic end to the year”, with enquiries from the USA, Europe and China looking likely to result in firm orders as the benefits of the strand compaction units gain a higher profile around the world. The strand compaction units are designed for ease of installation and operation, offering short set-up times and quick-change rollers (typically carried out in a few minutes). They provide the means to rapidly repair stranding problems and resume compacting with a minimum of downtime.

❍ Compaction unit from Bar

third orders for the units, after seeing the advantages of the compaction system in their production facilities. Bar Products & Services Ltd www.barproductsandservices.com

compaction levels from 5 to 25 per cent, depending on the construction and tensile grade of the wires. The company says that many customers have placed second and

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Wire & Cable ASIA – November 2021