WCN Spring 2011

Double capacity with a Roblon high speed server

Roblon is determined to support its customers in successfully meeting the ever-increasing demands for higher production speed and efficiency. One example of this is the Roblon High Speed Low Tension (HSLT) server that enables customers to more than double the line speed compared to traditional servers. The speed (rpm) of traditional servers is limited by the centrifugal forces that the bobbins can withstand – a limitation that has been eliminated in the Roblon HSLT server by using special materials and protective parts. hysteresis brakes on the HSLT offer precisely controlled tension down to as little as 0.6N. All contact points at the server are specially coated to reduce possible friction. The low tension prevents the cable from contracting after production and thereby cause attenuation of the optical fibres. The Roblon HSLT server is designed for very high speeds, using a principle of pulling off the yarns over the ends of the non-rotating bobbins. This means that a few twists are added to the strength members during the process, and consequently lightly coated, flexible strength members are ideal. Roblon has a range of these lightly coated glass strength members that have all been tested in the HSLT, including Roblon E-glass, Roblon WB E-glass, Roblon Light-flex and Roblon WB Light-flex. The two Light-flex yarns are impregnated with a special formulation coating that offers high wear resistance despite being very soft and flexible to use. It is also possible to use aramid yarns in the HSLT. Visit the Roblon stand at wire Russia (23 rd -26 th May 2011), where Roblon representatives will be available to discuss the latest developments. The maintenance-free

Roblon’s HSLT server ▲ ▲

IWMA Golf Day 2011 Wednesday 8 th June 2011, Fairhaven Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, Lancs. UK Forthcoming IWMA Social Events

IWMA Dinner Dance 2011 Friday 25 th November 2011, Royal Garden Hotel, London, UK.

IWMA AGM and Industry Lunch 2012 Wednesday 1 st February 2012, Mere Golf & Country Club, UK

IWMA Industry Dinner, Düsseldorf 2012 Tuesday 27 th March 2012, Düsseldorf Congress Centre

Roblon A/S – Denmark Fax : +45 9620 3399 Email : info@roblon.com Website : www.roblon.dk

Please contact the IWMA office for further details, Tel: +44 1926 834680 Fax: +44 1926 314755 Email: info@iwma.org or visit the website www.iwma.org

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