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through Amtech, means designers can adapt their specifications more easily for each individual project. Stuart Dover, commercial manager at AEI Cables, explained: “We wanted to further understand the needs of the building designer, and to that endwe’ve committed to more sophisticated software which will help them. It means we can work closely with them to ensure our diverse range of products are used for maximum benefit for our customers worldwide.” Ashish Chaturvedy, responsible for group marketing and communications at AEI Cables’ parent company, Ducab, said: “In the electrical supply chain your business is only as successful as the projects you work on. Whether looking to design and manage a project, track the progress across job sites, or manage your service projects, having the right tools to design your electrical circuits is essential.” The software allows designers, consultants and contractors to create and manage specification documents. A comprehensive library of the latest relevant technical guidance helps to provide a fully robust building construction specification. Get it taped Ridgway Machines has developed a new compact high-speed taping machine for precise application of one or two individual tapes per head onto small round or rectangle wires. Its modular design means it

can be built to different specifications, such as one, two or three bay.

Twin servo motor technology provides the fast and accurate application of the tapes. The taping head is designed to accommodate both flat and cross- wound tape pads, as required. The HTM configurations can be used to apply a variety of materials, including PTFE, mica, paper, Nomex ® , polyester, aluminum/Mylar and Kapton ® .

S S Ridgeway’s new compact high-speed taping machine

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