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“Ultra-Mix” has been developed for combining separate compounds online during extrusion. © E-Xhead

03.08.22 – E-Xhead presents new patented product

E-Xhead presents new patented product

“Ultra-Mix” one-step process compounding unit

Traditional XLPE cables are produced with ready-made compounds from various suppliers. These compounds have predefined recipes of base LDPE, Silane or ... Von Jörg Dambock

The first-ever “Borcycle” M jacketing compound “Borcycle M ME7153SY”, used in medium voltage cables similar to the one shown in the photo, contains 50% post-consumer recyclate. © Borealis

21.07.22 – Borealis and Borouge showcased at “wire” 2022

Borealis and Borouge showcased at “wire” 2022

Sustainable wire and cable innovations

A wide range of innovative technologies and material solutions for wire and cable were highlighted at the booth of Borealis and Borouge at “wire” 2022. ... Von Jörg Dambock

The “ZSK 70 Mc18” twin screw extruder that Coperion is presenting at “K 2022” has a 70mm screw diameter and is equipped with numerous features that improve handling and enable increased efficiency in compounding and recycling. © Coperion

15.07.22 – Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at “K 2022”

Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at “K 2022”

Processing and recycling of plastics

At “K 2022” (19-26 October 2022, Dusseldorf), Coperion and Coperion K-Tron will be presenting a variety of new and ongoing developments at their booth ... Von Jörg Dambock

The “Autac 300” is used for temperature measurement and control for applications with conductor preheaters or post annealing re-heat stages. © Zumbach

14.07.22 – New in-line induction wire preheater family

New in-line induction wire preheater family

Key to better extrusion results

Zumbach Electronic A.G. are proud to announce the release of their all-new In-line inductive wire preheater family. Von Jörg Dambock

The breakthrough of e-mobility has led to a rapidly increasing requirement for high-voltage wires. © DIIT / shutterstock

29.06.22 – Automation, Standardisation, Digitalisation

Automation, Standardisation, Digitalisation

Wiring harness sector must focus on these trends

Wiring harness manufacturers are facing major challenges. The high demand for electric cars in particular is making wiring harnesses more important and ... Von Jörg Dambock

The program display automatically the trend curve in the same manner as in “KSM LDB”. © ACM

20.06.22 – Quality management

Quality management

Program to find the biggest over dimensional cost in cables: material

KSM will be at “wire” together with Clinton. How can accurate off-line measuring data from a KSM help the extruder line operator to save material? Von Jörg Dambock

Wardwell invites customers to see the latest version of this popular unit: the “Speedmaster 2M”. © Wardwell

14.06.22 – Cable manufacture

Cable manufacture

Braiding machine typ “Speedmaster 100”

The “Speedmaster 100” is an easily recognizable machine with a proven track record around the world. Customers have been using the original high-speed, ... Von Jörg Dambock

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