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Teknor Apex Booth: 09E06-1

tensions and a harmonized brake system for fine tuning.

The Wardwell RS 16 is suited for braiding of super fine wire as small as 0.02mm (52awg). The RS 16 reduces the footprint of traditional lever arm machines by 30 per cent, allowing a more efficient use of floor space.

A new halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) compound for fiber optic cable provides excellent flame retardance while exhibiting significantly lower post-extrusion shrinkage than similar compounds with comparable flame properties.

The new product will be among those featured by Teknor Apex on its booth.

Halguard ® 58625 compound has a UL-94 flammability rating of V-0 and an oxygen index of 50 percent, while exhibiting post-extrusion linear shrinkage of only two percent. The new product is an addition to the Halguard family of compounds providing an economical alternative to premium grades because of their innovative flame-retardant formulation. Low shrinkage is especially desirable in fiber optic applications because it reduces the degree of stress imposed on the sensitive optical fibers during post-extrusion temperature cycling and over time during end use. A low-shrinkage grade introduced in 2015, Halguard 58620, exhibits a Shore D hardness of 54 and shrinkage of 1.3 per cent, with a UL-94 flammability rating of V-1 and oxygen index of 40 per cent. The company recommends Halguard 58625 compound for cable used in mass transit, data centers, cell towers and other infrastructure applications. For outdoor

S S The DF 16 A braiding machine from Spirka Schnellflechter

New applications require new approaches. The RS 16 braids super fine wire over cables, mandrels and tubes such as mini coaxial cables, micro coaxial cables, special cables and medical catheters. This machine is equipped with all standard features, including pay-off and take-up for DIN 355 reels, and offers additional options: • Braiding pattern 1 x 1 • Multiple pay-off and take-up options • Empty bobbin detector with positioning system • Longitudinal tape attachment

Spirka Schnellflechter – Germany Website: www.spirka-schnellflechter.com Wardwell Braiding – USA Website: www.wardwell.com

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