Reports

24/03/2021 – Wire processing / straightening

Wire processing / straightening

Expert knowledge and reliable products

For decades, the Berlin-based Witels-Albert GmbH has focused on the development, manufacture and supply of innovative products and services for wire processing. By Jörg Dambock

A pair of extrusion wheels drive four feedstock rods into chamber to form the sheath coating on the outer side of the cable © Dalian

23/03/2021 – Dalian Konform develops “SSLB500” for Furukawa

Dalian Konform develops “SSLB500” for Furukawa

New process for aluminum sheathing of HV power cables

Dalian Konform recently developed “SSLB500” for Shenyang Furukawa, using four feedstock rods to extrude aluminum sheathing for HV power cables. By Jörg Dambock

In multi-stage rolling processes it is necessary to measure and calibrate right after the pre-rolling stages. © Fuhr

22/03/2021 – With integrated measurement system analysis (MSA)

With integrated measurement system analysis (MSA)

Inline measurement system “F-MAS 5.0”

As a manufacturer of rolling mills, Fuhr is constantly being challenged by increasing demands on the finished wire’s geometric precision. Accuracies of ... By Jörg Dambock

Beginning with the automated wire loading for longitudinal and cross wires, the wire distances in the feed area are adjusted 100% automatically with servo technology. © Ideal-Werk

18/03/2021 – Wire processing / joining / welding

Wire processing / joining / welding

New generation of machines for mesh cable trays

Two months after commissioning, the new production line “Ideal FSD 092” wire has surpassed the expectations of customers and developers. With this innovation ... By Jörg Dambock

The turnkey upgrade for the Storfinnforsen 400/130kV electrical substation has now been fully commissioned. © Linxon

17/03/2021 – Linxon has successfully put into operation

Linxon has successfully put into operation

400kV Storfinnforsen substation in Sweden

The turnkey upgrade for the Storfinnforsen 400/130kV electrical substation has now been fully commissioned. This extension of the existing substation ... By Jörg Dambock

Wire weaving machine type “BD600” for medium heavy fabrics. © Schlatter

12/03/2021 – Wire processing / weaving

Wire processing / weaving

Weaving machines for high-quality mesh and fabrics

The “Jäger” metal wire weaving machines of Schlatter are designed for highly efficient production of the highest-quality fabrics. The machines are characterised ... By Jörg Dambock

By coupling innovative AI technology with performant surface laser sensing, Maillefer brings enhanced quality control into the production environment. © Maillefer

11/03/2021 – 3D view of the cable's surface

3D view of the cable's surface

AI enhances detection of surface anomalies

Maillefer Extrusion Oy is very excited to be at the cutting edge of smart manufacturing technologies, especially when they take the shape of working solutions. ... By Jörg Dambock