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% change2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012americas 34.062 23.523 30.729 34.934 34.119 -30,9 30,6 13,7 -2,3Canada 1.666 1.235 1.682 1.971 1.891 -25,9 36,2 17,2 -4,0United States 22.813 15.301 19.339 21.347 20.994 -32,9 26,4 10,4 -1,7Mexico 3.520 2.438 3.419 4.024 3.939 -30,7 40,2 17,7 -2,1Other Countries 6.063 4.549 6.290 7.591 7.295 -25,0 38,3 20,7 -3,9europe 40.860 26.567 35.428 40.522 36.080 -35,0 33,4 14,4 -11,0Benelux 2.404 1.786 2.173 2.418 2.068 -25,7 21,7 11,2 -14,5France 4.363 3.055 3.767 4.226 3.619 -30,0 23,3 12,2 -14,4Germany 7.919 5.481 7.585 8.709 7.837 -30,8 38,4 14,8 -10,0Italy 3.785 2.124 2.943 3.017 2.522 -43,9 38,5 2,5 -16,4Nordic Countries 2.929 2.077 2.443 3.116 2.874 -29,1 17,6 27,6 -7,8Spain 2.936 1.703 1.863 1.926 1.449 -42,0 9,4 3,4 -24,8United Kingdom 3.726 2.234 2.893 3.304 2.888 -40,0 29,5 14,2 -12,6Other Western Europe 3.257 2.365 2.901 3.046 2.635 -27,4 22,7 5,0 -13,5Central Europe / FSU 9.541 5.742 8.860 10.761 10.188 -39,8 54,3 21,5 -5,3asia, africa & oceania 86.963 73.098 98.044 112.964 109.182 -15,9 34,1 15,2 -3,3Japan 13.171 10.164 12.201 13.241 13.132 -22,8 20,0 8,5 -0,8South Korea 3.922 3.468 4.520 5.086 4.290 -11,6 30,4 12,5 -15,6Taiwan 3.816 2.818 3.656 4.024 3.527 -26,2 29,7 10,1 -12,4Australasia 1.756 1.369 1.781 2.044 2.007 -22,1 30,1 14,8 -1,8China 34.453 32.127 44.951 51.975 50.580 -6,7 39,9 15,6 -2,7Africa 5.003 4.086 5.500 5.914 5.999 -18,3 34,6 7,5 1,4Other Countries 24.843 19.068 25.435 30.680 29.647 -23,2 33,4 20,6 -3,4World total 161.885 123.189 164.202 188.420 179.381 -23,9 33,3 14,7 -4,8alternative regional divisionsNorth America 27.999 18.974 24.440 27.342 26.824 -32,2 28,8 11,9 -1,9Western Euroope 31.319 20.825 26.568 29.761 25.891 -33,5 27,6 12,0 -13,0North East Asia 20.909 16.449 20.377 22.352 20.949 -21,3 23,9 9,7 -6,3Rest of the World 81.659 66.941 92.817 108.966 105.717 -18,0 38,7 17,4 -3,0Data: CRUValue of production is estimated at manufacturers’ selling prices. Value of total world consumption is higher than the value of total world productionin CRU’s models. This reflects the fact that the value of imports in a country’s consumption is higher than the equivalent value reportedby the exporting country. In volume terms, total world production equates to total world consumption.Please address any queries to Rob Daniels at CRU Analysis. E-mail: robert.daniels@crugroup.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7903 2118page 1Welcome to AmericaFor many years and from adistance, I have admired the workof the International CablemakersFederation (ICF). I am a big fanof the ICF News and the ICF Statspublications, which feature indepthgeographical and productreports and global wire and cableconsumption data, respectively.The latest product news report istitled Trends in Automotive Wiring,and it is filled with valuableinformation and analysis.In addition to supplying usefulknowledge, the ICF hosts anannual gathering of its members,called the ICF Congress. Typically,these meetings include CEOpresentations, guest speakers, associationgovernance, networkingand entertainment. The last onewas held in Amsterdam, and the2015 event is coming to America:the 25 th annual ICF Congresswill take place in October atthe historic Mayflower Hotel inWashington, DC, USA.STATSWorld Wire & Cable Consumption (US$ million)Stuart W. Thorn, CEO of Southwire Company in the USA,was elected ICF President near the end of 2014, so I think thatthe Washington location is ideal. The ICF Vice Presidents areFrédéric Vincent (Chairman, Nexans, France) and AntonioFuentevilla (President, Viakable, Mexico). Peter Ford (Directorof Business Development, Linkz, China), is the Chairmanof the ICF Standing Commission, which is putting togetherthe 2015 program. It will begin with an evening reception onOctober 13 and will conclude with a gala dinner on October15. For those interested, the program will be followed by localexcursions on Friday, October 16. If you are not familiar withthe ICF or its activities, I suggest that you visit www.icf.at andconsider a trip to the nation’s capital in the fall.EDITORIALPlain StupidA white paper released by the National Association ofManufacturers (NAM) and the Manufacturers Alliance forProductivity and Innovation (MAPI) Foundation concludesthat the U.S. corporate tax system is a drag on global competitiveness.The paper says that most other countries that wecompete with or trade with are lowering their rates and that thecurrent USA corporate tax system puts many companies at adisadvantage at home and abroad. The net effective corporatetax rate in the USA is 40% when federal, state and local taxesare considered. The global average is 23.6%. Countries withlower rates include China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany,Korea, the UK, France and Brazil. In fact, the USA holdssecond place globally behind the UAE (55%).White House records show that in 2014 the USA collecteda record amount of corporate taxes, more than $320 billion,which is 17% higher than the previous record set in 2013.In 2014, the federal government also blew away records forpersonal income tax receipts, social security tax receipts andexcise tax receipts, all the while managing to overspend byalmost a half a trillion dollars. USA manufacturing is on therise, automotive production is surging, China is contracting,and we are taxing ourselves to death.We are just plain stupid to allow this corrupt money graband dishonest overspending to take place year in and yearout. The champions of this deception are present in both theUSA’s Republican and Democratic parties and all branches ofgovernment. The common denominator is an unquenchablelove and pursuit of money, power and access in all sectors.Until these folks and related lobbyists are exposed and stoppedmany companies that populatethe wire and cable industrywill suffer greatly, and trueliberty, the key of much ofthe USA’s past success andprosperity, will disappear.Mike McNulty, VP & Editormcnulty@wiretech.com8 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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USA Insulated Wire &Cable Demand to ReachUS$27 Billion in 2019Insulated wire and cable demand inthe USA is projected to increase 6.0%annually to US$27 billion in 2019, asthe market continues to recover from itsdepressed 2009 level. A strong expectedrecovery in construction expenditureswill fuel growth in demand for severalCam Ring Retrofit for Wardwell 16carrier Rapid Braider - Eliminatesdeflectors and enables braid wire assmall as 44 AWG.Sound Cabinets and VFD DriveKitsINDUSTRY NEWStypes of wire including building, powerand magnet wire and cable. These andother trends are presented in InsulatedWire & Cable, a new study from TheFreedonia Group, Inc., a Cleveland,OH, USA-based industry market researchfirm.According to the study, among thedifferent product types, building wireand cable held the largest share ofdemand in 2014 and will see the mostwww.yieldmanagementcorp.comRoller Ring Traverse Kitfor Wardwell BraidersMagnetic Clutch forWardwell BraidersLow Bobbin Detectors for all types of Braiding MachinesSpare Parts forWardwell Braidersrapid advances through 2019, reachingUS$8.3 billion. An accelerationin growth of building constructionexpenditures, after a period of tepidimprovement between 2009 and 2014,will drive advances. Among other types,power, magnet and fiber optic wire andcable will also see strong advances. Onthe other hand, due to slow growth inUSA motor vehicle production through2019, primary, ignition and battery wireand cable demand will see a pronounceddeceleration from the previous five-yearperiod, when demand was driven byrobust increases in vehicle output.According to analyst, Mariel Behnke,“Among the major markets forinsulated wire and cable, constructionis forecast to see the fastest growth. Inaddition to building wire, rising constructionexpenditures will also benefitdemand for other types of wire used inbuilding construction such as coaxialcable.”Electrical equipment was the largestmarket for insulated wire and cable in2014 at US$5.8 billion. Demand in thismarket is projected to increase 3.9%per annum through 2019. Increasingelectricity production as well as use ofnew sources of power generation suchas solar and wind farms will increasedemand for power transmission anddistribution wire. However, deceleratinggrowth in the production of appliancesand other electrical equipmentwill restrain increases in demand forother types of wire and cable used inthe electrical equipment market such asappliance wire and hook-up wire.The Insulated Wire & Cable studyis available for US$5300 from TheFreedonia Group, Inc.www.freedoniagroup.comNEMA PublishesANSI/NEMA WC 27500-2015The National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation (NEMA), locatedin Rosslyn, VA, USA, has recently publishedANSI/NEMA WC 27500-2015Standard for Aerospace and IndustrialElectrical Cable. Last published in theyear 2012 by the Aerospace TechnicalCommittee, this updated versioncorrects errors in the previous version12 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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INDUSTRY NEWSand brings the standard in-line with thecurrent state-of-the-art technologies ofinterest to the defense and aerospaceindustries as well as other high-performanceapplications.This updated standard containsrequirements for finished aerospaceand industrial electrical cables, andcomponent wires are covered by otherreferenced standards.These cables are intended for signalIndustrial Liquid Filtration Systemsand low-voltage power applications withdefined environment or temperatureconditions found in commercial aircraft,military aircraft and high-performancevehicles.The ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 standardmay be purchased in hard copy forUS$105 at the NEMA website listedbelow.NEMA represents nearly 400 electrical,medical imaging and radiationExperience ♦ Innovation ♦ ExcellenceClean coolant means ...P Higher productionP Cleaner better quality wireP Fewer wire breaksP Reduced die & capstan wearP Longer coolant lifeP Less tank cleaningP Reduced operational costsFiltration for drawing coolants and oil,annealer quench, caster water, cv water,other process water plus coolantdisposal and oil/water separation.Exceeding expectations since 1969Filtertech Ad 2014 - Version 5.indd 1Fairgrounds Drive, Manlius, NY 13104Tel: 315-682-8815 Fax: 315-682-8825 (Main Factory)Tel: 480-775-1111; Fax: 480-775-0604 (West Region)E-mail: info@filtertech.com, Web Site: www.filtertech.com6/21/2014 7:31:33 AMObituariesRobert S. Rees 1926 – 2015Robert S. Rees, “Bob”, age 88, of Rehoboth,RI, USA, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015,in Rhode Island Hospital. He was the formerhusband of Doris A. (Herrera) Rees. Born inNew York, NY, USA, he lived in New York beforemoving to Rehoboth in 1967. A graduateof Dewitt Clinton High School, he receivedhis Bachelor of Arts degree in Business fromColumbia University. He served in the UnitedStates Navy during World War II. He workedin sales, marketing and research in the wiringcable industry for many years. He enjoyedtraveling and playing tennis. He is survived bythree children: Keren Rees of Grandville, NY,USA; Peter S. Rees and his wife Margie ofRehoboth; Mark K. Rees and his wife Carol ofWells, VT, USA; and three brothers: KennethRees of New York, NY, USA; Stanley Rees andhis wife Donna of Kelowna, British Columbia,Canada; Clyde Rees and his wife Debbie ofMooresville, NC, USA; and five grandchildren:Jessica, Kaela, LeAnn, Israel and Asia, andseveral nieces and nephews.A. Roger GuillemetteA. Roger Guillemette, 81, of Narragansett, RI,USA, died June 5, 2015. Born in Providence, RI,USA, he was the son of the late Joseph Arthurand Yvonne (Roy) Guillemette. Roger graduatedfrom Coventry High School and servedas a machinist in the US Army. He was stationedin Korea and Mineral Wells, TX, USA. Heand his wife Claudette raised their four childrenin the village of Phenix, RI, USA,where they hosted many a singa-longaround their piano. Rogeralso loved playing Skip-Bo with hisfamily and friends. An entrepreneur,he established several businesses,creating long-term steady employment opportunitiesfor many people. Guill Tool & EngineeringCompany was established in 1962 andremains in operation today, as a global leader inextrusion tooling. Until recently, Roger was veryactive as the CEO and always an inspiration tohis employees, as his passion for engineeringquality products and customer solutions neverwaned. He had been a fierce advocate forUSA manufacturing on local and national levels;participating in many organizations as well asadvocating for STEM education in the state ofRhode Island. Professionally, Roger was SEMA Chapter past President of NTMA-RI and alongtime member of the Wire Association andSociety of Plastic Engineers. Guill Tool, as aresult of Roger’s leadership and drive, remainsactive in the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association,National Association of Manufacturers,National Institute of ManufacturingSkills, the Rhode Island STEM Center andother local endeavors for the betterment of theindustry and community. Memorial contributionsmay be made to The Johnny Cake Center ofPeace Dale, 1231 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale,RI 02879. Visit www.nardolillo.com for on-linecondolences.Continued...14 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

therapy manufacturers. NEMA’s combinedindustries account for more than400,000 American jobs and more than7000 facilities across the USA.The domestic production involvedin these technologies exceeds someUS$117 billion per year.The industry covered by NEMA isat the forefront on electrical safety, reliability,resilience, efficiency and energysecurity. www.NEMA.orgINDUSTRY NEWSwire Russia 2015 RemainsLeading Industry PlatformDespite the unfavorable economicclimate in Russia, the recent staging ofwire Russia 2015 in Moscow featuredabout 200 exhibitors from 25 nations,presenting their product and serviceinnovations to approximately 2500visitors from the wire, cable and wireprocessingindustries. This continuedGet Connected!high number of both national andinternational exhibitors underscoresthe importance of wire Russia as an allencompassingB2B industry platformfor the Russian Federation.The leading Russian trade fair forwire industry was jointly organized byMesse Düsseldorf and Messe DüsseldorfMoscow as well as their partnerVNIIKP JSC (All Russian CableResearch and Development Institute).Messe Düsseldorf is renowned as theorganizer of wire Düsseldorf, the premierinternational event worldwide forthe wire sector.Our deflashing machinesquickly and effectivelyremove excess flash andburrs from small plastic,rubber or metal componentsand connectors commonlyused in the electrical andcommunication sectors.We also provide completeextrusion and vulcanization linesto produce rubber hoses andtubes with outer-layer braidingprotection, specifically for wireand cable applications. info@barwellusa.com www.barwell.com/usaMake contactwith us today....a lifetime of reliability and support 330-225-9557Werner M. Dornscheidt, President& CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, assessesmarket opportunities with cautious optimismregardless of the tense politicaland economic situation: “Although thecurrent situation is anything but easy Iam convinced the outlook for the wireand cable industries on the Russianmarket is positive in the long run. Wehave already overcome many globaleconomic challenges. This has shownus that those standing their ground onthe market even in difficult times areamong the winners when business picksup again. The fact that visiting trade fairsabroad has become more difficult forRussian experts benefits local events.We are satisfied with the number ofvisitors.”Exhibitors at wire Russia 2015 includedmarket leaders, small specialistsand long-time participants as well asfirst-time exhibitors. Particularly well16 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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epresented were suppliers from Germany,Italy and Austria. Germany, Austria,China and Italy were also represented incountry group exhibits.wire Russia 2015 had the support ofa variety of leading international andnational trade associations includingIWMA (International Wire & MachineryAssociation), IWCEA (InternationalWire and Cable ExhibitorsAssociation), VDKM e.V. (GermanINDUSTRY NEWSWire and Cable Machine ManufacturersAssociation), VÖDKM(Austrian Wire and Cable MachineManufacturers Association), IWCEAFrance (International Wire and CableExhibitors Association), WCISA ®(Wire and Cable Industry SuppliersAssociation ® ), ACIMAF (Italian WireMachinery Manufacturers Association)and SECRI (Shanghai ElectricCable Research Institute).The next staging of the wire Russiatrade show event is scheduled to takeplace in 2017, in Moscow, Russia.www.mdna.comRosendahl NextromReview of wire Russia 2015Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH, Pischelsdorf,Austria, reports that one ofthe year’s biggest events was held inMoscow, Russia, from May 12 to 15,2015, where Rosendahl and Nextromtook part.From May 12 to 15, 2015, RosendahlNextrom contributed its technology solutionsat its booth at wire Russia 2015in Moscow.The people of Rosendahl and Nextromwere extremely satisfied andhappy to meet all renowned wire andcable producers and long-term partnersat the exhibition and their booth. Thebooth with its new design has been wellreceived. Rosendahl and Nextrom saidthat many of its customers and partnerspaid a visit for a talk and the companyshared news about market developmentsand its technology.A major highlight at the wire Russia2015 show was Rosendahl’s extrusiontechnology for silicone and high-temperaturematerials. The processing ofextrusion materials such as X-ETFE andPEEK has been the company’s researchand development focus during the pastmonths and according to the company,the results and solutions have beenimpressive.Visitors to the Rosendahl booth alsolearned about the company’s extrusionand crosshead technology as wellas about the new Technology Center,where they are now able to see, e.g., thecompany’s high-performance secondarycoating line in demonstration. BothRosendahl and Nextrom have investedintensively in efficient and simple loosetube production.Additionally, the booth visitors enjoyedtraditional Austrian culinary treatssuch as a ‘Brettljause’ or the mandatorycooled beer from the Rosendahl ‘beercrosshead’. Another highlight at thewire Russia 2015 show booth has beenthe table soccer match.Rosendahl and Nextrom thank all18 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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WCISA ® AnnouncesThree New MembersThe Wire & Cable Industry SuppliersAssociation ® (WCISA ® ), headquarteredin Akron, OH, USA, recently announcedthree new member companies:• Colorant Chromatics/PolyOne• Amexstra, Inc.• Niagara CompositesINDUSTRY NEWSInternational Inc.Colorant Chromatics, Bethel, CT,USA, is a leading specialistin the enhancement ofhigh-performance polymers,particularly fluoropolymers.Colorant Chromatics was founded inSweden in 1979 and started productionof fluoropolymer concentrates in theowner’s barn.DeWAL PTFE FilmSolutions for demanding applicationsSkived, unsintered and low density films. Specialty laminates,combining PTFE with elastomers and other materials. A comprehensiveassortment of PTFE films and tapes constructed withunparalleled dimensional accuracy.Call DeWAL for cost effective engineering solutions.Quality of Product...First15 Ray Trainor Drive • Narragansett, RI 02882800-366-8356 (international: 001-401-789-9736)Fax 800 488 6780www.dewal.com • usa1@dewal.comFor details and specs, go to www.dewal.com.Since then, the company has openedmanufacturing plants located in Aland,Finland (1981), in Bethel, CT, USA(1983) and Shanghai, China (2003)and a distribution center in Limburg,Germany (1985). In 2013, the company’sheadquarters were relocated toEindhoven, The Netherlands.Since December 2011, ColorantChromatics has been a part of Poly-One Corporation, which is a premierprovider of specializedpolymer material, servicesand solutions.www.colorant-chromatics.comwww.polyone.comAmexstra, which is located in Alfred,NY, USA, focuses on importing, manufacturingand refurbishingcomponentsfor the wire industry. These manufacturingand refurbishing componentsinclude ceramic parts and componentsfor all types of wire production processesand equipment.amexstra@gmail.comServing the wire and cable industrysince 1980, Niagara Composites,Welland, Ontario, Canada, is an industryleader and global supplier of leadingedgebow products. Niagara Compositessaid it is committed to innovation andcontinuous improvement,offering the industryoutstanding customer serviceand competitive prices on premiumquality flyer bows to the global wiretwisting and bunching industry. Manyof Niagara’s innovations in bow designhave had a significant, positive impacton the production of wire and cable.www.niagaracomposites.comWCISA is a nonprofit corporatemembership organization open to NorthAmerican suppliers of machinery, materialsand accessories used for makingall types of wire and cable. Membersare based or have an established subsidiaryin North America.WCISA’s mission is topromote its members’ products andservices by providing its memberswith representation, networking/socialopportunities and services at wire andcable trade events and conferences.www.wcisaonline.com22 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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The LEAN Sideby:Roy St. AndreExecutive VP & GMEIS Wire & Cable Co.775 New Ludlow RoadSouth Hadley, MA 01075 USAwww.eiswire.com“If every other area of our operation remained at itscurrent level of performance, what is the one area withinyour scope of responsibility where change would havethe greatest impact on the company?”That was the question each senior staff member had toanswer when we were going through training on FranklinCovey’s “Four Disciplines of Execution”. It seems like apretty straight forward question, and some of us immediatelystarted giving our opinions. However, upon further reviewof the question and some deep discussion, we foundthat the quick answers that were initially given didn’t standup to the explicit meaning behind the question.First, the question implies that nothing else within the companyis going to be changed, so the choice you make needsto have some real influence over the company’s performance.Now, after years of Kaizen events and Kata projects,we’ve developed quite a parking lot full of improvementswe’d like to do in the future, but the question infersthat you’re only going to have one shot, so choose it wisely.Second, the question states that the ONE THING must bewithin your scope of responsibility, which means that you’regoing to have to be willing to take personal accountabilityfor the outcome, and this is what your overall performanceis going to be evaluated on.Third, the final condition of this exercise is that your answercannot be general or vague. It has to explicitly quantify theoutcome because that’s the only way the rest of the teamwill be able to determine if the one thing you’re committingto is really going to have a real impact on the company.The theory is that when we try to set too many goals weare simply setting ourselves up for failure because it’s likeThe ONE THING!that old adage: jack-of-all-trades, master of none. We usedto set about a dozen annual goals, and then we’d all go offand work on all those that pertained to our areas as wellas working on others that overlapped into our area. But afunny thing always seemed to happen. At the end of eachyear, as we reviewed our results we’d see that we had onlyaccomplished one or two of all the goals we set out to hit.Even though we had the best of intensions, we somehowalways got distracted or side-tracked and before we knewit another year had passed.I guess the good news is that when we looked back at thatlist of a dozen goals, some of them were no longer importantbecause situations had changed, so it’s probably agood thing we weren’t able to stay focused enough to seethem through to completion.The goal is to narrow the focus of the team down to whatwill truly make a difference. So each manager must comeup with and commit to, their one thing that will have thegreatest impact. And each of these things must be clearlytied to the company’s True North. Together these criticalfew things become the ONE THING that the company cannotfail on, which means each of us will have unmistakableguidance on what to focus on.If you think it’s easy, you’re wrong! If you think it would be awaste of time, I’d beg to differ. Take the challenge. Put yourTrue North/Company Vision up on the board or screen, andthen tell your team members, based on the company’s vision,that each of them has to answer the question:“If every other area of our operation remained at itscurrent level of performance, what is the one area withinyour scope of responsibility where change would havethe greatest impact on the company?”Moreover, they have to answer with such a clear, conciseand quantified end goal that if all else stayed the same itwould be okay because this is the ONE THING the companyneeds from them.“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are anocean.” — Ryunosuke SatoroWCTI, Roy St. Andre, Executive Vice President / General Manager of EIS Wire & Cable Co., has 30 plus yearsof manufacturing experience.EIS Wire & Cable, based in South Hadley, MA, USA, is a niche manufacturer of customcables specializing in Military, Audio Broadcast and OEM markets. www.eiswire.com24 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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companies. It is one of only two packagingcompanies included on the list.www.sonoco.comPlunkett to Supervisorat Miltec CorporationMiltec Corporation, Stevensville,MD, USA, has announced that RandyPlunkett has joined the company in theposition of Bulb Division Supervisor.Plunkett resides in Pasadena, MD, USA,with his wife and two children.Plunkett is a graduate of the Universityof South Carolina, Spartanburg,where he received his Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Business. He worked forBethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, MD,USA, for 11 years and most recently wasa Production Supervisor for CROWNCORK & SEAL where he directed ateam of 20 employees responsible forproduction, quality and safety.Bob Blandford, Miltec Presidentsaid, “Randy brings many years of crossfunctional manufacturing and leadershipcorporate Newsexperience to Miltec. We look forwardto utilizing his skills in lean manufacturing,scrap reduction and other outputimprovements in our Bulb Division.”Miltec UV has been servicing theUV industry for 25 Years and is a globalleader and manufacturer of both arc andmicrowave ultraviolet curing systems.Miltec offers a wide range of quality UVparts, standard equipment and customsystems and services designed to interfacewith existing or new manufacturingproduction lines. These systems serve abroad diversity of industry-specific applicationsand market segments. Amongthe many applications supported areoptical fiber, wire, metal decorating,wood flooring, cabinets, automotiveproducts and many other industries.www.miltec.comPihl to Presidentat Web IndustriesWeb Industries, Inc., Marlborough,MA, USA, a leading provider of contractconverting and manufacturing services,has announced that current Chief OperatingOfficer, Mark Pihl, has beenappointed company President, effectiveApril 1, 2015. He will serve as bothPresident and COO for Web.Chief Executive Officer, Donald Romine,will continue in his current role.Pihl has served Web Industries innumerous positions of increasing responsibilityfor over 25 years. This willbe Web’s second presidential transitionin the 46-year history of the company.Pihl’s career includes extensiveexperience in executive and operationsleadership roles and is highlighted byhis proven ability to apply world-classstandards for technology, systems, qualityand service to build organizationsfocused on scalable growth, financialhealth and delivering industry-leadingsolutions for customers. Since beingnamed Web’s COO in 2010, he hasbeen instrumental in realigning companyassets and resources to better meetcustomer and market needs, supportingISO9001REGISTEREDDESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF PAYOFF & TENSION CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR WIRE & CABLEWyrepak Industries has longrecognized the value of making aquality product — cost-effectivemanufacturing applications, backedby a solid guarantee and excellentcustomer service — Wyrepak has it all!For more details on any of our manufacturingproduct solutions, call us at 800-972-9222 oremail sales@wyrepak.comWYREPAK INDUSTRIES — A Huestis Industrial Company • www.WYREPAK.com68 Buttonwood Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-0718 USA • tel: 800.972.9222 or 401.253.5500 fax: 401.253.73502C_WYREPAKHuestis_LongRecognizedValue_WCT_halfHoriz_v6_06132013_VariousCombos_PICset1_press.indd 132 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 20156/6/14 3:01:35 PM

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CORPORATE NEWSclient-driven international expansionand positioning all aspects of the companyfor significant future growth.“Mark has both a long history withWeb and the proven business talentsto drive strategy and achieve positiveresults for both our company and ourcustomers,” said Romine. “He is alsoa leader committed to our companyvalues, to shaping our business to meetcustomer needs, and to the personal andprofessional development of our people.It is a testament to our continued reinvestmentin our people that we can turnto him to lead as Web’s next President.”“I am honored by this opportunity toserve Web Industries as both Presidentand COO,” said Pihl. “I look forward tomeeting the challenges ahead during thisimportant time in our company’s history,as we position the firm for significantgrowth. As Web continues to evolve inall of our strategic markets and expandinternationally, we must be deliberate inour efforts to focus on our customers’future needs, preserve our company’sfounding values and position the companyfor sustainable long-term growth.”In addition to ensuring that WebIndustries continues to meet and exceedcustomer and market expectations, Pihlwill be focusing on sustaining key leadershipdevelopment and organizationalgrowth initiatives that were started whenhe became Web’s COO five years ago.Web Industries is the largest and mostdiverse provider of flexible material convertingand end-product manufacturingservices for the advanced composites,medical, consumer product, multi-layerinsulation and wire and cable markets.www.webindustries.comChemetall AcquiresAluminum FinishingBusiness of Chemal GmbHChemetall Surface Treatment, aglobal business unit of Albemarle Corporation,Baton Rouge, LA, USA, announcedthat it has acquired the businessof Chemal GmbH & Co. KG, based inHamm, Germany. This transaction willenhance Chemetall’s integrated portfoliofor the aluminum finishing industry.Founded in 1975, Chemal GmbH& Co. KG specializes in research anddevelopment of surface finishing chemicalsfor aluminum and its alloys withemphasis on anodizing and pretreatmenttechnologies. With an extensive historyof success, Chemal has become a referencepoint for the surface finishing ofaluminum.“Consisting of advanced pretreatmentand anodizing technologies,Chemetall is one of the few players globallypositioned with a comprehensiveproduct range for the aluminum finishingindustry,” said Joris Merckx, Presidentof Chemetall. “This transaction willexpand our expertise in this market and,combined with strong technical servicesoffered by our wholly-owned subsidiariesaround the world, will enable us tofurther expand our presence in a keymarket.”Chemetall has achieved a growingreputation in the aluminum finishingindustry. With chrome-free pretreatmenttechnologies such as the zirconiumtitaniumGardobond ® X and the silane-34 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Meeting the material needsof the wire and cable industryIROGRAN ® is a registered trademark of Huntsman CORPORATION or an affi liate thereof, in one or more countries, but not all countries. Copyright © 2013 Huntsman CORPORATION or an affi liate thereof. All rights reserved.In our increasingly connected world, wires andcables need to deliver a continuous fl ow of powerand information – so it’s essential to specifyrobust, reliable materials for the manufacture ofcable systems.Under the IROGRAN ® brand we offer a specialistrange of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) forthe wire and cable industry. Extruded to protectwires and cables, or injection molded to form connectors,clips, plugs and grommets, these highquality engineering plastics perform equally well inconsumer and heavy duty industrial applications.IROGRAN ® grades are available in both non-fl ameretarded and halogen-free fl ame retarded options.www.huntsman.com/tputpu_americas@huntsman.com

ased, multi-metal Oxsilan ® technology,the company has taken a leading role inlaunching innovative and high-qualityprocesses to the market.“Our customers expect us to delivera full portfolio of solutions to meetupcoming environmental legislationand achieve process cost savings,” saidMartin Ings, Global Segment ManagerAluminum Finishing. “With the completionof this acquisition, we can offerdifferentiated products and services tobring true value for our customers withminimal investments.”Albemarle Corporation is a premierspecialty chemicals company with leadingpositions in end markets around theworld. With a broad customer reachand diverse end markets, Albemarledevelops, manufactures and marketstechnologically advanced and highvalue-addedproducts.Chemetall Surface Treatment is aleading global supplier of specialtychemicals with a focus on processesfor the surface treatment of metals andplastics. www.chemetall.comcorporate NewsRichardsApexNames Creneti asResearch AssociateRichardsApex, Philadelphia, PA,USA, a global supplier of specialtymetalworking fluids, has announcedthe promotion of RalphCreneti to the positionof Research Associate inR&D. Creneti has beeninstrumental in drivingtechnology gains forRichardsApex over thelast 13 years. Prior tojoining RichardsApex,RalphCrenetihe worked for eight years in QC andtechnical service for the division of ElfAtochem that provided lubricants to thecold rolled steel industry. This divisionbecame part of Henkel Surface Technologiesvia mergers and acquisitions.Bruce Calvert, EVP and Director ofR&D said, “Ralph has made importantcontributions to our success. He is a valuedresource internally and externally.”www.richardsapex.comRodriguez to Global SalesManager at ElectronBeam TechnologiesValgene E. Raloff, President of ElectronBeam Technologies, Inc., Kankakee,IL, USA, named Oscar Rodríguezas the new Global Sales Manager forthe company. By utilizing his extensivebackground and expertisein wire and cablemarkets, Rodríguez willexpand and strengthenElectron Beam Technologies’global presencethrough new and existingbusiness relationships,markets and other opportunities.OscarRodríguezRodríguez previously worked forRGV International Marketing, IndustrialElectric Wire & Cable andEVANA Automation & Repair Specialists.Rodríguez has a B.S. Degreein International Marketing from theUniversity of Texas and is bilingual inEnglish and Spanish. Continued...FASTER.High-speed countsOur technology providesindividual solutions to meetyour productivity challenges.WE ATTENDPRODUCTRONICA2015 MUNICH10. – 13. NOVEMBERHALL B1 - BOOTH 547www.wiedenbach.com36 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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Electron Beam Technologies manufacturesa wide variety of weldingproducts and provides services for thewelding industry, primarily for use inthe arc welding process.www.electronbeam.comWire Lab CompanyLaunches Revised &Redesigned WebsiteWire Lab Company, Cleveland,OH, USA, a leading manufacturer ofmechanical descaling machinery for thesteel wire industry, has launched a completelyrevised and redesigned website.This fresh and new design will enableusers to quickly find more informationabout the products manufactured byWire Lab Company. With a few clicks,visitors will be able to get details aboutthe current product family of mechanicaldescaling systems along with wiredrawing aids and accessories. Users willfind the Lubricant Applicator sectioncompletely reworked with fresh graphicsand explosion drawings to simplifyCORPORATE NEWSselection of the spare and replacementparts needed. The Wire Lab websiterenewal was created around a simplerup-to-date layout to enhance the userexperience and expedite access to theinformation desired.Wire Lab Company has been supplyingdurable mechanical descalingsystems built with the operator in mindsince 1968. Currently, six standard modelsof descaling machinery are availableallowing customers to put in place theWILCO Mechanical Descaling System,which is the best match for their wiredrawing requirement. www.wirelab.comMathiasen MachineryNamed Exclusive SellingAgent for COCESAMathiasen Machinery Inc. (MMI),East Haddam, CT, USA, has beenawarded an exclusive contract to selltwo Complete Continuous Copper RodUpcast Systems. COCESA, a powercable manufacture located in Chile, hasappointed MMI as its exclusive salesagent for the two upcast systems. Bothsystems were purchased new in 2008.Each System has a monthly output of770 tons of 12 mm diameter oxygenfree copper rod.Decommissioning took place in late2014. The equipment is still installed,and complete specifications and photographsare available by contactingMike Mathiasen or Mark Mathiasenat +1 860 873 1423. Or send an emailto mmi@mathiasen-machinery.com.Mathiasen Machinery buys andsells used wire and cable machineryinternationally.www.mathiasen-machinery.comMurphy AppointedPresident & CEOof Davis-StandardDavis-Standard, LLC, Pawcatuck,CT, USA, has announced the appointmentof James Murphy as Presidentand Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Murphy has been an integral part ofDavis-Standard for more than 25 years,CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR DISTINCTIVE DIFFERENCEP&R Specialty is a customer-driven team,focused on providing the highest level ofservice and the most flexible manufacturingcapabilities. Our in-house tool room allowsus to provide custom solutions with acomplete product line including:· Plastic Spools· Fiberboard Spools· Plywood ReelsA LEADING SUPPLIER OF SPOOLS AND REELSCALL TODAY!(937) 773-0263www.prspecialty.comP&R_HalfPg_Hor.indd 138 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 20156/25/14 11:06 AM

progressing throughvarious leadership rolesin sales and engineeringmanagement. He is alsoone of the most respectedand active leadersin the plastics industry,most recently serving asChairman of NPE 2015.JamesMurphyPrior to this promotion, Murphy wasa member of Davis-Standard’s Office ofthe President and responsible for leadingDavis-Standard’s Sales and Marketingefforts. In his new role, he will be supportedby a strong leadership team in theUnited States, Europe and Asia.“I am honored by the opportunity tolead Davis-Standard and excited aboutour future,” said Murphy. “The Davis-Standard family is almost 900 strongand working around the clock to servecustomers worldwide. We are a marketleader with outstanding employees andindustry partners. We will continue towork together to build stronger customerrelationships, cutting edge technologyCORPORATE NEWSand superior service and support.”Robert Geckle, a current memberof Davis-Standard’s Board of Directorswill support the leadership teamas Chairman of the Board. Geckle hasbeen part of the Board of Directors forover a year and has significant executiveexperience with industrial companiesand private equity. His most recentcorporate position was as President ofthe Textron Fluid and Power SystemsGroup. Prior to that, he was Presidentof Branson Ultrasonics, the marketleader in plastic joining technology.www.davis-standard.comAmbrell Names MazzulloPresident & CEOScottsville, NY, USA-based Ambrellhas announced that its Board of Directorshas appointed Anthony Mazzulloas President, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and a Director on the company’sBoard, effective May 26, 2015. Mazzullosucceeds Tom Giglia who wasinterim CEO. Giglia will assume acritical role focused on leading the aggressiveexpansion of Ambrell’s globaloperations.“I am extremely pleased to announceTony Mazzullo’s appointment as ChiefExecutive Officer of Ambrell,” saidRichard Rosenbloom, Founder andBoard Director. “Tony has a proventrack record of leadership and profitablygrowing businesses. His background inengineering, finance, business developmentand M&A made him an obviouschoice for the position. Simultaneously,we look to Tom to apply his many talentsto continue building and expandingAmbrell’s global capabilities.”Mazzullo is the former President,CEO and Chairman of the Board for VeramarkTechnologies, Inc., a publiclytraded company that provided softwareand outsource services for telecommunicationsand financial management. Mazzulloled Veramark through dramaticgrowth in new markets culminating witha successful sale of the company to aprivate equity firm. He remained withwww.cablecompoundfinder.comNEW APPfor tabletand PC!SheathingInsulationBeddingApp StoreThe Cable Compound Finder App.The quick and easy way to help you findthe perfect compound for your cable construction.• Insulation • Sheathing • BeddingPCCompounds for the cable worldSpecialty compounds for wire and cable40 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

the company to help execute a multicompanymerger.Commenting on his appointment,Mazzullo said, “I am honored to havethis opportunity to lead Ambrell duringthis time of investment and growth. Ilook forward to working with the worldclasstechnologies and the incredible talentand passion of the Ambrell team.”www.ambrell.comMiltec Hosts Womenin Manufacturing Eventat HeadquartersMiltec Corporation, Stevensville,MD, USA, hosted a facility tour and careerpresentation on May 15, 2015, for agroup of women members and potentialmembers of Women in Manufacturing(WiM), a national organizationdedicated to the attraction, retentionand advancement of women who havechosen or are pursuing a career in themanufacturing industry.The event kicked off with a presentationfrom Jane Seagraves, BusinessCORPORATE NEWSDevelopment Director at APPI Energyin Salisbury MD, USA, and WiM’s firstaffinity partner, providing electricity andnatural gas consulting services. Highlightedin the presentation was WiM’smission of supporting, promoting andinspiring women to pursue careers inmanufacturing, along with informationon several events that facilitate networkingwith industry peers.Miltec’s event not only supportedWiM’s mission, but allowed for the networkingamong peers who attended toMiltec hostsWomen inManufacturing(WiM) event atMiltec headquarters.see Miltec’s manufacturing facility andoperation and learn more about the UVcuring process. The women of Miltecdescribed their job responsibilities andrelayed real life stories of how Miltecprovided them with a career path inmanufacturing.Marilyn Blandford, Miltec’s CEOsaid, “I am proud of our women and feelhonored to be surrounded by such strongwomen from whom I continue to learnevery day”.Blandford talked about her own ca-Extrusion Systems and tooling for the Wire and Cable Industry.From Low Voltage to High VoltageFrom Heart Monitor to Power CableFrom One Layer to Three LayersFrom Thermoplastic to ThermosetTechnology that modernizesplant efficiency with increasedproductivity, reduced scrap andquality that meets and exceedsJim Milliman – Engineering & DesignCustomer Service and Technical SupportBrenda Milliman-MurphyDan Kiserwww.tipsanddies.comPeter Scribner – Engineering & ServiceLarry DerrickGary Johnson505 Mill Street, Rome, NY 13440 Phone: 315-337-416142 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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eer path, which began as an educator,and encouraged the group of womenattendees to recognize their strengths,continue their education and understandthat women’s skills are critical to themanufacturing field.Miltec UV has been servicing theUV industry for 25 years and is a globalleader and manufacturer of both arc andmicrowave ultraviolet curing systems.Miltec offers a wide range of quality UVparts, standard equipment and customsystems and services designed to interfacewith existing or new manufacturingproduction lines. These systems serve abroad diversity of industry-specific applicationsand market segments. Amongthe many applications supported are:optical fiber, wire, metal decorating,wood flooring, cabinets, automotiveproducts and many other industries.www.miltec.comFenn AppointsTwo New DirectorsFenn has announced the appointmentCORPORATE NEWSof two new members of the company’sleadership team. As a 115-year-oldcompany, Fenn is proud to keep its longstanding tradition of producing highquality,innovative metal forming machineryto a global clientele alive, madepossible by its strong leadership team.“We continue to build a strongteam across our entire business, whichprepares Fenn for growth opportunitiesand new markets to serve. Ournew innovations in metal forming andshaping machinery, and the increasingdemands from our global customers ledus to look for additions to our team whowill fit in with our ethos of cutting-edgedesigns and exceptional service, and it isvery fortunate we were able to find thiscaliber to fulfill these roles” said PaulUccello, Fenn President.Ryan Cutter joined the team in Aprilof 2015 as the Director of Engineeringfor Fenn. Cutter has prior experience asan Engineering Manager of a dedicatedR&D team at Parker Hannifin, as a SeniorEngineer at UTC Power Technologiesand a Mechanical Design Engineerat BHS-Torin. Cutter brings valuableleadership and technical skill from avariety of industries and plans to usehis experience with innovation, R&Dand machine design will help ensure atradition of robust, reliable equipmentwhile focusing on continuous improvementand innovation.David Mika joined the Fenn leadershipteam in May of 2015 as the Directorof Operations. In his current role, Mikawill be responsible for all of operations,purchasing and scheduling. Before joiningthe Fenn team, David spent severalyears as an Operations Manager, Directorof Manufacturing, Plant Managerand Manager of Industrial Engineeringin a high-volume machining and metalindustry. David worked for companiessuch as Sigarms, Savage Arms, Smith& Wesson, Avid Thermal Technologies,Watt’s Industry, Mid-State MachineProducts and New HampshireBall Bearing.Fenn looks forward to the valuablecontributions of both new members ofsenior leadership. www.fenn-torin.comContinued...44 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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Maillefer Reports Successat wire RussiaMaillefer, Vantaa, Finland, participatedin wire Russia 2015, which washeld from May 12 to 15, 2015, in Moscow,Russia. The company’s specialistsfrom its Finnish, Swiss and Moscowoffices hosted guests at the Mailleferbooth FOB31 in the Pavilion Forum.Some 185 exhibitors from 25 countriesparticipated in the event and more than10,800 business visitors attended thewire show.Despite the market stagnation in theRussian economy, Maillefer said that itnoticed a positive trend toward a growinginterest for Maillefer equipment andsolutions from both newcomers andfamiliar customers. Productive negotiationswere conducted with managementand specialists from Belaruskabel, Elektrokabel,Energokomplekt, Kamkabel,Kavkazkabel, Sevkabel, Tatkabel,Tomskkabel, Uncomtech, Yuzhkabeland many more. Current projects andnew development plans were discussed.corporate News46 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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corporate NewsMaillefer noticed that the focus ofvisitors’ concerns has shifted to highvoltagecable, aviation cable and fiberoptic cable production. Much interestwas aroused by the company’s newR&D Center in Vantaa. Several customersshowed their willingness to conducttests on their processes at Maillefer'sfacilities in Finland.On May 11, a day prior to the wireshow, the traditional soccer matchbetween the Intercable (internationalcable makers and cable equipment andmaterials producers) and Elektrocable(cable products manufacturers) associationswas played at the Energia stadium.This year the Intercable team won a verytight match by 2 to 1. Maillefer wasproud to be part of the winning team.Thank you also to the opposing teamfor a good game.Maillefer said it is sure this trade fairstrengthens not only Maillefer’s positionin Russia and the other CIS countries butalso brings the company new opportunitiesand customers.Maillefer expresses its sincere gratitudeto all customers and partners whovisited the company at the exhibition.www.mailleferextrusion.comBarker Joins Fiber OpticCenter as Epoxy BusinessDevelopment ManagerFiber Optic Center, Inc. (FOC),New Bedford, MA, USA, an internationalleader in distributing fiber optictechnology, has added Kelly Barker toits technical team. Barker started her careerin customer service. She has workedin both marketing and sales. Since then,Kelly had been promotedto management positionsin each of these departmentsas well as ProjectManagement Directorand New Business DevelopmentManager witha specialty in productline marketing strategy.Kelly BarkerBarker joins FOC from PennWellCorporation where she spent five yearsin business development within variousindustries including fiber optics, cablinginstallation and maintenance, connectors,LEDs, military and aerospace. Shehas worked extensively with adhesivemanufacturers on their product linesand in applications. Barker has grownto love the adhesive application businessin all of these industries, becominga respected and sought after strategicmarketing source for many.Barker said, “Fiber Optic Center is aperfect fit for me because of both theirunique in-depth manufacturing and technicalknowledge and for the respect theyhave in the industry. I have passion forworking in an organization that sharesmy philosophies of integrity, qualityand work ethic. This character resonatesthroughout the entire company.”www.focenter.comBorealis & Borouge Open1 st Dual-Branded SalesOffice in MoroccoBorealis and Borouge announce theopening of a dual-branded sales officeTelephone & LANCoaxial cableOptical fiberAutomotivePower cableSafety Silicone cableCatenary linewww.cerrini.itWire ropesNorth American Sales/Service: LESMO MACHINERY AMERICA, INC.,Tel.(905) 761-6165, e-mail: sales@lesmoamerica.com, www.lesmoamerica.com48 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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in Casablanca, Morocco, as of May 14,2015. Borealis and Borouge are leadingproviders of innovative, value-creatingplastics solutions and the new venturereflects the parties’ aim to intensifycooperation in order to meet the growingdemand for polyolefins and betterserve customers in the promising NorthAfrican market, in particular in the areaof energy and infrastructure.The new legal entity established forthis dual-branded venture is owned byBorealis and registered in Morocco. Thesales office’s initial focus will lie primarilyon the energy and infrastructuresegment, where Borealis and Borougehave well-established track records inthe region as preferred suppliers. TheMorocco sales office will boost ongoingdevelopment of the existing Borealisspecialty business and drive strategicexpansion of Infrastructure business.Another important area of focus issteering selective growth in consumergoods-related applications in advancedpackaging and fiber. The new on-sitepresence in Morocco also enables thecorporate Newsprovision of better service to customersin the region and the close monitoringof trends and developments in othersegments of the North African marketsuch as engineering and automotiveapplications. www.borealisgroup.comRowe NamedCEO of Arkema Inc.Arkema has named Richard Roweas CEO of Arkema Inc., King of Prussia,PA, USA, the group’s operations inNorth America. Rowe succeeds BernardRoche, CEO since 2008, who isretiring after 42 years with the Arkemaorganization.Rowe has a long history with Arkemaand ascends to this position after a seriesof successes. His resume includes leadershippositions in many of Arkema’stop businesses, most recently as theGlobal Group President of Arkema’sfluorochemicals business unit.Roche led the organization in theUSA with many significant achievements.In particular, he successfullybrought his contribution to the integrationof key acquisitions, supported theexpansion of several product lines includingthe acrylics production in Texasand put in place a program to enhanceoperational excellence in the Americas.He leaves an organization that is todaysolid with a promising future.“The company has made outstandingprogress under Bernard’s leadership,”said Rowe. “He increased ourcompetitiveness, significantly improvedour safety performance and developeda clear focus on talent acquisition anddevelopment. I intend to build on hissuccesses, continue his emphasis onsafety and competitiveness and furtherstrengthen the organization.”www.arkema.comCoyle to Sales Manager atFluoropoymer ResourcesFluoropolymer Resources, LLC(FRL), East Hartford, CT, USA, hasnamed Denise Coyle as Sales Manager,reporting to Michael Canterino,President. In her new position, she willbe responsible for sales and account50 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Test EquipmentHOT-SET / HOT-CREEP TESTSState of the art test oven.Optional available with AirFlow Meter and Regulator.ACPH: 8-20air changes per hourSpecifications:IEC 60811-507 & 401 andIEC T28-562PTL-UT 6050 HS + additional sliding side doorPTL-UT 6050 HS PTL-HS 6014The standard oven for reliable measurements.Optional available with Air FlowMeter and Regulator. Specifications:IEC 60811-507 & 401 and IEC T28-562The new economic test oven for fastand efficient measurements.Specification: EN 60811-507ABRASION TESTSThe TVAB abrasion testing equipment is so precisethat it has set the standards for ISO 6722-1. It hasbeen designed to test the durability of cable insulationunder extreme conditions, and measuresvery specific durability variables.Abrasion test apparatusTVAB 5420-7NThis device does abrade the surface of the insulationin both directions along the longitudinalaxis of the test sample. A counter will record thenumbers of cycles to failure. When the needleabrades through the insulation and makes contactwith the conductor, the machine will stopoperating.www.inhol.comoffice@inhol.com

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corporate NewsHuber AcquiresSafire TechnologyHuber Engineered Materials(HEM), Atlanta, GA, USA, a divisionof J.M. Huber Corporation,has acquired the Safire nitrogen andphosphorus halogen-free fire retardanttechnology from Floridienne Groupand Catena Additives (the 100% subsidiaryof Floridienne). Huber’s goal isto take the patented Safire technology,integrate it within its existing halogenfreeportfolio of flame retardants andsmoke suppressants and rapidly developa line of commercial products.“The addition of the Safire technologyis another exciting step in the ongoinggrowth of Huber’s Fire RetardantAdditive business, as we continue tostrengthen our array of halogen-freeflame retardant offerings,” said JerryBertram, VP and GM of Huber’s FireRetardant Additives business unit. “Thisacquisition gives Huber the opportunityto work in a new category with nitrogenand phosphorus flame retardants, andwe believe the synergistic benefits andvalue between Safire and many of ourcurrent products will be advantageousfor customers.”The Safire addition marks the thirdacquisition over the past five years forHuber’s growing Fire Retardant Additivesbusiness, following the 2012purchase of the specialty hydrate flameretardant business from Almatis andthe 2010 acquisition of the Kemgard ®flame retardant and smoke suppressantbusiness from Sherwin-Williams.“We look forward to working withcompanies who’ve expressed an interestin the Safire technology along withintroducing it to those who aren’t asfamiliar with it,” added Bertram. “Ourplan is to develop a full complement ofhalogen-free products that meet the mostdemanding fire retardant requirementsour customers are facing.”HEM has been a trusted supplier ofnonhalogen flame retardants and smokesuppressants for more than 30 yearsand produces value-added alumina trihydrate(ATH), magnesium hydroxide(MDH) and engineered molybdatebasedcompounds, and provides technicalexpertise for a variety of thermoplastic,thermoset plastic and rubber end-useapplications including fiber-reinforcedplastics, roofing, silicone rubber, wireand cable, coatings and carpet backing.www.hubermaterials.coml-r: Kathy Smith,Jonathan Dupont, AnnalieseSviokla, RobertStrunk, RamonaKrogman, MaureenScartissi, Jean Patton,Nicole Salvaggio, KateDaylor, ChristinaSaunders, SharonHall, Linda Smith,Sharlene Capaccioli,Paul Gemelli, TomDwyer and RichardMysiuk.Eurolls SpA Closerto Asian CustomersEurolls SpA of Italy is getting closerto its customers. As done in the past forSouth America and Central America,where volume of products and machinessold in the area is high, Eurolls SpAhas decided to implement a branch inChina—Eurolls Machinery Shanghai.The mission of Eurolls Shanghai, withits Italian Management team and highlyspecialized local staff, is to promote thesales of microcassettes/cassettes whilebeing able to provide the Asian andsouth Asian customer base with immediatetechnical support, (which is crucialfor this technology to be successful). Wehave already realized amazing resultsfrom this recent development.In the Machinery Division, Eurollsis very proficient when it comes to highcarbon technology and its processes.This is a result of years of experience inthe field of PC Wire, PC Strand, SteelRope and Steel Cord. Eurolls MachineryShanghai is providing its technical supportto the international and Asian marketsand our engineers are assisting withscientific analysis and identification ofthe most adequate technical/commercialsolutions. Eurolls provides Europeantechnology serving the Asian market.Eurolls also received a significantorder from a “Major Player” for theproduction of custom-made equipment,which was co-developed withtheir cooperation. The sale of a highlyinnovative integrated solution for theconstruction wire market was also delivered,which will provide increased productivity,space savings and a significantROI to our customer. This machinerywas on display in early June 2015, duringan Open House, which took placein Italy by Eurolls Machinery and theEurolls Product Division. Agents, managersof Eurolls subsidiaries and severalcustomers accepted the invitation withenthusiasm. This was also the official introductionof our new Managing Directorof Eurolls SpA, Machinery Division,Fabio Firmani, who joined the EurollsGroup last April. www.eurolls.comGem Supports 47 thAnnual “Walk for Hunger”For the second year, Gem GravureCompany, Inc., West Hanover, MA,USA, team members laced up theirwalking shoes to join the Project Bread’sWalk for Hunger. This year the teamexpanded to 30 walkers, including Gememployees, friends and family. The increasednumber of walkers brought anincrease in donations. This year’s totalrose to US$4450, a 60% increase overlast year.More than 40,000 walkers and 2000volunteers joined forces to raise overUS$3 million dollars. Funds raised areused in Massachusetts, to build sustainable,community-based solutions tohunger. In the past year, Project Breadinvested more than US$5 million incommunity-based programs, foodpantries, health centers, summer meal56 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

programs, elder meal programs, ourFoodSource Hotline and more—all toreach the state’s most vulnerable populations:children, working poor families,immigrants and seniors—and to bolsterour local food economies. The FoodSource Hotline received over 46,000calls from individuals across Massachusettsin 2014. www.gemgravure.comHoughtonCelebrates 150 YearsHoughton International Inc., whichis located in Valley Forge, PA, USA, anda global leader in metalworking fluidsand services, is celebrating its 150 thanniversary in 2015 with a variety ofglobal events to mark the extraordinarybusiness milestone.The company is holding Open Housesat offices and plants located throughoutthe world where employees, retirees,families, customers, distributors, localdignitaries and the media are gatheringin order to learn more about Houghton’sremarkable past and promising future.The company recently held an Opencorporate NewsHouse at its headquarters in ValleyForge, where more than 225 peoplegathered for a product line exposition,laboratory tours, multimedia presentations,food from around the world andexecutive greetings. The Open Housepresented an opportunity for the communityto learn more about this nearlyUS$1 billion dollar global firm, its richhistory, growth and longevity and itspath toward a prosperous future.“We are holding events in the communitieswe serve throughout the worldto recognize collectively a companythat’s been in business for 150 years,”said Houghton CEO, Paul DeVivo. “Itis so rare for a company to reach thismilestone. We want our employees to beproud of this great achievement, and wewant the business and local communitiesto know about the great work thatHoughton has done to establish itself asa global market leader.”Houghton will host Open housesin Spain, England, France, Turkey,Germany, Italy, Poland, Brazil, Italy,Shanghai, Singapore, Thailand and Indiaamong other locations, each celebratingHoughton’s local history, products,people, culture, customers and impact.Houghton, founded in 1865 as aproducer of lubricants and rust preventives,grew to provide a variety ofsophisticated fluids to support industrialexpansion, transportation networks andUSA military operations, and expandedglobally in response to customer expansionand demand. Now Houghton hasapproximately 2000 employees in morethan 50 offices and manufacturing andresearch facilities throughout the worldincluding its corporate headquarters andresearch lab in Valley Forge. The companyfocuses on providing innovativeand targeted solutions to enable globalcustomers to maximize quality andproductivity while achieving goals forsafety and environmental responsibility.Since 1865, Houghton has been aleader in the development/production ofspecialty chemicals, oils and lubricantsfor the steel, metalworking, automotive,aerospace, bearing, offshore and aluminumindustries. www.houghtonintl.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 57

Monday 10/5Tuesday 10/6 Wednesday 10/7 Thursday 10/86:00 AM 6:00 AM6:30 AM 6:30 AM7:00 AM 7:00a - 8:00a7:00 AM7:00a - 8:00a7:00a - 8:00a7:00a - 8:00aSpeakers' Orientation BreakfastInstructor's Orientation BreakfastSpeakers' Orientation BreakfastSpeakers' Orientation Breakfast7:30 AM7:30 AM8:00 AMSESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSIONSESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION 8:00 AM8:30 AMDevelopment Courses8:00p - 12N6:00a - 123456711 12 13 14Professional1:30p8:30 AM• CU101: Fundamentals of Copper Exhibit9:00 AMConductors & Metallic Cable Design SetupCoffee Break - TBD& ApplicationsCoffee Break - TBDCoffee Break - TBD9:00 AM9:30 AM • FO101: Fundamentals of Optical9:30 AMFibers & FO Cable Design &Exhibit Executive FTTX & Coatings Special Power Fiber CommercialCopper Cable Cable Micro-10:00 AM10:30 AMAppli-Cable Insulation Manfac-CableApplicationHall Track ActiveApplicationsCommun-MeasurecationsforBalance, & Jacket turing Design &Over Design,• MA101: Selection & Use ofCMaterials in Wire & CableComponenticationments& MaterialsShielding, Materials Processes Installation• MA201: The Art & Science ofCable Preform andMeasurement&Measure-&Extrusion for Wire and Cable -ConsiderationsProperties Processes10:00 AM10:30 AMPart I&Modelingments11:00 AMCopperCoffee Break 9:45aDesign/Exhibits 10:00a -11:00 AM11:30 AMModeling6:00p11:30a - 12:30p11:30 AMGrand12 NoonPlenary Session with AwardsLunch on Own12N - 1:00p Lunch(Lunch Included)12:00p - 1:00pHall12 Noon12:30 PMInstructors & Students OnlyKeynote SpeakerLunch on OwnMichael A. BellSESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION 12:30 PMCorning Optical15 16 17 181:00 PMCommunicationsSESSION SESSION SESSION1:00 PMRegency Ballroom VI-VII89101:00p -5:00p12:00p - 1:45p1:30 PMRefreshmentsCoffee Break - TBD1:30 PMProfessional5:00p - 6:00p Drawing for iPad - must be present to winDevelopment Courses2:00 PM • FO206: Bend Resistant Single-Mode2:00 PMand Multimode FibersCoffeeBreak - TBD• MA202: The Art & Science ofCodes and High Ensuring A Flame2:30 PM Extrusion for Wire and Cable -Standards Density Reliable Retardant 2:30 PMPart IINewFiberFTTX & Data Center &Optical Optical Technology• CU202: Copper Cabling Technology -Product Connectivity & Network Multimode3:00 PMFiber Cable NetworkIntroductions SplicingFiber3:00 PMAdvanced Transmission Line Theory& Aerial3:30 PM& MeasurementsCable• CU205: Advanced Balun-LessExhibits 2:00p - 6:00p 2:30p - 5:30pMeasurements3:30 PM4:00 PMRefreshmentsCoffee Break 2:45p5:00p - 6:00pGrand Hall4:00 PM4:30 PM5:00 PMGrand HallPOSTER PAPER SESSIONGrand Hall4:30 PM5:00 PM4:00p - 6:00p5:30 PM5:30 PM6:00 PM6:00 PMReceptionRegency Ballroom V6:00p - 7:30p

Wire & Cable Economicsby:Philip Radbourne, DirectorInteger Research Ltd.Invicta House, 108-114 Golden LaneLondon, EC1Y 0TL, United KingdomPhilip.Radbourne@integer-research.comwww.integer-research.comIt is more than 50 years since Dr. Charles K. Kao, a Chineseborn, Hong Kong National published his pioneering work onthe “transmission of light in fibers for optical communications”.He would later share the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009 forhis groundbreaking achievements. An electrical engineer bytraining, Dr. Kao worked at Standard Telephones & Cables(STC), a British subsidiary of industrial conglomerate ITT inNorth Woolwich, in the greater London area. He understoodearly on that after the invention of the laser in 1957, therecould be the potential for the development of a combinationof laser (semi-conductor light emitters) and glass-basedcommunications (modern day photonics). Dr. Kao understoodthat the signal loss in fi ber optic cables was a direct result ofthe impurities in the glass.He proposed that fi ber optic lossescould be reduced below 20 decibels per km. In his travelsin the late 1960s to the USA, Canada, Japan and SouthKorea, he met many telecom engineers, material scientistsand investors worldwide, in his quest to fi nd a glass materialthat would have the required properties. Around 1966 ateam at Corning Inc., (Robert Maurer, Peter Schultz andDonald Keck) learned of Dr. Kao’s pioneering work in opticalfi bers. By the early 1970s, Corning had developed a highlypure optical glass that transmitted light signals over longdistances, kicking off the modern fi ber optic cable industryas we know it today.A further development occurred in the late 1980s and early1990s, when seed funding from the copper industry (InternationalCopper Association), via Gorham and Partners,helped set up the ADSL forum, and accelerated and convincedsceptical telecom companies and the leading wireand cable producers that there was life in their copper linesbeyond their POTS use (plain old telephone service). Justas Dr. Kao faced sceptics over his ideas for the use of glassbasedcommunications, so did promoting the idea that copperhad more life in it yet. There was real momentum back in theearly 1990s for full fi ber optic cable roll-out.This was one of my fi rst projects as a very junior analystCan Fiber Optics FinallyDeclare Victory Over Copperin Network Access Cables?at Gorham and Partners (David Greggains and Tony Lealed the work) in the early 1990s, trying to convince doubtingwire and cable marketing executives to meet us, so wecould explain the benefi ts of attending a meeting to discussand sharing knowledge around ADSL. Many in the wire andcable industry (producers, analysts, suppliers) explainedto us, that we clearly did not understand that by the year2000, fi ber optic cable would be used exclusively in telecomnetworks worldwide, and that we should stop wasting theirtime. They explained further that fiber optic cables’ bandwidthwas infi nite, and that of copper clearly fi nite and had alreadyreached the end of its useful life. So the work of David andTony in helping set up the ADSL forum is even more impressivein hindsight.Now, given the advancement of copper technologies, wehave moved from the ITU standardized ADSL (G.DMT), amethod of delivering up to 8 Mbps down and 1.3 Mbps upover standard telephone wires, through VDSL, ADSL2 andVDSL2, and now we see the potential for G.fast, a standardthat will allow for access speeds of 1000 megabits per second(1000 Mbps, 1 Gbps) over copper telephone lines. G.fast(full name ITU-T G.9701) is expected to be a cheaper andeasier-to-deploy alternative than FTTH and FTTC (fi ber tothe home and cabinet).There are some markets, when governments decided to rollout fi ber optic cable more aggressively such as Japan andSouth Korea, but in the rest of the world, it looks as if copperis now viewed as a compliment to fi ber optic cable networks.Copper will not be used in long distances, but will remain inthe last fi nal tens of meters into a residential or commercialbuilding. Even with the roll-out of 4K (a resolution of 4000pixels) by Netflix and other streaming applications, it is likelythat copper might have a decade left with G.Fast, beforetelecom companies fi nally make the fi nal decision to go to afull fi ber optic cable network.www.integer-research.comWCTIInteger Research is a provider of research, data, analysis andconsultancy services across a range of markets includingwire and cable. www.integer-research.com60 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

What’s New @ WCISA ®News from North American Suppliers of Machinery,Accessories and Materials for Making All Types of Wire & CableNew WCISA® MembersColorant Chromatics/PolyOneChromatics Inc.19 Francis J. Clarke CircleBethel, CT 06801 USAPhone +1 800 242 2296www.colorant-chromatics.com, www.polyone.comEmail: info.usa@colorant-chromatics.comContact: Alan Dubin, Business Development Manager,1-908-832-5429, alan.dubin@polyone.comColorant Chromatics is the world’s leading specialist inthe enhancement of high-performance polymers, particularlyfluoropolymers. Colorant Chromatics was founded inSweden in 1979 and started production of fluoropolymerconcentrates in the owner’s barn. Since then, it has openedmanufacturing plants in Aland, Finland (1981), in Bethel, CT,USA (1983) and Shanghai, China (2003), and a distributioncenter in Limburg, Germany (1985). In 2013, the headquarterswere relocated to Eindhoven, The Netherlands. SinceDecember 2011, Colorant Chromatics has been part of Poly-One Corporation, a premier provider of specialized polymermaterial, services and solutions.Amexstra, Inc.37 Hillcrest Drive, Alfred, NY 14802 USAPhone: +1 585 610 6629, Fax: +1 607 565 1225Email: amexstra@gmail.comContact: Jason Rodd, PresidentAmexstra focuses on importing, manufacturing and refurbishingcomponents for the wire industry including ceramicparts for all types of wire production processes.Niagara Composites International Inc.82 Vaughan Road, Welland, Ontario, L3B 5Y1 CanadaPhone: +1 905 788 4040Fax: +1 905 788 1991www.niagaracomposites.comContact: Lindsay Farrell, General Manager, B.A. (Econ)Email: lfarrell@niagaracomposites.comServing the wire industry since 1980, Niagara Compositesstands out as an industry leader and global supplier ofleading-edge bow products. Niagara Composites is committedto innovation and continuous improvement, offeringoutstanding customer service and competitive prices onpremium quality flyer bows to the global wire twisting andbunching industry. Many Niagara Composites’ innovationsin bow design have had a significant, positive impact on theproduction of wire and cable.WCISA® Scholarship Program:July 31, 2015 DeadlineWCISA® (Wire & Cable Industry Suppliers Association®),Akron, OH, USA, offers three types of WCISA scholarships, asfollows:• WCISA High School Graduate Scholarship for high schoolgraduates with a parent or grandparent working at aWCISA member company: One US$1000 award per year.Applicants must be high school graduates enrolledin a college or university in the fall of the applicationyear. Any planned field of study is acceptable. Applicationsare due from students or parents/grandparents atWCISA member companies by July 31, 2015.• WCISA Employee & Intern Scholarship for people currentlyworking at a WCISA member company: One US$3500award per year. Applicants should have a need anddesire to enroll in or be enrolled in an in-person or onlinecourse or degree program that is related to their jobdescription at the WCISA member company. Applicationsare due from employees, interns or colleagues atWCISA member companies by July 31, 2015.• WCISA Special Scholarship for extraordinary circumstances(memorials or hardships, for example). Theseare awarded on a case-by-case basis. Applications maybe submitted at any time of the year by an employee ofany WCISA member company.Applicants should submit a written statement, identifyingtheir connection to a WCISA member company, the desiredscholarship and the reasons to be selected as well as a summaryof the applicant’s background, educational plans andprofessional goals.Submit your statement by email to info@wcisaonline.org.WCISA ® • Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association ®1741 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron, OH 44224 USAPhone: +1 330 864 2122 • Fax: +1 330 864 5298info@wcisaonline.org • www.wcisaonline.orgWCISA is a nonprofit corporate membership association withover 90 North American suppliers of machinery, materialsand accessories used for making all types of wire and cable.Members are based in or have an established subsidiary inNorth America. WCISA’s mission is to promote its members’products and services by providing its members with representation,networking/social opportunities and services at wireand cable trade events and conferences. WCTI62 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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European Perspectivesby:Dipl.-Ing. Konrad DenglerIndustrial JournalistFinkenweg 6D 91091 GrossenseebachGermanyKDengler@t-online.de• Automotive Sector Investment in Germany• Energy Supply from Microgrid• Three Main Trends in Automotive Wiring• Delphi Expands R&D Activities in Poland• UK Hopes: Connected & Autonomous CarsGermany–A Top Destination forInvestments Into the Automotive SectorGermany has benefited in the last four years from the investmentsof the global automobile manufacturers, saysa new study titled “Automobilstandort Deutschland 2015—Status quo und neue Herausforderungen” (“Germanyas an automotive location in 2015—status quo and newchallenges”). The study was recently published by thebusiness consultancy, Ernst & Young (EY), Stuttgart,Germany. The number of investments carried out worldwideby the 16 leading automobile manufacturers intonew factories, design or development centers increasedfrom 2010 to 2014 by 56% from 114 to 178, and the totalvalue of these investments has more than doubled from€12.9 billion to €26.3 billion in this time period. The largestpart of the sum, €13.9 billion, went to China, where29,400 new jobs in the automobile industry were created.In Germany, a sum of €8.3 billion was invested,combined with 20,900 new jobs. Some 100 projectswere started in Germany, followed by 71 in the USAand 60 in China. Peter Fuß from Ernst & Young summarizesthat despite the sales and investment booms inChina and the good development of the North Americanmarket, Germany remains one of the top investmentdestinations in the automotive industry. He expects thatconsiderable sums will be invested there also in thecoming years. The car manufacturers would have to investbillions of € into the digitalization of their productionand into new technologies to lower the CO2 emissionsof their vehicles.http://www.automobil-produktion.de/2015/05/studie-nur-china-schafft-mehr-jobs-in-der-autoindustrie-als-deutschland/University of Genoa:Energy Supply from MicrogridSpecialists from Siemens AG and researchers from64 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

the University of Genoa, Italy, have built a power gridat the university’s campus in Savona. The Smart PolygenerationMicrogrid (SPM) is the first microgrid in Italy,which began operating in early 2014 and will now serveas a reference for similar solutions in entire cities andregions. Its core is a concentrated solar power system(CSP), which uses a combination of conventional andrenewable energy sources as well as energy storagedevices. Three parabolic reflectors installed there produce3 kW of electrical energy and 9 kW of thermal energy,says a Siemens press release. The reflectors aresupplemented by one photovoltaic facility with 80 kWmax. output and three micro gas turbines with 250 kWof electrical output and 300 kW of thermal output. Thesystem also includes absorption refrigerators for heatingand cooling, two battery-charging stations for electricvehicles, two heat storage devices and sodium nickelbatteries that have a capacity of 100 kWh and can supplythe campus with electricity for three hours.The SPM supplies energy to the 60,000 m² large universitycampus, which is used by around 1700 students everyday. Because of its apartments, offices, repair shopsand a cafeteria, the campus is very similar to an urbanenvironment.Since the launch of the microgrid, the campus has beencovering around half of its annual energy requirementof one gigawatt-hour by the SPM. According to FedericoDelfino, professor of power system engineeringat the university and Director of the SPM project, theuniversity’s energy bill has decreased from €300,000to €200,000 per year, and the CO2 emissions have declinedfrom 820 to 700 tons per year.While large CSP facilities with high-megawatt outputsare already operating in the sunny regions of Spain andCalifornia, in the coming years self-sufficient microgridswill generate energy close to end consumers and supplyenergy to communities, municipalities and companies.In order to bring the new technology to market, Siemensis also participating in other reference projects—for example,at the British Columbia Institute of Technologyin Vancouver and Newcastle University in the UK.http://www.siemens.com/innovation/en/home/pictures-of-thefuture/energy-and-efficiency/smart-grids-and-energy-storagesmart-grid-in-italy.htmlThree Main Trends in Automotive WiringThe International Cablemakers Federation ICF, Vienna,published on its website, the ICF News, issue 76, titled,“Trends in Automotive Wiring”. The article providedby CRU group says that the wire and cable industry isgoing to be affected by three important forces of changein the automotive industry. The first is a long-term trendto more cars on the road, mainly in the emerging mar-July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 65

European Perspectives...Continuedkets such as China, southeast Asia and India. Accordingto information from LMC Automotive, quoted in thestudy, 37 car making groups had more than 325 factoriesin 47 countries in 2013. Nineteen of them are inthe advanced market segment, and 28 in the emergingmarkets. This has a bearing on where cars are madeand where the wire harnesses are made and used.The second change is the industry-wide imperative todesign lighter, more fuel-efficient cars. This has a bearingon conductor specification and harness design.The third change is the trend to more electronic interfacesthroughout the drive train and control systems, plusinside the passenger compartment. This is increasingthe number and complexity of harnesses in vehicles.According to international trade data, 11 countries exportedmore than US$1 billion of vehicle wiring harnessesin 2013. Mexico’s exports were the largest, atUS$6.5 billion. China was second, with US$3.2 billion,followed by Romania, Vietnam, USA, Morocco, Philippines,Germany, Poland, Nicaragua and Tunisia. Thesetop exporters show the role of eastern Europe, north Africaand southeast Asia in global harness production. AlthoughGermany is not a low-cost labor market, severalof the major harness companies have headquarters, designand testing labs and logistical centers in Germany.Finally, the article summarizes trends affecting currentvehicle design for cars sold in the next five years andtrends affecting next generation, i.e., cars sold after 2020.http://www.icf.at/news/icf-newsletter/trends-in-automotive-wiring/Delphi Expands R&D Activities in PolandThe British automotive company, Delphi, expandedits Technical Center in Kraków, Poland, and officiallyopened it on June 15, 2015. The investment was supportedby PAIiIZ (Polish Information and Foreign InvestmentAgency). Delphi has two offices in Kraków,the capital city of the Małopolska (Lesser Poland) region,where 900 engineers and 300 employers of shared servicecenters work. Marek Szostak, Deputy Director ofForeign Investment Department in PAIiIZ said during theopening ceremony, “Delphi is effectively using the potentialof Polish engineers, providing research and developmentactivity in Kraków for 15 years. The companyis one of the major investors and employers in Poland.It hires 4800 people in four factories and two R&D/SSCcenters”. Under the investment, Delphi’s laboratory wasexpanded where durability, environmental and vibrationtests are implemented. Also in 2014, the number of newjobs increased by 200. According to Delphi representatives,the access to high-quality workforce, good infrastructureand the governmental support are the keyWire goes further withour great British weldersLike the rest of our team, our design engineer Ivan is a cold weld specialist.His durable, low maintenance machines incorporate the latest technology tohelp you improve productivity, maintain a competitive edge and get a goodreturn on investment.Find out more atwww.pwmltd.co.ukVisit us atBooth H05MADE IN THE UKAll inquiries within North America formachines, spares and dies, contact:Joe Snee Associates,Inc. PO Box 236, Seekonk, MA 02771Tel: 774-991-0504 Email: joe@jsnee.comNew PWM welders and dies available only from PWM or its authorised distributors.Pressure Welding Machines LtdTel: +44 (0) 1233 820847Fax: +44 (0) 1233 820591E-mail: pwm@btinternet.comwww.pwmltd.co.uk66 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Traditionand InnovationZT S.R.L.Via Friuli, 736015 SCHIO (VI) - ItalyTel/Fax + 39.0445.57.56.90info@zt-italy.comwww.zt-italy.comDRYDry drawing machinePay offDescaling Scagliatori machinesengSand belt machineWETWet drawing machineDecoilerPACKAGEPrecision layer machineDrum packing machineWIRE TREATMENTACCESSORIESwww.zt-italy.comSECOND HANDelements to Delphi’s successful development in Poland.All over the world, cars are equipped with parts and accessoriesdesigned by Delphi’s engineers from Kraków.The automotive sector is the number one in the PAIiIZportfolio of investment projects. During the last ten years,92 out of 498 completed investments have come fromthe sector. The total value of automotive projects supportedby the agency reached €4.5 billion, with 25,000new jobs created.http://www.paiz.gov.pl/20150615/delphi_gets_bigger_with_paiiizUK is Putting Hopes onConnected and Autonomous CarsThe advisory services organization, KPMG, analyzedhow the development to full connectivity of cars willtransform Britain—expanding its industrial base, improvingsafety, congestion, efficiency and tailpipe emissions,driving up productivity and liberating space usuallydevoted to vehicles in urban areas.The study published under the title, “Connected andAutonomous Vehicles: The UK Economic Opportunity”,and commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers& Traders (SMMT), forecasts that by 2030, everysingle new car will have some form of connectivity,while more than a quarter will be fully autonomous, preventingmore than 25,000 serious accidents and savingthousands of lives. This support gives the prospect ofyet more success for a UK automotive industry alreadyenjoying a renaissance, with car production up morethan 50% in the past five years alone. Currently some770,000 people are employed across the sector in theUK, with more than a fifth of those directly employedin manufacturing. The era of the connected car will seethe industry helping to provide jobs for more than a millionpeople. It’s expected that relating to connected andautonomous cars, 320,000 UK jobs will be created. Thereport concludes that UK will be a key player in Europein developing cars of future.http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Connected-cars-to-deliverhuge-UK-jobs-boost-finds-first-UK-study.aspxWCTIDipl.-Ing. Konrad Dengler is an industrial journalist and specializedtranslator serving the wire and cable technology, tubetechnology, materials and production technology and qualitytesting industries.He can be reached by phone at +49 9135 6982 or by email atKDengler@t-online.de.July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 67

Tips From WireDrawing 101 ®by:Dr. Roger N. WrightRoger N. Wright, LLC600 State StreetLawrenceville, IL 62439 USAE-mail: wrightinc@earthlink.netwww.rnwinc.comWe are in the midst of a series of columns addressing theeffects of temperature on lubrication, recovery and recrystallization,residual stress, dynamic strain aging andmartensite formation. In the last column, we introduced thetopic of residual stress, with emphasis on phenomenologyand impact on wire properties. In this column, we will discussthe difficult subject of residual stress measurement.Most efforts at residual stress measurement have involvedi) measurement of dimensional change that occurs uponmetal removal, ii) crystal lattice spacing variations (as withx-ray diffraction), iii) measurement of dimensional changethat occurs by creating a free surface (as with slitting).When metal is removed from wire or rod containing residualstress, dimensional changes will occur in the remainingportion of the wire or rod. These dimensional changesreflect strain that has occurred upon the stress relief thatwas allowed upon removal of the said metal. With appropriateanalysis it is possible to relate the dimensionalchanges to the residual stress that had previously existedin the removed metal. This metal removal technique hashistorically been applied to bar and large-diameter wire,owing to the limitations in the precision of the metal removaltechnique.X-ray diffraction techniques have long been applied to themeasurement of surface residual stresses. Essentially,the interplanar lattice spacings for a given plane are determinedfor a) stress-free and b) residually stressed material.The residual stress can be calculated from the differencein lattice spacings. The x-ray diffraction techniqueis limited by the shallow depth of penetration of the x-raybeam, insofar as the immediate near-surface region mayinclude anomalous strength and crystal defect structure.Additionally, fine steel wire involves the limitations inherentto cylindrical shape and small dimension.Residual stress measurement can be made by slitting theresidual-stress-bearing wire and estimating the previouslyexisting residual stress from the deflection resulting fromthe slitting.An excellent example of the use of the slitting techniqueis presented in the award-winning paper of Yoshida andKoyama (Reduction of residual stress of drawn wires, WireJournal International. July, 2012, pp. 56-60). Starting with8 mm diameter AISI 304 stainless steel rod, these authorsmeasured the effects of total reduction, reduction per pass,tensile straightening (“stretch” straightening), and light finalWire DrawingTemperature — Part 9(“skin pass”) drawing. Moreover they detailed these effectsthrough the use of finite element analysis. A Teflon resinlubricant was used, with 12° included angle carbide dies.First, let’s carefully look at their slitting measurement technique.Using electro-discharge machining technique, thewire, of diameter D, was slit along a mid-section longitudinalplane, with the released residual stress leading to an“alligatoring” or “crocodiling” type opening at the end of thewire. The axial-direction length of the slit can be designatedas L and the slit opening, or gap at the start of the slit,can be designated as 2H (the “alligator’s” mouth is open2H!). On this basis, Yoshida and Koyama used a longitudinalresidual stress equation that can be rounded-off as:where sL is the longitudinal residual stress at the wire surface,E is Young’s modulus and u is Poisson’s ratio. Thisequation can be simplified for the case of AISI 304 by assigninga value of 193 GPa for Young’s modulus and avalue of 0.30 for Poisson’s ratio. On this basis, the aboveequation simplifies to:Now, for example, if D is 2 mm, H is 1 mm and L is 15 mm,then sL is 1090 MPa.On this measurement basis, Yoshida and Koyama observedthat surface tensile residual stress increases untilthe total reduction reaches about 60%, with larger residualstresses being associated with smaller reductions perpass. Post-drawing stretching was observed to decreasethe maximum axial residual stress moderately, with stretchingstrains up to 1% being associated with a 10% reductionin maximum axial residual stress. Final skin passesfrom 1% to 5% progressively reduced the maximum axialresidual stress, and the authors concluded that a 5% passwas optimum, as far as their work was concerned.This brief review of the paper of Yoshida and Koyama hasbeen undertaken for the tutorial purposes of this column.Interested readers should consult the actual paper to betterappreciate the experimental details and particularly to reviewthe details set forth with their finite element analysis.Unless I am too verbose, the next column should concludethis series on wire drawing temperature, with emphasis onthe two topics of dynamic strain aging and martensite formationin carbon steel drawing. Good luck!!!! WCTIThe WireDrawing 101 ® short course, presented and developed by Roger N. Wright, LLC, andWire & Cable Technology International magazine, is the comprehensive two-day course that teachesthe fundamentals of wire drawing to manufacturers of ferrous and nonferrous wire. WireDrawing 101features a unique handbook, with practical process design and trouble-shooting exercises suitablefor work-a-day formats and continuing study. www.rnwinc.com68 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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The Most Advanced Processing Equipmentfor the Most Advanced Magnet Wire Productionby:Jacques GUYONGeschaftführerManaging DirectorBÜHLER REDEXwww.precision-rolling-mills.comAdvanced, yet simplified rolling milloperation with precise process control.It is well known that recent market trends lead to continuousdemand for improving the flexibility of manufacturingprocesses. Simultaneously, quality and productivity remainsa constant concern for production teams and Plant Managers.The production of rectangular magnet wire (flat copper/aluminum conductor) is of course under the same pressure.Thus, the challenge of a market leader such as BÜHLERREDEX is to continuously improve the versatility of its coldrolling mills, while keeping the general design principles,which for more than 50 years were proven to ensure the topquality of the production, as recognized by major industryleaders such as ASTA, Essex, Sam Dong, Smit Draad,Von Roll, etc.A Simplified ProcessOn the other hand, to be able to at the same time managethe quality and the delivery of lead time with the most secureway, it’s clear that the trend for the Production Manager isto make the production process as simple as possible. Anexample is to avoid having the product go from one machineto another several times before the process is finished withthe final product ready to be delivered.This trend was already anticipated by BÜHLER REDEXmany years ago whenit was decided to offeradditional steps tothe rolling process asan integration to theglobal rolling milllines.Thus, when usingBÜHLER REDEXequipment, the produceris now able to enter with a standard copper rod, andto finish with any kind of rectangular shaped magnet wire,fully ready to be insulated, and keeping the dimensional andshape precision up to 2 µm, even with a processing speedup to 1200 mpm.To achieve such a high versatility, BÜHLER REDEXEngineers have become experts in all the different specialtiesrequested to finalize the rectangular wire such as the wipingand the polishing units.Drawing units are also available at the machine’s input,in order to allow the wire processing plant to keep the lesspossible different copper rod diameters in stock.Advanced Technical FeaturesVersatility nevertheless must rhyme withproductivity. To ensure that no compromise isdealt between these two crucial factors, almostall the technical features have been reinforced.Even at maximum line speed, the take-upspooler can handle spools up to 4 tons with anadvanced guiding system to prevent any kindof damage on the wire surface.Rolls and edger rollers are made in highspeedsteel, or tungsten-carbide, with µm levelof precision. Precise and rigid bearing arrangementhas been improved in all the rolling subassembliesalong the machine (typically 3 DuoMills + 2 Edger Mills), while the design of theirframes has been computerized to achieve thehighest stiffness.Precise Process ControlRelative to the precision, at that very highline speed, the micron order of magnitudecannot accept any sort of compromise. For instance,the cooling of the rolls as well as of the72 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

EMPHASIS: Magnet Wireprocessed wire is constantly monitored to keep temperaturevariation at its lowest, while the cooling/lubricant fluid iscarefully filtered to avoid any pollution that may lead towire surface alteration.Intermediate measures between the stands ensure a motorspeed control better than 0.05% and a continuous intermediateforce monitoring.The shape and dimensions of the finished wire are continuouslymonitored with an optical laser gauge, not only toprovide the operator with real-time quality data, but also tocontrol the finishing edger and duo mills with a real-time,close-loop control. A type of accurate control made easierby the use of brushless motors, and even more by the use ofzero backlash gearboxes (REDEX brand), which are usedon each of the duo mills.It should be noted that one of the other specialties of theREDEX group is to manufacture advanced machine-tooldrives. All the company's manufacturing benefits from thistop-level standard.Such a level of technical request is certainly not only atheoretical engineering target. It’s mandatory when the enduser’s manufacturing processes are to windvery precise coils for the highest density currentapplications such as high-speed trains,windmills, generators, precision transformers,etc.The BÜHLER REDEX progressive millingprocess (several successive Duo + Edgermills), also ensures optimization of the metalproperties transformation and thus improvesthe level of admissible current density for thewire, while offering the best magnetic andelectric technical features.In addition to its exceptional technicalfeatures, BÜHLER REDEX supplies itsequipment along with the MOSIP, which isthe company’s exclusive firmware, developedwith tens of year of customers’ experience.The complete processing monitoring withreal-time digital reporting allows the full setup, the startingof the line and the full production process to be managedby a single operator.With the benefit of an exclusive design that allows veryquick exchange of the tools, the full setting-up and startingof a new production batch can sometmes be accomplishedin less than five minutes.Advanced predictive maintenance, based on tools’ lifetimeis also available through the digital survey system.BÜHLER REDEX is a proven quality product manufacturerthat offers the best on-site and remote service, relyingon the high skills of its long-experienced engineering team.Sales and Service Engineers can be reached at anytimethrough the company’s large worldwide network of localsubsidiaries and partners that are fully trained in REDEXadvanced technologies.WCTIwww.precision-rolling-mills.comCompany Profile:REDEX is an European industrial group specialized inhigh precision mechanics and mechatronics systems, andone of the worldwide leaders within such industrial sector,with a yearly turnover of 50 million euros.The company know-how’s heart is to achieve equipmentssuch as rolling mills sub-assemblies and strip tension levelingequipments, that often weigh several tons with micronprecision. Wire and cable tension control systems alsobelongs to the group’s innovative products portfolio, basedon its renown EMP brakes, various sensing technologies,and very innovative digital controllers.REDEX fully designs and manufactures its own productslines in its three German and French plants, a strategywhich ensures the quality and the delivery. Quality andprecision products are recognized all over the world: thecompany exports 90% of its production in all industrialcountries.www.redex-group.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 73

Magnet Wire ManufacturingTechnology at its Bestby:Konrad Dengler forMaschinenfabrik NIEHOFF GmbH & Co. KGFürther Strasse 30D-91126 Schwabach, Germanywww.NIEHOFF.deDrawing, annealing and take-up machinerydeveloped by equipment manufacturer.The many types of magnet wires use different materialsin their constructions such as bare copper, copper alloys,aluminum, silver-plated copper and silver.In order to meet particular requirements, certain characteristicsmust be reached such as electrical and thermalvalues, mechanical properties, solderability, chemical compatibiltyand corrosion resistance. The quality of magnet wiredepends on the quality of the starting product, and this requireshigh-quality wire drawing and processing equipment.A Comprehensive Portfolioof Wire Drawing EquipmentFor more than 60 years, Maschinenfabrik Niehoff hasbeen developing wire drawing machinery that covers all processsteps from rod wire drawing to super-fine wire drawing.This also includes in-line annealing, galvanic electro-plating,coiling and spooling.Wire drawing machinery supplied by Niehoff is used allover the world to produce wire from copper, copper alloys,aluminum, aluminum alloys, bi-metals such as copper-cladaluminum and copper-clad steel, plated copper and manyother kinds of composites as well as wire made of specialmaterial with final diameters down to 0.014 mm.Electronically Controlled Rod Wire DrawingNiehoff’s most recent innovation in the field of wire drawingtechnology is the electronically controlled MSM 86 typeminimum slip rod breakdown machine. The machine, builtin one and two-wire versions, is designed for wires made ofthe above mentioned metals and other nonferrous materials.The MSM 86 is based on experiences gained with theindustrial application of the MSM 86’s predecessor model,the MSM 85, which was introduced in 1998, and the continuousdevelopment of rod wire drawing technology achievedsince then.High-Quality Wire SurfacesBeing of modular design, the MSM 86 with electroniccontrols offers users improved process technology. Thecontrols allow drawing and annealing with minimized slip,resulting in high wire quality, low wear and maximumenergy savings.The optimized wire path, the innovative pressure dieholders and the reliable fully submerged drawing process,all contribute to the high wire surface quality. The adjustabledrives allow the working with different wire elongations foreach draft. This capability is especially useful when processingdifferent materials.Capstans that are not in use are switched off. In addition,design changes have been made to reduce maintenancerequirements and improve access to the different operationand maintenance areas. A quick drawing die change systemreduces downtime when changing the machine setup fordifferent dimensions and also enhances productivity.The drawing machine also features a highly reliablemechanical sealing system to separate drawing emulsionand gear oil.Maximum Energy SavingsTotal energy consumption of the new MSM 86 machinesis up to 10% lower than its predecessor model MSM 85 and20% lower than conventional rod breakdown machines.The new MSM 86 minimum slip rod breakdown machine from Niehoff.74 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

EMPHASIS: Magnet WireFurther Processing Into Enameled WiresThe result of the complete production process realized onMSM machines is wire with excellent surface quality andconsistent and strict physical properties along the completelength and therefore ideally suited for further processinginto enameled wires.Niehoff’s new R 502 continuous resistance annealer.Matching Annealer & Take-Up SystemsThe MSM 86 is designed to be combined with the company’snew R 502 continuous resistance annealer. With anannealing power of 600 kW, the R 502 is the most powerfulannealer made by Niehoff to date. Power consumption is reducedby 20% compared to state-of-the art DC annealers dueto the newly developed voltage control system NAC (NiehoffAnnealing Controller) and the AC annealing principle.Because each contact pulley has its own drive motor,the rotational speed of the contact pulleys can be optimallymatched to different wire speeds minimizing slip on thecontact bands and resulting in maintained high wire surfacequality.Niehoff also has developed different take-up systemslike basket coilers and spoolers, which correspond to therequirements of magnet wires. In order to ensure highestsurface quality, each part of the annealer and the take-upsystem which comes in contact with the wire can be coatedwith a special protective surface layer.Easy & Efficient OperationLike all new machines built by Niehoff, the MSM 86rod breakdown line is operated by means of the newly designedand standardized NMI (Niehoff Machine Interface),a network-compatible color touchscreen, which features aclear task and user-oriented navigation structure and whichenables an easy intuitive operation.The following data based on copper with an inlet strengthof 250 N/mm² may give an impression of the productivityof an MSM 86 in two-wire version:Technical data MSM 86:• Maximum production speed 40 mps• Maximum production output 45,000 t/a(for 7000 hrs operation and 80% utilization)• Maximum inlet diameter 2 x 8.00 mm• Finished wire diameter 2 x 1.20 – 2 x 3.80 mm1 x 1.20 – 1 x 5.00 mmProcess Knowledge & Reliable ServiceWith its wire drawing knowledge acquired over decades,Niehoff and its North American subsidiary, Niehoff EndexNorth America, Inc. (NENA) in Swedesboro, NJ, USA, arecapable of offering competent advice to wire manufacturersand to build a production line specially designed to meettheir individual requirements and specifications.Moreover, the Niehoff Group supports its customersfor the entire life cycle of their investment and ensures acomprehensive, fast-response customer service includingprompt spare parts supply, machine operator training coursesand competent consulting.www.NIEHOFF.de / www.Niehoff-USA.com WCTICompany Profile:Maschinenfabrik Niehoff develops and builds withan experience of more than 60 years all machineryneeded for the production of nonferrous metals wiresand the further processing into automotive, data andspecial cables, with the exception of extruders. Inaddition, the portfolio contains technical assistanceby professional specialists who speak the customers’languages. The reliable supply with original Niehoffwear parts and spare parts, machinery inspection,refurbishment and maintenance measures as well asmachine operator and maintenance training coursescomplete the range of services. Niehoff Group offerscustom-tailored solutions from development andplanning to turnkey projects of complete cable factories.The group with nearly 750 employees worldwideis comprised of the headquarters, five manufacturingsubsidiaries (in Brazil, the USA, the Czech Republic,India and China) as well as sales and service centersin Japan, Singapore and Russia.Niehoff Endex North America, Inc. (NENA), awholly owned subsidiary of the Niehoff Group,with manufacturing and engineering capabilities inSwedesboro, NJ, USA, is responsible for the sales,supply and service of the entire Niehoff product rangein the USA, Canada and Mexico. NENA was foundedin 1999 by the combination of Niehoff of America,Inc. and Endex, the former Bekaert Engineering ofNorth America.www.NIEHOFF.de / www.Niehoff-USA.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 75

Lines for Production of FlatConductors for Transformers, Magnet Wiresby:Philippe Letout, Sales ManagerPOURTIERA member the Gauder GroupParc de l’Esplanade1 rue Enrico Fermi77400 Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes, Francewww.pourtier-setic.comEMPHASIS: Magnet WireRotating machines for power cables and wellintegratedsolutions for the production ofpaper-covered conductors and ContinuousTransposed Conductors (CTC).POURTIER, a member of the GauderGroup, manufactures a comprehensive rangeof innovative rotating machines dedicatedto power cables. The company also offersintegrated solutions for the production ofpaper-covered conductors and ContinuousTransposed Conductors (CTC).CTC products require a sophisticatedknowledge for the implementation of theirproduction. This leads POURTIER to offer acomplete planetary assembly line with PlanetaryStrander type DRG560 (cage availablefrom 24 up to 96 bobbins with reel dimensions500, 560 and 630 mm as options), and a TransposingHead type TH5 (transposing frequencyup to 250 TPM). It is possible to upgrade thestrander with more bays.Taping heads (as well as other peripheralequipment such as payoffs, caterpillars andtake-ups) are also available from POURTIER.The taping line RHM 400 is dedicated tothe production of magnet wires and specialapplications. The RHM 400 line enables theapplication of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 or morepaper tapes and special tapes (NOMEX ® ,KAPTON ® , mica, etc.) from 6 to 30 mmwidths on round, square or rectangular coreswith tangential taping heads (two, three or fourpads per head).Several types of 400 mm tangential tapingheads are available from POURTIER forsingle or multiple application. These includethe RHM 400-4-45 with four pads, the RHM 400-8-45 witheight pads and the superposed RHM 400 - 2x4 - 45 witheight pads.The line includes a new self-traversing take-up withspecial software for accurate application of the spire. Also,every rotating movement is separately motorized with digitalregulation of position and manufacturing process, which istotally controlled thanks to an up-to-date supervision associatedto a touch screen. www.pourtier-setic.com WCTIPOURTIER Planetary Strander DRG 560.POURTIER Taping Head RHM 400.Company Profiles:POURTIER and SETIC are well-known designers and manufacturersof rotating machines. The POURTIER and SETICmembers of the Gauder Group help you stay ahead of thecurve on productivity, reliability and innovation for the productionof communication and power cables. Both firms areworking in close synergy to develop complete solutions madein Europe, from the design/manufacture of high-technologyrotating machines up to commissioning and after-sales service.www.pourtier-setic.com76 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

New Silicone Extrusion LineSusanne Schieder-Winkler, BusinessUnit Assistant at RosendahlNextrom GmbH, Pischelsdorf, Austria,tells us that the RN-Z SiliconeExtrusion Line is the newcomer atRosendahl. She relates that Rosendahlis constantly investing in itscable manufacture technology, andthe company’s decision to deal withliquid-cooled extruders and siliconewas therefore rather inherent. Withthis new manufacturing solution,Rosendahl is ringing in a new roundin its product development.Silicone Material Properties AreQuite Different from PolymersThe properties you have to considerwhen dealing with silicone asa material are quite different fromthe properties of polymers. A perfectcrosslinking process is the end-all andbe-all in order to keep the materialstable and process it into a cable withthe requisite mechanical properties. InTECH BRIEFso doing, the extruded cable is treatedat temperatures from 600°C to 800°C.The RN-Z Silicone Extrusion Linehas been in operation at Rosendahl’snew Technology Center and was extensivelyput to the test. The processwas analyzed and mathematicallytracked and evaluated, with the figurescompared. The results were verypositive with a perfect crosslinking,high-product quality, high centricityand high throughput.Some Technical Detailson the New LineThe following lists some of thetechnical details on the new RN-ZSilicone Insulation Line:• Conductors:aluminum, copper• Product diameters:10 to 240 mm²• Insulation material:peroxide cross-linked silicone• Insulation material make-up:round, striped• Extruder:90 mm, 14 L/D, water cooled• Feeding:automatic, stripe feeder• Cross-linking method:25 kW IR-shock oven,9 x IR-ovensRosendahl Nextrom is a globalleader in cable and wire, optical fiberand battery production technologies.Its goal is to connect your needs withits technology. Quality, customization,product know-how and closecooperation with its partners are thecompany’s core values.For us at Rosendahl Nextrom, it isnot enough that we design, manufactureand assemble our solutions, it isalso our joy and motivation to createprofessional solutions perfectly suitedto your particular needs.WCTIwww.rosendahlnextrom.comNew RN-Z Silicone Extrusion Line available from Rosendahl.78 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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Fiber Optics: Machines & Materials Roundupcompiled by the Editors at Wire & Cable Technology InternationalSuppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-artin fiber optic machines and materials technologyField-Proven Fiber OpticStripping MachinesApril Grossman of Schleuniger, Inc., Manchester,NH, USA, says, “Schleuniger offers advanced, fieldprovenfiber optic stripping machines for efficientprocessing of coated, buffered and jacketed glassfiber. The pneumatically operated UniStrip 2545 usedfor jacket stripping of fiber optic cables, excels withits compact design, fast cycle times and infinite settingsfor conductor diameters, stripping and pull-offlengths.Cladding & Sheathing MachineKevin Bennett, Sales Director, BWE Ltd., of the UK,says, “The new Conklad 315 machine from BWEis proving an immediate success. The Conklad 315model is the smallest and most competitive machinein the range.BWE Conklad machine.PneumaticallyoperatedUniStrip 2545.“The state-of-the-art FiberStrip 7030 is specificallydesigned for stripping buffers and/or coatings fromglass fibers with the highest possible quality and repeatabilityand the low-cost FiberOptic 7010 cuts andFiberStrip 7030.“The Conklad 315 operates in tangential mode, usinga single infeed rod, for cladding and sheathingoperations. The machine has been optimized forhigh-efficiency production of:• OPGW, CATV and other Fiber-optic Cables• Aluminum Clad Steel Wire (AS Wire)• Sheathed Composite Cores• Reinforced Aluminum Wire• Solid Aluminium Conductor (SAC)FiberOptic 7010.removes the Kevlar material of fiber optic cables withcomplete accuracy. For more information on Schleuniger’sfull line of fiber optic stripping machines, visitSample of OPGW processed on Conklad 315 machine.“The new single-feed machine is a very competitivesolution to sheathing small fiber optic cables withthe Schleunger website.” www.schleuniger-na.com aluminum.” www.bwe.co.ukContinued ...80 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

RoundupFiber Optic Cable ExtrusionAllan Brown of Lesmo Machinery America, Inc.,Concord, Ontario, Canada, provided informationfrom Cerrini Extrusion Technology, Castellanza (VA),Italy. Angela Cerrini says, “The increasing worldwidedemand of fiber optic cables forces the cable manufacturersto push for high productivity and consequentlyto ask for a high-speed insulation line.“The high speed insulation process of secondary coatinglines requires innovative machines specificallydesigned to control the tension and shrinkage of thecable in the wide line speed range.“In particular, the line is designed to keep undercontrol the EFL (excess fiber length) parameter evenat a doubled line speed.“A well-designed multipass cooling process togetherwith a controlled cable tension are essential to controlthe shrinkage and then to keep the EFL constant withthe line speed.“The insulation line is equipped with the automaticdual take up for fiber optic cables.“The supervision system continuously controls in realtime the EFL parameter to maintain the requestedvalue set in the recipe.“The new line design allows to achieve high linespeeds and still to keep the tube diameter in very accuratetolerances.“Cerrini manufactures a secondary coating line forboth jelly filled tubes and dry tubes.“Cerrini designs machines also upon specific requestand specification of the customer.“Cerrini has developed the multiple pay-off for opticalfiber tubes, designed for reels up to 560 mm and linespeed up to 100 mpm (see picture below). The tensioncontrols for each reel is through a mechanicallyor pneumatically operated dancer arm, according tothe customer’s preference.Continued ...Cerrini pay-off.FlameRetardantsZinc Borate - Small particlesize specific for Wire andCableFlame Check - Non Halogenspecialty flame retardantsand packagesAntimony OxideATHMagnesium HydroxidePhosphate EstersChlorinated ParaffinGive us a call and let us help solveyour biggest challenges.Service you expect.HBCHEMICAL1665 Enterprise Pkwy, Twinsburg, OH 44087Ph: (800) 991-2436 F: (330) 920-0971www.hbchemical.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 81

Fiber Optics: Machines & Materials Roundup“Cerrini’s portfolio includes the following extrusionlines for fiber optic application:• High-speed secondary coating line• Flex tube jacketing line• SZ stranding line• Tight buffer extrusion line• Premises jacketing line• Drop cables sheathing line“All the line equipment is 100%Italian made, manufactured directlyby Cerrini in Italy.“Cerrini has been present inthe cable market since 1946 andguarantees to the customer continuousinnovation with highquality standards. Cerrini hasalso produced a Fiber optic cablesreport (see image above).”www.lesmoamerica.com • www.cerrini.itFiber Optic CableExtrusion Crosshead SeriesChris Hauer of Howar Equipment Inc., Concord,Ontario, Canada, says, “UNITEK Crossheads, representedin North America by Howar Equipment Inc.,has had great success with its new UXH0710 series offixed center crossheads on fiber optic cable insulatingand jacketing requirements. The crossheads can beused for single-layer, stripe or skin layer insulation.Benefits include the following:• Short head lengths for easy set-up• Extremely durable material• Small diameter for even heat• Precise and few parts yield highest concentricity• Few tooling change steps“The simple, compact design of the UXH0710 seriesis ideal for insulating extremely flexible fiber opticcables and fibers. The short length of the head makesthe set-up and feeding-in of cable/fiber easy for theoperator. Once assembled, the fixed centered headwill immediately run a highly concentric product sincethere is no further operator intervention and adjustmentneeded. Gum space can be adjusted on the flyat the exit side of the crosshead.“Tooling is extracted in three steps from the exit sideof the crosshead without needing to remove any heaters.The new head design is based off a proven flowtechnology implemented on its fluoro-polymer heads,and tested in collaboration with some world-widecustomers requesting smaller sized heads, which aremore user friendly when doing tooling changes.“The fixed center crosshead allows for a repeatable,immediate concentric start-up, which drasticallyreduces scrap and over-insulation. A common, singleheaddesign means fewer components to the crossheadand a smaller spare parts list. The combinationof extreme small inner volumes and the free flowtechnology approach is ideal for quick color changesand reduced downtime. The smaller inner volumeminimizes resonance time in the crosshead and is aperfect choice for smaller gauge conductors as well assolid or foamed insulations. A larger, 13 mm (0.512")bore reduces melt pressure allowing faster line speedsat lower pressures. The UXH0710 series is capable ofprocessing conductors up to 7 mm (0.275") in diameterand an insulated diameter up to 10.5 mm (0.413").”www.howarequipment.comLEONI Supplies Radiation-Resistant Multi-Mode Fibers for Computer TomographyInformation from LEONI AG, Nürnberg, Germany,says, “Radiation-resistant multimode fibers by LEO-NI’s center of expertise in fiber, Business Unit FiberOptics, stands out with its mechanical stability andconsistent functional integrity. Even when exposedto increased radiation in computer tomography(CT) scanners, the attenuation of the fibers remainsvirtually constant. LEONI, one of Europe’s leadingcable manufacturers, supplies its radiation-resistantmultimode fibers singly, but also in any desired cable82 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Roundupvariant such as hybrid cable, breakout versions andin assembled form.“High data rates are generally no problem for glassfibers, but unwanted radiation-induced attenuation(RIA) occurs in the fiber core during transfer in a CTscanner due to the existing X-rays. Although the fibersrecover after the CT scan has finished, their transferperformance is compromised during the process.“Radiation-resistant multimode fibers by LEONI’sBusiness Unit Fiber Optics in Jena register lowerradiation-induced attenuation readings than othermultimode fibers. They boast not only a high bandwidth,easy handling and good spliceability, but alsoan exceptionally small increase in attenuation whileexposed to radiation.“The fibers conform to the standard IEC telecommunicationspecifications, and the Fraunhofer InstituteINT in Euskirchen verified their radiation resistancepursuant to TIA/EIA 455-64, the common method todetermine to RIA on optical fibers. This test involvesmeasuring the attenuation increase during pulsedand continuous radiation. The finding is that, duringpulsed exposure to x-rays, LEONI’s glass fibers registerradiation-induced attenuation of about 20 dB/kmat 1310 nm after one second, while one minute afterthe impulse the induced attenuation increase is oneof

Fiber Optics: Machines & Materials Roundupthe communication andenergy cable market. Formany years, the H&RGroup has worked withcable manufacturers toensure that the productportfolio meets the requirementsof changingcable designs and rawmaterials. The portfolio includes:• Liquid superabsorbent coatings for application totapes and yarns used in dry cable constructions.Cured by heat, and offering flexible powder-freecoatings the product range offers a solution toprotecting both the core and buffer tubes againstingress of moisture in fiber optic cables.• Mineral and synthetic-based flooding compoundsmanufactured to specific specification and applicationrequirements. These products have along-standing record of successful water blockingand flooding within the telecommunicationscable industry.• Water-swelling gels specifically designed to swellwhen in contact with water. The gel is suitable foruse in water blocking of the outer sections of loosetube and slotted core-type optical fiber cables.• Filling compounds soft thrixotropic gels specificallydeveloped for use in loose tube, ribbon andmono tube construction optical fiber applicationsas moisture-blocking and buffering compounds.“In addition, compounds based on hydrocarbon oilsand polymers, which incorporate a hydrogen scavengersystem may also be specified.” www.hur.comPayoffs & Take-Ups forFiber Optics ApplicationsInformation from Compomec Oy of Finland, says,“Compomec makes components for both metallicand optical fiber cable applications. Compomec hasa large selection of basic payoff and take-up designsfor various applications such as metallic and plastictapes; optical fibers and optical fiber cables; yarns andfilaments and metallic cable components and wires.“All Compomec machine designs take a full advantageof features modern drives can offer for better andfaster controls for simplified and robust hardwaredesign.“Compomec (optical) fiber and yarn payoffs all featurevery precise and stable tension control capabilityand possibility to operate at very low tension even athigher processing speeds. These machines are alsomade to accelerate and reaccelerate quickly betweenstop and production speed. Optional traversing reelsallow wider reels with longer production lengths tobe used in compact line layout.“Compomec ribbon take-ups are made to meet verytight winding quality requirements. Both narrowingand widening traverse features are available.“Compomec automatic dual take-ups with optionalbuilt capstans for tight buffered optical fibers or thinwires are compact in size and easy to integrate and,therefore are good upgrade choices to existing lines.These machines have precise traverse capabilities.“For more basic and larger single reel applications,Compomec offer both portal and cantilever types oftake-ups and payoffs. The take-ups can be reel traversingor they can have electrically driven traverse guides.These machines can be combined for rewind operationor to make two single take-ups act as a dual take-up.ComRIB Fiber Ribbon Line.“Compomec metallic tape payoffs and take-ups cover awide range of tape widths and material pad diameters.In Compomec’s Maxi Pad concept, tape is pre-splicedfor correct length to eliminate scrap and is paid offwithout need to slow the line down for welding.”www.compomec.fiQuality Assurance at theProduction of Optical Fiber CablesInformation from SIKORA, Bremen, Germany, says,“The production of optical fibers is a single process,some manufacturers have specialized in. The followingarticle focusses on manufacturers of optical fibercables with a special focus on the measuring technicused for process optimization and quality assurance.“After the drawn fiber has been proof tested andwound onto reels, the fiber is being colored in aseparate step and subsequently processed to an opticalcable in a loose tubing or tight buffering line. Duringthe production of optical fiber cables, one importantaspect is the protection of the fiber inside the cableand to assure that it withstands the strains in terms ofmoisture and traction in the long term. Typically, opticalfiber cables receive an outer insulation layer madefrom PE as an outer protective coating. For this cabletype, the measurement of the wall thickness of the84 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Roundupouter insulation layer is usually necessary, especiallywith regards to the eccentricity of the insulation layer.The measurement of the diameter is naturally also ofimportance, however, a diameter measurement aloneis generally not sufficient enough.“The applied measuring technic for the measuring ofthe diameter, wall thickness and eccentricity of opticalfiber cables, also has to be applicable for ‘loose tube,‘fiber ribbon’, ‘loosely bundled’ and ‘tight buffered’cables. Furthermore, the measuring technic shouldbe independent of the shielding material under theouter coating.“In the last decades, inductive and optical measuringprinciples, as applied by the CENTERVIEW 8010und 8025, have proven their effectiveness for themeasuring of the eccentricity of cables with an electricalconductor made from copper or aluminum. Forbigger dimensions, measuring by means of X-ray is aprocess offering a continuous quality control alreadyduring production. The applied X-ray technology israther convincing as no calibration is required fordifferent insulation materials or ambient conditions.SIKORA’s experience in the field of this measuringtechnology goes back over 20 years. During this time,nearly 2000 extrusion lines had been equipped withX-ray measuring devices.“The devices of the X-RAY 6000 series are also ideallysuited for the measurement of optical fiber cables. Thediameter, minimum wall thickness, eccentricity andovality are directly defined from the X-ray image.The recording of the measuring values are carried outby an X-ray sensitive image sensor within fractionsof a second. The measuring technic is particularlyinteresting with regards to the savings potential,which evolves from the integration into the continuousline control at the sheathing of the optical fibercable. X-ray technology does not need any calibrationof the measuring system, which means that incorrectoperation is practically impossible.“The operation of these devices meets the highestinternational standards and is absolutely safe for theoperator as well as the environment.“When the eccentricity of the wall thickness of theinsulation layer is noncritical and the focus lies on thecompliance with the specified average wall thickness,the diameter of the optical fiber cables is measuredon-line before and after the extruder crosshead, andthe average wall thickness is defined by the differenceof the measured values. These measuring values arethen the basis for an automatic control. The demandswith regards to precision and reliability of the appliedmeasuring technic are accordingly high. SIKORA issetting standards in this field for decades.“Generally, the line speed is being controlled for aJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 85

Fiber Optics: Machines & Materials Roundupsingular insulation layer and the extruder rpm formultilayer extrusion. For an optimum use of resources,an automatic allowance of material shrinkage, resultingfrom the cooling of the insulation layer, is recommended.“The applied measuring and control technology canonly be successful when it receives a high acceptanceof the operator. This implies that the workload of theoperator is lightened and that he can concentrate onhis tasks. Already at the point of conception of themeasuring and control technology, the focus lies on‘usability’. The aim has to be the clear visualizationof the required data and thus the creation of a morestructured process.“A function which should not be overlooked is thedocumentation of the production process. A lengthrelatedrecording of the measuring values, such as inform of a reel and batch protocol, is a standard featuretoday. Additionally, the chronology saving for dataas part of quality assurance is a factor that shouldnot be underestimated. Today there is no shortageof memory space due to modern technology, but itrequires adapted structures, so that the data can beretrieved even after years.“Today the production of optical fiber cables under theaspect of reliability, productivity, process repeatabilityand hence, quality assurance is supported by a broadrange of measuring and control technology. SIKORAsupplies the suitable technic and offers national andinternational competency in this segment for consultingand service.“ www.sikora.netMasterbatch for Fiber Optic Cable,for Loose Tube & Buffer TubeVíctor Saona, Marketing Manager, Delta Tecnic, SA,says, “Delta Tecnic is a leading company that representsknowledge, quality, service and technologyoffering a global solution for cable and wire throughthe high-tech Deltacolor Masterbatch.“Today we introduce our solution for fiber optic cablefor loose tube and buffer tube with Deltacolor MasterbatchPBT/PP/HDPE/PE as well as TPE-E and PAE.“For jacket solution we offer Deltacolor Masterbatchbase PE/PVC/XLPE/EVA for indoor uses and withspecific UV additives for outdoor uses where ultravioletresistance and a high light fastness performanceare essential.“Deltacolor Masterbatch offers a wide color rangeincluding tailor-made coloring for your cables andwires with a heat stability up to 300°.“The high performance skills make Deltacolor Masterbatcha perfect choice for your fiber optical cables.”www.deltatecnic.comUV LED Fiber Curing SolutionsSarah Pew, Marketing Communications Specialistat Excelitas Technologies Corp., says, “OmniCure ®by Excelitas Technologies has been providing highintensityUV LED solutions for leading global manufacturersfor over 15 years.“OmniCure AC8225F technology offers significantadvantages in UV LED applications including:• Outstanding optical performance to provide highpeak irradiance at specific working distances.• Exceptional cost savings from reduced electricityconsumption and long LED lifetime.• Patented technology to provide superioruniformity.• Compact air-cooled UV LED design for easeof integration.“Outstanding Optical Performance. OmniCureAC8225F-395 UV LED Fiber Curing systems aredesigned with advanced front-end optics to providehigh peak irradiance and exceptional uniformity atspecific working distances. These curing systems delivernearly 10 W/cm 2 peak irradiance at 12 to 14 mmworking distance for fast, even curing in fiber coatingapplications. By adapting the output to support theprocess requirements of the industry, the new AC8Series product portfolio can be applicable for a rangeof varying applications with different process needs.“Exceptional Cost Savings. OmniCure AC8225 UVLED Fiber Curing System reduces electricity consumptionby up to 60% compared to traditional arc86 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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Fiber Optics: Machines & Materials Roundup“Rosendahl and Nextrom have continuously improvedthe EFL on-line monitoring system. Thissystem and the post-shrinkage indicator are highlyadvantageous for high-speed loose tube production.With this system, the operator assesses the qualityon-line on the running product.“The length of the fiber as well as the length of thetube are acquired by means of independent highresolutionmeasuring systems. The on-line EFL andpost-shrinkage are determined from the values measuredby the company’s state-of-the-art computerizedline control system.“Rosendahl and Nextrom have now launched theirnew generation of loose tube lines, which is small infootprint and is also geared to hit the 1000 mpm mark.The line and its process are installed for customerdemonstration at the newly opened Rosendahl NextromTechnology Center in Pischelsdorf.”www.rosendahlnextrom.comExtensive Range of Optical FiberManufacturing EquipmentBruce Ceres of Fine International Corporation, locatedin Tinton Falls, NJ, USA, says, “Fine InternationalCorporation, through our exclusive representation ofShanghai Yupin Communication Technology machineryoffers the industry an extensive and completerange of optical fiber manufacturing equipment.gel) and tight buffering lines, SZ stranders, sheathinglines for outdoor plant and indoor premise cable,stainless steel optical fiber loose tube welding linesand customized machinery as required by the opticalfiber manufacturer. The company is ISO 9001 certifiedand the machinery is available for CE certification.“Technical information and other literature are availablefrom Fine International Corporation.”www.fineinternational.netBedding Compounds for Fiber Optic CableJacob Steendam of Inhol B.V., Soest, The Netherlands,says, “Inhol B.V. offers a Gel-Free option forhighly flame retarded loose-tube cable designs.“Choosing effective and efficient materials for fiberopticcables has become a continuous challenge forcable designers. Changes in cable designs, increasingcompetition from all over the globe and ever changingspecifications is a daily issue. As we all know, a loosetubingdesign offers the best protection in outdoorenvironments in less sheltered applications like aerialor direct-buried installations. The loose-tube designisolates the fibers from outside environmental and“Shanghai Yupin Communication Technology is thepremier supplier of optical fiber machinery in Chinaand the company also has global customers on allcontinents.“Yupin produces the basic fiber manufacturing equipment(including the fiber drawing, coating and prooftesting processes) and all of the optical manufacturingequipment for a complete turnkey fiber opticalfactory. The individual processes available are fibercoloring, fiber ribbon manufacture, loose tube (dry andThe Melos Cable CompoundFinder from Inhol B.V.88 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Fiber Optics: Machines & Materials Roundupmechanical stresses. This design is accepted by manyindustries. Bedding compounds should be consideredas a functional part in the design of a loose-tube cable.“A loose-tube design with large interstices can be perfectlyprotected by a highly flame retarded beddingcompound. A bedding compound will not only makethe cable round, but could also be a less expensiveway to protect the core.“And no messy gel will be required. A burn test willdemonstrate that a bedding compound will offer aperfect filling of the interstices, which will reducethe chimney effect considerable. Moreover, a beddingcompound with an extreme high LOI and goodchar characteristics will contribute to a better overallperformance of a loose-tube cable construction. Itmay also allow for the use of a lower-cost FR LSZHjacket material.“Bedding compounds can be used in two-step or intandem extrusion processes. Major features:• Positive effect on cable burning tests.• Fundamental functional part of a cable construction.May have more impact on FR properties thanan expensive FR LSZH jacket.”www.inhol.comCable Design Softwarefor Fiber Optic CablesInformation from Cimteq of the UK, says, “Is a fiberoptic cable a commodity or a specialized piece ofhardware that is manufactured and made to order?“The majority of products are commodities. However,we love to know that the object we are just aboutto order is especially customized for us. Customerdesign and build products imply excellence in thebuild quality and the pre-sale and after-sale services.Naturally, custom products command a premiumprice. But what if you can offer your customers theexcellence they expect from a custom designed andbuilt product, but with a comparative commodityprice? Not only will you win the order, you also gainand retain a loyal customer.“The buyers’ experiences start from the moment theywww.yieldmanagementcorp.com148 Hovey RoadMonson, MA USA 01057Phone: +01 (413) 283-7773Fax: +01 (413) 283-7778sales@yieldmanagementcorp.comTape Break Detection 100% Fail SafeThe YMC Tape Break Detection System monitors the tape pad rotationrelative to the main shaft. Rather than sensing the break itself, wecontinuously verify that the tape is unbroken each revolution resulting in100% fail safe detection.Monitor up to 4 tape heads with single detectorBreak Detection System for Cabling & StrandingApplications range from power cable to fine wire. Manufacturersstranding insulated wire, glass or textile rely on the YMC systembecause traditional ground detection techniques do not work.New! High speed development - 44 ga. copper at speeds of 4000 RPM36 ga. stainless at speeds of 6000 RPMJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 89

Fiber Optics: Machines & Materials Roundupspot your company on the Internet, through to findingthe correct article, going through the quotationprocess, the order process, delivery and after service.“Fiber optic cable manufacturers all over the worlduse Cimteq’s design and quotation tool, CableBuilder,to deliver excellent customer service to their customers,at the same time streamlining their manufacturingprocesses. CableBuilder is able to provide categorizedcable data to aid cable finding on your website. Cable-Builder automatically generates product datasheetsand catalogues personalized to your customers’needs. The software system quickly allows you toconfigure designs to your customers’ requirements.CableBuilder generates quotations with very accuratecosts based on the customers’ required lengthby taking into account manufacturing constraints. Italso generates all the master data for your ERP, andclear manufacturing instructions for your shop floorincluding quality plans.and meet increasing global demands. Our 120 plusstrong machines in the field, attest to these productionvolumes and financial performance.“ASI/Silica Machinery experience and knowledge iskey to our customers’ success. Our unmatched technicaland operational atmospheric soot depositionexperience for core and clad preforms, enables ourcompany to customize equipment and processes tomeet our customers’ needs.“ASI/Silica Machinery’s innovative state-of-the-arttechnologies offer cost-efficient optical fiber preformproduction on all key measures. Powered by ASI/Silica Machinery equipment, our customers are amongthe lowest-cost producers of optical fiber preforms inthe world.“ASI/Silica Machinery is the preform capital equipmentsupplier of choice in the optical fiber globalmarket and all enquiries are welcomed.”www.asisilica.comOptical Fiber Curing SystemsBeth Mosner of Miltec UV, says, “Benefits of Workingwith Miltec UV for Your Optical Fiber Solutions:• New advanced system designs to reduce energyand operating costs.• Patented features with significant performanceadvantages.“The recent launch of CableBuilder3D, a new moduleof CableBuilder, allows you to truly serve yourcustomers with a superb experience that encouragesyour custmers to come back for more.”www.cimteq.comOptical Fiber Preform &Rod Draw TechnologiesWendy Amberg of ASI/Silica Machinery, LLC,Gardena, CA, USA, says, “ASI/Silica Machinery isthe global market leader in optical fiber preformand rod draw technologies. Founded in 1997, ourcompany designs and manufactures in the UnitedStates of America, a full range of machines for theproduction of core and clad silica-based optical fiberpreforms and rods.“ASI/Silica Machinery is well established throughoutthe world with installations in Europe, India, Asia andSouth America. We are proud to be associated witheach of these key companies across these regions;empowering them to take full control of their opticalfiber production, enjoy profits in a competitive market• Robust, durable and easy to maintain UV equipmentprovides high throughput with limiteddowntime.• Highly qualified team of experienced optical fiberUV specialists.• R&D lab to develop new processes or improveexisting ones.“Product Solutions: Our advanced optics with moreUV output concentrated at the fiber results in fasterline speeds. We provide significant energy and operatingsavings through our efficient design and easymaintenance features. This results in attractive returnon investment for new lines or replacing existingequipment with Miltec UV’s advanced UV technologyfor optical fiber draw, coloring, and FRP coatingsolutions.“Miltec UV is the leading manufacturer of highperformanceUV curing systems used in over 30industrial market segments including designing andmanufacturing high-performance systems for opticalfiber draw towers and coloring lines. Globally, MiltecUV has provided superior quality systems and servicefor over 25 years.90 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Fiber Optics: Machines & Materials RoundupCurrent system from Miltec (above left). Comingsoon from Miltec (above right).“Miltec UV manufactures alternative UV technologiesincluding microwave and medium-pressure arcpowered UV systems as well as parts and componentsfor nearly all UV manufacturers.“Miltec UV system solutions enable its customers toachieve more efficient curing with large reductionsin operating costs. These high-powered UV curingsystems quite simply outperform the competitionby providing shockingly fast cure speeds, which arepossible given the system’s ability to deliver the highestpeak irradiance of UV energy at the focal point,available today.” www.miltec.comWCTIThe best wayto control fireis to stop itbefore it starts.FR SUPERBULK &ZHFR SUPERBULK Flame-retardant cable fillersWhen it comes to safety, a problem prevented is a problem solved.Our FR SUPERBULK and ZHFR SUPERBULK polypropylenecable fillers use intumescent char formers and low smoke synergiststo smother fires before they get out of control.Developed to meet strict military, transportation, and energy industryneeds, these REACH & RoHS-compliant cable fillers can be usedalone or combined with other materials to add cost-effective flameretardantproperties to mission-critical cables.Whether you’re developing the next great cable product or lookingto add additional performance to existing product lines, turn to theexperts at Web Industries for customizable high-performance wireand cable component solutions.FR SUPERBULK ZHFR SUPERBULK Flame-retardantWater-resistantREACH & RoHS compliantNo halogens or acid gases*Low smoke density*Visit us at Booth 306 during IWCS in October.FOLLOW US....................................................................+1 508.573.7979 l sales@webindustries.com....................................................................©2015 Web Industries, Inc. ZHFR SUPERBULK is a registered trademarkof Web Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. *ZHFR SUPERBULK only.ISO 9001, 14001, 13485July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 91

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Surface Treatment UsingPlasma & Corona TechnologySurface treatment of materials withlow surface energy is necessary priorto gluing, printing, painting and coating.The plasma and corona treatmenttechnologies offered by Tantec A/S,Lunderskov, Denmark, improve adhesionand wettability with a modificationof the surface structure using highvoltagedischarge. High voltage is alsoapplied in leak detection for improvedquality control.TECH BRIEFAtmospheric PlasmaTreatment SystemTantec’s new PlasmaTEC-X Atmosphericplasma treatment system is builtaround the concept of a high-voltage DCplasma discharge in atmospheric air. Theversatility of this unit allows use in fullyintegrated robotic cells, as a standaloneunit or in most any production line.The new Atmospheric PlasmaTEC-XSystem offers highly improved features.To ensure proper plasma discharge fromthe discharge nozzle, the compressedair must be within a certain level ofpressure and volume, and the newAirTEC system, which is built into thePlasmaTEC-X ensures a constant flowto the discharge nozzle at all times.With the AirTEC System, the generatorautomatically adjusts the air flow of thedischarge nozzle regardless of the cableor hose length.The AirTEC System, in conjunctionwith the universal power input, makesthe PlasmaTEC-X very user friendly.No adjustments are necessary—simplyconnect to mains power and compressedair and the unit is ready for use.A Daisy Chain system is offeredwhere any combination of one toeight PlasmaTEC-X generators canbe controlled through a single controlunit—the PlasmaREMOTE HMI unit.The units can be controlled individuallythrough a conventional relay system orfrom the digital interface as a group withthe same master signal.Tantec’s latest feature is “Stand-Byair low.” Through the HMI, an operatorcan set an air flow during stand-by toNew Atmospheric PlasmaTEC-X system from Tantec.avoid dust in the discharge head.CableTEC corona treatment system from Tantec.Advanced Power SuppliesTantec’s Power Generator HV-XPlasmaTEC is a new series of advancedpower supplies for atmospheric plasmasystems. It can be used as a stand-alonesystem for surface treaters or as a fullyintegrated treater component in automatedlines built by OEMs.The microprocessor-controlled HV-Xis available with 2000 W power outputand can operate up to four plasma nozzles.PlasmaTEC HT-X10 transformersare equipped with air pressure monitoringand regulation, pressure switchalarm with alarm output and outputs forone or two robot-proof plasma nozzlesfrom each transformer. Dual transformerswith one power source is possible.Standard & CustomCorona TreatersThe CableTEC from Tantec is aunique and cost-effective method formodifying polymer cable insulations(PE, PP and PTFE), resulting in adhesionproperty optimization of printinginks and coatings onto the cable. Thein-line corona treating system has beenspecifically designed by Tantec to facilitateeasy installation to new or existingproduction lines.A complete system includes highfrequencygenerator, high-voltagetransformer, air-cooled electrodes,ozone filter and a customized standaloneor bench-top treating station.The CableTEC system conforms to CEregulations and carries the CE-marking.CableTEC corona system featuresinclude 360° noncontact treatment; useon standard cables, tubes and profiles;fully shielded treating station; zerospeedcontrol; integrated watt-densitycontrol; high-speed treatment; and useon hard-to-treat materials.www.tantec.com WCTI96 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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UL Standard Revisions & Proposals,Tri-National Standard Harmonization Activitiesby:Thomas H. CybulaPrincipal Engineer, Wire and CableUL LLC1285 Walt Whitman RoadMelville, NY 11747 USAwww.ul.comA review of upcoming standards proposals and recentlypublished revisions is important so that both manufacturersand users are aware of the changes, and understand the ramificationsof the changes so they may take the appropriate steps toensure that the wire and cable manufactured to these standardscontinues to comply with the requirements. Interested partiescan also make comments on proposals if they have a strongposition on the proposed revisions.Standards Writing & DevelopmentUL uses its Standards Technical Panels (STP) process forconsensus standards development. STPs are a central part ofthe process by which UL develops and maintains its standards.An STP is a group of individuals, representing a varietyof interests connected to the UL standard, formed to reviewproposals for new standards or revisions to existing standards.UL’s Collaborative Standards Development System(CSDS) provides on-line access for review and submittinginformation for UL’s standards development process.UL is involved in the development of standards harmonizedunder the CANENA process. This process involves manufacturersand Standards Development Organizations (SDO)from at least two of the three North American countries. ULalso participates in the standards writing committees of otherorganizations such as TIA and ASTM when these standardsmake up part of UL’s certification documents. These itemsare current as of September 5, 2014.Revisions to UL Standardsor Outlines of InvestigationUL 1650, the Outline of Investigation of Portable PowerCable. New Standard. The outline of investigation for PortablePower Cable, SU 1650 is being converted to a standard. Thisstandard covers types W, G, G-GC and PPE. In addition tomore clearly documenting the requirements during the conversionfrom an outline to a standard, the FT5 flame rating isbeing added as an optional rating on all portable power cabletypes. The FT5 rating is commonly used on portable powercables used in mining applications covered by the Mine Safetyand Health Administration (MSHA).Mining Cable. In addition to UL’s standard for portablepower cable, NEMA and ICEA have published a standardfor portable and feeder cables used in mines. The low-voltagecables in this standard are similar to those in UL 1650. Thehigher-voltage cables are unique to this standard. UL hasdeveloped a certification program whereby cables can be certifiedto this NEMA/ICEA standard under the category QPMP.UL 1569, the Standard for Metal-Clad Cable. StainlessSteel Armor. The UL 1569 standard currently permits a corrugatedround cable to use armor made of a copper-alloytube, bronze-alloy tube or an aluminum-alloy tube. When thestandard was written, it was not anticipated that corrugatedstainless steel armor would be used. But since this materialis used to manufacture Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit(UL 360), this material is being added as an alternate armor inUL 1569. Until the standard is revised, authorization is madevia a Certification Requirement Decision (CRD).UL 2225, The Standard for Cables and Cable-Fittingsfor use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations. The Standardfor Cables and Cable-Fittings for use in Hazardous (Classified)Locations has been revised to include requirements forType TC-ER-HL cable in addition to the previously includedMC-HL and ITC-HL.In addition to the cable complying with all of the requirementsfor a Type TC-ER, Type TC-ER-HL cable shall additionallyhave the following construction features:• Conductor insulation rating of 600 V nominal• Overall cable diameter 25 mm (1") or less• At least one copper equipment grounding conductorsized in accordance with the grounding conductortables in Section 8 of Standard for Electrical Powerand Control Tray Cables with Optional Optical-Fibermembers, UL 1277Types MC-HL and ITC-HL shall continue to comply withall applicable construction requirements in the Standard forMetal-Clad Cables, UL 1569, or the Standard for InstrumentationTray Cable, UL 2250, as applicable.UL 4703, the first edition of the Standard for PhotovoltaicWires. The first edition is scheduled to be publishedthis year. It differs from the fourth edition of the Outline ofInvestigation in that:• Acceptance of SBR/IIR/NR insulation has been removed• Use of EC-1350 grade aluminum alloy has been deleted• Additional insulation/jacket combinations added• The acceptance of single conductor, nonjacketed assemblieshas been added. These assemblies use anopen, skeleton tape or wrap intended only to hold the98 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

assembly together• Optional -50°C and -60°C ratings have been addedRevisions to Harmonized StandardsUL 444, the Standard for Communication Cable. Historically,coaxial cables covered under Community-Antennaand Television cables in accordance with the Standard forCommunity-Antenna Television Cables, UL 1655, have beenpermitted to employ hollow copper tubes as the center conductor.These cables typically employ much larger conductorsthan those used in communications cables and the tubes havebeen permitted since these cables are used in circuits where theRF energy transmits along the outer surface of the conductor,and a solid conductor is not required, provided that the overallcross sectional area is suitable. Based on the history and useas CATV cables, this construction should also be permittedfor coaxial communication cables. A proposal to permit thishas gone through the harmonization process.UL 44 and UL 83, the Standards for Thermoset andThermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables. The 18 th editionof UL 44 and the 15 th edition of UL 83 were publishedon March 28, 2014, as a result of a three-year effort by theCANENA harmonization committee and the individual SDOs.Changes being made after publication are described below.Joints in Class B Stranded 8 AWG Conductors. Standards,UL 44 and UL 83, permit butt splicing on 14-10 AWG strandedconductors. The standard also allows 8 AWG conductors tobe solid, but it does not currently permit a butt splice in astranded 8 AWG conductor. Since butt splicing joins all of thestrands into a short length of solid conductor and 8 AWG ispermitted to be solid throughout the complete conductor, therange of conductors that are permitted to be butt spliced willbe expanded to include 8 AWG. This range is consistent withthe range of permitted solid conductors in multiple conductorcable standards. Until the standards are revised, authorizationis made via a Certification Requirement Decision (CRD).Joints in Equipment Grounding Conductor. Currently, theUL 83 standard permits butt splicing in all conductors exceptinsulated equipment-grounding conductors. According to thestandards, joints are required to not increase the diameternor materially decrease the strength of the conductor or theindividual wire they are used in. These requirements makethe equipment grounding conductor limitation unnecessary.Until the standard is revised, authorization is made via aCertification Requirement Decision (CRD).UL 62, the Standard for Flexible Cords and Cables. The19 th edition of UL 62 was published on March 14, 2014, as aresult of a three-year effort by the CANENA harmonizationcommittee and the individual SDOs. A change being madeafter publication is described below.Decorative Braids. Overall fabric braids are desired onflexible cords and are used for decorative purposes. A concernis that presence of these braids may increase flammability ofthe cord. In addition, if a braid is present, it should not frayor break when subjected to flexing. Tests are being added toUL 62 to evaluate these braids. Cords incorporating an overallbraid will be marked with a “-B” suffix on a tape located underthe braid to indicate that the cord/braid combination has beenevaluated. The authorization to use a decorative braid hasbeen included in a Certification Requirement Decision (CRD).UL 2556, the Reference standard for Wire and Cable TestMethods. The CANENA THSC for Wire and Cable Test Methods,THSC 20, has completed its development of a numberof new proposals for UL 2556. A bulletin dated August 27,2014, contains the proposed requirements for a new edition ofthe Standard for Wire and Cable Test Methods, NMX-J-556-ANCE / CSA C22.2 No. 2556 /UL 2556. One major change inrequirements that is being proposed is noted below.Revision to the VW-1 Test Procedure. The test procedureis being revised to indicate that if flaming ceases and onlyglowing combustion continues after 15 seconds, the burnerflame can be re-applied. Specific wording is:“2.4.1 GLOWING COMBUSTION: Combustion of amaterial in the solid phase without flame but with emissionof light from the combustion zone.”“9.4.5.8 When flaming of the specimen persists longer than15 seconds after removal of the burner flame, the burner flameshall not be re-applied until immediately after the flamingceases. If flaming ceases and only GLOWING COMBUSTIONcontinues after 15 seconds, the burner flame can be re-applied.”Materials & CompoundsAcid Gas, Acidity and Conductivity of Combusted Materialsand Assessment of Halogens. UL has developed aRecognition program to evaluate certain properties of combustiblematerials used in the manufacture of wire and cableproducts. Testing is currently performed to IEC 60754. OnceIEC 62821 is published by the IEC (tentatively scheduled for2015), UL will also evaluate compounds for their halogenfreeand low-smoke characteristics. Some of the tests overlapin these standards, so evaluation for one characteristicmay also cover some of the testing required to evaluate thecompound for all possible ratings. There are many industryspecifications that could have been chosen to evaluate theseproperties. Based on our evaluation of the industry’s needs,these standards were determined to be the most prevalent andrecognized as the norm.Testing will be made using any or all of the three standards:• IEC 60754-1, Test on gases evolved during combustionof materials from cables - Part 1: Determinationof the halogen acid gas content• And/or IEC 60754-2, “Test on Gases Evolved DuringCombustion of Materials from Cables - Part 2:Determination of Acidity (By pH Measurement) andConductivity”• IEC 62821-1, “Halogen-free, low-smoke thermoplas-July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 99

UL Standard Revisions & Proposals ...continuedtic insulated and sheathed cables of rated voltages upto and including 450/750 V - Part 1: general requirements,Annex B (normative), Assessment of halogens,Requirements for extruded material, Sample test”The evaluation covers combustible materials used in theconstruction of wire and cable. This can include insulationmaterials, jacket materials, tapes and fillers. This does notinclude the evaluation of metallic components such as conductorsor metallic shields. The base category for recognizingthese compounds is AATJ2. This category does not limit thetype of cable that these compounds are used with as this coversthe evaluation of Halogen Acid Gas Content as well as Acidityand Conductivity of the evolved combustion products only.However, there are two compound categories that are productspecific—QMTT2, which is used for a variety of different wiretypes including flexible cords and building wires and QMTN2,which is used for the evaluation of AWM. In addition to theevaluation required for these categories, the compounds maybe additionally evaluated and rated for the Halogen Acid GasContent as well as Acidity and Conductivity. The requirementsfor the evaluation of products are defined in UL’s Outline ofInvestigation SU 2885. The requirements in this outline referencethe IEC standards previously mentioned.Any manufacturer having its compound evaluated underany or all of the categories mentioned previously willhave its compound and its associated ratings published inUL’s on-line certification directory. This will allow users ofthese compounds to easily locate compounds that have beenevaluated. Furthermore, these compounds will be covered inUL’s iQ database. This will allow for more specific searcheswhen a very specific compound or property is required. TheiQ database for these categories is still under development.When compounds have been evaluated by a third party,this levels the playing field among the manufacturers. Anyclaim a manufacturer will make about the compound will beverified under this program. The compounds will be subjectedto periodic follow-up testing to ensure that the propertiesoriginally indicated and evaluated continue to be maintained.As previously indicated, the standards and methods usedto evaluate the Halogen Acid Gas Content as well as Acidityand Conductivity properties of the compounds are globallyaccepted. This can ease the entrance of compounds or cableproducts using these compounds into countries worldwide.Once IEC 62821 is published and the methods for determiningif a compound is low-smoke and halogen-free areset, this data can be used to select compounds for use in acable that can then be rated “LSHF”. The cable program isstill under development and will be available shortly after thepublication of IEC 62821.New On-line Source of EPCV and Class XL Compounds.UL’s list of presently available commercial compounds thathave been investigated has been updated, made easier toread and now includes another applicable wire type. Thesecompounds are heat-curable EPCV and heat, irradiationand moisture-cross-linkable synthetic-polymer (Class XL)compounds that are acceptable under the Type L Follow-UpService program for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables,Service-Entrance Cables and now Photovoltaic Wire.The compounds are considered interchangeable—withoutsubmittal to UL—with those compounds covered in theFollow-Up Service procedures assigned to a manufacturer for:• Thermoset-insulated wire and cable types SIS, XHH,XHHW and XHHW-2 rated 600 V, and Types RHH,RHW and RHW-2 rated 600 to 2000 V• Service-entrance cable types USE & USE-2 rated 600 V• Photovoltaic wire insulation rated 600, 1000 or 2000 VCompounds that are acceptable for use on types XHHW,XHHW-2, RHW or RHW-2, and also acceptable for use ontype USE or USE-2, are acceptable for use on the conductorsin type SE service-entrance cable. Conductors in type SE cableare rated only for 600 V. Unless otherwise noted by a footnotein the table, PV compounds shown are rated 600 V, 90°C anddo not require a jacket. There are footnotes that indicate that acompound is acceptable for voltages of 1000 and 2000 V, for105°C and/or 125°C temperatures and specify that a jacketis required, and one that indicates that it may be used at areduced thickness under a jacket.UL intends to move these compounds into the alreadyestablished Polymeric Materials for Use in Wire, Cable andFlexible Lighting Products category (QMTT2). This categorycurrently includes PVC and nylon compounds used as insulationand jackets in thermoplastic-insulated wires and cablessuch as types THW and THWN, insulation used in flexiblecords such as SPT1-1W and PVC and TPE jackets used inflexible cords and other cables, irrigation cable jackets andfor extruded enclosures of flexible lighting products.ConclusionsUL standards are used to assess products; test components,materials, systems and performance; and evaluate environmentallysustainable products, renewable energies, food andwater products, recycling systems and other innovative technologies.Evolving technology and advancements in how toaddress safety and sustainability issues obviously require newstandards or the revision of existing standards. Manufacturers,consumers, government officials, industrial and commercialusers, inspection authorities and others must be mindful of therevision process and be aware of the proposed changes andprovide relevant input by using the CSDS process.www.ul.comWCTIAcknowledgments: Thanks to Susan Stene & Anthony Tassonefor their content contributions and review of final document.Author Profile:Thomas H. Cybula graduated from the PolytechnicInstitute of New York with a Bachelorof Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Hehas been employed at UL mainly in the area ofwire/cable for over 40 years and now holds theposition of Principal Engineer, Wire and Cable.The paper from which this articlewas generated was presented atthe 2014 IWCS Conference TM inProvidence, RI, USA. The IWCSConference is produced annuallyby International Wire & Cable Symposium, Inc. (IWCS, Inc.),Eatontown, NJ, USA, and is recognized as the premier technicalevent in the wire and cable industry. www.iwcs.org100 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Straight From The ShowImages, facts and news from Interwire 2015Surge of Activity SurroundsInterwire 2015 & WAI’s 2 nd GlobalContinuous Casting ForumThe Wire Association International (WAI) Inc., Madison, CT,USA, reports a successful result from its biennial Interwire tradeshow, its 85 th Annual Convention and the concurrent assemblyof its 2 nd Global Continuous Casting Forum (GCCF) held April27 to 30, 2015. The activities, staged at the Georgia WorldCongress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta, GA, USA, attracted4080 wire and cable industry professionals from 53 countries.“Interwire is an excellent resource for North America, with strongvalue for many sectors of our industry. As a cable manufacturer,it is our best chance to spend time with our supplier partnersand network with industry leaders,” said WAI President, WilliamReichert.Keynote Speaker: Mike Abrashoff, former Naval Commanderof the USS Benfold, and author of the New York Times bestseller“It’s Your Ship” shared lessons from “The LeadershipRoadmap” in his keynote address describing how his systemof management techniques helped him overcome the challengeof low morale and high turnover. The address was sponsoredby Gem Gravure Co. Inc.Exhibits: The sold-out exhibit hall featured operating machinery,supplies and ancillary equipment from more than 400 exhibitingcompanies, 54 of which were new to Interwire 2015.Educational Program: Several new conference segmentsgave visitors the chance to learn innovative wire and cablemanufacturing methods and investigate new technology. Applications,dust control, staffing and capital expenditure topicswere featured. The Manufacturing Management workshopprovided operations managers with practical leadership tools.Visitors chose from conference activities including 20 technicalpresentations, a Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing workshop;three production solutions demonstrations; and a planttour of the Southwire SCR mill.Networking: Members of WAI’s Board of Directors welcomedthe largest crowd in recent Interwire history to the popularOpening Reception, which washeld this year at Atlanta’s newCollege Football Hall of Fame.GCCF Program: The concurrentGlobal Continuous CastingForum, organized by GarySpence of Encore Wire andRichard Baker of General CableCo., drew 200 internationalcasting practitioners from boththe copper and aluminum segmentsof the industry. Separateand combined program trackswere featured with time withinthe schedule for participants tosee the Interwire exhibits.— Janice Swindells,Director of Marketing &Corporate CommunicationsExhibiting Companies: Over 400Total visitors: 4080Dates: April 27 to 30, 2015Location: Atlanta, GA, USAOrganizers: Wire AssociationInternational Inc. (WAI)www.wirenet.orgCycle: every other yearFirst staging: 1981102 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

All article photos (except those in blue boxed-inareas and those with captions) courtesy of theWire Association International.HFFR Series Expanded with EnhancedFlame Retardance & Low-ShrinkageNew additions to a low-cost series of Halguard ®halogen-free fl ame retardant (HFFR) compounds forgeneral-purpose jacketing applications include twocompounds with enhanced fl ame retardance andone that exhibits lower post-extrusion shrinkage.These are now offered by Teknor Apex Company,Pawtucket, RI, USA. The new compounds costless than premium compounds while entailing littlecompromise in performance properties. Teknor Apexrecommends them for cable used in subway, masstransit, cell tower, data center and infrastructureapplications as well as internal wiring in electrical andelectronic equipment. The grades include:● Halguard 58610 and 58615. These 53 Shore Dcompounds have UL-94 vertical burn ratings of V-0 for1/16" (1.59 mm) thick specimens and oxygen indicesof 52% and 45%, respectively. Both enable passingthe UL-1685 FT-4 and UL-1666 riser fl ame tests formore complex cable constructions.● Halguard 58620. This 54 Shore D compoundprovides the low level of post-extrusion shrinkagethat is important for fi ber optic cable applications andenables passing the UL-1685 fl ame test.The new compounds follow last year’s introductionof the fi rst compounds in the low-cost HFFR series,Halguard 58600 and 58605.“Teknor Apex developed Halguard 58610, 58615 and58620 to address specific needs reported by customersfollowing introduction of the 58600 and 58605 grades,”said Mike Patel, Director of Marketing/BusinessDevelopment for the Vinyl Division of Teknor Apex.“All fi ve compounds meet the property requirementsof general-purpose jacketing applications while costingless than other Halguard compounds or competingHFFR products.” www.teknorapex.comContinued...July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 103

Straight From The ShowImages and news from Interwire 2015l-r: Patricio G. Murga - Viakable, Hernando Blanco from Pioneer, Héctor Gamez -Viakable, Alfonso Jiménez – Viakable and Jose Zamudio - Viakable.Here’s What You May Have MissedAt this year’s show, Guill Tool & Engineering,West Warwick, RI, USA, featured its extensiveline of crossheads and in-line tubing dies in fixedand adjustable center, for single or co-extrusionapplications. The tooling is designed to process allcompounds and features the company’s patented,precision Feather Touch Concentricity adjustment, theSeal Right System, which combines with the FeatherTouch system to eliminate polymer leaking. Guill alsodisplayed its unique spiral flow distribution system.Guill introduced the latest generation of its Series 800,the 2-to-6 layer extrusion tooling designed to producethe highest quality, highest material-efficient 1/8"to 6" OD tubing for automotive, medical, applianceand industrial applications.The redesigned Series 800produces flawless extrusionand layer definition offFluropolymer and othermaterials for all fuel lineconstructions, multi-layerPEX pipe and drip irrigationapplications, among others. The Guill design furtherallows thin layer combinations of polymers andadhesives to 0.02 mm or less.All Guill tooling is produced with rigorous computersimulation of the flow channels using ComputationalFluid Dynamics (CFD) programs, resulting in optimumuniform flow with no weld lines. www.guill.comSuccessful Showcase forCold Pressure WeldersInterwire 2015 provided good opportunities for Briitishcompany, PWM, which exhibited its range of coldpressure welders. The machines were presented byJoe Snee Associates, PWM’s exclusive distributorfor the USA and Canada.“Although we felt visitor numbers were down comparedwith previous shows, the quality was excellent withplenty of decision-makers in evidence,” said JoeSnee, President of Joe Snee Associates.“PWM’s powerful EP500 electro-pneumatic rodwelder, in particular attracted a lot of interest, withvisitors keen to find out about the time and costsavingbenefits this machine offers when cold weldingnonferrous rod sections up to 15 mm diameter. Thesmaller, manually operated M101 machine alsoproved popular with manufacturers looking for a fast,easy and reliable method of joining nonferrous wireand strip 1 to 5 mm.” To learn more, contact Snee atJoe@jsnee.com or visit www.pwmltd.co.uk.104 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Continuous RotaryExtrusion Re-InventedUK-based engineering company, Meltech,showcased the future of Continuous RotaryExtrusion at Interwire 2015, with the introduction ofStrongform—a new generation of continuous rotaryextrusion (CRE) machine for nonferrous metals.Strongform re-thinks the conventional CRE machinewith a unique cantilevered extrusion wheel and asubstantially more robust machine confi guration. Ituniquely allows full visibility of the extrusion processand direct access to the extrusion tooling enablingmuch greater process control and effi ciency.Meltech CRE’s Sales Director, Peter Drever, said,“This is a fi rst in Continuous Rotary Extrusion. Theability to see the extrusion process in action and makefine adjustments gives complete control to the machineuser allowing much tighter product tolerances and aconsistently higher quality product.”With easier access to the extrusion tooling, Strongformcan take CRE machine set-up times from hours downto minutes and reduce downtime for maintenance andtool changes by up to 90%. The incorporation of a newheat recovery process that allows waste energy to berecovered can also yield signifi cant energy savingsof around 30%.CRE machines are typically used for processingaluminum, copper and their alloys, for a broad range ofapplications including electrical conductors, busbars,power cables, power generators, refrigeration and airconditioning tubes. In copper processing, flash (waste)generated is typically cut by half due to the accuracyof the new machine.The Strongform innovation was recently recognizedby UK manufacturing organization, EEF, when it wasawarded its North West ‘Smart Product of the Year’.Drever added, “Continuous Rotary Extrusionmachinery has been fundamentally the same for thepast 40 years; Strongform is truly transformational forour customers. As well as helping them to achieveunprecedented gains in process efficiency andproduct quality, it will also reduce their capital outlayand operating costs due to simplifi cation of a numberof key machine components.” www.meltech.co.ukStrongformby Meltech.Award WinnersContinued...July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 105

Straight From The ShowImages and news from Interwire 2015Extruder Redesign &One or Two-Headed SanderMFL GROUP, headquartered in Italy, participated atInterwire 2015, where it displayed products from itstwo historic brands: MARIO FRIGERIO steel wireand rope machinery and FRIGECO machinery for thenonferrous wire and cable industry.According to Tony De Rosa of Frigeco USA, Inc.,Annandale, NJ, USA, there was quite a buzz in theexhibition hall and we were very pleased with thelevel of activity in our stand. We had many visitorsthat were genuinely interested it what we had to offer.Obviously, when you leave the show with some signedcontracts and signifi cant potential orders, you mustconsider it a success.The FRIGECO Extruder redesign was initiated toprovide a more accurate temperature control systemfor the extrusion process. The result of this study isincreased output without degrading the material. Insome cases, you have the option of going down onesize of extruder, decreasing your capital cost anddecreasing the amount of energy that is required.A 60 mm 25:1 L/D extruder with volumetric dosingsystem used for color or master batch plus a 35 mm25:1 L/D extruder with volumetric dosing system forcolor concentrate, dual cross head and operatorinterface received signifi cant interest.MARIO FRIGERIO displayed the WS2 DraweasySander. This machine, which uses one or two headsdepending on inlet speed, has increased the efficiencyof the entire line producing from low carbon to amechanical descaling process for the rod preparationto draw PC Wire with carbon contents up to 1080c.With the 50 units sold in the last year we have seenenergy savings, higher operating speeds, lessmaintenance costs and ease of use by the operator.www.mariofrigerio.com106 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

“3D” Cable Design SystemIn late April, 2015, Atlanta, GA, USA hosted Interwire2015, with many delegates from around the globe inattendance and some of the key players in the industryexhibiting, the show proved to be one of the best yet.Cimteq, producer of a world-leading cable designand manufacturing software returned to exhibit at theshow for the seventh time running. The company wasshowcasing its flagship product CableBuilder, and alsolaunched an exciting new product—CableBuilder3D.The new product further secures CableBuildersreputation as the best cable design system in theworld. It fully integrates into CableBuilder and hasextensive 3D modelling graphics abilities, engineeringdrawing generation and full CAD capabilities. Thesystem can take designs generated in CableBuilderand automatically transform them into 3D nearphotorealisticdrawings negating the need to hirein a photographer or subcontract out to an externalgraphics agency. The images can be integratedinto datasheets to provide much more professionalliterature that can then be supplied to the cablemaker’s own customers for use in their marketingmaterial both on and off-line.In addition to the attention attracted at the show byCableBuilder and CableBuilder3D another of Cimteq'sproducts, CableMES, a cable-specifi c ManufacturingExecution System based on the Wonderware platform,drew a great deal of interest. Following its listing inWire & Cable Technology International magazineas one of the top products of 2014, its popularityis soaring, with companies recognizing that MESis fast becoming a “must have” when it comes tocable manufacturing due to the ability to reducemanufacturing costs, improve quality and increaseperformance.Overall the show was a huge success for Cimteq asrefl ected upon by Ali Shehab, CEO “It was great tosee some of our existing customers and hear theirfeedback and success stories. We received a lotof appreciation for the responsive and professionalsupport we provide. This is because at Cimteq weconsider the customer a part of our team, we applythe same values of care and support to them as we dointernally to our own team and business framework.We look forward to returning again in two years.”www.cimteq.comContinued...July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 107

Straight From The ShowImages and news from Interwire 2015WAI Opening Receptionat College Football Hall of Fame108 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Redesign of Extrusion TechnologyTony DeRosa of Frigeco USA, Inc., reports thatFrigeco, a brand of Italy’s MFL Group, showcased acomprehensive redesign of the company’s extrusiontechnology that allows it to operate at higher screwspeeds due to more consistent temperature control.Per Frigeco, the company addressed multiple elementsof the extrusion process incuding feeding zone,extruder barrel/screw profi le and thermoregulation,stable and reactive electronics and increased outputand lower energy consumption. The redesignedFrigeco extrusion barrel design and oversized fans isa confi guration that increases overall effi ciency andcreates cooling air turbulence.Instead of a traditional deep well thermocoupleplaced in holes part way into the extruder barrelwall, Frigeco’s new patented thermoregulationsystem is in direct contact with the melt. Thus, thethermocouple reading and the melt temperature willalways be precise, even when speed changes aremade. A further improvement came from reducingthe “reporting” distance of the thermocouples in themeasurement phase, which can take from 60' to 100'of FeCo cable for traditional systems, to 6' or less withFrigeco’s, which goes directly to the thermoregulationunit on the extruder, and results in no voltage drop.The feed throat is thermo-regulated so feedingconditions remain constant. The drive motor is directlycoupled to the input of the gear reducer, eliminatingbelts and pulleys, and the AC motor and inverter allowthe machine to generate greater torque at the low end.Results showed screw speed was able to be increasedin some cases from 30 RPM with production outputof 482 kg/hour to 65 RPM and 1164 kg/hour whilemaintaining a constant melt temperature. Much moredetail is available. www.mflgroup.comContinued...July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 109

Straight From The ShowHighly Successful Customer MeetingsLaura Loturco of Trafco Srl, Rivara Canavese, (TO),Italy reports that Interwire 2015 was an excellentopportunity for the existing Cortinovis and Sictracustomers to meet the staff of Cortinovis Sictra therecently acquired new Trafco division.We are proud to confirm that all the meetings startedwith customer appreciation about the quality of theequipment of Cortinovis and Sictra they are utilizing.Our very wide customer base was glad to know thatthey can again find from us original spare parts andprofessional service.Several new projects or equipment implementationshave been discussed and addressed during themeetings. This has also been boosted by the favorableexchange rate, which makes today the investmentsof American customers with our company lessexpensive. www.cortinovissictra.comLatest Air-Cooled ExtrudersAmerican Kuhne displayed the latest in its ULTRASeries line of air-cooled extruders. Featured was the2-1/2" 24D cut-away model showing the AK advantagesthat have raised the bar in extrusion performance. TheAKcess Touch Screen Control, using off-the-shelfhardware/software, offers precise control.With advanced designs, and with specialized upstream/downstream equipment suppliers, AK’s extruders andturnkey extrusion systems are specifically designedfor the wire and cable marketplace. AK can costeffectively create the custom machine required tomaximize your production and profitability.AK specializes in precision applications for aerospace,automotive, datacom, medical, high-temp and specialtywire processing using thermoplastic, rubber and silicone.All AK extruders are fully equipped to include all of thetechnical features required plus our unique CustomerProtection Plan including a warranty covering defectsin material and workmanship for a full three yearsincluding all electrical and mechanical components.Every new AK Extruder includes a comprehensiveset of mechanical and electrical spare parts. If a partfails during the warranty, pull the part from your shelfand install it. Then call us and we send you a newreplacement part. www.americankuhne.comNew Low-Smoke,Zero-Halogen CompoundsT & T Marketing, Inc., Allamuchy, NJ, USA, offersa variety of products to meet the diversified needsof wire and cable manufacturers. At Interwire, thecompany introduced two new low-smoke, zero-halogencompounds from its own compounding line: EXP 5595LSZH, which is a low-smoke, zero-halogen flameretardant thermoplastic elastomer and EXP 5187 LSZH,which is an oil-resistant, low-smoke, zero-halogenflexible flame retardant thermoplastic vulcanizate.T & T also had a slightly redesigned booth this year.A new graphic panel was added to better illustrate themany products offered. T & T supplies everything frombare copper to shielding, filling, insulating and jacketingproducts. While in Atlanta, T & T representatives tookadvantage of the many educational and social activitieshosted by show organizers. They attended paneldiscussions, the opening ceremony and other events,all of which provided opportunities to network, meet withcustomers and suppliers and gain industry knowledge.www.ttmarketinginc.com110 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015Continued...

...“ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE SENSE”Guill Tool & Engineering is a leading supplierof rubber and plastic extrusion tooling for wireand cable products ranging in size from 0.005inch (0.127 mm) diameter wire to 20 inch (508mm) cable. We offer single and multi-layerextrusion crossheads backed by engineeringsupport that's unmatched in the industry.3D CAD, CFD and FEA software begin ourprocess and all products are made in ourquality-first production facility.We welcomeall challenges!www.guill.comtooling@guill.comWest Warwick,Rhode Island (USA)401-828-7600

Straight From The ShowImages and news from Interwire 2015Successfully Marketed Products in the AmericasAs the largest exhibitor from China, Shanghai HOSNpresented its full line of stranding and drawingmachines at Interwire 2015. HOSN specializes in thewire drawing area and stranding/cabling sector for thewire and cable industries including single and multiwiredrawing machines, tubular strander, planetarystrander, rigid strander, drum twister and single twist/double twist bunching and standing machines.Featured at the show, HOSN displays its JLK seriesrigid stranding machine with bottom-loading or sideloadingsystem.This unique machine is suitable for producinglarge-length, compact/round bare Al/Cu wire, ACSRand aluminum alloy wire. The machine is drivenby individual motors for the rotating cage and thestranding pitch can be adjusted freely. Anotherfeatured product is the aluminum breakdown machineused for drawing aluminum alloy and all kinds ofshaped wires from 9.5 mm down to 1.8 to 5.0 mm.Many customers also showed strong interest inHOSN’s drum twister, which is used for cablinglow, medium and high-voltage power cables and forapplying armoring and screening wires.With over 30 years expertise in the power cableand distribution cable fields and a large customerbase worldwide, HOSN has successfully marketedits products in the Americas. Particularly worthmentioning, HOSN has sold its major products—stranders and drawing machines in the USA.The accompanying photo shows (l-r) Dean Zhang(chief of North American sales), Paul Xu (HOSN’sPresident) and Edison Qin (chief of South Americansales) at the HOSN boothWith its specific personnel servicing the USA andother markets in the American continent, HOSN iscommitted to supplying high-efficiency drawing andstranding equipment to the wire and cable industry inthe Americas. www.hosnglobe.comComplete Cable ExtrusionLine Measurement & Control SystemJay Luis, Marketing CommunicationsManager at NDC Technologies, reports,“Interwire is a key event that we alwayslook forward to attending. At this year’sexhibition, we displayed a completecable extrusion line measurement andcontrol system with gauges in place fromthe extruder through the puller station.“As a measurement systems provider,the Interwire exhibition offered NDCTechnologies a great opportunity andvenue to meet customers in an intimateenvironment to comfortably discussapplication challenges and explorepossible solutions to help them increaseproductivity and reduce manufacturingcosts.“Booth visitors expressed great interestin our technology. We’re looking forwardto the next Interwire show.”www.betalasermike.com112 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

New Alliance of Butt Welder &Extrusion System ManufacturersMicro Products Company, the USA based leadingmanufacturer of high-performance Micro-Weld buttwelders, announced at the Interwire show in Aprilits new alliance with Supermac, manufacturer ofworld-class extrusion systems and products. Thisnew alliance enables Micro-Weld to offer qualityextrusion equipment to its customers in North andSouth America.Micro-Weld is a highly respected name in butt weldingsince 1928 and has customers worldwide. Supermac’sextrusion and CCV lines and allied products carrythe CE mark and comply with all requirementsestablished by European Union countries. Theextensive experience offour decades has helpedSupermac to cater toever-increasing demandsfor designing systemsand technologies forsome of the leadingglobal wire and cablemanufacturers.Supermac has threemodern, well-equippedmanufacturing facilitiesin India, with in-housefabrication, automationand testing facilities. Its resources include ateam of highly specialized engineers for handlingcommissioning and installation tasks for projects withvarying complexities.For more information on Supermac’s world-classExtrusion and CCV Lines, Insulation and SheathingLines, Cross Heads, Take-Ups and Payoffs or Micro-Weld Butt Welders, visit the website below.www.micro-weld.comInteractive Presentation of 30,000+Second-Hand Machinery InventoryWire & Plastic Machinery Corp., Bristol, CTY, USA,is a global equipment supplier offering high-qualitysolutions for second-hand wire, cable and opticalfiber manufacturing.The company featured an interactive presentationof its 30,000+ machine inventoryitems at the Interwire 2015 show.Since 1981, Wire & PlasticMachinery Corp. has assistedclients by providing second-handor rebuilt machinery for wiredrawing, stranding, bunching,cabling, braiding, extrusion andother cable making needs.During Interwire 2015, Wire &Plastic Machinery had a premierbooth location and as a resulta lot of attendees stopped by.Visitors were treated to a modernaudio/visual display including apanoramic view of our Bonham,TX, USA, facility. One could see200 to 300+ machines in excellentcondition on the shop floor.Our famed hospitality of a fullservice bar including refreshmentsand lunch was once again a bighit! A select group of clients (byinvitation only) were treated to some of the best steakhouses in Atlanta.It was a great opportunity to say hello to old friendsand make some new industry contacts. Severalmeaningful discussions were held, which shouldresult in orders shortly. Overall, the show was abig success and all expectations were met.www.wireandplastic.comContinued...July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 113

Straight From The ShowImages and news from Interwire 2015Variety of Steel Wire ProductsANBAO (Qinhuangdao) Wire & Mesh Co., Ltd., ofChina, was one of the exhibitors atf Interwire 2015in Atlanta, GA, USA. We thank you for visiting us atour booth there. We are a manufacturer of steel wireproduct, Galvanized Steel Wire and Strands, Galfanwire and strands, aluminum-clad steel wire and strand,armoring cable wire, braiding wire. Following pictureshows our CHQ wire, Steel wire for duct pipe, Bedspring wire and PVC coated wire for fence. You arewelcome to visit our website listed below.www.anbao.comThe Latest in Cold Rolling LinesAre fairs still the best way to enhance companyvisibility? A question that raises a debate. Whether youthink that the traditional scheme of exhibition is stillvalid or not, they are the most common way to “flex thecompany’s muscles”. Interwire has been the first eventthis year for the wire industry. Active customers andnew contacts, looking for upgrading their producingmethods, found a complete technological support atthe DEM booth. Industry professionals looking for newwire and cable technology and equipment appreciatedthe long-term experience of DEM staff. The DEM salesforce will make its next stop at wire Southeast ASIA.Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore are the newfrontiers for DEM Cold Rolling Lines. An interestingmix of Cold Rolling Lines for Reinforcement Wire, ColdRolling Cassettes and Profile Wire Rolling Lines hasbeen delivered in recent years to the most prominentcompanies of the Southeast. The experts in Wire ColdRolling, at wire Southeast ASIA, will wait for you at theItalian Pavilion under the DEM logo. At DEM we stillbelieve that personal connections are the best way tobuild trust and understanding. www.demgroup.comThe Spirit of SwtzerlandAs usual, Microdia was present at Interwire. In booth1922, Patrick Zacchia (CEO), Alban Adams (SalesDirector) and José Noriega (Area Sales Manager forWest Europe and Latin America) attended customersand visitors from the USA, Mexico, Central and SouthAmerica.Many wire and cable specialists showed great interestin Microdia technology and original cross headsdeveloped to increase productivity and efficiency.Simplified construction, appropriate handling tools andauto-centering tooling are progressively convincingAmerican cables makers of the advantage ofMicrodia’s design. Many European companies haveopen facilities on the new continent, most of themare already satisfied Microdia’s customers and willunlikely look for alternative when it comes to purchaseor replace a cross head.Dual layer fixed center MF 9000-60 BG for examplecan extrude both filling and jacketing in one pass,resulting in time saving against to two passes processand material saving against two passes or tandemprocesses. Filling diameter can be substantiallyreduced resulting in smaller overall diameter, lowercable weight and compound saving.MF 9000-60 BG auto-centering cross head maximumtubing die diameter is 60 mm (2-3/8"). This cross headit doesn’t need any adjustment before start, quality ofthe product doesn’t depend on operator skill anymoreand set up time is suppressed. www.microdia.chMF 9000-60 BGauto-centeringcross head.114 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Weber & Scher Mfg. Co., Inc.celebrated 100 years at the show.Always Good to See a Healthy TurnoutRamona Krogman, Marketing Manager at Gem Gravure Co., Inc., WestHanover, MA, USA, reports that the team from Gem Gravure enjoyedInterwire in Atlanta. We were very pleased to see the response to MikeAbrasoff’s presentation on management techniques. It’s always good tosee a health turnout when you sponsor an activity. David and Paul got tospend some time with Mike prior to the presentation. He is very genuineand easy to talk to. www.gemgravure.comContinued...July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 115

Straight From The ShowImages and news from Interwire 2015Very Disappointing After a Promising Opening DayJohn Tomaz of Stolberger Inc. d/b/a WardwellBraiding Co., reports, “Interwire, for us, was verydisappointing. After a promising opening day, theattendance simply did not justify the effort andexpense associated with the show. We don’t fault thejob of the organizers, but question where this is going.I am curious to read your summary and see what theexperience of the other exhibitors was.”“Wardwell and Spirka are world leaders in braidingmachine technology and manufacturing. Ourequipment program includes the traditional deflectorbraider invented by Simon Wardwell and re-knownthroughout the industry, the Dratex and DF modeldeveloped by Spirka, and a full compliment of maypolebraiders. We have added a complete line of spiralingmachines, winders and payoffs for every bobbin sizeand wire application and a line of remote payoffsand take-up for reels up to 1250 mm in diameter.Combined, the Wardwell group has nearly 500 yearsof experience in manufacturing and problem solving.“At the show, we exhibited the Rapid Braider equippedwith new features and a four-spindle automatic winderwith static payoff.” www.wardwell.comEquipment fromStolberger Inc.d/b/a/ WardwellBraiding Co.Gauges for High-Speed Dimension Measurementin Hot Rolling Mills & Cold Processes - Head and tail scrap calculationZUMBACH Electronics introduced new, modularadditions to its revolutionary line of the rotating gaugesat Interwire 2015. The new modular SMR productline was well received with significant advantagesover other gauges, when it comes to fast andaccurate capture of dimensions in longitudinal andradial direction. SMR gauges rotate continuouslyat 60 or 100rpm. Up to 3 ODAC ® laser heads take2000 measurements per second and head, fullysynchronised. This results in up to 10 completeprofiles per second, which is faster than other gaugesbefore. Alternatively, the SMR can operate in static,orientable mode with 2000 diameter resp. dimensionmeasurements/s in each direction (at 100 mps thismeans a set of measurements every 50 mm)The mechanical concept is extremely simple androbust; no wear parts, no collector rings, no brakes,etc. The transmission of power and signals to andfrom the laser heads is fully contactless.Many standard and special software features, such as:- EPM function for true section display, also withpolygonal and asymmetric shape deviations.- Special functions for 3-roll mills- Flexible, personalized screensMajor benefits incude:● Faster start-up● Less scrap● Tighter tolerances● Display of true shape● Suitable for hot and cold processes and Q.C.● Trouble-free maintenance with quick and easyaccess to the maintenance points.www.zumbach.comJune 7 – 8, 2016WAI 2016 Operations Summit & Wire ExpoUncasville, CT, USA www.wirenet.orgWCTI116 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

New Extruder OptionsReduce Changeover Timeby:Gina HainesVP & CMOGraham Engineering CorporationYork, PA, USAwww.grahamengineering.comSolutions cut time for job changeoversthrough rapid screw pulling, hoppercleanout and tooling change.American Kuhne, York, PA, USA, has applied Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) concepts to key tasksinvolved in extrusion job changeovers, creating three optionsthat substantially reduce downtime in tubing, profile, wire andcable and other small-die production lines.Available separately or as a package, American Kuhne’sSMED Quick-Change options cut changeover time bynearly half an hour when used in combination.These new options are available with new AmericanKuhne extruders, or they can be retrofitted onto equipmentfrom American Kuhne or other suppliers. Involved are thefollowing three innovations:• Quick Collet Screw Pusher. This device reduces setuptime for screw pulling from five minutes to less thanone minute by use of a spring-mounted locking nut anda sliding collet to fasten the nut onto the threaded screwpushingrod at the rear of the drive shaft. Conventionally,the rod is affixed by spinning a nut into position andinstalling and tightening six screws. The time saved isfour minutes.Quick Collet Screw Pusher mechanism includes aspring-mounted locking nut, which is closed and affixedto the threaded pushing rod by means of a sliding collet(visible to right of nut).• Rotary Hopper. This reduces cleanout time to aboutone minute through its capability of being pivoted awayfrom the feed throat for rapid dumping of excess materialand easy access for vacuuming residual material andadding purge or new material. In contrast, cleanout of aconventional hopper requires about six minutes, and itmust be manually emptied of excess material and can beaccessed for vacuuming only through its opening fromabove. The time saved is five minutes.Rotary Hopper is shown after having been pivoted tofacilitate dumping of excess material.• Dual-Head Arrangement. This system reduces the timeneeded to change dies from 20 minutes to only twominutes by having a pre-heated head with breaker plateready for fast replacement of the one that has been in use.Both heads are mounted on pivoting support structureson either side of the die area and have separate electricalconnections. To replace a head, the operator simplyloosens the clamping nut, opens the clamp, pivots awaythe previously used head, removes the breaker plate,mounts the preheated head and breaker plate and closesand tightens the clamp. In a conventional system, onemust remove the die nut, die and tip before removing thehead and breaker plate, insert a cold breaker plate, installthe new head, insert a cold tip, die and die nut and waitfor the system to reach working temperature. The timesaved is 18 minutes.“Each of the SMED Quick-Change options are an exampleof ‘customextrudication’— which means a customsolution designed to help a particular customer, in this casethose looking to shorten changeover times,” explained BillKramer, who is the CTO of Extrusion Systems. “Becausethese options are market-driven innovations that have solvedproblems effectively, we are now offering them as options forall of our customers.”A video comparing the SMED Quick-Change options withconventional systems is available at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsmq8CDxH2g118 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Or to learn more about the SMED Quick-Change options,visit the Graham Engineering website listed below.www.grahamengineering.comWCTIDual-Head Arrangement is shown with one headinstalled for use and a second head that can bepreheated for rapid replacement.Company Profiles:The Graham Group acquired majority interest in AmericanKuhne in 2012, followed by Graham Engineering Corporation’sacquisition of Welex in June 2013. Together, Graham Engineering,American Kuhne and Welex create a convergence of leadingtechnologies, people and capabilities in extrusion. Graham is aprivately held company headquartered in York, PA, USA.Graham Engineering Corporation is the global standard inwheel and industrial extrusion blow molding solutions, with 400installations in 20 countries. Graham Engineering offers packagedesign, product development and processing expertise, along withmonolayer, multilayer and barrier extrusion blow molding equipmentand technology upgrades. www.grahamengineering.comAmerican Kuhne is the preferred provider of engineered solutionsfor plastics, rubber and silicone extrusion. American Kuhnesolutions comprise standard and custom single screw extruders,feed screws, extrusion systems and specialized turnkey systemsfor laboratory, medical tubing, narrow web, wire and cable, pipe,tubing and profile applications. www.americankuhne.comWelex is the global standard in high-performance sheet extrusionsolutions, with over four decades of leadership. Welex solutionsare installed in more than 3000 customer locations in 69 countries.The company’s innovations include co-extrusion and multilayermethods that lead the industry as well as dozens of barrierlines installed globally. www.welex.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 119

Guides/Pulleys/Sheaves/Traverses Roundupcompiled by the Editors at Wire & Cable Technology InternationalSuppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-artin guide, pulley, sheave and traverse technologyNew Guiding UnitsBob Flower of WITELS-ALBERT GmbH of Berlin,Germany, and WITELS ALBERT USA, Oxford, MDUSA, says, “Witels Albert Berlin, Germany and WitelsAlbert USA of Oxford, MD, USA are the world’sleading supplier of straighteners, feeders and guidesfor endless materials.Guiding Unit RF.“Witels Albert designs and develops units and servicesto fulfill the daily tasks in processing wire, rope, tubeand cable. In challenging times, more sophisticatedproducts help greatly to be more effective, flexibleand prepared considering changing conditions. Theguiding unit RF (see figure) is one such unit used primarilyon traversing units of spoolers as an example.Equipped with two fixed horizontal rolls and twovertical adjustable rolls the RF unit allows to managea changing material path. The RF is available in sixsizes for material diameters up to 250 mm.”www.witels-albert-usa.comGuide System Helps AssureSmooth, Even, Fiber Optic SpoolingBob Eisele of Amacoil, Inc., Aston PA, USA, says,“The Amacoil/Uhing GS Guide System enhancessmooth, even spooling by helping to assure that thefiber optic line, or other material, moves in tandemwith the traverse. The guide arms are rigid and won'twobble as the traverse moves back and forth. Thisresults in the material moving back and forth witha steady, smooth motion for even layered placementonto the take-up reel.“The GS Guide System is available for Uhing traversedrive models including the KI3-15, RG15, RG20 andRG3-30. The stainless steel guide arms are readilyadjustable enabling optimum positioning of the guidewheels. The composite guide wheels have ceramiclinings in the grooves, which protect the fiber opticor wire as it slides through.“Ten sizes of guidewheels are availableaccommodating materialswith 2 to 8 mm(0.079" to 0.315") outsidediameters. TheGS Guide Systemis assembled whenshipped and lists forabout US$250 dependingon what sizes ofguide wheels andguide wheel arms areselected. Individual parts are also sold separatelyupon request. Amacoil is the exclusive North Americandistributor for Uhing Company products andprovides sales, parts and technical support.”www.amacoil.com22-Year Supplier ofHighly Smooth Ceramic Wire GuidesBruce Kuan of Cosmos North America, San Jose, CA,USA, says, “Cosmos North America is a companythat has been supplying ceramic wire guides for theNorth American wire and cable industry for the last22 years. The company’s manufacturing plants boaststate-of-the-art equipment that enables it to specializein diamond polishing of ceramic wire guidesfor improved wire quality due to the super smoothsurface finish.“Standard polishing of ceramic wire guides was theaccepted norm in the industry in years previous, butthis normal polishing process was always unableto smooth out the surface of the wire guides to thedesired effect and the guides were usually left with acertain degree of surface roughness. Cosmos workedon this problem studiously and was able to perfectthe technique of diamond polishing, which allows thecompany to polish the wire guides to a super smooth120 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

info@mclube.com / www.mclube.com / Visit us at the EWTA Info Fair 2014 in NovemberGuides/Pulleys/Sheaves/Traverses RoundupCosmos diamondpolishedceramicwire guides (aboveright) and Liancarbon flyer bowsfrom Cosmos(below right).finish that helps reduce friction and keeps surfaceroughness to the absolute minimum.“Without exception, customers who have boughtCosmos diamond polished wire guides all agree thatthese guides give them better wire quality, less wirebreakage and longer wire guide lifespan than the onesfrom Cosmos’ competitors. Cosmos wire guides thatcan be diamond polished include air wipes, flyer bowguides, eyelet wire guides, wire guide nozzles, guidepulleys, roller guides, snail guides and more.“In addition to diamond-polishing, Cosmos also canprovide thermal spray-coated pulleys, which arepulleys that have undergone a coating process wherethermally melted materials are sprayed onto the surfaceand heated. Top-quality flyer bows are also oneof the company’s main products and has ready instock, bow molds for the most widely used bunchingmachine brands in use.“The company offers a pilot production service forits customers at a moderate cost for testing of newproduct engineering or manufacturing processes.”www.wireguides.comContinued ...THERE ARE ONLY THREE THINGSTO REMEMBER ABOUT MOLDRELEASE & LUBRICATION.THERE ARE ONLY THREE THINGS TO REMEMBERABOUT MOLD RELEASE & LUBRICATION.60 years of experience in all facetsof wood wire & fiber cable composite manufacturing, and panelpressing around the molding, world, Team around McLube theworld, is the proven Team McLube leader in is providing the provenleader cost effective in providing release cost solutions. effectiverelease solutions.Three staff PhD’s with over 100years of combined expertisein formulating custom releaseproducts to meet YOUR specificmanufacturing requirements.World wide manufacturingWorld wide service…World class performance.Call us for a free no obligation mold release anti-stickCall us for a free noor lubrication consultation: 800-2-McLube (800-262-5823)obligation mold releaseinfo@mclube.com / www.mclube.comanti-stick or lubricationconsultation:800-2-McLube (800-262-5823)July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 121

Guides/Pulleys/Sheaves/Traverses RoundupAutomatic Cut-and-Transfer SpoolerTim McElhany, Sales Engineer, Tulsa Power, Tulsa,OK, USA, says, “As previously reported, the TulsaPower ACT, automatic cut-and-transfer, spooler hasmade a steady rise in tubing, profile and wire/cableextrusion and rewind applications since its introductionin 2012. This unit has proven itself to provide theutmost in layer-wound quality packaging at speedsapproaching 1000 fpm and on products requiring runningtension, which might be less than a pound. Thisunmatched quality of ‘military wound’ packages canbe in part, due to the unsurpassed material traversingsystem utilized on the ACT.“This superior layer-wind system boasts a materialpath, which is a straight vertical line from the end ofthe material guide arm to the winding surface. Thisis further complemented by the use of an indexingturret and pivoting guide arm, which insure that thegeometry of the material coming off of the guide armand its orientation with the winding surface remainsconsistent, the indexing allowing for material buildup.This system, in-turn, makes for tension control,which is not only minimizing, but repeatable.“The control capabilities of the servo drive coupledwith PLC controls for settable, recipe-driven traverseparameters allow for superior, repeatable packagequality throughout a wide variety of products and sizerange. Whether the product is a constant diameter asin wire and cable or tubing, or a profile with contoursacross its surface, the ACT material traversing systemallows for proper build-up from drum to peripheryand flange-to-flange whether constructing coils orbobbins with straight or tapered flanges.“If you too would like to see how this system canbenefit your process, please visit our website.”www.tulsapower.comwith remote assistance and a detailed installationmanual.“The operator enters the expected number of wiresand the system verifies the actual wire count eachrevolution. If the actual count varies from the set operatorpoint, a ‘machine stop’ relay is activated. Thesystem also has additional inputs for detecting centerwire breaks.“The kit is simple to install and operate, and allowsfor ‘lights out’ manufacturing with confidence thatthe machine will shut down if a wire break occurs.”www.yieldmanagementcorp.comHigh-Performing Wire PayoffsGeorge Webb II, President, Precision Payoff Systems,Oneida, NY, USA, says, “At Precision Payoff Systems,our technicians, fabricators and design staff have developedsome of the most technologically advanced,highest performing wire payoffs in the industry. Ourfull line of payoff flyers is the result of nearly threedecades of experience in the wire drawing, bunchingand manufacturing processes.Break Detection System for Fiber StrandingBob Brown, President, Yield Management Corporation(YMC), Monson, MA, USA, says, “YMC offersa proven break detection product for strandingmachines. Manufacturers stranding insulated wire,glass fiber or textile rely on the YMC system becausetraditional ground detection techniques do not workwith nonconductive materials. The product uses alaser sensor to count and verify the expected numberof fiber strands, each machine revolution. The YMCsystem verifies the product integrity, each machinerevolution and is considered fail-safe.“YMC introduced the original strand counting systemfor cabling machines in 2008 and has an installed baseworldwide. YMC also offers installation service worldwide.Many customers install the system themselves122 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Guides/Pulleys/Sheaves/Traverses Roundup“Every pulley that goes onto one of our flyer payoffs ismade of the highest quality and materials. The designand craftsmanship that goes into each one is secondto none. A durable sealed bearing press fitted into aprecisely machined pulley body ensures that our pulleyholds up under the toughest conditions, resultingin a long-lasting, dependable unit. Lightweight yetstrong, their contribution to the payoff capabilities ofour flyers is immeasurable, but appreciated by anyoperator who has used one.“From the small 50 mm case-hardened pulleys, to thegiant 165 mm alloy pulleys, each has a role to playdepending on your process. The 50 mm and 120 mmpulleys are available with our unique three-stage pulleysystem for separating wire. The larger 135 mm and165 mm pulleys are perfectly suited for paying off thelargest of strands of wire.“Our flyers are available with pulleys of the same sizethroughout, or alternatively as a hybrid design. Weare located in the heart of New York state, with majorshipping routes by road or rail in all directions.”www.wireflyers.comAlternative to Alumina,Carbide & Coated Metal GuidesAdam Osekoski, Vice President Sales & Marketing,Refractron, Newark, NY, USA, says, “Refractron’snonferrous and ferrous customers have found Izory ®to be a more durable, longer-lasting alternative toalumina, carbide and coated metal guides. Izory isspecified by OEMs and end users as guides, sheavesand pulleys on spoolers, payoffs, bunchers, annealers,down coilers and rod mills.“Izory is two to three times tougher than alumina andcarbide and more resilient than coatings. It can bepolished down to a pristine, mirror-like, 2 micro inchfinish for the most critical areas. Izory will not generatedust that can lead to costly defects or breaks. Itswear and corrosion resistance make it a long-lastingsolution, which mitigates time-consuming restringing.“Izory parts can be threaded or assembled with astandard bearing for in-line installation. Every partexcept the tiniest guides are laser marked to provideeasy inventory control. This easy-to-read mark and Refractron’scomprehensive final inspection proceduresIzory ® designed to keep you runningBenchmark Refractron against your current supplierin terms of on-time delivery, product quality and fair market pricing.Call us for a FREE assessment of your drawing rolls.CONTACT US:1.315.331.6222sales@refractron.comwww.refractron.com5750 Stuart Avenue, Newark, NY 14513, USAOfficialcertified rollsfollow us:July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 123

Guides/Pulleys/Sheaves/Traverses Roundupthe traverse unit coupled with the new tubular framesresult in a cleaner and safer operation. All the drivingcomponents are safely guarded. For better performanceand results, contact Wardwell with questionsor requests.” www.wardwell.comensure accountability and traceability.“Contact Refractron to set up a fit assessment todetermine if Izory is the most reliable, cost-effectivesolution for your application.” www.refractron.comRoller Ring Traverse on BraidersJohn N. Tomaz of Wardwell Braiding Co., CentralFalls, RI, USA, says, “Wardwell introduced a rollerring traverse on its braiding machines at Interwire inAtlanta, GA, USA, this past April. This feature is alsoavailable as a retrofit kit for existing machines. Thenew traverse is easy to set up, increases the range ofpitch selection and adjustment and produces a betterwound reel of braided cable. The efficient design ofWardwell roller ring traverse on its braiding machine(above), with close-ups shown below.Linear Drives—A Different ApproachPaul Hindle, Director at Marldon of the UK, says, “Therolling ring drive has been around for decades and thevarious offerings from around the world all mimic anoriginal German construction.Marldon took a freshlook at this mechanism tosee if it could be improvedto ‘design out’ two aspectsof the standard design beinga) that the unit ‘floats’ on the shaft and b) thatthe construction was complex. Success came in theMarldon RT range of traversing units, which separatethe functions of carrying the carriage on the shaft (thebox body) and the function of applying pressure to theshaft (the spring loading). In this unique system, thecarriage is supported on bushes making it completelystable (i.e., not floating) and the spring pressure is appliedusing a separate spring-loaded clamping plate.The connection betweenthe two components directsthe spring action inthe noncritical verticalplane, but not in the criticalhorizontal plane, thusmaintaining positioningClamping plate mechanism.accuracy along the shaft.“This unique and simple design offers not only functionaladvantages outlined above, but also permitseasy maintenance as it can be disassembled into itstwo major sections, facilitating easy parts replacement.“Marldon offers its products through its representativein North America: Chris Semonelli of CTS.”ChrisSemo@aol.com / www.marldon.comWire Straighteners, Guide Rollers, SpoolingTraverses, Cutters, Ceramics & MoreInformation from Cemanco LC, Pompano Beach, FL,USA, says, “Cemanco offers a wide range of highqualitymachinery, accessories and consumables. Ourgoal is to supply the best value for the money, whichincludes not only the high quality of our products, butdedicated customer service and application advice aswell. Products lines include the following.“Wire Straighteners: Roll straighteners from three rollsto 13 rolls per plane, several different designs for materialsfrom 0.003" to 1.38".“Guide Rollers: Fixed or adjustable rollers for many124 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Guides/Pulleys/Sheaves/Traverses Roundupapplications up to diameters of 10". Replacement hardenedsteel or chrome rollers from 1' x 1" to 4.3' x 40".“Spooling Traverses: Rolling ring drives and assembliesincluding mechanical traverses for take ups for wire,cable, strip, fibers, chain, etc. The Autowinder ® is anoptical laser guided precision spooler for fine wire.“Ceramics: High-quality drawing cones, capstans andrings in zircinium oxide from CeramTec. Several highlywear-resistant metal coatings in nickel chromium, tungstencarbide and chromium oxide ceramic are availableas well. Flanged ceramic eyelets, bow guides, air wipes,hooks, pigtails, rings, rods, rollers and tubes are stockedin many standard sizes and shapes. Aluminum oxideceramic qualities range from 96% to 99.8% purity. Surfacescan be diamond polished to 4 to 8 microinches Ra.“Hydraulic and Manual Cutters: Hydraulic Rod Cutterscan handle material up to 2" diameters, and CableCutters reach up to 6.3". Battery-powered, portablebolt, cable and wire rope cutters and swaggers, alternativelyavailable for 120 V power; manual steel andrope cutters and swaggers, manual hydraulic cablecutters for up to 1.5" material.” www.cemanco.comStandard & Custom SheavesInformation from Process Sheaves LLC, Mystic, CT,USA, says, “Sheaves, Inc. was started in 1989 byCharlie Morison to manufacture custom sheaves.Today the business is run by Stew Walton, and as thebusiness grew strongly in other product areas, we createda spin off, Process Sheaves LLC, to better serveour original customers in the wire and cable industry.We offer immediate shipment of stock sheaves andquick shipment of custom sheaves. Our Stock ProcessSheave catalog provides prices and specs on aluminum,aluminum ceramic, UHMW, cast polyamide andSX Polymer sheaves. And when off-the-shelf sheavesdon’t meet your needs, we’ll quote custom sheaves tofit your exact needs.” www.ProcessSheaves.com WCTIISO9001REGISTEREDDESIGNERS & MANUFACTURERS OF PAYOFF & TENSION CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR WIRE & CABLEWyrepak Industries offers highquality machines and solutions forwire and cable companies as well asother industrial applications. Fromtension controls, pay-offs, pulleys,sheaves, bobbin winders and customapplications — Wyrepak does it all!For more details on any of our manufacturingproduct solutions, call us at 800-972-9222 oremail sales@wyrepak.comWYREPAK INDUSTRIES — A Huestis Industrial Company • www.WYREPAK.com68 Buttonwood Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-0718 USA • tel: 800.972.9222 or 401.253.5500 fax: 401.253.73502C_WYREPAKHuestis_OffersHighQualityMachines_WCT_halfHoriz_v2_06132013_PICset2_WHTtext_press.indd 16/6/14 2:48:00 PMJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 125

Path of Least Resistancefor Weld Wire in ConduitThe innovative new Wire Wizard ®Guide Module system from ELCEnterprises, Inc., Jackson, MI, USA,uses a series of rollers with bearings toallow weld wire to “coast” around bendsand corners in the conduit, eliminatingthe points of high friction that occur inthese areas. Elimination of this frictionon the wire enables considerably longerconduit runs of 100' or more, allowingthe wire package to be centrally located.Each 45° Guide Module may beconnected to additional modules toform turns of 90°, 135°, 180° or customturns within the wire dispensing system.The Guide Module may be mounteddirectly on the drum cover, on the weldcell or in-line. Two sizes are available,a standard size that covers most weldingapplications with up to 5/64" (2 mm)wire and a large size for wire sizes overTECH BRIEFInternal view of the Wire Wizard ® Guide Module system.3/32" (2.4 mm). The Guide Modules arecompatible with ferrous and nonferrouswires such as aluminum.The Wire Wizard Guide Modulesystem eliminates friction on the wire inareas where bends and corners are necessarythroughout the wire dispensingsystem. In product testing, the systemturned pounds of pull force at the feederinto ounces of pull force. The systemalso increases life of the conduit byreducing friction.The Wire Wizard Guide Modulesystem is considerably less expensivethan alternative methods of eliminatingfriction on wire over long distances suchas roller-style conduit.Also available from ELC is theWGM-ATK Guide Module AssemblyTool Kit, which contains all the essentialtools for installation and testing of theGuide Module system and conduit runto the feeder.www.wire-wizard.com WCTI45° GuideModule muntedon a drumcover.Two 45°GuideModuescombinedto form a90° turn.Vertical & MotorizedDereelers for Wood ReelsELC Enterprises’ Model WWA-12-1(single) and model WWA-12-2 (tandem)Wire Wizard ® single and tandemvertical dereelers are designed to deliverlarge-diameter wire from 1/16"to 3/16" (1.6 to 4.8 mm) on up to 30"(762 mm) wood reels. Wire may be dispensedfrom either the top or the bottomof the dereeler. The tandem model(at right, top) offers dispensing of twowood reels with a small footprint, savingvaluable floor space.The heavy-duty Wire Wizard MotorizedStem Pack Dispensing Systemfrom ELC is the ideal way to handlelarge-diameter wire from 1/16" to 3/16"(1.6 to 4.8 mm) (at right, bottom). Thishorizontal dereeler allows for accuratewelding with large wire by completelyeliminating wire flip, and preventingflux-core splitting, excessive tip wear,pulsating, burn back and blown holes.Single or tandem Wire Pilot ® Feed Assistscan be adapted to this system.www.wire-wizard.com126 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Control System UpgradeSaves Cable Maker Millionsby:Lyle Miller, Solution ArchitectRockwell Automation1201 South Second StreetMilwaukee, WI 53204 USAwww.rockwellautomation.comAutomation migration technology helpsreduce upgrade costs, time and risk, andbrings production from China to the USA.Today, over 85% of the global population has a cell phone.This means almost six billion phones need access to a radiolink to make a call, send a text or stream the latest viral kittenvideo. Cellular networks providing these links are composedof individual cell sites or base stations made up of the requisiteantenna and equipment that facilitate cellular communication.CommScope, a leading provider of communications networkinfrastructure, addresses the growing need for cellularlinks by producing base stations for its customers in a quickerand more cost-effective manner. Cell base stations requirea specific type of coaxial (or coax) cable. Coax cables areinsulated and provide precise, consistent conductor spacingneeded for radio frequency transmission.CommScope produces the coax cable used in its base stationsout of its facilities in Suzhou, China. During production,spools of a coated inner copper core are pulled through anextruder that applies a layer of plastic insulation. The nowinsulatedcoax cable is moved down the line by payoff wheelsuntil it arrives at a welding table where it is surrounded by theouter conductive channel, a sheet of copper tape that is weldedaround the core. The cable then moves through a corrugater,where the outer conductive channel is given a bumpy exteriorfor flexibility. After this, the cable moves into another extruderwhere the final polymer jacket is applied.Once production is complete, CommScope ships the cableto Mexico for extensive QC testing. Then the spools of wireare shipped back to the China factory where they are cut into 6'lengths and incorporated into cellular base stations, connectingantennae to a hard-wired network. These stations are beinginstalled all over Asia to expand mobile network coverage.ChallengeIn early 2012, CommScope management realized thecompany could save upward of US$6 million per year in shippingcosts if it moved production from Suzhou, China to itsfacility in Claremont, NC, USA. In doing this, the companycould eliminate shipping costs associated with product testing.In order to make the move, the company needed to upgradethe automation equipment on the home automation productionline at its North Carolina facility that produced several typesof coaxial, twisted pair and special-order cables. The line atthis facility did not have the necessary extruding or feederequipment for the new cable. The new machinery wouldbe shipped from the factory in China. However, a controlsystemupgrade was necessary to allow all existing and newequipment to communicate reliably, and ensure the line couldquickly change over to produce a wide range of cables.In order to realize the largest possible savings, KingLewis, Control Engineering Supervisor at the CommScopeClaremont facility, needed to find a cost-effective way toupgrade or migrate the production line and incorporate newequipment. The line would have to meet new productionspeed and quality requirements, effectively communicate withequipment from the Chinese facility as well as make use ofexisting equipment, service contracts and the skill set of theClaremont staff. At the same time, Lewis needed to maintainand improve line flexibility to give the company the abilityto produce multiple types of cable.The existing automation line at the North Carolina facilitywas controlled by an Allen-Bradley ® PLC-5 ® processorrunning Rockwell Software ® RSLogix5 software with approximately300 points of 1771 I/O. The feeder and extrudercoming from the Chinese plant utilized a different automationsystem and hardware. Additionally, the two other feeders onthe line were run with Allen-Bradley SLC 500 controllersand needed to be integrated into the new line control system.Lewis first looked at leveraging the existing processor onthe extruder on the system from China, but soon realized thedifficulty with interfacing that processor with hardware on theexisting line. Also, he would lose the system design featureshe and his team had come to appreciate with the Rockwell Automationcontrol system in use at the North Carolina facility.“If we switched to a new programming environment, notonly would we have to start our coding from scratch, but we’dlose the features that make our current system so easy to use,”Lewis said. “I couldn’t ask my team to go back to creatingI/O map addresses using bit tables. The ability to design andmanage address allocation with meaningful tag-based aliasesis important. Plus, I never had to take a class to learn how touse programming software. It’s intuitive.”SolutionsCommitted to keeping his preferred control and design environment,Lewis began working with Rockwell Automationto develop a migration plan in mid-April 2012. Step one wasto document his current system and define the requirements heneeded from his new system. The team decided to transition toAllen-Bradley ControlLogix ® 5571 programmable automationcontrollers (PAC) on EtherNet/IP for line control.From here, the remaining system parts were selected inunder an hour with the use of Rockwell Automation IntegratedArchitecture Builder (IAB). Lewis uploaded an autoCADdrawing of the existing system into the tool, and it produceda list of all the new part numbers needed to migrate.128 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

of I/O for existing line drives from hard wire to EtherNet/IP.It took only two hours to exchange the PACs. Aftertwo days of verification, the line was up and running. TheCommScope plant only endured a few days of planned downtimethroughout the whole phased migration process. Thesmooth, safe transition also gave Lewis and his team severalmonths to run the upgraded line and make sure everything wasin order before new equipment arrived from China.When the new feeder and extruder equipment arrived inJuly, Lewis connected the new equipment to the ControlLogixsystem on EtherNet/IP by simply sliding a fieldbus interfacecard into the controller chassis. Three new Allen-BradleyPanelView Plus human-machine interface terminals runningFactoryTalk ® View software were installed to helpCommScope engineers visualize the production process andquickly respond to hiccups. It also enabled data collection foreasy production of process reports for engineering or businesslevelstakeholders. Production on the new coax cable linestarted in August—just four months after the migration began.Control system incorporating Rockwell and Allen-Bradleyautomation migration technology at CommScope.The new system included Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1492I/O Wiring Conversion System interface modules and cablesthat connect through prewired cables to existing digital andanalog I/O. This allowed Lewis to integrate control, motionand safety functions, and easily communicate with legacyprocessors and new third-party components. Doing so helpskeep costs and risks low by allowing Lewis to utilize muchof his existing I/O investment. In the next phase of the migrationplan, Rockwell Automation worked with CommScopeto begin the migration. Fortunately, RSLogix 5000 designand configuration software contains an embedded conversionutility, which automatically converted about 80% of the programmingcode. This saved CommScope time and engineeringresources in addition to reducing the risk of human error.After the code was converted and tested, Lewis upgradedthe PLC-5 processor to the ControlLogix PAC and programmedthe new PAC to communicate with the three uptakescontrolled by the SLC 500 processor. More than 150 pointsof the 1771 I/O were converted using the 1492 I/O WiringConversion System. The existing in-chassis 1771 I/O swingarms fit directly onto new interface modules. Since I/O conversionwas accomplished without the removal of any field wiresfrom the existing swing arm, risk of wiring errors was greatlyreduced. Next, for the distributed I/O, Lewis used the Allen-Bradley FLEX I/O adapter module to migrate all 32 pointsResults“I didn’t know how long this transition would take whenwe first started the project, but going from mechanical drawingsto product in just four months with only a few days ofdowntime was faster than I thought it could be done,” saidLewis. “The Rockwell Automation migration tools obviouslyhelped make the process relatively fast and painless.”To stay competitive, CommScope needs the ability toproduce multiple types of cables. This requires precision andflexibility as lines change over frequently.Lewis said, “Our sister plants and competitors overseascan run single cables for a long period of time at low costto the customer. We have to keep our plant up to date, so wecan push product through more quickly and maintain the bestquality. This system migration not only allowed us to producea new cable, saving more than US$6 million in shipping costsannually, but it also improves production on the other five to10 types of cable we make on this same line.”When Lewis first began working at CommScope, the NorthCarolina site was controlled only by Allen-Bradley PLC-5controllers and 1771 I/O. After the migration, the facilityuses ControlLogix PACs, 1756 in chassis IO and FLEX I/Oon EtherNet/IP.“These new products allow us to shrink our equipmentfootprint, move equipment around and cut installation andmaintenance costs,” added Lewis. “Using EtherNet/IP meanswe don’t have to deal with gateways and can more easilyshare information throughout the company. We’ve removedpushbuttons and added functionality. And all the migrationsupport and tools from Rockwell Automation reduced the riskof our transition.” www.rockwellautomation.com WCTICompany Profile:Rockwell Automation, reportedly, the world’s largest companydedicated to industrial automation and information, makes itscustomers more productive and the world more sustainable.Throughout the world, our flagship Allen-Bradley ® and RockwellSoftware ® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence.www.rockwellautomation.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 129

Thriving Region: Good Timingby:Anne Meerboth-MaltzMesse Düsseldorf North America150 North Michigan AvenueChicago, IL 60601, USAwww.mdna.comPreview: wire Southeast ASIA 2015September 16 to 18, 2015Bangkok, ThailandAmidst a thriving manufacturing and industry background,the 11 th edition of wire Southeast ASIA makes a timely returnto the Bangkok Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) inBangkok, Thailand from September 16 to 18, 2015.wire Southeast ASIA is the region’s most established tradefairs for the wire and cable industry. Driven and supported bythe wire show in Düsseldorf, Germany, wire Southeast ASIApresents an ideal platform for reaching southeast Asia, wherethe wire and cable industry continues to grow and evolve:• Thailand: Construction spending was US$30.3 billionin 2012 and is expected to grow by 3.4% annually overthe next five years.• Indonesia: the automotive industry is set to achieve7.5% growth (1.2 million units) and US$174 billion hasbeen allocated for infrastructure development over thenext 12 years (40% will go to building power and energyprojects).• Singapore: Government plans to invest S$60 billion overthe next 10 years in rail network improvement projects,WCTIdoublingNew Ad7-15the network6/19/15to 2808:59 km.AM Page 1• Vietnam: the construction sector is on an upward cyclicalphase and infrastructure projects are valued at US$85billion by 2015.• Malaysia: Construction spending is forecast to grow by4.5% annually over the next five years.• Philippines: Value of new construction projects is anticipatedto rise 46%.• Myanmar: The Asian Development Bank forecasts Myanmar’seconomy to grow at 7% to 8% each year overthe next decade.Industry partners include the International Wire & MachineryAssociation (IWMA), the Italian Wire MachineryManufacturers Association (ACIMAF), the InternationalWire & Cable Exhibitors Association (IWCEA), theAustrian Wire and Cable Machinery Manufacturers Association(VÖDKM-AWCMA), the International Wire andCable Exhibitors Association-France (IWCEA-FRANCE),the German Wire and Cable Machine ManufacturersAssociation (VDKM) and the Wire and Cable IndustrySuppliers Association ® (WCISA ® ).Select exhibit sescriptions are shown on the following pages.www.wire-southeastasia.com • www.mdna.com WCTIExtrusion & CCV LinesInsulation & Sheathing LinesCross HeadsTake-Ups & Payoffswww.micro-weld.com1 800 872 1068+1 630 406 9550Email: info@micro-weld.comMicro Products Company • Batavia Illinois USA • Fax: +1 630 406 9552130 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

wire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWExhibitsThe following firms will exhibit at wire Southeast ASIA 2015.Descriptions have been provided by the exhibitors.ANBAO WireChinaBooth C05ANBAO Wire offers steel wire product, galvanized steelwire and strands, Galfan wire and strands, ACSR wire andstrand, overhead ground wire and message strand, message/guy/stay/span wire and strand, aluminum-clad steel wire andstrand, armoring cable wire and braiding wire as well as ourCHQ wire, Steel wire for duct pipe, Bed spring wire and PVCcoated wire for fence. You are welcome to visit ANBAO Wireat our Booth C05.“GreenBow2” (1 bow fiber, 3 wire paths, an exclusive designenabling up to 30% energy savings on bow motorization),and recently launched “Basic Bow Technology”, a new rangeof massively produced Niehoff D631, Lesmo DTO-630 andSAMP BM630 conventional bows, price-wise.BWE Ltd.UKBooth J08BWE Ltd. is a British engineering company specializing incontinuous extrusion machines and cold pressure welders formany different applications. Conform and Conklad arewell-established continuous extrusion technologies in the nonferrous,cable and tube industries. Typical applications includeCopper and Aluminum Rectangular Wire (Magnet Wire forTransformers), Solid Aluminum Conductor (SAC for cables)Copper Bus Bar, Trolley Wire and other shaped conductors,AS Wire, OPGW, CATV, Round Refrigeration Tube, Multiportor PFC Tubes in different alloys. With seven lines currently inproduction, BWE’s SheathEx technology is fast becomingthe new alternative to seamless aluminum sheathing of highvoltagecables. The SheathEx process provides a continuous(no stop marks), reliable (no weld) and cost-effective (cheapmaterials, low energy, etc.) method of sheathing high-voltagepower cables. A new Conform machine has been designed toextrude Solid Aluminum Conductor (round or sector shaped)from 2 x 9.5 mm diameter rods, providing a cost-effectiveBow Technology by Gauder GroupBelgiumBooth H36With over 500 bow designs on offer (560 up to 2500 mmmolded, flat, closed-design, metallic, rod, special, etc.)available for 25+ well-known brands of machines, the BowTechnology department of the Gauder Group helps the cablemakers to optimize double twist machine operations. Thedivision is the patent owner of the power saving and multi-useBWE SheathEx production line (above) and BWEConform 550i installation line (below).Bow TechnologyGreenBow2.July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 131

wire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWprocess to a product in demand. A new Conklad machine hasbeen added to the range, enabling small and delicate cores tobe sheathed from one aluminum feedstock rod instead of two.The machine will reduce capital and running costs for applicationssuch as AS Wire, OPGW, Sheathed Composite Cores,Reinforced Aluminum Wire and Solid Aluminum Conductor(SAC). BWE continues to manufacture and supply a completerange of cold welders and dies for a fast, cost-effective andreliable solutions to welding nonferrous materials from finewire to round rod.BWE Conklad machine.reinforced with ex-Lesmo and ex-Cortinovis engineers. Morethan 50 people are glad to participate in making wire and cableproducers’ lives easier, all over the world.CANDOR Sweden ABSwedenBooth F17Candor Sweden AB is a unique partner for welding wireproduction. At wire Southeast ASIA 2015, CANDOR willpresent the latest developments of the COPPERJET, a highspeedcopper coating plant, chemical or electrolytic, for highqualitywelding wires. The plant will copper coat the wire athigh speeds up to 25 to 30 mps with best possible cleaningand coating quality. A modular design makes it possible tosatisfy a wide range of quality demands and applications forCO2, MIG, FCW and SAW welding wires. The COPPERJETis available with optional CANDOJET HW hot water spraypre-cleaning, high current density spray pickling, COPPER-JET copper coating, with looping of the wire or straight wirepass line with COPPERJET technology. The plants are availablewith three or five-step cascade rinses in various designsfor best solution for each customer. Inhibitor E-1—For highquality welding wires that your customers like. With Candoradditive INHIBITOR E-1 used in the copper bath, a fine graindeposit with very good adhesion will be coated on the wire.Cable Services & SystemsBelgiumBooth H36‘C2S’, a member of the Gauder Group, is the key partnerto maintain, restore or improve cable equipment. The divisionis being assigned upgrading projects, services for cablemakers, and a wide spare parts portfolio (all brands). TheC2S engineering and commissioning team has recently beenCANDOR COPPERJETcopper coating plant.C2S (Cable Services& Systems)upgrades.Further results of using the INHIBITOR E-1 is enhancedfeedability, less flaking and peel off and a longer life timeof the copper bath compared to other products. Waste watertreatment—Environmental aspects in mind. The dumpedcopper baths and rinse water from the copper coating plantscan be treated in CANDOR WWT—Waste water treatmentplant. CANDOR cares about the best possible productivityand economical production plants for the customer, but atthe same time the high environmental demands for today andtomorrow’s production plants. It is very important to takecare of the waste generated in the production for a sustainableenvironment. Stainless steel welding wires—high-speedand high quality. CANDOR offer high-speed ultrasonic andelectrolytic cleaning plants for stainless steel welding wire132 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

wire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWCANDOR wirecleaning & plating line.production where cleaning demands are extremely high. Theplant can be placed directly in-line with drawing machine athigh wire speed or as in-line cleaning with annealing furnace.It is very important to have a clean wire surface for stainlessmaterials to prevent carbide build up in the wire surfaceduring heat treatment. It also keeps down the maintenancecost and down time of the annealing furnace sine the furnacetubes will be kept cleaner. CANDOR Sweden AB offerssingle and multi-wire cleaning and plating lines for ferrousand nonferrous materials and all plants are tailor made aftercustomer request. ULTRASONIC and ELECROLYTIC wirecleaning for round and shaped wires, CANDOJET HW—HotWater wire cleaning for round and shaped wires, ElectrolyticPLATING PLANTS for wires such as tinning, coppering,nickel plating, silver plating, galvanizing for all sorts of wirematerials. CANDOR was founded in 1946 and is specializedin wire cleaning and plating plants and a supplier of chemicalsfor various applications. The combination of our know-how inchemical processes and our advanced equipment for cleaningand plating of wire makes us unique on the market. We knowhow to clean and metal coat your wire.CANDOR WWTwaste watertreatment plant.CONDATFranceBooth H07At the show, CONDAT will present its latest developments inlubricants and products for the whole wire and cable industry,including: VICAFIL ® —the industry’s most complete rangeof wire drawing lubricants and STEELSKIN ® —Specialtylubricants for the most demanding applications. CONDATcontinues to develop advanced solutions to meet the increasinglystringent requirements for environmental and health andsafety regulations: Reduction of dust in workshops (OSHADirective) and Impending SDS updates (GHS system—June2015). The show will be the opportunity for CONDAT topromote several recently developed new products including:VICAFIL TF 1669—A new and very versatile mixed-basissoap for high speed drawing of galvanized high carbon steelsor phosphated steels. It may be used in conjunction withanother high performance sodium-based soap for the fastestdraw speeds; VICAFIL SANTALE 6 T—A borax-free soap,offering exceptional performance on the most demandinghigh carbon steel wire applications such as tire cord and tirebead wires, but versatile for a wide range of uses and materials,without leaving an excessive or dusty residue. Moreover,CONDAT is developing a more specific offer for the wire andcable industry (data, telecommunication, energy, aerospace,medical, etc.) with the same focus of high productivity processes,easier maintenance and extended lifetime of the wiredrawing fluids.CONDAT wireeco-friendlylubricants.Continuus-ProperziItalyContinuus-Properzi originated Continuous Casting and directrod Rolling technology. Today, the company offers hot processmachinery and technology and cold process machinery andtechnology.DALOOChinaBooth H36DALOO, the Chinese member of the Gauder Group, offersmedium-cost machinery with European quality to produce insulatedpower cable and overhead conductors. Rigid stranders,tubular stranders, taping lines, rewinding lines, payoffs andtake-ups, pulling caterpillars are manufactured under Frenchmanagement following strict criteria (quality control, criticalcomponents sourcing, etc).DEM Costruzioni Speciali SrlItalyAre fairs still the best way to enhance company visibility?A question that raises a debate. Whether you think that thetraditional scheme of exhibition is still valid or not, they areJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 133

wire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWToday, with four manufacturing locations, two additionalsales offices and 19 more sales rep firms positioned aroundthe globe, Fort Wayne Wire Die extends this uniquely historicwire die engineering and applications expertise to the world.Fort Wayne Wire Die offers capabilities in wire die materialsand design, diamond orientation and mounting, wire diemanufacturing and wire die quality control.DALOO rigid stranders.the most common way to “flex the company’s muscles”. Interwirehas been the first event this year for the wire industry.Active customers and new contacts, looking for upgradingtheir producing methods, found a complete technologicalsupport at the DEM booth. Industry professionals looking fornew wire and cable technology and equipment appreciatedthe long-term experience of DEM staff. Passing through wireRussia (Moscow) and wire Toho (Tokyo), the DEM sales forcewill make its next stop at wire Southeast ASIA (Bangkok).Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore are the new frontiersfor DEM Cold Rolling Lines. An interesting mix of ColdRolling Lines for Reinforcement Wire, Cold Rolling Cassettesand Profile Wire Rolling Lines has been delivered in recentyears to the most prominent companies of the southeast. Theexperts in Wire Cold Rolling, at wire Southeast ASIA, willwait for you at the Italian Pavilion under the DEM logo. AtDEM we still believe that personal connections are the bestway to build trust and understanding.DEM cold rolling line.Fort Wayne Wire DieUSABooth K17Fort Wayne Wire Die has historically been the birthplace oftechnology that drives the wire drawing and wire die industries.From the first wire die manufacturing equipment andprocesses developed in the 1930s, to the ongoing engineeringadvancements that have marked the industry’s evolution eversince, Fort Wayne Wire Die has always stood at the forefront.GauderBelgiumBooth H36Creating solutions together with Gauder grants access to thelargest stock of second-hand machines in Europe (25,000 m 2premises with 1000+ machines) as well as to the 2700 m 2fully equipped workshop for equipment reconditioning andtesting before delivery. View immediately available equipmentfor the production of nonferrous and ferrous productsand any new entries in real time at www.gauderonline.com.GAUDER also has on offer new MAPRÉ multi-compoundsextruders ranging from 38 up to 150 mm with L/D ratio 25.Gauder offers 1000+ second-hand machnes.Lubrizol Advanced MaterialsUSABooth K08Extreme conditions call for extreme polymers. Lubrizol’sEstane ® Engineered Polymers protect wire and cable jacketingin some of the toughest environments. Not only formulatedfor maximum abrasion and chemical resistance, they featureunmatched flame-retardant technologies.Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC)USAMagnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC) will be featuring thenew Minimac ® 55 eddy current tester for inspecting wire at itsRepresentative Siam Charn Co.’s booth, in the Tube SoutheastAsia show in Bangkok, Thailand. The new CE-compatible,single-channel, Minimac 55 brings high-performance eddycurrent testing to a broad range of production applicationsincluding checking for continuity and locating welds insingle and multi-conductor insulated wire and cable, all at anaffordable price. This is the first eddy current tester to offerthe robust capabilities of Magnetic Analysis Corp.’s top-ofthe-lineMultimac ® , in a powerful, compact design. Softwarecontrols for all functions including phasing, filtering andsensitivity, all while operating at high speeds are included.134 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

wire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWTest results are displayed in full-color polar and linear modeshowing real time, true wave form signals for easy reviewon a separate on-site monitor or at remote locations. TheTrack screen depicts the test product’s length, with data online speed, end suppression, flaw tracking, piece count andalarm routing. The instrument is especially well suited fordedicated, continuous production line testing where simplesetup, without the need for constant operator adjustment, isdesirable. Linear strip charts and complete test data, as wellas an unlimited number of settings can be stored, annotatedand recalled from a library on the internal storage device ornetwork. When networked, multiple instruments can share thesame library to ensure correct settings in multiple test lines.Setup and monitoring can be handled through a computernetwork, and reports with customer, product information,defect location, time, amplitude and phase, can be stored locallyor on a network server for quick follow up and qualityassurance. Once the optimum settings have been established,a lockout mode feature can be set to prevent unauthorizedchanges. Defects and conditions that can be readily detectedby the Minimac 55 include finding short surface and somesubsurface defects such as laps, slivers and cracks in wire andparts, and locating weld line faults. Using the MID model,the Minimac 55 can also detect magnetic inclusions suchas iron filings in copper material. MAC’s broad range ofencircling and sector test coils is available for use with theMinimac which can also be configured for flaw or absolutemode, depending on the application. Coil platforms, includingthose with DC saturation for testing magnetic material are offered.Information on MAC’s other test systems including theEchomac ® ultrasonic test systems and Multimac eddy currentinstrument will be available.MAC Minimac ® 55 eddy currenttester for inspecting wire.Maillefer Extrusion OyFinlandBooth G18We have been developing our product portfolio around onecentral theme—customer value. It is not a new idea, butrather a growing priority. The new ways of working andsupporting our customers in their everyday manufacturingactivity create a new type of competitiveness for our customers.Different levels of improvements for existing lines havebeen developed side by side with new technology optionsfor uncovered market needs. Our portfolio is organizedinto three different solution levels—/Enter, //Extend and ///Explore. These solutions vary in capacity, cost, automation,flexibility, product range, space requirements and maintenanceneeds. There is a perfect match for each market situation—youcan find the winning solution in low-end as wellas in high-end categories in almost 20 wire, cable, pipe andtube applications. Our production solutions are available forbuilding and automotive wires, dry or jelly-filled fiber opticcables, low, medium, high and extra-high-voltage cables,rubber cables, telecom, LAN and coaxial cables. From thewidest services in the industry, you can always find theideal match to your lifecycle needs. We deliver versatilemaintenance, performance and upgrade solutions as well ascontinuous service level agreements and even 24/7 supportto our clients. Have you tested our vertical pilot line yet?The world’s sole vertical pilot curing line for high and extrahigh-voltagescables is available in our new 1500 m 2 R&DCenter at headquarters in Finland. The line is equipped with afull-scale extrusion group capable of producing model cablesup to 550 kV and beyond at realistic line speeds. The centeraims at providing a solid platform for strengthened customerpartnerships, where visiting customers develop customizedsolutions and receive training on full-scale equipment. Ourexperts are very happy to help you in finding out how to getmore out of your production. For further details and muchmore, be sure to visit us at booth G18.Vertical pilot line extrusion group at Maillefer R&D Centerat headquarters in Finland.Mario Frigerio SpAItalyMario Frigerio has supplied wire and rope machinery, engineeringand tradidion since 1897.Microdia SASwitzerlandBooth G25World leader extrusion cross head manufacturer MicrodiaSA, will exhibit five fully operational cross heads, bestsellers of its renown Avantis, Ecomex and Dual-flow series.Avantis 20 single layer + skin or stripe, and skin/stripequick color change bleed out device. Avantis 20 fiber opticbuffering head with jelly injection. Ecomex 10 single layer+ skin or stripe specially engineered to extrude LSZH andecological compounds. Ecomex 20 thermostatic head suitablefor cross linkable automotive wire copolymers. Dualflow 90, flat cable, the best option to run belt-type tractioncable, bus bars jacketing, composite flat cables, flat cablewith ribbon-type conductors, etc. All cross heads are fixedcenter type. wire South ASIA is a very important show toMicrodia Management, numerous renowned cable factoriesJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 135

wire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWare located there as well as facilities run by Microdia’scustomers based in the far east. The show will be a greatopportunity to strengthen the relationship with our existingcustomers and convince the others cable makers of thenumerous advantages of our precision products.Victor Grigore, Jean-Daniel SteinerCrosshead tooling for flat cables from Microdia SA.Niehoff GmbH & Co. KG, MascinenfabrikGermanyBooth H33At the wire Southeast ASIA 2015 show, MaschinenfabrikNiehoff GmbH & Co. KG and its Singapore RepresentativeOffice will show an MSM 85 rod breakdown machine inbooth H 33. The electronically driven MSM 85 is designedto produce wires made of copper, copper alloys, aluminum,aluminum alloys and other nonferrous materials. The machineis capable of drawing copper wires with a maximuminlet diameter of 10 mm (or 12.5 mm aluminum wires) to1.0 mm minimum final diameter. The maximum line speedis 40 mps. Additional features include an optimized wirepath, an enhanced wire cooling and lubrication systemwith a reduced consumption. Like all other new machinesbuilt by Niehoff, the MSM 85 is operated by the newlydesigned and standardized NMI (Niehoff Machine Interface),a network-compatible color touchscreen, whichfeatures a clear task and user-oriented navigation structureand enables an easy intuitive operation. The MSM rodbreakdown technology developed by Niehoff has beensuccessfully operating in the international wire industrysince its market introduction in 1998. The electronicallycontrolled MSM machines, which have seen continuousdevelopment since their initial launch, are equipped withthe latest controls and drive technology offering users avast range of benefits in terms of process technology. Thedrive principle enables a minimized slip operation resultingin wire with a very high surface quality, maximumenergy savings and a long operational life of the drawingtools. Energy savings of more than 20% can be achievedwith MSM machines. With help of the individual drivesthe wire elongation between the different drafts can beoptimized in accordance with the different materials andalloys. The MSM machines can be combined with the newlydeveloped R 502 continuous resistance annealer, which isdesigned for an annealing power of 600 kW. With Niehoffannealers, the wire is homogeneously annealed from zeroto full-speed operation.Niehoff MSM 85 with R 502.Pioneer Machinery Co. Ltd.TaiwanPioneer supplies machinery for the manufature of electricalwire and cable.POURTIERFranceBooth H36The POURTIER member of the Gauder Group is, along withSETIC, a worldwide leader in rotating machines for nonferrouscable, offering the widest range of twisting/strandingsolutions to cable makers. POURTIER develops and producesheavy-duty rotating machines for the production of all typesof power cable, especially HV and EHV, from overhead cableto insulated cable. The company is also active in the marketof submarine and umbilical cables with a complete range ofstranding/paper lapping/cabling and armoring machine aswell as oil pump cable.POURTIER tubular stranders.PWMUKBooth H05British company PWM, which has been at the forefront ofcold pressure welding technology for more than 30 years, willpresent its comprehensive range of high-performance manualcold welders at wire Southeast ASIA 2015 (stand H05). Theversatile M101 will be the largest machine on show. A heavydutymanual cold welder for joining nonferrous wire, strip andprofile within the range 1.00 to 5.00 mm, the M101 is oneof PWM’s best-selling models. Durable, simple to operateand easy to maintain, the M101 can be used on a workbenchor supplied with a trolley, enabling the operator to move itto the work area. The BM10 and BM30 models are durable,low-maintenance machines which provide a reliable weld onnonferrous wire and strip 0.10 to 1.80 mm diameter. Lighthand pressure on the operating lever completes the weld inseconds. Ideal for repairing wire breaks quickly in confinedspaces, PWM’s M10, M25 and M30 hand-held manual coldwelders for wire sizes 0.10 to 1.80 mm are comfortable to holdand easy to operate. Precision engineered in PWM’s own UKworkshops to stringent quality standards, PWM cold weldersproduce strong permanent welds stronger than the parentmaterials. Standard or custom designed dies for round wire,136 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

wire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWOur close contact with our partners and the strategicallypositioned sales and service offices in Asia ensures theshortest-possible response time. Rosendahl and Nextromare the leading global suppliers of production technologiesfor cable, wire and optical fiber. Our core competenciesinclude: Extrusion, SZ-stranding, Corrugation, Opticalglass making, Fiber drawing, Fiber coating, Ribbon makingand Proof testing. From first contact onwards, we providecustomized high quality solutions and personal support.SAMP SpAItalyFor over 75 years, SAMP SpA has been one of the world’sleading suppliers of wire drawing machines to the nonferrousand ferrous industry.M101 heavy-dutymanual cold welderfrom PWM.strip or profile are individually hand made in matched sets byPWM’s skilled engineers.Rosendahl Nextrom GmbHAustriaOver the past months Rosendahl and Nextrom focusedstrongly on extrusion materials with special demands andon advanced manufacturing technology. Especially thosesolutions for the production of automotive cables, powercables and fiber optic cables have been further developed.At the show, we will show our technology for automotivewire insulation with our ROCOMAT Quick Color ChangeSystem with possible inline annealing. For the wide rangeof power cables, we offer insulation and jacketing lines.We cover solutions for LV as well as metal tape forming,welding and corrugation lines for MV and HV powercables, with in-line jacketing. Visitors will also learn aboutour optical fiber manufacturing solutions, our new highperformancesecondary coating line, geared up to 1000mpmn as well as our extrusion and crosshead technology.Rosendahl RN-M Jacketing Line.SETICFranceBooth H36SETIC, combined with POURTIER (both members of theGauder Group), is a worldwide leader in rotating machinesfor nonferrous cable, offering the widest range of twistingand stranding solutions to cable manufacturers. SETICdesigns and manufactures high-quality double twist bunchersand stranders for the power cable (LV conductors andcables, building wires) and automotive industry as well ascomplete equipment solutions to produce special, LAN,control, instrumentation, data and telephone cables withenhanced performances.SETIC double twist buncher.Shanghai HOSN Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.ChinaBooth G33Shanghai HOSN will present its full line of stranding anddrawing machines at wire Southeast ASIA 2015. HOSN specializesin the wire drawing area and stranding/cabling sectorfor the wire and cable industries including single and multiwiredrawing machines, tubular strander, planetary strander,rigid strander, drum twister and single twist/double twistbunching and standing machines. HOSN is continously engagingin developing and seeking the solution for the machineimprovement and upgrading the service. We not only focuson the machine itself, but also combination of the machineand the internet service, upgrade the machinery to a new stageand make the service more avaliable and management mucheasier. Looking forward to seeing you in our booth No G33for further information and communication.July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 137

wire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWShanghai HOSN full wire line (left) andShanghai Wire Drawing Machine (below).SIKORA AGGermanyBooth J25SIKORA AG is a manufacturer and worldwide supplierof innovative measuring, control, inspection and sortingequipment and technology for quality assurance in the wire,cable, optical fiber, hose and tube industries as well as theplastics industries. At wire Southeast ASIA 2015, SIKORAAG will showcase its non-contact measuring systems basedon progressive laser and X-ray technology suitable for variousapplications such as the measurement of diameter, wallthickness, eccentricity or ovality of cables at the show. Itsother products include spark testers that detect insulationfaults, lump detectors that detect faults on product surface,capacity measuring systems, devices for conductor preheating,temperature measurement and control as well asthe PURITY SCANNER—a system that inspects and sortsplastic pellets.Strecker GmbH & Co. KG, AugustGermanyBooth G20August Strecker GmbH & Co. KG is the acknowledgedleader when it comes to manufacturing buttwelding machinesfor the most varied needs of the wire and cableindustry. The company was founded more than 80 yearsago and has always been enjoying an excellent reputationfor its reliable machinery and excellent service, given bymore than 73 skilled employees working on companyownedpremises in the city of Limburg, convenientlylocated at about 70 km from Frankfurt/Main, Germany.Strecker welders are well represented in many renownednational and international wire and cable factories. Themajority of the company’s production is exported to morethan 110 countries all over the world. There are more than40 representative offices worldwide assisting customersfrom the very first contact, for example, to choose theright product, adapt it to individual needs until final deliverysometimes including commissioning of these specialmachines. Participating in European as well as overseasexhibitions also helps to further promote the trademarkof Strecker buttwelders so it is now an outstanding, wellknownsymbol of quality. The August Strecker GmbH &Co. KG summarized Production Program includes the followingequipment: Buttwelding machines for all kinds ofwires starting at 0.04 mm diameter only up to about 60 mmdiameter maximum for solid steel and approximately 56mm diameter maximum for solid nonferrous wires, includingwelders with automatic deburring cycle—for steel thereare various annealing devices available, suiting the needsof the most varied steel grades; Buttwelders for strandedconductors from 0.08 mm² up to 2500 mm²—welding bymeans of tubes or without any tubes at all (with automaticNoncontact measuring system fromSIKORA AG.STRECKER buttwelding machine.138 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Focused News, Information and Products forWire & Cable Processors, Distributors and End Users.Inside this issue...• News & Info: Page 220• Wire Processing EssentialsPart 19: Optimization:Page 226• Choosing the ProperComponents for Your CableAssembly or Wire Harness:Page 230• National Electrical WireProcessing Technology ExpoIn Milwaukee, WI, USA:Show Report: Page 234• A New Paradigm in CrimpingPress Design: Page 242• Using Fluids Other ThanAlcohol for Cleaning FiberOptic Connectors: Page 244• New Products: Page 248Presented by...www.wiretech.comwire Southeast ASIA 2015 PREVIEWdeburring); Coldpressure buttwelders with automatic deburringcycle; A wide specialized range for the most variedapplications, for example, buttwelding machines forsteelcord, battery-operated parting guns for steelcord orsteel strands, electric wire buttwelding guns, high-outputbuttwelding machines for production of wire-made massarticles and special-purpose welding machines, tailored tothe individual wire and canble industry customer’s needsand requirements. Visit August Strecker in booth G20.Sigrun MoebusTROESTER GmbH & Co. KGGermanyBooth J19TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG is a world-leading supplierof machines and complete lines for the cable manufacturingand rubber processing industry The TROESTER GmbH &Co. KG line of equipment includes CV Lines for XLPEand Rubber Cables, Silane Lines, Sheathing and InsulationLines. At the wire Southeast Asia 2015 show, TROESTERGmbH & Co. KG will present the company’s technologyand solutions in the fields of: High Voltage CCV and VCVLine Concepts for XLPE Power Cables up to 500 kV; MediumVoltage CCV Lines (35 kV); and Sheathing Lines forMedium and High Voltage Cables. X-Compound, the newWire & Cable Technology InternationalUSABooth K05Wire & Cable Technology International is a leading worldwidetechnical magazine covering the production, processingand use of communications, electrical and mechanicalwire and cable. The magazine is published six times peryear in both print and digital editions, and it is distributedto wire and cable industry professionals in more than 100countries. Additional publications include the Buyer’sGuide and the OVERVIEW newsletter. Subscriptions andback issues are available on-line at www.wiretech.com.Chip LippincottWCTITriple extrusion group from TROESTER.company of the Troester Group will join the booth and presentits kneader technology for the continuous compoundingof HFFR, PVC, XLPE, Semiconductive Materials and EPR/EPDM. TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG welcomes visitorsto visit booth J19 and to discuss their needs and requirements,to learn about new developments in CV technologyand to learn about market developments.Unitek Maschinenbau und HandelsgmbhAustriaHigh-quality precision extrusion crossheads will be exhibitedat the booth.WCISA ® - Wire and Cable IndustrySuppliers Association ®USABooth K05WCISA ® is a nonprofit association of North Americansuppliers of machinery, materials, accessories and controlsused for making all types of wire and cable.JULY/AUGUST 2015 WIRE & CABLE TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL Vol. XLIII, No. 4MAGENT WIRE EMPHASIS...P. 72-76WIPES..140 • COMPANY PROFILES...149Guides, Pulleys, Sheaves,Traverses...P. 120Trade Show Reports fromAtlanta & Milwaukee... 102 & 234JULY/AUGUST 2015Serving manufacturers, processors,distributors and users of wire and cableFiber Optics...P. 80July/August 2015THAILANDPREVIEW...131-139Wire Harness &Cable ConnectorWWW.WIRETECH.COMP. 219July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 139

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The compressed air is• Cold Pressure Weldingutilize compressed air to remove liquids fromCOMPANY HISTORY:Huestis Industrial, Bristol, RI, was turning, milling, drilling and automatedforced through the air wipe as the wire or cable travelsfounded in 1920 as Huestis Machine machining equipment.ISO 9001:2000 REGISTEREDthrough it. Constructions vary from one manufacturerto another, and the methods of getting the air onto yourJuly 2007/Wire & Cable Technology International 117product will impact the effectiveness of the air wipe, theKEIR Manufacturing, Inc.amount of compressed air that is consumed and the noise133 McLean Roadthat is generated. Like with a pad wipe, wear is a considerationso most air wipes are fitted with wear-resistantBrevard, NC 28712 USAToll-Free: +1 800 992 2402guides. Ceramic is a very popular material for this job,Tel: +1 828 885 8444and one manufacturer offers a single-crystal ruby guideFax: +1 828 884 7494Email: SALES@KEIRmfg.comthat promises extremely good lifetime. Compressed airInternet: www.KEIRmfg.comis not cheap, so it is important not to waste it. This meansthat your air wipe should be sized properly, and gooddesigns will use as little air as possible to get the job done.It is also important for the air to be clean and free frommoisture or oils.• Precipitated SilicaSpotlight On Wipes• Calcium Carbonate140 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015InnovationsWipes are not immune to innovations, and some areas ofrecent development include the following:• Improved guides.• Materials and/or coatings that promote increased productionspeeds and pad lifetime.• Air jets at both ends of the wipe unit.• Miniature units.• Simplified and quick changeovers.• Special designs to reduce air and process liquid consumptionas well as noise production.Whatever type of wipe system that you select, it must bealigned properly to work right, it must be capable of handlingyour line speed and it must be easy to string-up. Split designswork well in cable applications, for example.Wipes are low cost compared to machinery, but they shouldnot be overlooked as they can save or cost you a lot of money.WCTI

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ShowcaSe acceSSorieSNoncontact GaugeReduces CostsHigh-accuracy length/speed measuringCompany’s Beta LaserMike Laser-Speed ® noncontact laser gauge enableswire and cable manufacturers to accuratelymeasure the length and speedof products during production in orderto avoid costly product overages andshortages as well as reduce productscrap and rework.Manufacturers of wire and cable haveapplications where they need to tightlycontrol the length and speed of productduring production.These types of applications includecontinuous length measurement, differentialspeed control, cut-to-lengthcontrol, product positioning and printing/markingcontrol and other demands.Most manufacturers depend on the accuracyof their drive speeds or mechanicalcontact encoders.However, mechanical encoders canlose contact on various product surfacesbecause of slippage or vibration, andrequire frequent calibration becauseof mechanical wear and tear. A contactencoder with inaccuracies as much as2% can cost a manufacturer a significantamount of money due to product giveaway,waste, maintenance and systemdowntime.To solve this problem, manufacturershave installed the LaserSpeed noncontactgauge on their production lines todirectly measure the length and speedof product.The LaserSpeed gauge utilizesadvanced, laser-based technologyto precisely measure the length andspeed of wire and cable during productionwithout making contact with theproduct. This high-performance gaugeprojects a unique pattern on the surfaceof the product.As the product moves, light is scatteredback to the LaserSpeed unit. Thisinformation is translated into productspeed and pulses are produced to determinethe product length. Length andspeed measurements are captured with±0.05% accuracy and ±0.02% repeatability.Beta LaserMike LaserSpeed ®noncontact laser gauge.The manufacturer offers a completeline of Beta LaserMike LaserSpeedsystems with measurement speeds up to12,000 mpm (39,400 fpm) and down tothe true zero speed as well as standoffdistances up to 1000 mm (39.4") andmeasurement depth of field that is up to100 mm (3.0").Additionally, the company providesthe wire and cable industry with aEuropean-certified length measurementsystem that meets MID (MeasuringInstruments Directive) 2004/22/EGrequirements. NDC Technologies,Dayton, OH, USA.www.laserspeedgauge.comX-Ray TechnologyAssures jacketing line qualityFor quality control of cables in jacketinglines, the X-RAY 6000 continuouslyensures compliance with requestedcable specifications regarding wallthickness, eccentricity, diameter andovality. In jacketing lines, the X-RAY6000 is typically installed between twocooling trough sections. In this position,the device measures the outer jacketof the cable. An additional diametergauge head at the end of the productionline, combined with Hot-Cold-Control,considers the shrinkage of the diameter.Users who measure up to three cablelayers during production choose theX-RAY 6000 PRO. For cable productionlines where only one cable layer ismeasured, the X-RAY 6000 is available.The X-RAY 6000 PRO measureswall thickness, eccentricity, diameterand ovality of up to three different cablelayers. It is used at tandem extrusionlines. System includes display and controldevice ECOCONTROL 6000 with aSIKORA’sX-raytechnologyassures thequality ofcables injacketing lines.vertically arranged 22" TFT monitor. Itis mounted directly at the X-RAY 6000gauge head, on a separate stand or remotelyintegrated in the control cabinet.The ECOCONTROL 6000 is operatedvia a touch screen and shows allmeasuring values numerically andgraphically with trend/statistical data. Aline presentation with pictograms of theconnected devices offers a clear overview.The PROfessional device is mostefficient with the optional automaticcontrol of the line speed or extruder rpmrelative to minimum values.The X-RAY 6000 measures wallthickness, eccentricity and outer diameterof single-layer cables. It is idealwhen it comes to jacketing lines whereonly the outer jacket is measured. Theproduction data is clearly displayedon a 7" monitor, integrated directly inthe measuring system. Operation isintuitive via touch screen. In combinationwith the processor systems of theECOCONTROL series, an automaticcontrol of the line is possible. By controllingline speed or extruder rpm, thecable parameters are controlled to thenominal value. The X-RAY 6000 is aneconomic and powerful alternative tothe X-RAY 6000 PRO. It provides exactlythe functions that are of importancefor quality control. From the very firstday of operation, both X-ray devices, theX-RAY 6000 PRO and the X-RAY 6000,underline their power and assure a continuouson-line quality control resultingin stable and repeatable processes.Simultaneously, the systems reduce thewall thickness to the minimum value.SIKORA AG, Bremen, Germany.www.sikora.net142 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

y: Cold Safer Rolling Solvent&Chris HauerForming MachinesShowcaSe MaterialSAutomatic Color SHOWCASE Change MACHINERY Extrusion Systemsproduction has shown that the resulting found in items people use every day.High-Speed LaserFor wire enamel applications coated Extrusion wire demonstrates of identical crosslinkableInkWithJeta portfolioPrintersof specialty businesses,New Eastman HPS 208, Chemical LPS 108 and Company D 108Eastman Chemical Company,Markingproperties as comparedSystemEspecially suitable polymers for wire & cable atHowar Equipment Inc.For small-to-medium batchesUsable for marking &tosheathNMP-basedcuttingwhich 214 is Jardin located Drive, in Kingsport, Unit 5Company offers cold rolling TN, USA, and systems. 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ShowcaSe machineryCompounding SystemNew improved-performance versionThe Kombiplast KP compoundingsystem is now available in a revisedversion with considerably improvedperformance. More compact and moreenergy-efficient than its predecessor,this new model achieves even betterproduct quality at an even higherthroughput rate. The Kombiplast featuresgentle compounding of heat andshear sensitive plastics.This two-stage compounding systemcomprises a ZSK twin-screw extruderequipped with a ZS-B twin screw sidefeeder and an ES-A downstream singlescrew discharge unit, which gentlybuilds up sufficient pressure for thesubsequent pelletizing operation in theEGR eccentric pelletizer.An important innovation featured inthe Kombiplast is the manufacturer’spatented Feed Enhancement Technology(FET), which is incorporated in theZS-B twin-screw side feeder. There thefeeding zone is provided with a porous,gas-permeable wall section to which avacuum is applied externally, permittingextraction of the air between theparticles and hence considerably improvingthe material intake capacity inthe processing of feed limited products,such as dry blends. This improvementto feed behavior has a positive effecton operating reliability and hence onthe production rate and the quality ofthe compound.Another part of the system that hasundergone fundamental improvement isthe ES-A single-screw discharge unit.The cylindrical barrel is now cooledwith water instead of with a cooling fan.New versionof Coperion'sKombiplast KPcompoundingsystem.The result is a reduction in electricityconsumption and an improvement inthe accuracy with which the temperatureprofile can be set and controlled. TheES-A is now driven by a geared motor,permitting reduction in the height of themachine base. So the new Kombiplastis more compact, more clearly arrangedand takes up less space than its predecessor.For better pelletizing performance,both the drive and the rotor bearingsof the EGR eccentric pelletizer havebeen improved. Coperion, Stuttgart,Germany.www.coperion.comUSED WIRE AND CABLE MACHINERY FOR SALEREF# Description60A-289 Frigerio 10 die HC Steel, 760mm blocks, 1250mm spooler,760mm coiler, year 200010-235 Ebner Bell annealing system, 62 ton capacity, gas fired,800C max temp, year 200060A-280 Koch HC Steel, 8 block, Enter 11mm, 1000mm spooler, 199734-232 Jaeger weaving Looms, SD600, BD600,DMA ,SD200, DFM,EFL, EFS, EMA45-135 Vaughn 4 roll, 2 plane rod pointer, 7.5hp motor50b-237 Babcock 36 bay 10” Dia. Tubular Strander .58-000 MICROWELD, SCHLATTER, STRECKER, IDEAL,HAKUSAN and HEINTZ Butt Welders all sizes, Steel, Cu, & Al50B-238 Bartell 12B64 , 6B70, 6B62, 24 bay 10" tubular stranders50B-242 Trafalgar 19 Wire, 400mm reel, tubular strander27-217 Davis Standard 3.5" 20:1 rubber extruder17-265 Lesmo, Bartell, Cortinovis 450 mm and 630 mm bunchers17-281 Cook BH-16 and BH-24 single twist bunchers52-186 Frigerio 48" BV-115 spooler 200120-180 Bongard 1996 coilers model TW51/480 (3) available20-173 Morgan, Renco, Breitenbach, Vaughn 16", 22" and 24"Deadblock coilers43-150 Hacoba multihead bobbin winders automatic , 199538-178 Davis Electric 96" gantry style motorized pay off.34-224 EVG mesh welder, 2-8mm dia., max width 3000mm,min 1500mm, like new.ANBAOMaterial:AISI304/ AISI304/ AISI316 /AISI316Lor carbon steelConstruction:1x7 1x19 7x7 6x19+IWRC etcDia:0.20mm-30mmSurface:Bright or dull,or coated with PVC,or HDPE etcTensile strenght of wire:1370-1970 or 300-800 MPAThis is only a partial list.Please contact us withyour specific machineryrequirements. Or visitwww.mathiasen-machinery.comANBAO(Qinhuangdao)Wire&Mesh Co.,LtdAdd: No.33 Qinhuangxi Street, Qinhuangdao, P.R.China, 066000Tel: +86-335-3893600 Fax: +86-335-3870760Email: anbao@anbao.com Website: www.anbao.com144 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

SHOWCASE MACHINERYContinuous Inkjet PrintersMeet micro printing needsManufacturers in the electronics,components and cable sectors as wellas other industries requiring ultra-smallprinting capabilities, can now benefitfrom high-quality micro printing withadvanced uptime thanks to the new1650 High Resolution (HR) and 1620HR Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers.Enhanced micro printing capabilitiesof the new printers achieve high-resolution,quality printing of characters assmall as 0.6 mm in height and 348 mpmspeeds. The 40 micron nozzle lets the1650 HR and 1620 HR systems print2D bar codes and highly legible alphanumericmultiline codes at high speedson integrated circuits, small-diametercables, and other products with limitedprinting space, optimizing traceabilityfor manufacturers without compromisingline productivity.The new HR micro printers build-offthe highly successful Videojet 1000 Lineplatform and the application-tested ‘Ultra-High-Speed’nozzle innovations thatVideojet released in 2013. With tens ofthousands of successful installations, the1000 Line platform continues to be thestandard for CIJ uptime performance.The new HR printer nozzle leveragesthe proprietary Precision Ink Droptechnology, which allows the nozzleto operate at over 100,000 drops persecond via the advanced high-frequencyprinthead design, which together withsophisticated software algorithms,modifies the flight path of individual inkdrops for optimal code quality.The new HR printers feature the manufacturer’spatented CleanFlow technology,which reduces ink build-up onnozzle ends, enabling the printers to runlonger than traditional micro printingsystems between nozzle cleaning intervals,significantly cutting maintenancerequirements. The printhead offersautomated cleaning, supporting fastersystem start-ups even after extendedline shut downs, increasing productionuptime. An internal pump eliminates theneed for external air, lowering the risk ofcontaminants in the ink stream, furtherboosting print consistency.Complementing the advanced nozzletechnology, the HR printers use a rangeof specialized halogen-free inks, whichoffer abrasion, temperature and chemical-resistance.All inks can be used onRoHS-compliant products (EC 2011/65/EU Annex II) to meet the specific needsof the electronics industry. VideojetTechnologies, Chicago, IL, USA.www.videojet.comContinued...July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 145

ShowcaSe machineryPartner for WeldingWire ProductionWelding, coating & water treatmentCompany specializes in wire cleaningand plating plants and is a supplierof chemicals for various applications.The company is well known for advancedhigh-speed welding wire coppercoating plants and high-speed stainlesssteel welding wire cleaning plants.In combination with the wire cleaningand coating plants, the company isalso capable of supplying waste watertreatment plants to handle the wasterinse water and also dumped chemicalprocess baths.The additive inhibitor E-1 is suppliedto welding wire manufacturers all overthe world for enhanced properties ofthe copper coating such as better adherence,finer grain sizes, feedability, lessflaking etc.The company also recently developedthe COPPERJET, a high-speedcopper coating plant, chemical orelectrolytic, for high-quality weldingwires. The plant will copper coat thewire at high speeds up to 25 to 30 mpsCOPPERJET copper coating plant.with best possible cleaning and coatingquality. CANDOR Sweden AB, Norrkoping,Sweden.www.candorsweden.comWire cleaning & plating line.CANDOR WWT waste watertreatment plant.USED WIRE AND CABLE MACHINERY FOR SALEREF# Description21-158 Shanghai Engineering 10,000ton/year OF copper rodupcaster, 8 to 12mm, 20 lines39-173 Nokia Maillefer Semi-Automatic telephone wire productionplant Excellent Condition59A-251 Syncro FX-13 rod machine, ceramic blocks, 600 Hp motor.59A-219 Syncro 13 die 22” Dia. Blocks Tandem drawing machine,Spooler and Coiler10-233 Henrich Rod Annealer, 1 to 4mm, 6300 FPM,800 kw Transformer, yr 200017-319 MGS 30” Dia., Model 1500, Double Twist Buncher17-315 Samp 760mm Double Twist Bunchers, 199844-168 Fenn Model 4th and 5th Turksheads50B-282 De Angeli 6+1, 30 Inch Diameter Tubular Strander,Dual capstan, Take up.50B-267 Sket 6+1 630 mm and 400 mm tubular stranders49-211 Schuster model, 3AV straight and Cut .500" Dia. 14' runout49-212 Lewis straight & cut 2CV4, 1.5-8mm, 8' runout40-132 Henrich electro tinning line, 10-18 awg.53-236 Reel-O-Matic 24"-96" rewind line, model LMTD 10,52-161 Davis Electric DR-24, dual Spooler, 1996, 24" dia. reels56-110 Hiptronics HV tester model tsr 120-1500, never used38-172 Royle 96" Pay Offs, 20,000 Lbs. capacity53-201 Davis Standard 36" dia. dual reel take up51-117 Halden swager 1" to 3" Dia., 200 Hp motor, power feed unit18-110 Royle 84" belt wrap capstan18- 133 Cabletrade 120" caterpillar capstan18-151 Watson 36" dual wheel capstanThis is only a partial list.Please contact us withyour specific machineryrequirements. Or visitwww.mathiasen-machinery.com146 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

ShowcaSe machineryWire Preheater System forHeating Prior to ExtrusionOrdered by a USA wire/cable companyAn EFD Induction preheating systemwas recently ordered by a major USAwire and cable manufacturer to be utilizedby the company for heating priorto extrusion.Although induction heating is putto many different uses in the wire andcable industry, it is most often employedfor pre-extrusion heating, as the methoddelivers shorter cross-linking times andfaster line speeds.The EFD Induction preheating systemis powered by an EFD Induction‘Sinac’ converter. The Sinac convertertechnology delivers the quality-improvingbenefits of modern inductionheating. These benefits include precise,noncontact, controllable heat with reproducibletemperatures and ramp-up anddwell times. Additionally, better qualityreduces production costs by minimizingscrap and reworking.Other preheating applications includesoftening and annealing. Induction heatingis also used for vulcanizing, fluxdrying and lacquer and paint dryingand curing.Improved productivity and consistenthigh quality are not the only benefits thatcan be achieved with induction heating.Valuable floor space can also be saved,because of induction heating’s compactfootprint.EFD Induction technology is presentin a series of industries for preheating,primarily the automotive, cable andwire, electrotechnical and tube and pipeindustries. In many cases, EFD Inductionpreheating solutions are integratedinto production lines.The manufacturer of the EFD Inductionpreheating system has to dateinstalled thousands of heating solutionsfor a wide range of industrial applications.The manufacturer has providedthe benefits of induction heating technologyto many of the world’s leadingproduct manufacturing and servicecompanies.The unrivaled accuracy and control ofinduction heating—and the fact that itcan be used on virtually any electricallyconductive material—make it ideal formany key tasks in the manufacture ofcable and wire.The manufacturer maintains manufacturingplants, workshops and servicecenters in North America, SouthAmerica, Europe and Asia. EFD A.S.,which is the parent company of the EFDInduction Group, which is located inSkien, Norway.www.efd-induction.comCUSTOM CABLING AND EXTRUSION MACHINERY11 Spruce Street ▪ Leominster, Massachusetts 01453 ▪ Phone: 1-800-241-4311thermoplasticseng.com ▪ sales@thermoplasticseng.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 147

ShowcaSe machineryHeat Treatment LineFor treatment of bar steel in rolling lineDeutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbHhas placed an order with SMS groupfor a heat treatment line for its Wittensite, Germany, facility. For the firsttime, this will enable bar steel in thesize range up to 250 mm diameter to beheat treated directly in the rolling line.The separate heat treatment process thatwas previously required can then beeliminated, thus saving a large proportionof the heating energy. Throughputtimes of the material will be significantlyreduced, intermediate storage is no longerrequired.The new heat treatment line will beintegrated into the material flow of theexisting rolling mill. Here individualbars can be transported on a roller tableto a temperature equalization furnace.Depending on the quality demands, thisprocess is employed during the productionof RSH steel (stainless, acid andheat-resistant), high-grade structuralsteel or tool steel. After heating, thebars are cooled selectively to the desiredtemperature on a cooling section so thatthe envisaged properties are preciselyachieved. This is controlled by the CCT ®(Controlled Cooling Technology) simulationmodel.The temperature equalization furnaceis constructed as a walking-beamfurnace and designed for energy efficiency,temperature uniformity over barlength and cross-section as well as lowemissions. A level 2 system ensures theefficient operation of the furnace. Thesystem calculates the thermal profile ofthe bars. Each zone temperature setpointis monitored by the level 2 system in orderto ensure proper heating of the bars.To learn more about the heat treatmentsystem, visit the SMS website.www.sms-group.comRTD is a leading manufacturerof Flyer Payoff equipment.Utilizing magnetic hysteresis clutches / Eliminates air orelectric lines to clutter the floor. Smooth consistenttension is a must. Not all magnetic units are created equal.Flyer PayoffsLet RTD show you the proven difference in magnetictechnology.RTD is a leading manufacturer of Flyer Payoff equipment.Other Products: Multi-Wire Payoffs / Multi-WireUtilizing magnetic hysteresis clutches / Eliminates air or electric lines to clutter the floor.Accumulators / Baskets & CarriersSmooth consistent tension is a must. Not all magnetic units are created equal.Let RTD show you the proven difference in magnetic technology.Other Products: Multi-Wire Payoffs / Multi-Wire Accumulators / Baskets & CarriersRTD Manufacturing Inc.6273 State Route 233 Rome, NY 13440 USARTD Manufacturing Inc.Ph: 800-987-6631 Fax: 315-339-93376273 State Route 233 Rome, NY 13440 USAEmail: sales@rtdmfg.comPh: 800-987-6631 Fax: 315-339-9337Email: sales@rtdmfg.com Website: www.rtdmfg.comWebsite: www.rtdmfg.comRTD148 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Wire & Cable Technology InternationalCompanyPageAGC Chemicals Americas 150AlphaGary Corporation 151Amacoil Inc. 152Barwell Global USA 197Black Sea Technology, Inc. 153Boxy SpA 197Cable Components Group (CCG) 155Carris Reels 154CEMANCO LC 198CERSA-MCI 198Cimteq Ltd. 199CM Furnaces 181Color Resource Concentrates(OTECH) 199Commission Brokers, Inc. 200Composite & Wire Machinery, Inc. 156Conneaut Industries, Inc. 157Continuus-Properzi 158Davis-Standard, LLC 159Design & Engineering LLC 200DeWAL Industries, Inc. 201Entwistle Company, The 160Eraser Company, Inc., The 201ETCO 161Eurotek Srl 202FIC Manufacturng Company 162Filtertech, Inc. 202Foerster Instruments, Inc. 203Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc. 163Frigeco USA, Incorporated 164Gauder Group 165Gem Gravure Co. Inc. 204George Evans Corporation 203Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc. 166Harwick Standard 167HB Chemical 168HOWAR Equipment Inc. 204HOWAR - UNITEK Crossheads 215Huestis Industrial 205Huntsman 169Inhol B.V. 170Inosym Ltd. 205IWG High Performance ConductorsConductors 171Joe Snee Associates, Inc. 206Kalmark Integrated Systems Ltd. 172Keir Manufacturing, Inc. 206Lesmo Macinery America, Inc.-Cerrini 207CompanyCOMPANY PROFILES2015 EditionPageLloyd & Bouvier, Inc. 207Lubrizol Corporation, The 173Mathiasen Machinery, Inc. 208McLube Division / McGee Industries Inc. 208Melos-Inhol 209Micro Products Company 209Miltec UV 210Nano-Diamond America, Inc. 174Niehoff 175OTECH (Color ResourceConcentrates) 233Parker Hannifi n Italy Srl 176Pioneer Machinery USA 177Pittsfield Plastics Engineering, Inc. 178Polymerics 211P & R Specialty, Inc. 210Pressure Welding Machines Ltd. (PWM) 211Process Sheaves LLC 212Pro-Line 212REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc. 179Refractron 213Roteq Machinery Inc. 180RTD Manufacturing Inc. 213Saint GobainPerformance Plastics 182SAMP/USA, Inc. 183Sark Wire Corp. 184Schleuniger, Inc. 214S&E Specialty Polymers 181SIKORA AG 185SIMPACKS 186Sonoco Reels and Spools 187Teknor Apex 188Thermoplastics Eng. Corp. 214Tips & Dies, Inc. 215Tuck’s Industrial Packings & Seals 189Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC 190Vandor Corporation 191Wardwell Braiding Co. 192Web Industries, Inc. 216Wiedenbach Apparatebau GmbH 216Wire & Plastic Machinery Corporation 193Witels Albert USA, Ltd. 217Wyrepak Industries 194Ya Sih Technology Co., Ltd. 217Yield Management Corporation (YMC) 195Zumbach Electronics 196www.wiretech.com July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 149

AGC CHEMICALS AMERICAS, INC.Head Offi ce Address: 55 E. Uwchlan Ave., Exton, PA 19341 USAPlant Address: 255 S. Bailey Road, Downingtown, PA 19335 USACustomer Service: 1-800-424-7833Sales Contact: Mike Lim, 856-596-0663Technical Contact: Katie Sprick, 610-423-4350Satellite Warehouses: PA, IL, TX, CA, NJWebsite: www.agcchem.comCOMPANY PROFILE:AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.(AGCCA) is a division of Asahi GlassCompany (AGC), a Japanese multinationalcorporation and one of the world’slargest manufacturers of glass, electronicdisplays and chemical products.Chemical products account for ~25% ofthe group’s sales. AGCCA is located inExton, PA, with a compounding plant inThorndale, PA. AGCCA manufactures,markets and sells high performancefluoropolymer resins, fluoroelastomers,custom compounds, and specialtychemicals.The company was acquired by AGCin 1999 from ICI Fluoropolymers andmerged with AGA Chemicals in 2004to become AGC Chemicals Americas,Inc. Please visit the company websitewww.agcchem.com for full product andservices details as well as compliancecertificates and ISO registrations.Onsite technical support, testing,application development and productenhancement capabilities are availableat the Exton, PA site.PRODUCT LINES:As a leading manufacturer of PTFE,ETFE, PFA, melt processable compounds(MPCs) and masterbatches forextrusion into wire and cable jacketsand insulated coatings, AGCCA’sproduct breadth covers a wide rangeof applications in the automotive,aerospace, chemical process, resourcerecovery, electronics and semiconductormarkets.The company manufactures customMPCs to precise specificationsand specializes in compounding withETFE, FEP, PFA, MFA, ECTFE andPVDF resins.PRODUCT STRENGTHS:Fluon ® Melt ProcessableCompounds (MPCs)- 8types• Color concentrates• Foam concentrates• Conductives/Antistatic• Reinforced compounds• Lubricated products• Cross-linkable products• Flexible ETFE/Fluoroelastomer• Adhesive gradesKey Attributes of MPCs• Superior chemical resistance andmechanical performance• Static Dissipative or Conductive• ROHS compliant pigments• Can be injection molded intointricate shapes/parts• Ability to be laser marked forexcellent contrast• Stable pigments at elevatedtemperature applications• Ten colors or custom colormatching capabilities• Provide various modifications topigment intensity and melt viscositiesLM-ETFE (Low Melt)• Available in 3 different meltflow rates (MFR)• Lower melting point• Modified for improved processabilityover a wider temperature range dueto thermal stability• Higher transparency than ETFE• Can withstand flex of over100,000 timesModified ETFE CopolymerAlloy AR8018TD• New compound for AGC Chemicals• Wire/Cable applications(automotive, transportation, nuclearpower, oil/gas)• Improves flexibility and strengthof the ETFE• Maintains desirable propertiesof ETFE• Processed by conventionalextrusion and injectionmolding equipment• Continuous service temperatureat 200°C after E-Beam irradiation150 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

AlphAGAry CorporAtion170 Pioneer DriveLeominster, MA 01453 USAPh: +1 978 537 8071 • Toll Free: +1 800 232 9741Fax: +1 978 537 8385Website: www.alphagary.comEmail: info@alphagary.comCompany profile:For over three decades, AlphaGary’swire and cable materials haveled the industry in balancing electrical,mechanical, thermal andfire performance. From the basicto the most rigorous codes andtesting procedures, and throughoutthe myriad of global standards,we understand the challenges ourCustomers’ encounter in copperand fiber optic cable design. Thishas translated into our comprehensiveproduct portfolio whichoffers solutions in sheathing andinsulating materials, includinglow smoke vinyl alloys, halogenfree olefin blends, fluoropolymercompounds, thermoplastic urethanesand a variety of thermoplasticelastomers.Together, with your cable designconcepts, we endeavor to achieveeven higher performance levels.We seek a greater understandingof the complex issues—whethermaterial selection or technologystandards—that govern our globalwire and cable community. Wecontinually strive for the mostenvironmentally conscious solutionsand crucial engineering balancethat are so important to ourCustomers’ success.produCt overview:Sheath and insulation / buffercompounds for applications suchas communications, data / video,fire alarm, industrial, automotive,power transmission, heat tracing,flexible cord, power booster,welding, audio and signal cables.• SMOKEGUARD LSFR PVCspecialty low smoke, fire retardantvinyl alloys.• MEGOLON halogen freesheathing and insulation materialsfor low smoke and fumeemissions.• GARAFLEX thermoplasticelastomer compounds, includingStyrenic, Nylon, Vinyl, Olefin /EPDM, and Vulcanizate blends.• GARATHANE thermoplasticurethane blends and alloys.• Specialty Fire Retardant Vinylcompounds (GW Series).• Color Concentrates to supportall of our compound types, eithercustom-matched or to standardssuch as Munsell or RAL.Key personnel:enrique ramirez –Presidentdaniel delisle –General Managerrick peiczarka –North American Sales Managerrichard day –European Sales Managermark Jozokos –Global Technology Manageradam Killoran –European R&D ManagerinternationalContaCts:alphaGary ltd.Beler WayMelton Mowbray, Leicestershire,UKLE13 0DGPh: +44 (0)166 450 2222Fax: +44 (0)166 450 2250July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 151

Amacoil Inc.P.O. Box 2228Aston, PA 19014 USATel: 800 252 2645Tel: (610) 485 8300Fax: (610) 485 2357E-Mail: amacoil@amacoil.comWeb Site: www.amacoil.comAmacoil is the exclusive value-addeddistributor for Uhing brand rollingring traverse winding drives. Thereare nineteen sizes of Uhing traversedrives which accommodate windingand spooling a wide range of materialsfrom fiber to thick rope and cable.Amacoil personnel will help select thecorrect size Uhing traverse to meetspecific application needs. Amacoilprovides Uhing traverses separately orin custom assemblies and also providesrepair service and parts.Company History:Amacoil was founded in 1952. Originallythe company started with smallmachinery and accessory equipment foruse in the coil winding industry.A wire and cable division was soonadded and in 1987 the company relocatedto its present location in Aston, PA.produCts:Model RG rolling ring linear drivesare mechanical alternatives to screwbasedand electronically controlledwinding systems. Uhing RG drives maybe purchased separately, or as part of aready-to-install winding assembly. Inlevel winding operations rolling ringdrives eliminate the need for clutches,cams and gears.Traverse direction and linear pitchare controlled by the user-adjustableangle at which the rolling ring bearingscontact the shaft – independently of thedrive motor. Automatic reversal andadjustment of linear pitch are thereforepossible without changing gears andwithout electronics or programming.Stroke length adjusts quickly withmovable end stops. Additionally, Uhingdrives run on a smooth, threadless shaftthat won’t clog or jam.The Model RS and Model AZ timingbelt drives are used for electronicallycontrolled winding systems to accommodateintricate take-up patterns notachievable with regular level winders.appliCations:The Model RG rolling ring drive assemblyis ideal for winding a variety ofmaterials from hair-thin fiber to heavygauge wire, cable, rope and chain. Thetraverse winding assembly does notrequire its own drive motor. Instead,the take-up reel motor is used to powerthe traverse guide. The pitch on the RGdrive is variable. Once pitch is set, it willremain automatically synchronized withthe rotating reel, even if the take-up reelmotor speeds up or slows down.CapaBilities:Amacoil provides Uhing rolling ringdrives separately or in custom assembliesready to install into winding equipment.Amacoil can configure rolling ringtraverses to meet specific winding needssuch as ramp up/down or dwell at thereversal points. Amacoil technical representativeswill recommend drive sizeand suggest options to enhance accuracyand efficiency in winding applications.Amacoil maintains a large inventory tomeet emergency or routine linear motionneeds.faCilities:Amacoil Inc., North American headquartersis located in Aston, PA in amodern 70,000 sq. ft. manufacturingfacility located near Philadelphia’s InternationalAirport.sales offiCes:Central u.s.Beauregard & Assoc.Elm Grove, WI Tel: (262) 784-2702Garber Engineering Co.Piqua, OH Tel: (937) 418-2900West CoastPiekunka Services, Inc.Glendale, CA Tel: (818) 459-0845northeastern u.s.TSI/Motion Engineered SystemsKennebunk, ME Tel: (207) 967-2929mexicoIndustrial Magza S.A. de C.V.Tel: (011) 55 53 63 23 31For all other locations, pleasecontact Amacoil at:amacoil@amacoil.com+1 800-252-2645152 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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CARRIS REELSCorporate Offices49 Main St. • Proctor, VT 05765 USATel: +1 802 773 9111 • Fax: +1 802 770 3551sales@carris.netwww.carris.comMISSION STATEMENT:...to improve the quality of life for ourgrowing corporate community...COMPANY HISTORY:The company was started in 1951 byHenry Carris, sold to Bill Carris in 1980,and became 100% employee-owned in2008. Carris employs more than 400people in eight states and Mexico.RECENT NEWS:In November, 2008, Carris Reelsand J. Hamelin Industries of Montreal,Canada entered into a partnership agreement.Carris purchased 50% ownershipof this 2 nd generation family business.Harold Stotland, who owns the other50%, continues as Hamelin’s presidentand CEO. The combined experience ofour two companies – the knowledge,systems and commitment to our customers– have positioned us to meet ourcustomers’ growing global needs.CARRIS TODAY:Carris is a highly efficient manufacturingcompany with a participatorybusiness culture that has been competingsuccessfully in the domestic and globalmarkets for 60 years. Carris strives tobe a good citizen in the communities inwhich it operates and has long been acommitted steward of the environment.At Carris, customers come first, andits collaborative culture translates tocreative solutions and responsivenessto changing needs. The proof of Carris’value is demonstrated by the trust thatits customers place in Carris as theirbusiness partner of choice.PRODUCT LINES:Plywood, nailed wood, hardboard,stamped metal and plastic reels.MARKET SERVED:Reels offered by Carris are intendedfor wire cable, cordage, chain, hose, tubing,strip connectors, film, textile, paper,fiber-optics and other linear packagingapplications.KEY CARRIS PERSONNEL:Vermont (CORPORATE)Tel-802.773.9111Fax-802.770.3551Dave Ferraro,PresidentAlberto Aguilar,Vice President ManufacturingBrian Holden,National Accounts ManagerMichael Roussel,Sales ManagerPat Blake,Production Manager-VT PlasticsJanet Porter,Customer CareJessica Oberg,Account ManagerJ. Hamelin IndustriesTel-450.431.3221Fax-450.431.2433Harold Stotland,PresidentCaliforniaTel-802.773.9111Fax-559.674.1614Lincoln Markwith,General ManagerShelly Hunt,Customer CareConnecticutTel-802.773.9111Fax-860.749.8558Steve Sabourin,General ManagerSusan Madeux,Customer CareMexicoTel-011.5281.8316.7390Fax-011.5281.8316.7395Silvia Avila,Operation ManagerMichiganTel-802.773.9111Fax-269.545.3401Mike Hendricks,General ManagerJerry Selby,Account ManagerShanna Sharum,Customer CareNorth CarolinaTel-802.773.9111Fax-704-873-0654Garret Turbyfill,General ManagerLeann Sexton,Account ManagerAdrianna EverhartCustomer CareVirginiaTel-802.773.9111Fax-540.473.2878Brian Connell,General ManagerTammy Thompson,Customer CareCORPORATE OFFICE:CARRIS REELS49 Main St.Proctor, VT 05765 USATel: +1 802 773 9111Fax: +1 802 770 3551sales@carris.netwww.carris.com154 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

CABLE COMPONENTS GROUP (CCG)185 South Broad StreetPawcatuck, CT 06379 USAPhone: 860-599-5877, Fax: 860-599-5461Toll Free: 877-LAN-CAT6Web Site: www.cablecomponents.com • Email: customerservice@cablecomponents.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 155

Composite & wire maChinery, inC.490 Old Baptist RoadNo. Kingstown, RI 02852 USATel: 401-884-4760Fax: 401-885-2499Email: compositewire@aol.comInternet: www.compositewire.comCompany history:Jack Dennehy started Composite &Wire Machinery, Inc. 25 years ago,after having spent 22 years withthe two leading manufacturers ofbraiding machinery.Jack’s background now encompassesapproximately 45 years ofserving the machinery and equipmentneeds of the wire and cableindustry.produCt overview:Composite & Wire Machineryspecializes in providing new andcompletely rebuilt braiding machinesto several major markets.We offer a complete range ofmachines for the overbraiding ofwire harness bundles as well asbraiders for composite construction(both horizontal and verticalpositioning), medical braids andcable braiders for applying steelor copper wire to industrial cables.Composite Wire & Machinery iswell known for keeping deliverytimes to an absolute minimum,and providing expert technicalassistance is an integral part ofthe services Jack provides to hiscustomers.We are also available for appraisals(one machine or an entire plant),liquidations and straight brokeringon a commission basis.We would like to purchase yoursurplus braiding machines andancillary equipment—one machineor an entire plant. Best prices paid,with immediate removal from yourfacility.Product lines include:Braiding Equipment• Standard Harness Braider• Harness Braider withNew Design Drive• Hose or Electrical CableBraiders• Composite and HorizontalBraidersOther Products• Nylon Bobbins & NylonCop Holders• Carriers (both Textile & Wire)• Carrier Springs, Eyes, Etc.• Miscellaneous Spare Partsnew & rebuiltmaChine warranty:New machines are warranteedagainst faulty workmanship andmaterials for one full year on apart replacement basis. Rebuilts arewarranteed for six months.Parts to be installed by customer’spersonnel, and defective parts mustbe returned to Composite Wire& Machinery immediately uponremoval.Warranty does not cover breakagedue to misuse of the machine for itsdesigned purpose. We assume thatthe machine will be lubricated atrecommended intervals and usedin the prescribed manner.sales oFFiCe:Composite & wiremachinery, inc.490 Old Baptist RoadNo. Kingstown, RI 02852 USATel: 401-884-4760Fax: 401-885-2499Email: compositewire@aol.comInternet:www.compositewire.com156 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Conneaut IndustrIes, InC.89 Hopkins Hill Rd.West Greenwich, RI 02817 USATel: +1 401 392 1100 or 800 955 YARN (9276)Fax: +1 401 397 2564E-Mail: info@conneaut.comWeb Site: www.conneaut.comCOMPANY PROFILE:Conneaut Industries is an industryleading producer of specialty yarnproducts with an extensive customerbase in the U.S. and wide internationalrecognition. Conneaut’s clearfocus on technology and change hasensured its strong history in achievingtotal customer satisfaction. Companymanagement is extremely committedto building long term partnerships withits customers & suppliers and continuesits passion for perfection as a productinnovator.Conneaut has maintained ISO 9001: 2000 certification since 1998. Moreover,the company is recognized asmaintaining the safest & cleanest workenvironment.COMPANY HISTORY:Mr. William Banfield founded ConneautIndustries in Conneaut, Ohio in1930. In 1935, the company relocatedto West Warwick, RI, where it operatedfrom an historical mill complex. In late1988, the son of the founder, Mr. DeanBanfield made a commitment to builda new facility to support improvementsin efficiencies in yarn processing. Thismodern facility is located in WestGreenwich, RI, fifteen minutes fromthe Providence International Airport (TFGreen), just off Interstate 95. In August2006, the company’s ownership changedto Mr. Banfield’s grandson, Lance W.Banfield. Lance W. Banfield is now theCEO / President of Conneaut Industries.PRODUCT LINES:• Fiberglass (E-Glass & S-2 Glass ® )• PTFE Coated Fiberglass• PolyGlass• Aramids, including Kevlar®• Nomex®• Spectra®• Carbon Fiber• Nylon• Polyesters• Rayon• CottonProprietary Products:• Klass Core®• Glass Core®• Dynacore®SCOPE OF MARKETS:• Electrical Wire & Cable• Electrical Apparatus [Magnet Wire]• Automotive / Transportation• Communication Cable, includingFiber-Optic• Oil and Gas• Sporting Goods & Equipment• Woven Goods• Composites• Military• Aerospace• Research• Marine• Durable Goods / Appliance• Medical Equipment / DevicesKEY PERSONNEL:Lance Banfield, President / CEORussell Kibbe, Vice President / CFOMario Diaz, Product EngineerChristine Steinkamp, Inside Sales /Cust. SupportSALES SUPPORT:John MancinelliTel: 401.392.1110Mobile: 814.312.5648VISIONWe strive to maintain our position asan outstanding supplier of custom componentsthat increase the performanceand value of our customer’s finishedproducts.MISSION• Develop a platform of strategy tocompete in a Global Market• Develop higher quality standardsthrough cutting edge innovations• Develop new products throughtechnological advances• Commitment to listening to Customersto better understand theirneeds and expectations• Empower our personnel and providethem the resources to achievecompany objectives• Build long-term partnerships withcustomers and suppliersOUR QUALITY POLICYConneaut Industries is an internationalproducer of specialty yarn products. Thecompany’s management is responsibleto implement and communicate coherentquality objectives. Senior managementis committed to ensuring availabilityof resources of information to assistemployees in achieving company objectives.Our organization is committed tocontinuous improvement in processesand product suitability. The entire organizationshall strive for customerfulfilment and satisfaction.Benchmarks to reach our objectivesAchieving Company objectivesthrough continuous improvements inQuality and innovationDeliver rapid, dependable, On-timeshipmentsEstablish strategic relationshipswith suppliers committed to deliveringquality products and servicesMaintaining high levels of ethics,honesty, integrity and trustJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 157

Continuus-ProperziVia Cosimo del Fante, 1020122 Milano, ItalyTel: +39.02.988492.1 • Fax: +39.02.9810358E-Mail: hq@properzi.itWeb Site: www.properzi.comCOMPANY HISTORY:Continuus-Properzi of Milan, has celebratedover six decades of leadershipin the field of equipment for producingnon-ferrous commodities (mainly rodand later ingots), and is continuouslyinvesting in research and development.Continuus-Properzi S.p.A. wasestablished in 1947 by Ilario Properzi(1897-1976), the inventor and promoterof the continuous casting and direct rollingfor the non-ferrous metal. This newcasting and rolling technology has completelychanged the non-ferrous rod andwire industry allowing unimaginableand extraordinary developments in theelectric power transmission, distributionand communication fields. Thefirst CCR industrial line (ContinuousCasting and Rolling) has been exhibitedsince 1958 in the National Scienceand Technique Museum “Leonardo daVinci” in Milan (Italy).PRODUCTS:Actually, Continuus-Properzi is theglobal leader of CCR lines for nonferrouswire rod production offeringa complete product line includingall the necessary elements from furnacesto casting equipment, to rollingequipment, to dual wire rod coilers.The Properzi organization providesunparalleled continuous casting androlling technology for the productionof Aluminum and Copper wire rod on aglobal basis. The latter being producedfrom either copper cathodes or 100%low quality copper scrap to yield topquality copper rod. The product linealso encompasses machinery for theproduction of non-ferrous ingots usingthe traditional Track & Belt system.The product line is complemented bythe offerings of the Wire MachineryDivision which include the “Megalogos”machine for high carbon steelwire drawing applications that benefitfrom the large, ergonomic, horizontalcapstans having a diameter of 1270 mm.A detailed list of Continuus-Properziproducts:• CONTINUOUSCASTING DIVISIONAluminium and Aluminiumalloys CCR Rod LinesCopper CCR Rod Lines fromCathodes – ETPCopper CCR Rod Lines from100% Scrap – FRHCCRS Lines – Lead Strip for BatteryMicrorolling® for Ferrous andNonferrous RodContinuous Ingot Casting LinesPro-form (Properzi ContinuousRotary Extrusion) MachineryEngineering and ConsultingAfter-Sale ServiceSpare-Parts Service• WIRE MACHINERYDIVISION/RTM-OTTPC Wire LinesPC Strand Lines (3-7-19 Wires)Bow Skip StrandersTubular StrandersDrawing Lines for High Carbon,Low Carbon, Stainless Steel WireRod and AS WireEngineering and ConsultingAfter-Sale ServiceSpare-Parts ServiceFACILITIES:Continuus-Properzi S.p.A. Italianheadquarters is located in Milan – Italywhile technology, manufacturing andsales facilities are located in Sordio-Lodi very close to Milan.Continuus-Properzi is also presentin USA and France with two main salesoffices located in Spark - Maryland andSaint Ouen l’Aumône, our completeaddresses are:HeadquartersContinuus-Properzi S.p.A.Via Cosimo del Fante, 1020122 Milano - Italyhq@properzi.it • www.properzi.comTechnology, Manufacturingand SalesContinuus-Properzi S.p.A.Via Emilia km 31026858 Sordio – Italysales@properzi.it • ww.properzi.comFrance DivisionProperzi France78 Avenue du ChâteauBP 27745 Saint Ouen l’AumôneFranceinfo@properzi.fr • ww.properzi.comUSA DivisionProperzi International, Inc.909 Ridgebrook RoadSuite n. 102Spark, Maryland 21152 – USAinfo@properzi.us • www.properzi.comKEY CONTACTS:eng. Giulio ProperziPresident & CEOeng. Carmelo Maria BrocatoVice President of the Boardand Commercial Directoreng. Vladimir DjukicSales Director158 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

DAVIS-STANDARD, LLC1 Extrusion DrivePawcatuck, CT 06379 USATel: 860-599-1010 • Fax: 860-599-6258info@davis-standard.comwww.davis-standard.comOVERVIEW:Davis Standard, LLC engineers andmanufactures innovative extrusionequipment and systems to provideprocessors with rugged, reliable, yetcost-effective solutions in the wire andcable and plastics industries. Providingexpert start-up and post-installationfollow-up with superior technical supportand service is at the heart of an ongoingcustomer satisfaction program.HISTORY:Davis-Standard has been a pioneerin extrusion technology since its firstextruder was commissioned to GavittWire in 1948. Soon after, Davis-Standard made important contributionsto the manufacture of the firsttrans-Atlantic telephone cable whichcarried the world’s first sub-oceaniccommunication. In 2005 the companyadded the Merritt Davis Electric brand,broadening their product offering andcontinuing its reputation of quality andinnovation. With over six decades ofexperience in wire extrusion systems,Davis-Standard is still known today forsetting industry standards.PRODUCTS:Davis-Standard manufactures completewire and cable systems with awide range of extruders, payoffs andtension brakes, take-ups, and auxiliaryequipment including cooling troughs,capstans, caterpillars, and accumulatorsystems. Laboratory equipment,customized feedscrews, and controlsystems are also available.Davis-Standard supplies extrusionsystems for power, communication,construction/building, telephone andautomotive wire, high temperature wire,and specialty wire.In addition to fully integrated extrusionsystems, Davis Standard specializesin the design and manufacture ofthe following equipment which can becustomized to meet individual processorneeds.Reel Handling Equipment• Payoffs—12" to 120" diameter,40,000 lbs., portal, cantilever arm, andfloor traversing units• Take-ups—Single reel, dual reel,semi and fully automatic, speeds to8500 fpmAccumulators• Vertical/Horizontal, light and heavycapacity to 1000', semi-automatic transferaccessoriesExtruders• ¾" to 12" air-cooled or water-cooled• Coextruders for striping & multi-layer• H-frame base for portability & stabilityCooling Systems• Flood or high speed spray, hot/coldtemperature regulatedCapstans• Water Cooled Capstans—12" to 32"diameter, multipass, high-speed spray• Belt Wrap Capstans—24" to 84" diametervertical, horizontal, inverted, SRL• Linear Cat Track Capstans 24" to96" length, roller or SRL typePOWER CABLE SYSTEMS:Radiant Heat Gas Cure SystemThis system provides a fast and economicaldry cure for thermoset insulations,particularly XLPE. System can beutilized as a gas/water system for lowand medium voltage, gas/gas systemfor high and extra-high voltage, and asa steam/super-steam system for rubberproducts.Steam Cure SystemThese systems are best suited for minimuminvestment cost, and for extrusioncompounds not formulated for hightemperature curing.DataCom/Telecom• Category/Coax/Tandem Lines• Premise & Long Mail FiberMicrowave• Insulating• JacketingEnergy Cable• Insulating/Jacketing• Tandem Building WireKEY PERSONNEL:John ZachowVice President, Wire & Cable SystemsSALES OFFICES:Davis-Standard, LLC1 Extrusion DrivePawcatuck, CT 06379 USATel: 860-599-1010Fax: 860-599-6258www.davis-standard.cominfo@davis-standard.comLaboratory facilities availablefor material/process testing.July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 159

The Entwistle Company6 Bigelow StreetHudson, MA 01749-2697 USATel: +1 508 481 4000Fax: +1 508 481 4004Email: wireandcable@entwistleco.comCompany historyThe Entwistle Company wasfounded in Rhode Island, in 1918,by James L. Entwistle – Engineer,for the development and manufacturingof specialized machineryfor producing insulated wireand cable and wire products.Over the ensuing years,Entwistle has acquired othercapital machinery product linesand pursued defense-relatedwork and acquisitions, whichhas resulted in a diverse productmix.Today, The Entwistle Companyserves a global customer basewith the dynamic manufacture ofcomplex parts and equipment.Our corporate Headquartersis located in Hudson, MA, operatingunder ISO-9001- 2008Certification. Entwistle also hasa manufacturing division in Danville,VA; combined facility spaceis approximately 310,000 ft 2 . TheEntwistle Company is a Veteranowned, Small Business.mission statementWe are committed to design andmanufacture high quality products,on time, that meet or exceedour Customers’ expectations.Designers and Builders ofQuality machinery since 1918proDuCt LinesJust a few examples ofENTWISTLE Wire Machinery• Extrusion Systems• THERMOFLITE - Extruders• Vertical And Verta-TurretExtruders• Gantry / Portal Pay-offsand Take-ups• Accumulators & Dancers• Capstans• Continuous Belt Caterpullers• Single Twist Bunchers /Cablers• Annealers• Wire Drawing Systems• Concentric & EccentricTaping MachinesAlso offered are complete systemsand machines for Re-reeling,Re-coiling, Payoffs, Take-ups,Drum-Pak and Draw-Pak Takeups,De-reelers, Dead BlockCoilers, Spoolers, Spark Testing,Measuring, Labeling, High SpeedHose Serving Binding And ServingHeads and Tinning.Take advantage of the industry’smost extensive line ofWire and Cable equipment andthe convenience and securityof dealing with one source ofsales and service at every step ofyour wire production operation.Please call us today to discussyour requirements.Your One Source for Equipment & Servicekey personneLGeorge L. kaplanVice President of Sales& EngineeringJay s. FieldSales Product ManagerBeth howesSales Assistantmichael J. BisbeeEngineering ManagerJohn L. rodericksSales Representative(Twisted SOLUTIONS)saLes oFFiCeThe Entwistle Company6 Bigelow StreetHudson, MA 01749-2697USATel: 1-508-481-4000Fax: 1-508-481-4004E-Mail:wireandcable@entwistleco.comWebsite:www.entwistleco.com160 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

ETCOETCO NorthETCO South25 Bellows Street 3004 62nd Avenue EastWarwick, RI 02888 USA Bradenton, FL 34203 USATel: +1 941 756 8426 • Toll-Free: +1 800 689 3826info@etco.com • www.etco.comVALUE STATEMENT:The founders of ETCO had very basicvalues based on integrity. Todaywe still live by those values.When working with customers,ETCO focuses on adhering torequirements and providing reliablequotes, ensuring work of thehighest quality standards, matchingand working on the best price forcustomers, providing exhaustiveinformation every step of the wayand fanatical customer service andsupport before during and after allprocesses.COMPANY HISTORY:ETCO Incorporated was foundedin 1947 as Electric Terminal Corporation.The original companyproduced wall plug blades in stripform for attachment by the customeron a patented air-operated machine.ETCO still produces wall plugblades, but the production speedshave increased from 175 parts perminute to as fast as 3000 parts perminute.As the years went on, ETCO expandedthe product line into thousandsof different items, both catalog andcustom-designed products tooled forcustomer’s individual needs.PRODUCTS:ETCO manufactures a variety ofproducts that range from precisionstampings and rubber and plasticmolded products used principallyby major automotive, medical andappliance manufacturers. Our productsare ubiquitous and are foundin major manufacturers includingWhirlpool, GM, Chrysler, Ford andmany others. ETCO manufacturesprimarily in the United States in twolocations, Rhode Island and Florida.ETCO’s competitive cost structure,flexible supply chain solutions andstability makes the company anattractive alternative to companiesboth based in the United States andinternationally. ETCO’s adheresto following strict green practicesand maintains high standards whendeveloping at their large sprawlingcomplexes in Florida and RhodeIsland. ETCO also has a standardline of products, and strives tomanufacture at lower prices than ourcompetitors and with higher quality.KEY PERSONNEL:David DunnChairmanETCO NorthETCO South25 Bellows Street 3004 62nd Avenue EastWarwick, RI 02888 USA Bradenton, FL 34203 USATel: +1 941 756 8426 • Toll-Free: +1 800 689 3826info@etco.com • www.etco.comJohn MacalusoPresidentJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 161

FIC Manufacturing CompanyA Division of Foundation Industries880 B. West Waterloo RoadAkron, OH 44314 USATel:+1 330 688 7427Website: www.foundationind.comMission stateMent:The management of FoundationIndustries Company is committed to exceedingour customers’ expectations andrequirements. We feel to accomplish thiswe need to work as a team and structureour organization in such a way that itpromotes a collective thought process.In this way we will be able to workin conjunction with our customers inthe pursuit of the common goal that isbeneficial to all concerned.CoMpany History:Founded by Rick Huscroft in 1991.Currently has three manufacturingfacilities specializing in injection molding,assembly, and distribution of retailand industrial products. The companyemploys 135 associates.Key personnel:rick HuscroftPresident/CEOtim shannonCFOtim CollinsVP of OperationsWendy CargouldCustomer ServiceJohn HauglandPlant Manager Philadelphiaryan stefaniPlant Manager ChicagoproduCt lines:FIC Manucaturing Company producesplastic reels from 2" – 13.5", plywoodreels from 8.5" – 45" and nailed woodreels form 16" – 120".Plastic spool packages are offered inflange diameters of 2 1/8" - 14 1/2". Ourhigh quality spools have been designedusing current Industry Standard Specificationsas well as standard materialcompositions of HIPS, PP, and ABS. Ourproprietary spin weld SPOOLS technology allowsfor the strongest bond between barrel andflange in the industry.plastic reelsPlywood reels are utilized as aninexpensive non-returnable packagefor wire and cable manufacturers. FICManufacturing Company offers plywoodreels in diameters ranging from 81/2" – 48". Flange thickness range from3/8" – 1". All plywood reels offered byFIC Manufacturing Company utilizeSouthern Yellow Pine Plywood and aremanufactured on 880 state B West Waterloo of the Rd. art CNCAkron, OH 44314routing equipment.330.688.7427 www.foundationind.comFIC Manufacturing Company offersnailed wood construction in diametersranging from 16" – 120". Flange thickness,and all borings, for example,arbor hole, start hole and cable slots areprovided using specifications from thecustomers.10.5nailed wood reelsMarKets served:FIC Manufacturing Company serveswire manufactures and distributors,chain, hose, tubing, gas lines, textilepaper, etc.FaCilities:20 Wire & Cable Technology International/May 2007plywood reelsFIC Manufacturing CompanyAkron, OhioCorporate headquartersPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaChicago, Illinoissales oFFiCe:twist quality products (equivalent cablequality and consistency to the singletwist process) with double twist producanalysisand thermographic analysis).Other offers to improve productivityand product quality include machine TMC Sales CompanyPlastic utility spools for the Wire &Cable IndustryFIC Manufacturing Company and TMC Sales Company have joined forcesto present a new line of plastic utility spools to the wire and cable industry.Lead time reduction, vendor managed inventory, coupled with qualityproduct and unparalleled customer service all add up to our missionstatement: Exceeding our customers’ expectations.For pricing information and samples call:Terry Carey574 229-0333Fax: 866 264-0226email: terry@tmcsco.netVisit our website atwww.foundationind.com6.5FiC Manufacturing Companya division of Foundation industries880 B. West Waterloo RoadAkron, OH 44314 USATel: +1 330 688 7427Website: www.foundationind.comupmfaTeannewSfotrcofecuIntesimsitoWBalandecaimotpoinan“Fenontaen162 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc.2424 American WayFort Wayne, IN 46809-3098 USATel: +1 260 747 1681Fax: +1 260 747 4269Web Site: www.fwwd.comE-Mail: sales@fwwd.comMISSION STATEMENT:Our goal is to be the die supplier thatwill provide our customers with consistentquality, applications expertise,performance value and supply-chain efficiencythat they need today to competein the global marketplace.QUALITY POLICY:Our goal is to provide Total CustomerSatisfaction through the continuousimprovement of our Products, Servicesand Internal Processes.COMPANY BACKGROUND:Fort Wayne Wire Die, Inc., was foundedin 1937 as a manufacturer of precisionsingle crystal natural diamond dies. Overthe years, the product line has expandedto include polycrystalline diamond dies,tungsten carbide dies, shaped profile dies,extrusion tips and dies, and other wearparts for the wire industry.Additionally, Fort Wayne Wire Dieprovides recutting and reconditioningservices for diamond and carbide dies,and has become a leader in the supplyof new and recut matched elongation diesets for high speed, multi-wire, drawingmachines.Fort Wayne Wire Die also offers acomplete line of equipment for die maintenance,measurement and inspection ofwire drawing dies. Through this full lineof equipment, Fort Wayne Wire Die willnow be able to offer customers worldwidethe necessary equipment and toolsto operate an in-house recutting service.Today, Fort Wayne Wire Die isAmerica's leading manufacturer ofwire drawing dies. The corporate offices,including Engineering, Researchand Development, and Administrationare located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.The company's products are sold bydirect sales engineers in North America,through its sales office Fortek GmbH inEurope, its sales office Fort Wayne WireDie (Philippines) Inc. in Asia, its salesoffice Fort Wayne Wire Die (Shanghai)Inc. in China and through a networkof independent agents and distributorsaround the world.Fort Wayne Wire Die is ISO9001:2008 certified.KEY PERSONNEL:Eric BieberichPresidentBrad SchererVice PresidentJohn DowneySales Manager AmericassPRODUCT LINES:Fort Wayne Wire Die's standardproduct line includes:• Single Crystal Natural DiamondWire Dies featuring X-ray orientationand optimum accuracy andsurface polish from 0.0003" to 0.114"(0.0075 to 2.90mm).• Polycrystalline Diamond (Poly-Di) Dies for maximum die life insizes from 0.009" to 0.950" (0.023to 24.0mm).• Tungsten Carbide Dies bothround hole and shaped profile in theStandard R-Series nibs from R-2 toR-19. Also available as rough core orfinished in hole sizes from 0.008" to3" (0.20 to 76 mm).• Extrusion Tips & Dies – Precisioncustom manufactured extrusion tips insingle crystal diamond or polycrystallinediamond with guaranteed concentricityto 0.0002" TIR (0.005mm).Tips and dies are also available intungsten carbide or tool steel.• Recutting Services for singlecrystal diamond dies, polycrystallinediamond dies or tungsten carbide diesto restore new die shape and polishto used and worn dies.• Matched Elongation Die Service.Sets of new or recut dies are physicallyelongation tested and matchedto the requirements of your wiredrawing machine.• Dual-Draw Dies allow singlewire machines to double their productivitywith minimal investment.• Special Wear Parts manufacturedto customer specifications includebunching and stranding dies, cut-offdies, shaving dies, to name a few.• Custom-Made Shaped Wire Diesare offered in a wide variety ofshapes, including half-round, oval,hexagon, rectangle, triangle, squareand flat. Shaped dies can be madeusing polycrystalline diamond andtungsten carbide material.• Equipment line offers variousitems to be used in the reconditioning,inspection and measurement ofwire dies. Di-ProTM diamond powderand compound is also available.CAPABILITIES:Fort Wayne Wire Die has severalmanufacturing locations in North Americaand Asia, sales offices in Europe,Asia and China and sales agents and distributorslocated throughout the world.July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 163

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Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc.10 Pike StreetWest Warwick, RI 02893 USATel: +1 401 828 7600Fax: +1 401 823 5310Email: sales@guill.comWeb Site: www.Guill.comMISSION STATEMENT:Guill Tool & Engineering is committedto producing quality productswith uncompromising customer service.All areas of extrusion tooling—design,engineering and manufacturing as wellas testing, installation, technical supportand on-time shipping—are integral toour business process. To achieve marketplacesuccess for our customers isour ultimate goal.COMPANY PROFILE:With a half century of experience,Guill is recognized as a leading designerand manufacturer of extrusion toolingfor advanced applications including:wire & cable, and fiber optics, medical,multi-layer co-extruded products, profileproducts as well as industrial pipeand hose, blow molding, composites,automotive, pelletized products, rubberand silicone, pharmaceutical and foodand packaging.Since 1995, Guill has achieved ISO9001 Certification. Our continual journeyfor improvement is key to all ourdaily efforts and our end products. TheISO 9001 Standard guides our workprocesses on all business and manufacturinglevels.With the latest 3D CAD/MCADconnected with FEA and ComputationalFluid Dynamics (CFD) systems, Guillengineers have developed the FlexiSpiraldeflector and tip, the patentedFeatherTouch die adjusting system for100% concentricity, the SealRight systemand the QuickChange Manifold forrapid change of color and/or materials.Guill Tool & Engineering offersinline heads and crossheads, Leakfreewater cooled heads, both industry standardand custom tips and dies, spiderlessinline tips and dies, cartridge heatersystems, flanges, breaker plates, swinggates, forming rolls, sizing dies, andspecial equipment.With our flexible product design,with easy cleaning just about any configurationmay be quickly and easilyadapted.TECHICAL SUPPORT:• Custom standard design for extrusioncrossheads, inline heads, dies and toolingto meet a host of applications.• Technical consultation on extrusionand production requirements.• Operator and maintenance training.• Video/operating manuals—to helpin visualizing step-by-step assembly/disassembly.• Seminars—on the importance of careand cleaning for longer life and productivityfor tooling.KEY PERSONNEL:Richard GuillemetteCEOGlen GuillemettePresidentChuck PaullCOOWilliam ConleySales ManagerThomas BaldockSales RepresentativeManagerLOCATION:Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc.10 Pike StreetWest Warwick, RI 02893USATel: +1 401 828 7600Fax: +1 401 823 5310E-Mail: sales@guill.comWeb Site: www.Guill.com166 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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HB CHEMICAL1665 Enterprise Pkwy.Twinsburg, OH 44087 USATel: +1 800 991 2436Fax: +1 330 920 0971Website: www.hbchemical.comMISSION STATEMENT:Simply put, we will saveyou money without the sacrifice of quality or service.Big-company resourceswith a small-company feel —what does that mean for you?It means you’ll have the supportof an ISO 9001-certifiedcompany with an inventoryof more than 600 products,distributed through a networkof 15 warehouses in the U.S.,Canada and Mexico, capableof getting your products toyour loading dock when youneed them.It also means personal attentionfrom experts who havebeen in the chemical distributionbusiness for more than25 years, who can help craftsolutions that meet the uniqueneeds of your company.Nobody else brings it alltogether under one roof betterthan HB Chemical. Let usshow you how we can makea difference.PRODUCTS:HB CHEMICAL offers avariety of products to the industriesthat it serves, includingthe following:• NBR• SBR• BR• NR• Silicone• EPDM• Plasticizers(specialty, commodityand polymerics)• Accelerators• Dispersions• TiO2• Lubricants• Flame Retardants• Waxes• Process Oil• Magnesium Oxide• Resins(Hydrocarbon andPhenolic)• Carbon BlackService You ExpectKEY PERSONNEL:Jeffrey RandPresidentAnnette DoriaVP of OperationsRick RavineCFOJoe MoranDerek BerresfordMatt BrownRodrigo ValdesAndy CouchBrian JonesDon BranekRick SnyderPeter RandSales Management& StaffSALES OFFICE:HB CHEMICAL1665 Enterprise Pkwy.Twinsburg, OH 44087 USATel: +1 800 991 2436Fax: +1 330 920 0971Website: www.hbchemical.com168 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

HUNTSMANwww.huntsman.com/tputpu_americas@huntsman.comHUNTSMANMEETING THE MATERIALNEEDS OF THE WIRE& CABLE INDUSTRY:Huntsman is a leading globalchemical producer. The company’sfive business divisions produce innovativeproducts for a variety of globalindustries – including thermoplasticpolyurethane (TPU) for the wire andcable sector.This incredibly versatile engineeringplastic is used extensively in wireand cable applications. In an increasinglyconnected world, where wiresand cables have to deliver a continuousflow of power and information, TPUsare the preferred material for extrudingjacketing protection systems andinjection molding cabling accessoriesincluding connectors, clips, plugs andgrommets.TPUs have many performance traitsthat set them apart from other plastics:• High elasticity across the entirehardness spectrum• Good flexibility over a widetemperature range from -50 to+110oC• Excellent low temperature andimpact resistance• Unmatched tear, abrasion andvibration flex resistance• Resistance to high-energy radiationand microbial attack• Impervious to oils, greases andnumerous solvents• Inherently stable in water andhigh-humidity environments• Good melt flow and processability• Easy to color using standard masterbatches• Non-tacky surface feel• RecyclableBy adjusting the formulation, rheologyand / or morphology of TPUs it ispossible to meet specific requirementsachieving:• High production rates• Low-adhesion surfaces• Higher temperature resistance• Halogen-free flame retardancy• UV resistanceIROGRAN ® TPU:Huntsman’s TPU grades for the wireand cable industry are offered under theIROGRAN® brand name. All IRO-GRAN® products can be processed onmost conventional extrusion and injectionmolding equipment without modification.Special grades are availableto meet specific requirements such ashalogen-free flame retardancy (HFFR),a low-adhesion matte finish, and UVresistance.PRODUCTS:Using IROGRAN® TPU gives wireand cable manufacturers additionaloptions for overcoming design and performancechallenges. Application possibilitiesinclude – but are not limited to:• Industrial cables for robotic andmachine systems• Power and energy cables• Geophysical and submersible cablesfor underground, underwaterand off-shore projects• Renewable energy power generation• Complex demands and durabilityrequired of wind turbine systems• Medical equipment cables• Mining cables• Appliance rated wire• High performance telecommunicationprojects• Transmission, braking and antiskidsystems in planes, trains andautomobilesHuntsman’s portfolio of polyether-based IROGRAN® TPUs for the wire & cableindustry comprises:Working with Huntsman, wire and cable specifiers can also call on the support ofthe company’s technical support team and dedicated TPU development center, tohelp solve tough challenges.Huntsman: Meeting the material needs of the wire and cable industry, worldwide.For more information go to: www.huntsman.com/tpuor email: tpu_americas@huntsman.comIROGRAN® is a registered trademark of Huntsman Corporationor an affiliate thereof in one or more, but not all, countries.July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 169

Inhol B.V.Zuidergracht 12, NL-3763 LV Soest, The NetherlandsPO Box 2026, NL-3800 CA AmersfoortTel: (+) 31 3560 33234E-mail: office@inhol.com • Website: www.inhol.comINHOL B.V.IS PROVIDINGSOLUTIONS FORTHE HEAT-SHRINKAND WIRE & CABLEINDUSTRYTo the heat-shrinkable tubingindustry Inhol supplies innovativeexpansion systems.Leading heat-shrinkable tubingindustries have chosen to teamup with Inhol to get access tothe PTL-brand manufacturingtechnologies.To the QC and R&D laboratory,Inhol supplies Ovens with opticlaser system for Hot-Set/Hot-Creep tests and an abrasiontest machine for measuring theabrasion resistance accordingto ISO 6722-1.TO LEARN MORE,CONTACT:Inhol B.V.Zuidergracht 12, NL-3763 LVSoest, The NetherlandsPO Box 2026NL-3800 CA AmersfoortTel: (+) 31 3560 33234E-mail: office@inhol.comWebsite: www.inhol.comFlattening Linefor tubing.NEXA expansionmachine.HW expansion machine.PTL-UT 6050 HS Hot-Set oven.PTL-HS6014 Hot-Set oven.TVAB 5420-7NabrasionTest Machine.170 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

COMPANY HISTORY:High Performance Conductors offersover 100 years of industry experience. Thecompany was founded as Hudson Wire Co.in Newark, NJ, USA in 1902. In 1905, thecompany moved to Ossining, NY, USA,and then incorporated in 1907.In 1931, Hudson Wire purchasedWinsted Insulated Wire, and in 1967, thecompany opened a plant in Trenton, GA,USA. In 1969, International Wire openeda plant in Inman, SC, USA. Hudson Wiresold its MW plant to Viking Wire in 1987.In 1988, Hudson acquired IWP, becomingHudson International. Also in 1988, HudiwgHigH Performance conductors1570 Campton RoadInman, SC 29349 USATel: +1 864 472 9022Fax: +1 864 472 2727E-Mail: HPCSales@iwghpc.comWeb Site: www.iwghpc.comABOUT THE COMPANY:With corporate headquarters in Inman,SC, USA, IWG High PerformanceConductors (HPC) is the world’s leadingfabricator of specialty high-performanceconductors for the Commercial & MilitaryAerospace, Medical, Communications,Geophysical & Exploration, Microelectronics,and Specialty Instrumentation markets.For more than 100 years, HPC hasled the way in developing new conductorproducts and processes to meet its customers’stringent and ever-evolving needs.HPC’s manufacturing facilities arecommitted to service and quality throughproduct innovation with advanced manufacturingtechniques, research & developmentinitiatives, along design & process engineeringteams. Manufacturing sites are locatedin Inman, SC, USA and Trenton, GA, USA.The facility in Inman is the world’s largestfacility for producing specialty conductors,including a full line of silver, nickel, tinplated copper and copper alloy conductors.Flat wire & Round braid wire, Tinsel Wire,and plated High-Tensile Strength alloy andRoHS compliant 35EF and 80 EF conductorsare also manufactured at Inman.HPC’s award-winning Trenton, Georgia(MinVasive Product Line), facilityserves as a center of manufacturing excellenceand innovation in the production ofbare and insulated fine and ultra-fine wireand polyimide tubing for our medicalproducts market. The company specializesin the micro-diameter sizes for bothour wire and tubing products that aredesigned to meet custom specificationsfor the Medical Electronic/Device market.Tubing products include standard pureresin, wire reinforced, conductor embedded,and particle composite tubes.son Wire regained control of the HudsonViking Trenton site.In 1989, PDI acquired Hudson International,and then acquired Nesor AlloysCorp. in 1996. In 2006, IWG acquiredHPC; who then purchased MontgomeryWire in 2008. All products lines have beenintegrated into the Inman, SC or Trenton,GA manufacturing sites.A GLOBAL PRESENCE:IWG High Performance Conductorsmaintains both a domestic and internationalpresence as a leader in the industry withsales offices in the USA and Puurs, Belgium.We also have a strategic relationshipwith Sanshu Electric Wire Co., Ltd. Locatedin Hekinan, Japan. Our products are also beingused in Canada, Central Europe, SouthAmerica, South East Asia and Australia.PRODUCT LINES:High Performance Conductors:• Silver, Nickel and Tin platedcopper conductors• Plated High Strength Alloys(Tensile Flex, HPC 35 EF RoHS& HPC 80 FF RoHS compliant,CS-95, Copper Clad Aluminum/Steel, Cad Copper)• Flat & Round Braid Wire• Ultra Fine Conductors (40-56awg)• Designs: single end, stranded,bunched & roped• Specialty Plating Operations (27%nickel plate to 120 micro inchesof silver plate)• Tinsel Wire (commercial flatwireserved with textile memberMinVasive:• Critical applications, like thosein the medical industry, leave noroom for error. HPC’s MinVasiveComponents provide focusedsolutions and the micro-diameterwire & tubing products needed formedical applications. Examineyour needs and visit the extensivesite for details.HPC CULTURE:Innovation: Using the combined talentof 24 hour operations with multi-disciplinedskill sets of the latest Visual Aid systems,Lean Initiatives, and Kanban schedulingprocedures produces an outstanding On-Time Delivery & Quality result.Health & Safety: IWG High PerformanceConductors remains committed toproviding an environment for all its employeesthat is safe and free from industrialhazards. Throughout the organization, fromthe leadership team down to the individualemployee, each and every one is committedto safety. This attitude is prevalent at everylevel in IWG’s organization at every facilityor office that bears the company’s logo.This commitment is a long-term evolutionof continuous improvement that utilizesoutstanding inspection procedures, feedbacktools and a leadership environment thatpromotes health and safety in all that IWGHigh Performance Conductors does.IWG High Performance Conductors isproud of its safety record, safety attitude andcommitment to taking care of its employees.LOCATIONS/CONTACT INFO:Corporate headquarters and supportpersonnel including Engineering, QualityAssurance, Research and Development,Sales and Customer Service; the company’slargesty manufacturing facility for specialyhigh-performance conductors:IWG High PerformanceConductors, Inc.1570 Campton RoadInman, SC 29349 USAT: +1 864 472 9022 • F: +1 864 472 2727HPC Engineering:HPCEng@iwghpc.comGeneral Inquiries:HPCInfo@iwghpc.comHPC Quality:HPCQA@iwghpc.comHPC Sales:HPCSales@iwghpc.comIWG HPC MinVasive ComponentsP.O. Box 129Trenton, GA 30752 USAT: +1 706 657 7541 • F: +1 706 657 7540IWG HPC European Sales Office:Kerkstraat 1272870 Puurs, BelgiumT: +32 3 860 91 91 • F: +32 3 860 91 81July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 171

KALMARK Integrated Systems Ltd.2 Woodslee StreetParis, Ontario, CanadaN3L 3N6Tel: +1 (519) 442-4567Fax: +1 (519) 442-9121Web Site: www.kalmarkltd.comCOMPANY PROFILE:KALMARK Integrated SystemsLtd. is leading the industry in themanufacture of rotating equipment forthe electrical wire and cable, steel rope,conduit and flexible pipe industries.The company provides a full range ofservices from production consulting,project management, plant relocationservices, foundation design, detailmanufacturing drawings, installationsupervision and alignment, through tocommissioning. KALMARK also offersafter sale service and spare parts.We offer flexible solutions to yourcable making requirements. These solutionsmay include custom modifications,upgrading of individual components orintegrating new and existing sections.We provide customized solutions toCanadian, USA and International wireand cable manufacturers.KALMARK Integrated SystemsLtd. is based in Paris, Ontario, Canada.Nearby, in Simcoe, Ontario, we have ourmain manufacturing facility.We also have offices located inShanghai, China and in Kunming, Chinato support our clients across China, andthroughout Asia.While manufacturing in North Americahas been down in recent years, ourmachines are still engineered and builtin Canada.dustries. Continuous Interlock StripAroumouring may be produced to avariety of specifications.• Stranding / Cabling MachinesKALMARK has developed a newbreed of Stranding Machines; withfaster capabilities and higher outputperformance. Recently there hasbeen growing interested directedtowards our re-designed Roll-FormSingle-Twist and Double-TwistStranding Lines.• Auxilliary EquipmentOffered are take-ups, payoffs andcaterpullers engineered for use inmost production lines.SERVICES:KALMARK uses science and engineeringto come up with the most efficientequipment and process to manu-PRODUCTS:Available from KALMARK IntegratedSystems Ltd. are:• Interlock Armouring MachinesKALMARK provides custom engineeredsystems for strip armouringof cables, casings, and flexibleconduits. Integrated solutions havebeen developed for use in all infacturewire and cable. We put the rightmachines together, make them work andfunction the way that they should.We produce new production equipmentlines for stranding, cabling andinterlock armouring. We occasionallyoffer select reconditioned equipment andintegrate with our new processing lines.We can also offer to integrate our newSIW roll-form modules with existingcustomer supplied stranding equipment.Laser Alignment Services: KAL-MARK provides special laser alignmentservices for planetary strandinglines, tubular stranders and other wireprocessing lines.Installation Supervision: Call KAL-MARK Integrated Systems Ltd. formore information.Pre-Start Health and Safety Review:Before you start-up your new machines,it’s important to have a pre-start healthand safety review (PSR) of your productionline. Machines are potentiallyhazardous because of moving parts,pneumatic, hydraulic and electricalsystems, exhausts and chemicals.Field Service: KALMARK’s supportstaff provides on-site field services includingmachine maintenance, softwareupgrades, calibration, adjustments andrepairs.CONTACT:KALMARK Integrated Systems Ltd.2 Woodslee StreetParis, Ontario, CanadaN3L 3N6Tel: +1 (519) 442-4567Fax: +1 (519) 442-9121Web Site: www.kalmarkltd.com172 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

The Lubrizol Corporation9911 Brecksville RoadCleveland, OH 44141 USAToll-Free: +1-888-234-2436E-Mail: engineeredpolymers@lubrizol.comWebsite: www.lubrizol.com/engineeredpolymersCompany oVERVIEW:The Lubrizol CorporationThe Lubrizol Corporation, a BerkshireHathaway company, is a technology-drivenglobal company thatcombines complex, specialty chemicalsto optimize the quality, performanceand value of customers’ products whilereducing their environmental impact. Itproduces and supplies technologies tocustomers in the global transportation,industrial and consumer markets. Thesetechnologies include lubricant additivesfor engine oils, driveline and othertransportation-related fluids, industriallubricants, as well as additives for gasolineand diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizolmakes ingredients and additives forhome care and personal care productsand pharmaceuticals, and specialtymaterials, including plastics technologyand performance coatings in the form ofspecialty resins and additives.The Lubrizol Corporation is geographicallydiverse, with an extensiveglobal manufacturing, supply chain,technical and commercial infrastructure.Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturingfacilities in 17 countries, as well assales and technical offices around theworld.Lubrizol Engineered PolymersLubrizol Engineered Polymers is morethan just a leading polymer solutionssupplier and manufacturer; we are aproven and trusted partner to our customers.With 50+ years of experienceand a worldwide network that includesformulation design, manufacturing,R&D, applications/technical servicelabs, sales professionals and cuttingedgetechnologies, we help make ourcustomers’ products a bit more amazing.Lubrizol Engineered Polymers offerexceptional benefits by bridging thegap between flexible rubber and rigidplastics. Lubrizol Engineered Polymerscan be utilized in film and sheet, extrusion,blow molding, injection molding,over molding, calendaring and solutioncoating processes for applications inthe industrial, sports and recreation andelectronics industries.pRoDUCTS:Lubrizol offers one of the broadestproduct portfolios of engineered polymersavailable today. Manufacturers worldwideturn to Lubrizol as a single, convenient andreliable source for polymer solutions to thetoughest application challenges.Estane® TPUEstane bridges the gap between flexiblerubber and rigid plastics. Estane is a highlyversatile, thermoplastic elastomer that canbe utilized in film and sheet, extrusion, blowmolding, injection molding, over molding,calendaring and solution coating processes.Estaloc® RETPUReinforced Engineering TPUs (RETPU)are tough, high-flex modulus materialsproviding dimensional stability, paintabilitywith no primers, and excellent adhesion to avariety of overmolding substrates.EstaGrip® TPEEstaGrip is a thermoplastic elastomerthat unites soft elastomer overmolds andrigid substrates to deliver enduring solutions.EstaGrip offers excellent gripping capabilitywith good adhesion and soft touch.Carbo-RiteCarbo-Rite conductive compounds andsheet products provide permanent ESD(electrostatic dissipative) solutions to ourcustomers. Lubrizol uses a clean manufacturingenvironment with state of the artcompounding equipment to produce costeffective ESD protective compounds witha high level of consistency from lot to lot.Stat-Rite®Stat-Rite Polymer Alloys set the newstandard for test and design engineersrequiring permanent static dissipation withoutcompromising cleanliness. Unlike oldtechnologies, such as conductive fillers andchemical anti-stats, Stat-Rite polymer alloysblend a proprietary, inherently dissipativepolymer with a variety of base polymers.Isoplast® ETPEngineered thermoplastic resins giving arange of options to meet the most demandingapplications. With high tensile strengthand impact resistance, they are ideal formeeting rigid polymer requirements.Pearlthane®Pearlthane is a versatile polymeruniquely developed to meet the needs of awide variety of technical applications, suchas specialty film and sheet, pneumatic tubing,timing belts, abrasion resistant hoses,hydraulic seals and other molded parts,including soft touch, non-yellowing, trans-parent, or high performance technologies.Pearlthane® ECOPearlthane ECO is a bio-based* lineof polymer made with renewable materialcontent from 28% of total volume.Pearlstick®A wide range of linear thermoplasticpolyurethane elastomers specially developedfor use as raw materials in the manufactureof a wide variety of solvent-basedadhesives for the automotive, industrial,footwear, and furniture industries.Pearlcoat®Pearlcoat is a range of special linearpolyurethanes used in the melt coatingprocess on textile substrates obtained byextrusion and calendaring.Pearlbond®Pearlbond crystalline TPU is a costsavingformulation for the production ofReactive Hot Melts (HMPUR), typicallyused in automotive interior parts, bookbinding,furniture, textile and footwear.Pearlbond® ECOPearlbond ECO is Lubrizol’s biobased*TPU with high renewable materialcontent with very high thermoplasticitythat can be added to HMPUR formulationsto improve crystallization speed, and alsoused for Hot Melt adhesives in heat sealablefabrics and in toe puffs and counters.Lubrizol is committed to supplyinghigh performance engineered polymersthat can offer:• Excellent abrasion andcut through resistance• Bio-Based* options(Bio-TPU by Lubrizol)• Breathability• Flame retardancy (Hal and Non-Hal)• ESD (Electrostatic Dissipative)properties• Low temperature flexibility(-40° to 145° C)• Excellent chemical andhydrolysis resistance• High moisture vapor transmission• High flex-life• Matte to gloss finish• Optical clarity & transparency• UV resistance (Aliphatic)• ColorabilityTo learn more, visitwww.lubrizol.com/engineeredpolymers* Bio-based content as certified in accordance with ASTM D-6866July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 173

Nano-Diamond America, Inc.2025 Woodbrook CourtCharlottesville, VA 22901 USATel: +1 434 220 0435 • Fax: +1 804 980 7770E-Mail: admin@nano-die.comWebsite: www.nano-die.comCOMPANY STRUCTURE& PRODUCT RANGE:Incorporated in the U.S.A. in thesecond half of 2011, Nano-DiamondAmerica, Inc. is a joint venture betweentwo companies:(a)(b)Sanxin Wire Die, Inc.of Charlottesville, VirginiaandShanghai Jiaoyou DiamondCoating Company, Ltd.The main features of Nano-Dies aretheir tremendously hard surface andextremely low friction. The resultingbenefits are in long life, raw materialsavings and better surface quality.Nano-Dies offer the large bore diametersof tungsten-carbide dies, vital toCable and Tube Manufacturers. Theirunique low friction surface characteristiccombined with 1,1,1 nanocrystallinediamond hardness has been found toprovide powerful economic benefitsby customers all over the world. Forexample, Nano-Dies enable 100-500Metric tons of Stainless Steel wireto be drawn at +0 (in the normal rodbreakdown range of diameters).SALES & SUPPORT:Because the developer and manufacturerof Nano-Dies is also a JointVenture Partner in Nano-DiamondAmerica, support for all aspects ofNano-Die use is very strong.The sales and marketing of Nano-Dies for customers located outsideMainland China is run from thecompany’s Charlottesville VA office.This is a great location in its ownright, quite apart from its proximity toMexican, South American, Canadianand European markets. The presidentDoug Thornton and the marketing andbusiness development manager ChrisThornton are both originally fromAustralia and highly appreciate the advantageswhich location in the U.S.A.Cable Compacting Nano-Dieconveys, as well as taking a personalinterest in South East Asian, Australianand New Zealand time zones.Sales of Nano-Dies are brisk andgrowing. This product not only bringsadvantages to users that previousgeneration dies cannot provide, butNano-Dies are priced very attractively,in the range 10% to 50% of the priceof PCD dies.Doug ThorntonPresidentChris ThorntonMarketing & BusinessDevelopment174 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

NIEHOFF ENDEX North America Inc.One Mallard CourtSwedesboro, NJ 08085 USAPhone: +1 856 467 4884Fax: +1 856 467 0584E-mail: sales@niehoff-usa.comwww.niehoff-usa.comMaschinenfabrik NIEHOFF GmbH & Co. KGFürther Straße 3091126 Schwabach / GermanyPhone: +49 9122 977 0Fax +49 9122 977 155E-mail: info@niehoff.dewww.niehoff.deMission stateMent:Our commitment is to provide the northamerican wire and cable industry with worldclass machines and services distinguished by theirquality, cost effectiveness, tailored consulting &training, and outstanding after sales service.Our goal is to ensure our customers’ successby assisting them in achieving optimum productionperformance, excellent quality and improvedfinancial results. We will reach success by longtermpartnerships with our customers, suppliersand community.Our Guiding Philosophies are to have:- a mutual respect towards customers andemployees; - integrity and an ethical businessconduct; - Profitable growth and financial stability.CoMpany History:the company was founded in 1859 as “Drahtziehstein-IndustrieJ.M. Bauer”. In 1951, Walterniehoff changed the name to “Maschinenfabrikniehoff”. the two German manufacturing facilitiesare located in schwabach near nuremberg andLeuterschach near the German-austrian border(1961). in 1975, niehoff started a global expansionprogram with the foundation of niehoff-HerbornMáquinas Ltda. in são paulo, Brazil. in the yearsto follow, the expansion continued with: niehoff ofamerica, swedesboro, n.J., Usa (1985), nipponniehoff Co., Ltd. tokyo, Japan (1991), niehoffof singapore, singapore (1992), niehoff serviceCenter China, shanghai, pr China (1995), niehoffof india plc., Hyderabad, india (1997) and niehoffendex north america Ltd. (nena), swedesboron.J., Usa by takeover of the former endex Bekaertengineering of north america and merger withniehoff of america (1999). in 1996, niehoff wasgranted its ISO 9001 certification. In 1999, theCertification of the Environmental Organizationas conforming to Din en iso 14 001 and validationof the schwabach and Leuterschach sites inaccordance with the eC eco audit Directive wasreached. in 2000, niehoff CZ s.r.o., niehoff’sCzech subsidiary was founded. Further highlightsin the company’s history were the introduction ofdata cable pairing and stranding equipment, rotarybraiding machines as well as induction annealers(joint-venture company nBM with rolling millmanufacturer Bühler and annealer specialist Dr.Menge). niehoff acquired the Bongard wire andcable coiler program (2003), started a cooperationwith the plant builder steuler anlagenbau (2003)and acquired the Hacoba wire rewinding machineprogram (2004). in 2005, a branch of Maschinenfabrikniehoff was opened in Moscow, russia. in2007, niehoff and niehoff of india put into operationa new factory building near Hyderabad, india.in 2009, nBM became a niehoff subsidiary; in2010, niehoff took over the representation of rollingmill manufacturer Bühler-Würz Kaltwalztechnikand HFsaB, a manufacturer of lead extruders andcable repair and recovery systems. also in 2010, acompletely new factory building was inauguratedat niehoff’s headquarters in schwabach, Germany.opening of niehoff Machinery Changzhou Co.,Ltd. (2012).KEy PErSOnnEl:Arnd Kulaczewski, PresidentBernd Lohmüller, executive Vp sales/Marketingrobert Wild, President & CEO nEnAproDUCt Lines:the niehoff product range inlcudes:–rod breakdown lines for non-ferrous metalsand their alloys.–Intermediate & fine wire multiwire lines(copper, aluminum & alloys).–Ultra-fine wire drawing machines.–electric continuous resistance annealers.–inductive conductive annealers.–Galvanic wire plating lines(in cooperation with steuler anlagenbau).–Wire spooling and coiling machines.–Coilers and spoolers.–nps single and double spoolers(niehoff package system).–Dismountable nps multiway spoolsmade of aBs plastic.–pay-offs, take-ups.–Double-twist bunching machines.–niehoff rewinding machines.–rotary braiding machines.–Double-twist cable stranding machines/lines.–Cable stranding line accessories.–turnkey projects.–Customized solutions.–automation, transport, handling systems.the niehoff-endex-product line includes:• rod breakdown lines for copper• Coiling machines for bare and insulated wireCapaBiLities:Our highly qualified and well-motivated personnelwork closely with our customers to ensureutmost customer satisfaction. established partnershipswith our suppliers and customers helpus achieve our goals and meet our commitments.Competence, quality, flexibility and service are thecompany’s strong points. innovative developmentsthrough cooperation programs with reputable suppliersand research partners keep our product lineon the technological cutting edge. the minimumsliprod breakdown machines, continuous annealersfor copper & aluminum alloys, environmentallyfriendly tinning lines and the niehoff packagingsystem (nps) are some representative examplesof how niehoff maintains its competitive edge asworld renown leading equipment supplier to thewire and cable industry.the company invests great efforts in maintainingthe high skills of its engineering and work force.staffs, from all the departments, attend on-siteand trade training courses through continuouseducation programs.a comprehensive apprenticeship program is ourcontinuous source of young and talented technicians,and engineers who endure intensive-trainingprograms in their different fields of expertise.our customers trust niehoff’s service departmentsfor technical assistance and support. theniehoff tele-service for remote equipmenttroubleshooting and several well-equipped spareparts warehouses for prompt deliveries are additionaladvantages for our clients. niehoff machinesand plants are designed to meet environmental andecological needs.FaCiLity swedesboro nJniehoff endex north america inc. is located inswedesboro nJ providing 36,000 sQFt for manufacturing,assembly and testing with a show-roomarea for demonstration and training. Office includingengineering adds another 10,000 sQFt.agencies of nieHoFF enDeX:REDEX / Bühler-Würz: High precision cold rollingmills for flat/profile wires and stripsSchmidt Maschinenbau: Wire drawing equipmentHFSAB (H. Folke Sandelin AB): Lead extruder,cable repair and recovery systemsReber Systematic GmbH + Co. KG: Wire drawingfiltration systemssUBsiDiaries anDrepresentatiVe oFFiCes:Niehoff-Herborn Máquinas Ltda.06412 - 140 Barueri s.p., Brazilphone: +55 11 4199-3600 / Fax +55 11 4199-3624e-mail: info@niehoff.com.brMaschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co. KG87616 Marktoberdorf/Leuterschach, Germanyphone: +49 8342 7008-0 / Fax +49 8342 7008-40e-mail: info@niehoff.deMaschinenfabrik Niehoff (CZ), s.r.o.28865 nymburk, Czechiaphone: +420 325 519755 / Fax +420 325 519756e-mail: info@niehoff.czMaschinenfabrik NIEHOFF PTE Ltd.singapore 188973, singaporephone: +65 6336 9936 / Fax +65 6336 4070e-mail: niehoff@niehoff.com.sgNippon Niehoff Co., Ltd.tokyo, 101-0043, Japanphone: +81 3 3257 0911 / Fax +81 3 3257 0910e-mail: info@nippon-niehoff.co.jpNiehoff of India Private Limitedpatancheru-502307,Medak District ap, indiaphone: +91 8455 304 040Fax +91 8455 224-394e-mail: info@niehoff.inNiehoff Machinery Changzhou Co., Ltd.Shanghai Sales Branchshanghai 200021, p.r. China,phone: +86 21 61202800 / Fax +86 21 63906192e-mail: info@niehoff.cnBranch of Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH &Co. KG in the Russian FederationMoscow, 111020, russian Federationphone: +7 495 23055-37, 38Fax +7 495 23055-39e-mail: info@niehoff.deJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 175

PARKER HANNIFIN ITALY SRLSales: Via Privata Archimede 1 Plant: Parker Tecno Compounds20094 Corsico (MI), Italy Via Toscana, 6/8Tel: +39 02 45 19 24 4627010 Siziano (PV), ItalyFax: +39 02 36 26 96 19 Tel: +39 0382 67 82 266 • Fax: +39 0382 67 82 222www.parker.comwww.parker.com/tecnocompoundsTECNO COMPOUNDS -HPDE DIVISIONAs a HPDE member (Hose ProductDivision Europe) of Parker Hannifin,Tecno Compounds is the Operationalfacility specialized in the study, designand production of black and coloredrubber compounds for the elastomerprocessing industry.Tecno Compounds, located in Sizianoclose to Milan, can exploit vanguardfully automated production plants. Forthis reason, its production ensures aconstant top quality standard.Tecno Compounds is an industrialreality in a variety of sectors of theRubber Industry and its ideas, means,commitments and great motivationare the pivotal tools that contribute tobringing the company to success.TECHNOLOGYToday a specific Know-how obtainedthrough thousands of formulationsallows Tecno Compounds to prepare,also in close co-operation with itscustomers, formulas that can meet eventhe most different market requirements.Furthermore, important investmentsallow Tecno Compounds to develop aremarkable industrial output, to producethe most demanding volumes, as well asflexibility to face any change in marketdemand promptly and effectively.The rubber compounds, that can beproduced with most elastomers, aresupplied in a wide range of packagingsolutions, in accordance with theCustomer requests, to ensure properfeeding of processing lines.Constant and total checks conductedduring the preparation stage and onthe production line ensure absoluteconformance of the product to itsrecipe.Modern testing labs make it possibleto carefully check the product duringany stage of the process and allow,through an absolutely reliable computernetwork, traceability in real time.PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONSProducts may be supplied in differentdelivery forms: wig-wag, sheets, stripesand granules. Parker has solutionsfor most of the rubber product field,working with many industries rangeincluding pro les for building industries,insulation and sheathing for LV and M/HV electrical wires, technical articles,such as conveyor and transmissionbelts, civil and industrial floorings,tires, manufacturing of high and ultrahighpressure hoses for hydrauliccontrols as well as in the offshoreor onshore oil and gas operations,automotive industry for functionaland ornamental components and othertechnical applications in a wide rangeof compounds exclusive.R&DThanks to a constant connectionbetween all the R&D activitiesdeveloped by the Group and morespecific activities carried out withinTecno Compounds, the company hasreached a leading position in termsof identification of new products andprocesses.However, the leadership taken on byTecno Compounds during many yearsof commitment is rooted in researchactivities.An efficient Center makes it possibleto assist the customer early in thedesign phase, can assure assistanceto study the rheological behavior,for physical and mechanicalcharacterization, as well as for theimplementation of prototypes relatingto industrial processes. The activitiesof the Research Center are oriented tochemical, physical and instrumentalanalyses, in order to identify and solveany critic problems that may occurduring the processing stage, supportedalso by the instrumentation such asDSC, TGA, FTIR.The innovation projects are akey success factor within TecnoCompounds.Products are developed at an earlystage in a close and direct relationshipwith customers.Through Winovation Process, TecnoCompounds devote substantialresources to retaining a position at theforefront in research and developmentand big eorts to foresee tomorrow’sneeds for products and solutions. Itmeans “Do the Right Projects and dothe Right Process Right!”176 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

COMPLETE FACTORY AUTOMATIONFOR THE WIRE & CABLE INDUSTRYMISSION STATEMENTMAKE THE BEST MACHINES FOR CLIENT’SUNIQUE NEEDSPioneer Machinery founded in 1973, is aprofessional manufacturing company forelectric wire and cable machinery. After 4decades of strong focus on research anddevelopment, Pioneer has become a worldwidesupplier of advanced technology andhigh quality machinery at a very competitiveprice. Nowadays, with more than 40 years ofexperience and more than 400 customers locatedin over 60 countries around the world.We aspire to the highest standards of quality,efficiency and productivity of the design ofproducts, services and solutions. We strive toachieve our goals, looking for new and creativeways to solve our customer’s challenges.We invest in world class talent to grow andmaintain our success. We are committed totake ownership every challenge. We’d bepleased to apply our experience, solutionsand results on your behalf.PRODUCT LINES• Extrusion Lines, Telephone &Power Cable Lines• Wire Drawing Cu / Al & AnnealerMachines• Rod Breakdown Machines• Down Basket Coiler Machines• Pointing & Stringing Machines• Double Twist Bunchers• Tubular, Rigid & Planetary Machines• Eccentric & Concentric TappingMachines• Capstans, Pay offs, Single & DualTake ups• Vertical & Horizontal AccumulatorsPIONEER MACHINERY USAH.Blanco55 Madison Avenue, Suite 400Morristown, NJ 07960 USAsales@pioneermachinery.ushblanco@pioneermachinery.usTel: +1 973 285 3211Fax: +1 866 892 8724www.pioneermachinery.usJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 177

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REELEX Packaging SoLutionS, inc.39 Jon Barrett RoadPatterson, NY 12563Tel: +1 845 878 7878 • Fax: +1 845 878 7884Email: sales@REELEX.comwww.REELEX.comSALES CONTACTS:Sales Information: Sales@reelex.comSupport Requests: Support @reelex.comPhone: +1 (845) 878-7878Fax: +1 (845) 878 7884Web: www.REELEX.comAddress: 39 Jon Barrett RoadPatterson, NY USA 12563COMPANY OVERVIEW:REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc. (formerlyWindings, Inc.) develops, licensesand supports the proprietary REELEX ®method of coiling and packaging wire, cable,fiber optics, tubing and other filamentaryproducts. This technology creates a selfsupportingfigure-eight wind that allowsthe product to dispense from the inside-outwithout rotation, twists, tangles or kinks.The REELEX coil is typically packaged ina cardboard box, though many other packagetypes are available. REELEX PackagingSolutions manufactures and supplies allnecessary winding and ancillary equipmentto create REELEX coils, as well as supplyingpackaging materials, worldwide service,and support.REELEX has over 100 licensees operatingin over 140 manufacturing plants worldwide,and has become the standard package formost networking cable constructions as wellas several other types of wire, cable and fiberoptic products.HISTORY:Walter Taylor (1905-1965), the original inventorof the REELEX wind, first conceived ofthe figure-eight coil as an improved way forcombat troops to lay field telephone wire. Asa soldier advanced, the wire would dispensefrom a coil in a canvas container attached tohis belt. Unlike spools which had to be stabilizedand allowed to rotate, the figure-eightcoil could payout without tangles, twisting orrotation - allowing the soldier to carry and firea rifle with both hands.During the 1960s and 1970s, REELEXwas again called by the military for specialprojects, and while none were ultimatelyadopted, REELEX technology continueddevelopment as a means for packaging wireand cable. In 1973, Belden became the firstcable manufacturer to sign a license agreementand the first to purchase a REELEXmachine. With the growth of internationaltelecommunications infrastructure, wiremanufacturers began receiving demandsfrom their customers for the new “tanglefreepackage”. Building on this end-userdemand, REELEX continued to gain marketacceptance in the US and Canada as the preferredcable package for small telephone andelectronic cables, coaxial, data, and alarmand security cable.Today, there are over 100 licensees operatingin over 140 manufacturing plants worldwide,and REELEX has become the standard packagefor most low-voltage products destinedfor premises installations.TECHNOLOGY &NEW PRODUCTS:The REELEX coiling method cancels twistin the product by using a traverse to guide theproduct back and forth across the coil whilewinding. By weaving the product acrossthe width of the coil, the winding processimparts a half-twist in one direction, andthen back in the other direction. These twistscancel each other out as the coil is dispensed,resulting in low-tension, smooth payoutwithout any twists, kinks, snags or tangles.Products dispense from REELEX coilsthrough a payout tube which is inserted intoa hole woven into the wall of the coil by thecoiling machine. Payout tubes are availablein a wide range shapes and sizes in orderto accommodate the physical characteristicsof various products. EcoCore® is thenewest payout tube system, and replacesthe traditional plastic tube with a low-costcardboard tube called a “core”. This newsystem is lower cost, highly flexible, environmentallyfriendly and available for allflexible product types.The REELEX coil can be packaged in awide variety of packages, including the newProFlex® shrink bag. Ideal for end-userlengths of cable, tubing, fiber optics and more,ProFlex is an innovative package that incorporatesa heavy-duty handle into a single piecebag made from plastic shrink film. Combininglow-waste, low-cost and incredible versatility,ProFlex® represents the “outside the box”innovation that REELEX stands for.PRODUCT LINES:• Single & Dual-Head Winding Equipment• Automated Packaging Machinery• Payoffs, Dancers and Accumulators• REELEX Packaging Materials• Packaging Development, Designand Consultation• Specialized Tangle and Twist-FreePackaging SolutionsJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 179

Roteq machineRy inc.317 Bradwick Dr., ConcordOntario, Canada L4K 1K5Tel: +1 905-660-8800Fax: +1 905-660-8898inquiries@roteqmachinery.comwww.roteqmachinery.comCompany profile:Roteq is synonymous with RotatingEquipment. The companyconceives, designs and manufacturesrotating equipment forthe Wire and Cable, Steel Rope,Umbilical and Flexible pipeindustries.Differentiating manufacturingsolution requires understandingof the product and the processas well as the integration of thatprocess into existing plants andspecific product factories.Roteq’s tag line of Productspecific solutions with Volumespecific hardware defines thethought process in the developmentof the optimum manufacturingsolution.of new ideas in the evolutionof manufacturing solutions andbusiness models that drive theindustry to reduce the time andresources to bring the productsto the market.Keeping Roteq’s customersleaders in their field keeps thecompany current in its solutions.SaleS:317 Bradwick Dr., ConcordOntario, Canada L4K 1K5Tel: +1 905-660-8800Fax: +1 905-660-8898inquiries@roteqmachinery.comKorea:Mr. Ko or Mr. KimThematec World Co., Ltd.LG Twin House #403,192 Kumi-dong, Pundang-kuSungnam-city, Kyunggi-doKoreaTel: +82-(0)31-715-1944Fax: +82-(0)31-715-2844Mobile +82-(0)11-340-1940(Mr. Ko)international@roteqmachinery.comCompany ServiCe:Parts and Service providesvaluable feedback of the performanceof its rotating equipment.It fuels the company’s passionfor better solutions for existingequipment while allowing ourcustomers to meet the demandsof the product and market. Itfurther provides a vital source180 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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Saint Gobain Performance PlaSticSMcCaffrey St.Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 USAToll Free: 1-800-962-2666; Tel: 1 518-686-7301Fax: 1 518-686-4840www.fff.saint-gobain.comHistory:The Saint Gobain Performance Plasticsfacility in Hoosick Falls, NY,USA, originated in 1956 as DodgeFibers Corporation, producing PTFEcoated glass yarn, glass fabrics andextruded PTFE films for the highperformance wire and cable industry.Over the years, the company hasseen several changes in corporateownership from Oak Materialsgroup, to Allied Signal, FuronCorporation, and was most recentlyacquired in 2000 by Saint GobainCorporation.materials Saint Gobain offers themost sophisticated slitting andwinding technology in the industry.Our equipment provides an unlimitedrange of program settings tobest suit the product and customerneeds. Saint Gobain provides thehighest levels of experience, Serviceand Quality to the Wire and Cableindustry.contacts:District Sales Manager:Kevin Manchester – 518-383-2801customer service:Joseph Springer – 518-686-6228Product Manager:Neil Fitchett – 518-686-6282Product offering:Saint Gobain offers the widest rangeof high temperature insulation materialsfor the wire and cable industryunder the norton ® and Chemfilm ®tradenames.Unsintered extruded PTFE filmsare available in white, natural, standardcolors, premium colors andcrack resistant varieties.Expanded low density PTFE filmsare available for high performance,coaxial cable.Saint Gobain also produces skivedPTFE film in virgin and modifiedforms, PTFE coated glass fabricsfor strength, flame retardant andabrasion resistant properties.Cast PTFE films provide the ultimatein film quality and consistency.They can also be combined withother fluoropolymers and fillers toenhance bondability, color and lasermarkability. Polyimide, FEP andPFA films provide excellent physicaland dielectric properties.In addition to these high quality182 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

SAMP/USA, Inc.10522 Governor Lane Blvd.Williamsport, MD 21795 USATel: +1 301 223 8584Fax: +1 301 223 8542Web Site: www.sampinc.com • E-Mail: info@sampinc.comBUSINESS PHILOSOPHYWe are always striving for technologicalperfection and are well aware that this willbe achieved only with close cooperationand free interchange of ideas with customers.Our declared objective is to design andmanufacture complete installed lines forthe wire and cable industry, incorporatingthe most advanced technology anddevelopment using the ideas of our staffspecialists, coupled with the experiencesgained from our customers.We will continue to create value-addedservices for customers while continuing toprovide high quality products at competitiveprices, but most of all we must be responsiveto the total needs of our customers.COMPANY HISTORYSAMP/USA, Inc., was established in1976 by its parent SAMP S.p.A of Bologna,Italy, which for over 75 years has beenone of the world’s leading suppliers ofwire drawing machines to the non-ferrousand ferrous industry. Since 1936, over1200 customers on five continents havepurchased equipment manufactured bySAMP S.p.A.Since 1998, the registered trademark“SAMPSISTEMI” refers to several lines ofbusiness to which SAMP USA’s customershave access. Machinery and equipmentmanufactured by SAMP and sold andserviced in North America by SAMP USA,Inc., covers a wide range of products forthe non-ferrous wire and cable industry.SAMPSISTEMI is the proud trademarkof a company now in a position to provideequipment, complete systems, machineryand services for all wire and cableproducts.PRODUCT LINESCOPPER & ALUMINUMWIRE DRAWING:• Drawing lines for non-ferrous metalsand their alloys – rod breakdown,multiwire and single wire drawing lines• Continuous resistance annealers• Payoffs and take-ups• Static spoolers• Stem coilers• Double twist bunching machinesBUNCHING LINES:• Double twist bunching machines• Static and dynamic payoffsEXTRUSION:• Telecom and Datacom Cables– Telephone and LAN cablesinsulating and jacketing lines• COAX, CATV and RF productsinsulating lines• Physical foaming technologies• MV-HV Catenary lines forpower cable• LV, building & automotive wire– Insulation and sheathing lines forbuilding, automotive and aeronautic,electronic wires and cables• Power cable lines for insulatingand jacketing• Wire and Cable Handling – range ofsingle, portal payoffs and take-ups• Automatic dual take-ups and coilingequipment• Line accessories and ComponentsSPECIAL SERVICES:• SAMP USA, Inc. servicesNorth America• Technical assistance – Electricaland mechanical technicians on staffwith a seasoned technical manager• Spare Parts – over one milliondollars inventory• Training assistance in any processproblem you may have• Full consultation to discussproduction and process requirements• Complete system & projectmanagementNEW DEVELOPMENTS:• RB 450, Rod Breakdown machines forcopper, aluminum and relative alloys, amodular, multi-motor machine which ensuresan outstanding quality of the finalproduct, extremely low noise emissionand an improved energy-efficiency by15% if compared to the state-of-the-arttechnology.• RB 400 C, the most compact Rod Breakdownmachine available on the market.This is achieved through the use of twosuperimposed ranges of drafts (up to15) and of a hybrid mechanical andcontrols architecture, i.e. the machineis driven by trains of gears, but with twoor three slip recoveries.• DM Platform, a series of modular MultiwireDrawing Machines characterizedby slip recovery for energy saving purposesand multi-motor technology forlower stress on transmission, resultingin an excellent quality of the final wire.• Multimotor Annealer Platform, designedfor electroplated copper wires.Thanks to the new SAMP electronicarchitecture, Power Factor is always0.95 or higher, and independent fromline speed, wire diameter and actualcurrent. This translates into energy saving,cost reduction and better currentdistribution on the wire.• Enhanced BM 630 E Double-TwistBunching Machine, which needs nohuman intervention during manufacturingthanks to the SAMP AutomaticTraversing System. The main productionparameters are fully adjustable atthe control panel (number of twists,lay length, reel type, speed, productionreceipt, pay-off control, etc.) andmaintenance operations are reducedto a minimum.• Chameleon Technology for ExtrusionLines, a revolutionary solution that allowsthe cable type changeover from astriped cable to a non-striped one andvice versa in just a few seconds, withoutstopping the production line and disassemblingthe extrusion head.SALES OFFICES:SAMP SpA – Division SampsistemiHeadquarters/OfficesVia Saliceto No. 1540010 Bentivoglio (Bologna) - ItalyTel: +39 051 63 19 411Fax: +39 051 37 08 60e-mail: info@sampsistemi.comwebsite: www.sampsistemi.comSAMP USA, INC.Offices and Plant10522 Governor Lane Blvd.Williamsport, MD. 21795Tel: +1 301 223 8584Fax: +1 301 223 8542e-mail: info@sampinc.comwebsite: www.sampinc.comSAMP ShanghaiOffices and PlantNo. 695, Fengmao Road, Malu Town,Jiading, Shanghai, China(PC201801) ChinaTel: +86 21 59900 448Fax: +86 21 59900 350e-mail: ln.gong@sampsistemi.com.cnwebsite: www.sampsistemi.comKEY PERSONNEL:SAMP USA, Inc.Marco Gerardo:Vice President, Sales/ServicesKeith Sasso:Sales Area Manager –North AmericaSandy Scroggs:Technical & Service ManagerTim Walter:Spare Parts ManagerJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 183

Sark Wire Corp.120 Industrial Park Rd.Albany, NY 12206 USATel: +1 518 453 4199Fax: +1 518 453 4166Email: marketing@sark-usa.comWebsite: www.sarkuysan.comCOMPANY HISTORY:Sark-USA has been operating outof its Albany, NY, USA facility since2009. The new plant, Sark Wire Corp.,includes a state-of-the-art manufacturingfacility, warehouse and office space,all on four acres, which delivers qualityproduct with maximum efficiencywhile allowing for future expansion.Locating a manufacturing plantcloser to the company’s growing customerbase in the United States allowsSark to serve a variety of industrieslocally, while offering customers agreater range of products and quickerlead times.With the company’s deep knowledgeand know how, the Sark teamis able to develop manufacture andinnovate, new and advanced productsranging from a variety of applicationssuch as industrial, military, aerospace,marine and communications.Sark Wire’s parent company,SARKUYSAN, located in Turkey,has a capacity of over 450,000 millionpounds annually. SARKUYSAN hasbeen exporting its high quality copper,and copper alloy conductors to 60 othernations, for over 35 years.Additionally, Sark Wire Corp. isdedicated to a high level of excellentcustomer service.Should you require more informationabout SARKUYSAN, Sark Wireand Sark-USA and its activities, pleasefeel free to contact us.PRODUCTS:Sark Wire offers reliable supply ofa full line of bare and tin-plated copperwire products at competitive prices.Sark Wire products including thefollowing:• Single End• Bunched Wire• Multiwire• Stranded• Ropelays• Concentric & Unilay ConductorsCAPABILITIES:Sark Wire will be happy to workwith your existing specifications or thecompany’s technical staff will assist youin designing a product for your specificapplication. When it comes to customwire, Sark’s quality, experience, service,competitive pricing and quick turnaroundcapabilities are second to none.Sark’s worldwide capabilities includethe production of single ends, asfine as 44 AWG, put up singularly, oras multiwire. Our stranding capabilitiesinclude all concentric types includingbunched wire, unilay and ropelay conductors,as large as 750 MCM. All ofour products are available in unplated,tin-plated and nickel-plated qualities.QUALITY:Sark Wire Corp. is certified to theISO 9001 standard.SALES OFFICE:Sark Wire Corp.120 Industrial Park Rd.Albany, NY 12206 USATel: +1 518 453 4199Fax: +1 518 453 4166Tolga IsikBrigit FinleyEmail: marketing@sark-usa.comWebsite: www.sarkuysan.com184 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

SIKORA AGBruchweide 228307 Bremen, GermanyTel: +49 421 48 900 0Fax: +49 421 48 900 90E-mail: sales@sikora.netMISSION STATEMENT:We shall always build thebest measuring technology:At a profit – if we canAt a loss – if we mustBut always to enthuse ourcustomers!SIKORA AG, headquartered in Bremen,Germany, is one of the world’s leadingmanufacturers of measurement, control,inspection and sorting technology for thewire, cable, hose, tube and plastic industrytoday. With 200 employees world-wide,SIKORA has a large global presence andan excellent international reputation forsuperior technology.SIKORA International Corp., a regionaloffice for SIKORA AG, is the support andsales center for all SIKORA activities withinNorth and South America. The office carriesa full range of spare parts for all installedequipment within the Americas. Combiningthe spare parts program with the servicestaff and the mission to always enthuse ourcustomers has resulted in extremely highcustomer satisfaction levels.SIKORA International Corp.215 Prospect Park, Suite CPeachtree City, GA 30269, USATel: 770-486-1233Fax: 770 486 1201E-mail: sales@sikora-usa.comWeb Site: www.sikora.netof upgrades, one being ceramic and NTX (NonToxic X-ray) windows.X-RAY 8000 NXTTwo years later, the X-RAY 2000 series wasupgraded to X-RAY 6000 with technical advances,including eXtra-Long-Life (XLL) X-raytubes, selectable measuring rates and a broadersupply of specific measuring systems such as theX-RAY 6020 for ultra small products or the X-RAY 6000 TRIAX for triple-axis measurements.production of XLPE insulated power cables.In the course of its 40th anniversary in 2013,SIKORA presented the PURITY SCANNER,a system for the online inspection and sortingof plastic pellets used for the insulation ofmedium-, high- and extra-high voltage cables,but also for other applications such as the medicalindustry. With the PURITY SCANNER,contaminated pellets are detected and sortedout, assuring that only pure pellets get intothe extrusion process. The pellet inspectionallows the detection of organic and metalliccontamination inside the pellet as well as onthe pellet surface, using a special combinationof X-ray technology and an optical system. Thesmallest detectable particle size is 2 mil (50 µm)at a flow rate of up to 4,400 lbs/h (2,000 kg/h).PURITYSCANNERdetects contaminatedor foreignpellets andsorts themout.Milestones in history:SIKORA’s success story started in the early1970s with an innovative non-contact measuringsystem using CCD linear sensors for diametermeasurement.In the early 1990s SIKORA delivered thefirst X-RAY 8000 to measure wall thicknessof multiple layers as well as diameter, ovalityand eccentricity of a high-voltage power cabledirectly after the extruder crosshead in the CVtube.A strong partner in the high-voltage cableproduction became the CSS 2, which providesonline supervision of the XLPE material in theflow channel directly before the crosshead. In2002 SIKORA transformed the GmbH intoa stock company. Also at that time, SIKORApresented the CENTERVIEW 8000 for 8-pointeccentricity, 4-axis diameter and 8-point ovalitymeasurement and took the success of the X-RAY8000 into the field of jacketing and insulating lineswith the development of the X-RAY 2000, a seriesof devices which was suitable for hose and tubeextrusion lines as well.Since then the most recognized measuringsystem in the industry, X-RAY 8000, has beensucceeded by the X-RAY 8000 NXT. The X-RAY 8000 NXT came to market with a numberX-RAY 6120PROIn 2010, SIKORA again raises the bar witha number of new devices: The LASER Series6000 with a higher measuring rate of up to 5,000measurements per second and axis, the innovativelength measuring system LENGTH 6000based on the comparison of image patterns,the PREHEATER 6000 TC for reliable wirepreheating and temperature control as well as theFIBER Series 6000 for quality assurance in thedraw tower. To complement the extensive rangeof measuring equipment SIKORA is offeringthe ULTRATEMP 6000, a PE melt temperaturemeasuring system, specifically tailored to theYou find us, where you need usSIKORA AG has set up local sales & serviceoffices in the USA, Brazil, China, France, India,Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Turkey, United ArabEmirates and the Ukraine. With these offices,working in conjunction with regional representativeagencies, SIKORA ensures a globalcustomer support.SIKORA INTERNATIONAL CORPJohn Dognazzi, President215 Prospect Park, Suite CPeachtree City, GA 30269 USAT: +1 770 486 1233F: +1 770 486 1201E-Mail: sales@sikora-usa.comSIKORA AGHeadquartersBruchweide 228307 Bremen GermanyT: +49 421 48 900-0F: +49 421 48 900-90E-Mail: sales@sikora.netJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 185

SIMPACKS2001 US Highway 46, Ste. 310Parsippany, NJ 07054 USATel: +1 973 402 4098Fax: +1 866 892 8724E-Mail: sales@simpacks.comWeb Site: www.simpacks.comMISSION STATEMENT:SIMPACKS is dedicated to providingexcellence in Manufacturing andDesign of Coiling, Spooling, Wrappingand Packaging Solutions for the Wire &Cable Industry.SIMPACKS Manufactures customizedSystems to meet market demand andcustomers requirements.PrOducT LINES:• Automatic Single HeadCoiler Machine• Automatic Coiling + Strap 2/4Machine• Automatic Dual Head Coiler6~8 CPM Machine• Automatic Dual SpoolerMachine• Automatic Coiling + WrappingMachine• Crossing Winder for LANCable Machine• Thermoshrink MachineSimpacks coiler with Strapping• Auto Palletizing Machine• Horizontal & VerticalAccumulator• Motorized Payoffs & Take ups• Tension ControlPrOducTcONFIGurATION:Our coilers can run:• Round or Flat Cable• Solid or Stranded Cable• Telephone Cable• Battery Cable• Armored Cable• Service Drop Cable• Annealed Steel Wire• Special Cable• Rubber/Plastic Hosecoil with strapMANuFAcTurING& cAPABILITIES:SIMPACKS Engineering worksclosely with the customer to ensure thatthe System supplied meets their exactrequirements. We incorporate the mostinnovative Design and ManufacturingSimpacks dual SpoolerTechnologies.The following Controls can be chosenby the customer: Allen Bradley,Siemens, Telemecanique, Eurotherm,Control Technique, Mitsubishi, Omronand more.Every system comes with PLC andColor Touch Screen built-in Control,Monitoring, Alarms, Troubleshootingand Recipe.Options available: Automatic CoilHeight and Kick out station.HEAd OFFIcE / uSA:WEB: www.simpacks.comPhone: + 1 973 402 4098Fax: +1 866 892 8724e-mail: sales@simpacks.comMexico Sales Office:Phone: + 52 1722 3329786e-mail: amunoz@simpacks.comBrasil Sales & Service Office:cancun consultTel: + 55 19 32446641e-mail: Christian@cancunconsult.com186 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

SONOCO REELS AND SPOOLSToll-free: +1 800/633-3962Outside US: +1 256/751-5037Fax: +1 256/751-5101Wood, Polyfiber & Steel Reels:3040 Hwy. 31 SouthHartselle, AL 35640Plastic reels and spools:87 Center St.Chatham, NY 12037COMPANY PROFILE:The reel people of Sonoco takegreat pride in solving the challengesyou face in winding andhandling wire, cable, tubing, hoses,cordage and many other products.Sonoco has manufacturing andservice centers throughout NorthAmerica as well as design anddevelopment resources around theglobe. One of the world’s largestmakers of spools and reels, Sonocooffers a full range of products fromsmall precision spools for 56 AWGto steel reels with flange diametersto 288 inches and capacities over1,000lbs. (454kg).You can choose from nailed wood,polyfiber composites, plywood,plastic, corrugated steel, tubularsteel or a combination of materialsto best suit your needs; plusEcoReel ® recycling. A memberof the Dow Jones SustainabilityWorld Index (DJSI), Sonoco collects,refurbishes and recyclesused reels from utility companies,contractors and distributors.Founded in 1899, Sonoco is aglobal manufacturer of industrialand consumer products and providerof packaging services, withmore than 330 operations in 34countries, serving customers insome 85 nations. Sonoco is a proudmember of the 2014/2015 DowJones Sustainability World Index.MANUFACTURINGLOCATIONS:Injection Molded Plastic Reels:Chatham, NYForest City, NCLogan, UTRotterdam, The NetherlandsTriosdorf, GermanyUnion, SCNailed Wood Reels:Hartselle, ALJefferson, TXPlywood and Steel Reels:Hartselle, ALPolyfiber Reels:Greensboro, GASONOCO OPERATEDSERVICE CENTERS:Chatham, VADu Quoin, ILGranite Falls, NCGreen Ridge, MOMalvern, ARJefferson, TXRichmond, KYStarkville, MSTemple, GAWilliamsport, PAMeriden, CTCONTRACT SERVICECENTERS:Brownwood, TXCarrolton, TXHawesville, KYHouston, TXMarion, INOrangeburg, SCParagould, ARLincoln, RIRayne, LAMineral Wells, TXHEADQUARTERS:3040 Hwy. 31 SouthHartselle, AL 35640 USAToll-free +1 800/633-3962Outside US: +1 256/751-5037Fax: +1 256/751-5101Web site: sonoco.com/reelsE-mail: wcr.sales@sonoco.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 187

Vinyl Division505 Central AvenuePawtucket, RI 02861 USAToll Free: (800) 554-9892 • Tel: (401) 725-8000Fax: (401) 729-0166E-Mail: wirecable@teknorapex.comWeb Site:www.teknorapex.comCOMPANY HISTORY:Teknor Apex CompanyFounded in 1924, Teknor ApexCompany is a privately held companywith eight divisions operating in 13locations. With headquarters in Pawtucket,Rhode Island, Teknor ApexCompany is a custom compounder ofadvanced polymer materials. Threedivisions of Teknor Apex, its VinylDivision, TPE Division and TeknorColor Company, serve the wire andcable industry directly.Vinyl DivisionThe Vinyl Division of TeknorApex Company has over 65 years ofexperience in the plastics industry,and has been a supplier of wire andcable compounds for most of this time.Employing the most stringent qualitystandards, Teknor Apex manufacturescustom compounds that meet orexceed the rigorous requirements ofUnderwriters Laboratories and otherindustry, government, and militaryspecifications. These compounds aredesigned to optimize processing forwire and cable applications.VINYL DIVISIONKEY PERSONNEL:Lou CappucciSr. Vice PresidentMike PatelDirector of Marketingand Business DevelopmentRod FischerDirector of SalesDavid BraunIndustry Manager,Wire & Cable CompoundsPRODUCT LINES:Among the broad range of wireand cable products available fromthe Vinyl Division are:1. FIREGUARD ® plenumcompounds2. FLEXALLOY ® PVCelastomers3. APEX ® PVC compounds4. HALGUARD ® halogen-freecompounds5. Conductive PVC andpolyolefin compoundsAll Teknor Apex CompoundsAre RoHS & REACH CompliantComply with various directivesusing our wide selection of RoHS andREACH compliant compounds.Choose from extrusion or moldinggrades for all applications featuring:• Broad range of temperatureratings and hardnesses.• Grades for clarity, sunlightresistance, oil-resistanceand specific flammabilityrequirements.• Superior processing,physical properties, electricalperformance and price.Available from Teknor Apexplants in the U.S., European manufacturingpartner, Singapore andSuzhou, China.PRODUCTIONFACILITY LOCATIONS:Teknor Apex Company VinylDivision maintains productionfacilities in:• Pawtucket, RI• Brownsville, TN• City of Industry, CA• Fountain Inn, SC• Jamestown, NC• Singapore• Suzhou, ChinaTeknor Apex CompanyVinyl Division505 Central AvenuePawtucket, RI 02861Toll Free: (800) 554-9892Tel: (401) 725-8000Fax: (401) 729-0166Web Site: www.teknorapex.comE-Mail: wirecable@teknorapex.comTeknor ApexAsia-Pacific41 Shipyard RoadSingapore 628134Tel: (65) 6265-2544Fax: (65) 6265-1821Web Site: www.teknorapex.comE-Mail: infotaap@teknorapex.comTeknor Apex (Suzhou)Advanced PolymerCompounds Co. Ltd.No. 78, Ping Sheng RoadSuzhou Industrial ParkJiangsu, China 215126Tel: 86 (512) 6287 1550Fax: 86 (512) 6288 8371Website: www.teknorapex.comE-Mail: infosuzhou@teknorapex.com188 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

BRIGHT FINISHTuck’s Industrial Packings Is Performance & Sealsa KEY FACTOR120 Ferrars St.South Melbourne, Victoria 3205AustraliaTel: +61 3 9690 2577Fax: +61 3 9699 2726Website: www.tucks.com.auE-Mail: rlivori@tucks.com.auTuck’s Industrial Packings & Seals is your onestop shop for Wire Pad Wipes of every type ofGalvanized Wire Diameter.Tuck’s is very flexible by nature we provide solutions,specially built products for your application. Our history andlong term experience in the Industry allows us to developproducts and solutions for all applications. We can workwith clients and show huge cost savings.COMPANY PROFILE:Established in Melbourne in 1898, we were the firstCompany to manufacture Specialized Galvanized WirePad Wipes in Australia and in the Southern Hemisphere.We are considered a market leader in the manufacture andsupply of what we believe to be the most innovative andcomprehensive range of proprietary Wire Pad Wipes & StaticSeals in the world.With our manufacturing facility in Melbourne, we areable to provide immediate service to local, national andinternational companies that require Wire Pad Wiping andSeal Solutions. Tucks currently exports and offers advice tomany Companies in Countries around the world.Every Country every client has their own specific needsand perceived perceptions, we offer products to suite client’sneeds. We pride ourselves in looking at specific individualproblems, and then through detailed consultation withclients we proprietary develop cost effective seal solutions.Tucks is unique in the Wire Pad Wipe field, we manufacture,not one style but several styles and constructions of WirePad Wipes, including Braided Type as well as CalendaredPad Wipes.Ray Livori CEO of Tucks states that “we have foundWIRE WIPESFor wiping Galvanized Wire to insure ain running your business?LONGER LASTING“Major clients are saying Tucks Wire Wipesare lasting 6-10 times longer than Asbestos Pads,and longer than other popular Non Asbestos Pads”MASSIVE SAVINGS……..SUPERIOR FINISH“Effective wipe will guarantee a Shiny Finish”CUT COSTS“Our prices will surprise you, but compare ourquality, our quality will amaze you ”MASSIVE SAVINGS……..ANY SHAPE, ANY SIZEWe can manufacture square or rectangular sectionSpace – age technology provides you with Wire Wipes withHigher Tensile Strength, Wear Resistant, Non Asbestos Materialsgiving galvanized/zinc wire a “Brilliant Shiny Finish”.Having been established in Australia since 1899 and withover 100 years experience, Tucks can manufactureCalendared Pad Wipes for all applications.“We are looking for Distributors and Consultants”Contact: Ray LivoriEmail: rlivori@tucks.com.au • Fax: 61396992726TUCK’SINDUSTRIAL PACKINGS & SEALS PTY LTD“Our history and reputation is our quality guarantee”WIRE WIPESONE-STOP-SHOP FOR GALVANIZING WIRE PAD WIPESthat our customers have been exposed to several typesand compositions of Wire Pad Wipes, but have found thatCalendared Pad Wipes seem to last much longer thanBraided Pad Wipes and give a much more smooth andshiny finish, because they are denser, and don’t compressas much. Braided Pad Wipes seem to look and feel dense,however due to its construction being braided they are infact very compressible resulting in having to change WirePad Wipes more often and quicker than calendared PadWipes. Ray Livori further states we supply what the clientwants, and we make recommendations based on manyyears of experience. We can manufacture and supply alltypes, Calendared or Braided and in particular variousHardness’s of Calendared Wire Pad Wipes. We use manydifferent types of Raw Materials to achieve long Gevity WirePad Wipes. Longer lasting Wire Pad Wipes give a far effectivewipe and shiny finish says Ray Livori. This comes from manyyears of experience.“We Provide BreakdownService and Advice24 Hours A Day –7 Days A Week”July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 189

Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC30 Winfield StreetNorwalk, CT 06855 USAToll-Free: +1 800 243 6064Tel: +1 203 853 1400 • Fax: +1 203 853 1452Website: www.vanderbiltchemicals.comMISSION:Building relationships to achievesustainable and ethical growththrough a culture of quality andinnovation.COMPANY PROFILE:From its early beginnings in 1916,Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC hasgrown to supply a wide rangeof products to many differentindustries, including rubber,plastics, petroleum, paint, CASE,pharmaceutical, agricultural,ceramic, personal care, andhousehold products.In addition to offering a variety ofproducts from such manufacturersas DuPont, Chemours, Songwon,Emerald, ExxonMobil and a numberof others, Vanderbilt Chemicals,LLC, produces a number of ultraaccelerators and antioxidants outof its large chemical manufacturingfacility in Murray, Kentucky.The Vanderbilt companies offerproducts in the United States and insome 80 countries around the world.Vanderbilt Worldwide Limited, withan office in Nantwich, UK, providesmarketing, technical, and salessupport for Vanderbilt Chemicals inEurope, Middle East, and Africa andVanderbilt (Beijing) Trading, Ltdhas an office in Beijing, China. Ourcorporate headquarters, includingour analytical and application labs,is located in Norwalk, CT.PRODUCTS:• EPDM• CR• AEM• FKM• CIIR• BIIR• POE• Peroxides• Coagents• UVA’s• Process Aides• ClayHEADQUARTERS:Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC30 Winfield StreetNorwalk, CT 06855 USAToll Free: +1 800 243 6064Tel: +1 203 853-1400Fax: +1 203 853 1452Website:www.vanderbiltchemicals.com• Accelerators• Antioxidants• HALS190 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Reel Options ® by Vandor Corporation4251 W. Industries RoadRichmond, IN 47374-1435 USATel: +1 800 428 6991 • Fax: +1 765 935 5572Web Site: www.ReelOptions.comREEL OPTIONS®:Manufacturer of low cost single usereels for a variety of products includingbuilding, communication and fiberoptic wire.COMPANY HISTORY:Established in Richmond, Indiana, in1972, Vandor Corporation initiallyspecialized in custom die cut products.We devoted our attention to thepackaging needs of the electricalconnector industry and developedchipboard and corrugated fiberboardreels that use paper wrapped cores.Enjoying success with these led us tofurther explore the needs of similarindustries including wire & cable,cordage, hose and fiber optics. Vandorhas a proven track record of successfulproduct development with over 20 yearsexperience in design, manufacture andassembly of millions of reels per year.In 1995, after Vandor Corp beganextensive experimentation with the useof post consumer materials, developingso many new reel products, the companyestablished the Reel Options® brand.Vandor Corporation’s primary goal inoffering Reel Options® is to provideengineered product protection withthe least amount of material usage,design reels that are easily assembledand make them available assembled orKD directly from Richmond, Indiana.And as plywood costs rise, we aimto continue as the leading supplier ofplywood replacement reels.Product Line:1. STAPLED Reels from 11" to 14"diameter.2. DEAD~BOLT® Reels from11.75" to 23.75" diameter.3. 3~FLANGE Reels in 14", 19.75"& 23.75" diameters with molded-innotched center flange.4. END~STANDS for boxed reelpackaging.5. SPIN~WELD Reels in 6.5", 10.5"and 12" diameter.All reels are made to customerspecified traverse lengths.CAPABILITIES:O u r product line is made possiblethrough the combination of variousmanufacturing methodologies whichinclude injection molding machinesup to 1000 ton capacity, plastic coreextrusion and custom assemblyequipment.REEL OPTIONS ® SALES& ENGINEERING TEAM:Mark ElderVice President of Sales+1 248 762 9250mark.elder@reeloptions.comAdrienne CowenSales & Customer Service+1 765 966 7676, ext. 201adrienne.cowen@reeloptions.comJordan ElderCustomer Service+1 765 966 7676, ext. 228jordan.elder@vandorcorp.comTeresa RoseCustomer Service+1 765 966 7676, ext. 247teresa.rose@vandorcorp.comGary CoxProduct Design Engineer+1 765 966 7676, ext. 219gary.cox@reeloptions.comRick BrownMarketing Manager+1 765 966 7676, ext. 205rick.brown@reeloptions.comGerald DavisPresident+1 765 966 7676, ext. 245gerald.davis@vandorcorp.comHEADQUARTERS:Reel Options ®by Vandor Corporation4251 W. Industries RoadRichmond, IN 47374-1435 USAToll Free: +1 800 428 6991Tel: +1 765 966 7676Fax: +1 765 935 5572Web Sites:www.ReelOptions.comwww.vandorcorp.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 191

Stolberger Inc. d/b/a Wardwell Braiding Co.1211 High StreetCentral Falls, RI 02863 USATel: +1 401 724 8800 • Fax: +1 401 723 2690Web Site: www.wardwell.comCompany History:Stolberger is the new owner of the technologyand equipment known in the market as Wardwell.The history of the company is, therefore, best toldfrom that perspective.Wardwell was founded in 1911 by industrialistSimon Willard Wardwell. A visionary thinker, hewas awarded 170 patents on a variety of creationsincluding a sewing machine, stamped wrenches,and a winder for Universal Winding Machine Co.Wardwell was granted thirty-seven patents for hisbraiding machine technology alone.The history of Wardwell Braiding Co. is closelyintertwined with that of the braiding industry itself.A dramatically higher speed threshold was reachedin the 1970’s when Wardwell engineers adapted theiroriginal deflector principle to build the first braidersto run at 150 rpm. That benchmark would not beeclipsed until 2002 when Schnellflechter Berlin, amember of the same group, introduced the first braiderto run at 180 rpm.Wardwell, together with Spirka-Schnellflechter aspart of the SKET Group, offer the most comprehensiveprogram of shielding equipment in the market.The program includes braiders of deflector design,lever arm and maypole style sold around the globe forwire and cable, hose, medical and textile applications.The industry-leading line of winders and payoffs,previously developed in Italy is currently producedin Germany and available through both membersof the group.Key personnel:Johann e. Wilms, Managing DirectorJohn n. tomaz, Vice PresidentHarald Baumbach, European SalesproduCts:Braiding machinesMaypole styleB9-8, 12, and 16 CB10-3-144CCB1-16, 24, 32, 36, 48 and 64 CRotary DeflectorSpeedmaster – 16 and 24 CRapid Braider – 16 and 24 Crotary lever armDratex – 12, 16 and 24CSpirka – 12, 16 and 24CUnidra (horizontal) – 24CFo3 (vertical and horizontal) – 16, 24, 32 and 36Cspiral WindersDW Series – 6, 8, 12, 18, and 24CHelix type 6036 – 18 and 36CBobbin WindersSemi-automatic – 2, 3 and 4 spindlesAutomatic – 2 and 4 spindlesAutomatic (wire splitting) 2 and 4 spindlespayoffs for windersStaticUnrolling (single wire)Dynamic (single wire)Dynamic (multi-wire)accessoriesLongitudinal tapingSpiral tapingPayoffsTake-upsDancer systemssales offiCes:USAstolberger inc. d/b/a Wardwell Braiding Co.1211 High StreetCentral Falls, RI 02863 USATel: +1 401 724 8800Fax: +1 401 723 2690E-mail: mail@wardwell.comGermanySpirka-Schnellflechter GmbHWilhelminenhofstr 76-77D12459 BerlinTel.: +49 30 549918 0Fax: +49 30 549918 45E-mail: Info@spirka-schnellflechter.comAgency NetworkPlease see agent contact information for yourrespective country on our website.Company profile:COMPETENCE AND INNOVATION IN BRAID-ING, SPIRALING AND SPOOLING MACHINEPRODUCTIONSPIRKA SCHNELLFLECHTER GMBH,a member of SKET since July 1, 2009, has reestablisheditself as a leading provider of braiding,spiraling and winding equipment and accessoriesfor most shielding applications in the wire and cable,hose and medical industries at its new location inBerlin-Schöneweide.The main program, braiding machines, comprisesvertical and horizontal rotary braiding machines with8 to 48 spools which can be used for product withdiameters up to 100 mm.Spiraling machines with up to 24 spools in verticalorientation and up to 36 spools in the horizontalorientation as well as manual and fully-automaticwinding machines round off the program for usersin the cable and hose industries.The equipment is produced in Berlin, whereby acomprehensive range of spare parts and services isensured for the entire program.A worldwide sales network consisting of ownsales branches and experienced sales representativesensures constant close relations with customers, appropriateconsulting in sales and service and enablea flexible response to market requirements.The experience of the company with braidingand spiraling machine production (founded SchnellflechterBerlin 1908,Wardwell 1911, Spirka 1953)and the concentrated long years of engineering anddevelopment work have led to the emphasis of thecompany’s development work always centering on therequirements of the industry with regard to an increasein effectiveness in the braiding processes, with regardto the processing of new and more sensitive braidingmaterials as well as with regard to customized solutionsand being able to create suitable solutions in thecustomers’ interest.As a result of these developments, braidingmachines with speeds of up to 180 rpm (200 rpm fortextiles and synthetic threads) and spiraling machinesup to 450 rpm (Cu, Fe) or up to 1,300 rpm (textile,synthetic materials) are delivered.In the interest of the material savings beingaimed at for copper braids, the braiding machineswere optimized for processing wires of up to 4 x 0.03mm diameter for the screening of mini-coaxial andmicro-fine cables.On the other hand, the optimization of braidingmachines for the processing of high-strength wires (upto 0.3–0.4 mm in diameter), which are used especiallyin the production of high-pressure hoses, was pursued.As a result of a very heavily user-oriented development,the Group has become one of the leadingproviders of lever braiding machines for medicalcatheters and has delivered more than 150 braidingmachines for this purpose.The development of the multi-wire drawingtechnique and the demand of many customers fortechnological solutions from one provider were theinitial spark for integrating fully automatic spoolingmachines with up to four spindles for split wires aswell as the corresponding multi-wire outlets withdancer control into the delivery program in additionto the existing range of semiautomatic and fully automaticwinding machines as well as overhead payoffs,passive and driven payoffs.The incorporation of SPIRKA SCHNELL-FLECHTER and WARDWELL into the SKET Groupand its production program of stranding machines(SKET and STOLBERGER) and wire drawingmachines (HENRICH) helps to offer the worldwideclientele a comprehensive range of machines from asingle provider.Key personnel:H. Wilms, Managing DirectorH. Baumbach, GM and SalesJ. tomaz, North American SalesproduCts:rotary lever arm Braider:Dratex – 12, 16, 24 CSpirka DF -12,16, 24 CFo3 –Braider -16,24,32,36 C(vertical & horizontal)Unidra-24 C horizontalspiral Winder:DW series- 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 24 CHelix type 6036 – 18 and 36 CBobbin Winders:Semi automatic 2, 3, 4 spindlesAutomatic Winders-2 and 4 spindlesAutomatic (wire splitting) line-2 and 4 spindlespayoff for Winders:StaticUnrolling (single wire)Driven (single wires)Driven (multiwires)accessories:Payoff and takeup for braiderLongitudinal tapingConcentric tapingDancer systemsHauloffssales offiCes:GermanySpirka-Schnellflechter GmbHWilhelminenhofstr 76-77, D12459 BerlinTel.: +49 30 549918 0 • Fax: +49 30 549918 45E-mail: info@spirka-schnellflechter.comUSAWardwell Braiding Co.1211 High Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 USATel: +1 401 724 8800 • Fax: +1 401 723 2690E-mail: mail@wardwell.comAgency NetworkSee under: www.spirka-schnellflechter.com192 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Wire & Plastic Machinery Corporation100 Franklin StreetBristol, CT 06010 USATel: +1 860 583 4646Fax: +1 860 589 5707E-Mail: info@wireandplastic.comWeb-Site: www.wireandplastic.comMISSION STATEMENT:To be a one stop worldwide valueprovider of high quality second-handequipment to the non-ferrous wire &cable industry. Offer the most comprehensiverange of wire, cable, andoptical fiber machinery products to ourcustomer base. Offer quality rebuildingservices at competitive prices with shortdelivery times. Continually acquire andsource high quality machinery items.COMPANY HISTORY:Founded in 1981 as a dealer of preowned wire & cable machinery, the companyhas expanded its range of servicesto include reconditioning, brokering,equipment appraisals, plant liquidations,and international sales & support.PRODUCT LINES:The Worlds Largest Inventory whensearching for equipment and value. Withover 3 million sq. ft. of warehousingoccupied by 30,000+ items allows us toprovide a rapid solution for almost anyequipment need.Bare Wire MachineryWire Drawing , Stranding(Rigid / Tubular), Bunching(Single / Double Twist)Electrical & InsulatedCable Manufacturing MachineryExtrusion Lines (Hi Temp / Plastic /Rubber), Rotating Equipment (Planetary/ Drum Twisters / S.T. & D.T Cablers /Twinners)General Cable HandlingPayoffs, Take Ups, Caterpullers,Capstans / Rewind LinesFiber Optic ProductsColoring Lines, Tight Buffer & LooseTube Lines, SZ & Ribbon Stranding,Fiber Sheathing LinesOther CategoriesBraiding, Electroplating, Printing,Taping, Corrugating, Accumulating,and Testing EquipmentMachinery sold: “AS IS”, cleaned, painted,checked for operability or completelyrebuilt with new electrical package.KEY PERSONNEL:Rick NarangPresidentRahul SachdevExecutive Vice Pres.Denis GodinVice Pres. EngineeringGreg MalcervelliVice Pres. SalesDavid ForberIntl. Sales ConsultantRishi NarangMarketing ManagerEshan NarangSales & Marketing AssociateASSOCIATION/MEMBERSHIPS:• Wire Association International• Wire & Cable Clubs• IWMA (International WireMachinery Association)• WCISA, MDNASALES OFFICE:Wire & Plastic Machinery Corporation100 Franklin StreetBristol, CT 06010 USAP.O. Box 2928Bristol, CT 06011 USAT +1 860 583 4646F +1 860 589 5707info@wireandplastic.comwww.wireandplastic.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 193

Wyrepak Industries68 Buttonwood St.Bristol, RI 02809-0718 USATel: +1 401 253 5500 • Toll-Free: +1 800 972 9222 • Fax: +1 401 253 7350Visit Wyrepak’s new web site atwww.wyrepakind.comE-Mail: sales@huestis.com • Web Site: www.wyrepakind.comMission stateMent:The mission of Wyrepak Industriesis to develop, manufactureand market reliable, costeffectiveindustrial equipment.This mission is supportedby our dedication and commitmentto quality. Each individualemployee, at every level, takesresponsibility for the company’ssuccess by respecting and understandingeach other’s role and itsimpact on our customers.Our company’s success is dependenton delivering the highestquality product at an affordableprice to meet the customer’s fullexpectation.coMpany history:Wyrepak Industries beganserving the Industrial market in1954 in the city of Bridgeport,Connecticut.In 1999, Wyrepak acquiredWatkins U.K. and a new company,Wyrepak-Watkins Ltd.,was formed.In 2002, Wyrepak’s U.S. officewas relocated to Middletown,Connecticut.In 2012, Wyrepak Industrieswas purchased by Huestis MachineCorporation and relocatedto Bristol, Rhode Island.Wyrepak brand equipmentwill be sold by Huestis Industrialas a separate product line complimentingHuestis Industrialproducts and offering the customersmore choices in machinesand ancillary equipment to meetthe manufacturing needs of thecustomer.Wyrepak has a reputation forrugged, simple designs that workand are long lasting.If you have special requirementsor questions, please contactus and we will be happy todiscuss ways to supply you withequipment that will meet yourneeds.capabilities:Our products have earned areputation for dependability andrugged design.This success is the result ofpractical, innovative engineeringand extensive in-house machiningand assembly facilitiesincluding the most current CNCturning, milling, drilling andautomated machining technologyand equipment.key personnel:Howard FancherDirector ofBusiness DevelopmentSteve BettencourtEngineeringproduct lines:• Pay-offs• Tension Controls• Pulleys & Sheaves• Adjustable Payoff Stands• Buncher Payoff Stands• Ancillary Equipmentsales office:Wyrepak Industries68 Buttonwood St.Bristol, RI 02809-0718 USATel: +1 401 253 5500Toll-Free: +1 800 972 9222Fax: +1 401 253 7350E-Mail: sales@huestis.comWeb Site: www.wyrepakind.com194 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Yield Management Corporation (YMC)148 Hovey RoadMonson, MA 01057 USATel: +1 413 283 7773 • Fax: +1 413 283 7778E-Mail: bbrown@yieldmanagementcorp.comWebsite: www.yieldmanagementcorp.comCOMPANY PROFILE:YMC is dedicated to serving the Wire &Cable industry with innovative productsthat increase productivity, improve productquality and reduce operating costs.YMC specializes in wire and tape breakdetection products, braiding and shieldingmachinery and replacement parts forWardwell braiders.NEw PROduCtANNOuNCEMENt:Yield Management Corporation, Monson,MA USA has released a new productfor detecting wire breaks on tubularstranding machines. The system verifiesthe correct number of wires at thecollecting die at speed up to 7000 RPM.The operator enters the expected numberof wires and the system counts thewires each revolution. If the count variesfrom the set point, the machine is shutdown. Center wire detection is verifiedby monitoring the internal spool rotation.The kit is simple to install and operateand allows for “lights out” manufacturingwith confidence that the machine willshut down if a wire break occurs.For more information, send an emailto sales@yieldmanagementcorp.comwIRE BREAK SOLutIONS:YMC has released a new productline for detecting wire and tape breaks.The innovative principle is to monitorindividual spool rotation each machinerevolution. This method is consideredfail safe and is independent of materialor conductivity. These products do notuse slip rings or expensive and troublesomeradio frequency transmitters butrather optical sensors mounted outsidethe machine’s rotation. The YMC systemactively monitors each spool’s rotationand detects a broken wire before thebreak reaches the collecting die. Earlydetection enables the machine operatorto repair the cable and results in a significantincrease in productivity. Users ofthe YMC solution manufacturing powercable report that instances of “shortlengths” and scrap have been eliminated.YMC has installations on Rigid Frameand Planetary Cabling machines, TubularStranding machines, Armoring machinesand taping lines worldwide.BRAIdING SOLutIONS:YMC supplies “deflector-less” highspeed wire braiding machines thatincrease the range of braid wire fromdiameters as small as 44 AWG to strandswith high end count up to 12 ends. Thebraiding machines are available in 16and 24 carrier models and are sold ascomplete machines or braiding headsthat mount on existing Wardwell frames.YMC also manufactures the awardwinning Low Bobbin Detector for braidingmachines. The Low Bobbin detectorcontributes to material savings, reductionin finished goods scrap and increasedproductivity. The Low Bobbin detectorstops the machine just before a bobbinis completely depleted; reducing braiddefects that result in failed spark testsfollowing jacketing and finished goodsscrap. YMC manufactures Low BobbinDetector models for Maypole, Lever Armand Rotary braiding machines.REPLACEMENt PARtSFOR wARdwELLBRAIdING MACHINES:YMC manufactures replacement partsfor Wardwell Rotary Braiding machines.Parts published in the YMC catalog aregenerally available for immediate shipmentfrom stock. For current catalog andpricing, contact YMC by email at sales@yieldmanagementcorp.com.YMC offers a Roller Ring traverse kit forWardwell braiders that improves the user’sability to build parallel reels. Produces ofcoaxial cable report reduced SRL spikesand scrap. The kit is designed as a directreplacement to Wardwell’s screw traverseand is available in custom traverse lengths.High-speed strand counter(above) and high-speed strandcounter sensor (below).CONtACt:Robert Brownbbrown@yieldmanagementcorp.comSALES OFFICE:Yield Management Corporation148 Hovey RoadMonson, MA 01057 USAT: +1 413 283 7773 • F: +1 413 283 7778E-Mail:bbrown@yieldmanagementcorp.comWebsite: www.yieldmanagementcorp.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 195

Worldwide HeadquartersZUMBACH Electronic AGP.O. Box, CH-2552 OrpundSwitzerlandPhone +41 32 356 04 00Fax +41 32 356 04 30E-mail sales@zumbach.chZUMBACH Electronicswww.zumbach.comNorth American HeadquartersZUMBACH Electronics Corp.140 Kisco Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1407USAPhone +1-914-241-7080Fax +1-914-241-7096E-mail sales@zumbach.comMISSION STATEMENTThe ZUMBACH Group, in partnershipwith our customers and suppliers, is committedto providing the most accurate,reliable and comprehensive industrialgauging, process control and quality/productiondata acquisition solutions. All ourefforts are dedicated to achieving customersatisfaction by delivering the maximumreturn on investment to every user of ourproducts.COMPANY HISTORYZumbach Electronic, founded in 1957 byBruno Zumbach, is an international privatelyowned group of companies and aleading manufacturer of in-line measuringand control equipment for wire, cable,plastics, rubber, steel and metals. ZUM-BACH is a pioneer in in-line measurementsystems, based on various technologies,such as laser, ultrasonics, x-rays, etc. andholds a number of international patentsand trademarks. Solutions for the wireand cable industry were developed, layingthe base for world-wide market penetration.Many new products have beendeveloped and technology has been addedthroughout the years. ZUMBACH enteredthe U.S. market in 1970 with eccentricityand wall thickness measuring systems.To better serve the North American market,ZUMBACH Electronics Corp. wasfounded in May 1976.PRODUCT LINES• USYS IPC family of universal processcontrol and data acquisition systemscomplete with Sigma Expert and CPKPilot to optimize material savings, withgraphic user interface supporting awide range of configurations, solid stateregulating devices, SPC / SQC data acquisition,Ethernet port for plant-widenetworking and more.• ODAC ® high resolution scanning diametermeasurement instruments for dimensionsfrom 0.0005 in. (0.012 mm) topractically any size utilizing most modernlaser scanning technology. 1-axis,2-axis, 3-axis or multiple plane gaugesare available.• CAPAC ® capacitance measuring systems,Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)analysis software and SRL predictionup to 6.5 GHz.• KW lump / neckdown detectors capableof spotting geometrical non-uniformities.• MSD low cost non-contact diameterand ovality measurement gauges, basedon linear sensor technology. New andunique concept of up to 8 light sources.• ODEX ® ultra advanced concentricity,diameter and ovality gauge for LAN,telephone and coax cables.• UMAC ® ultrasonic wall thickness andeccentricity measuring, monitoring andcontrol systems for hollow plastic productsor of cable jackets during the extrusionprocess.• PROFILEMASTER ® : accurate in-lineprofile measuring and monitoring systemof product geometry, using lightsection principle and machine vision.• WST TEMPMASTER inductive wirepreheaters used to enhance the uniformityof insulated wires and cables.• AST/DST spark testers sensing fordefects (bare spots / pin holes) of thewire insulation with test voltages up to40’000 V.• SIMAC ® surface quality inspection systemwith CCD cameras & image processing.• RAYEX ® X-ray system for the measurementof wall thickness, eccentricity,diameter and ovality of multilayercables, pipe and hoses.• LSV non-contact precision speed andlength laser surface velocimeters withzero speed, direction detection.SUPPORT AND SERVICESWorldwide Headquarters (Switzerland)Zumbach Electronic AGE-mail: sales@zumbach.chNorth American Headquarters (USA)Zumbach Electronics Corp.E-mail: sales@zumbach.comArgentinaZumbach Electrónica Argentina S.R.L.E-mail: ventas@zumar.com.arBelgium, Zumbach Electronic S.A.E-mail: info@zumbach.beBrazil, Zumbach do Brasil LtdaE-mail: vendas@zumbach.com.brChina, Zumbach Electronic P.R. ChinaE-mail: sales@zumbach.com.cnFrance, Zumbach Bureau FranceE-mail: ventes@zumbach.com.frGermany, Zumbach Electronic GmbHE-mail: verkauf@zumbach.deIndia, Zumbach Electronic IndiaE-mail: sales@zumbachindia.comItaly, Zumbach Electronic SrlE-mail: zumit@zumbach.itSpain, Zumbach Electrónica S.L.E-mail: gestion@zumbach.esTaiwan, Zumbach Electronics Far EastE-mail: zumfareast@giga.net.twUK, Zumbach Electronics Ltd.E-mail: sales@zumbach.co.ukKEY PERSONNELRainer ZumbachPresident, Zumbach GroupSven NaegeliV.P. / General Manager USAKeith F. DonahueV.P. Sales, USA196 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Barwell Global USA2868 Westway Drive, Unit E,Brunswick, OH, 44212-5661 USATel: +1 330-225-9557 • Fax: +1 330-225-9555Email: info@barwellusa.com Website: www.barwell.com/usaKEY PERSONNEL:Bob Gomola (Sales)Sales Engineer (North America)sales@barwellusa.comTammy Kidd (Spares and Service)Operations Manager (North America)tammy@barwellusa.comSUPPORTING THE ELECTRICAL& COMMUNICATIONS SECTOROVERVIEW:Barwell has been producing rubberprocessing machinery for more than 50years and is globally respected for itsinnovation, reliability and quality acrossmultiple industries and applications.Barwell has over 20 worldwide agents,including a dedicated Sales, Spares andService facility in Brunswick, Ohio.PRODUCTS:The Barwell range of deflashingmachines is ideal for the removal of excessflash or burrs from rubber, metal andplastic components that are used in theelectrical and communications sector,such as metal die-casts, entry and sleevedrubber grommets and plastic connectors anddiscs. This is achieved via media blastingor cryogenic freezing, or a mixture of both.A large range of batch and continuousrunning rubber preformers and extrudersallow processors to manufacture highlyaccurate seals, gaskets, grommets, and plugsused in the cable and electrical industry,whilst ensuring minimal material wastageduring production.Barwell can also provide completeextrusion and vulcanization processinglines for the production of rubber tubesand hoses, including multiple outer-layerbraiding protection options specifically forwire and cable applications.SUPPORT:Please contact Barwell to discuss yourmanufacturing and processing requirements.Deflashingmachine anddeflashed partsBarwell Global also offers installation,commissioning and operator training fortheir machines, as well as expert adviceand lifetime support, including spare parts,servicing and emergency maintenance.BOXY SpABOXY SpABOXY Spa.Via AlcideDiv.deofGasperi,HOWAR16Equipment Inc.Remedello 60 Maycroft (BS) 25010 Ave. #6 – ItalyPhone:Woodbridge,+39 (030) 9579011Ontario L4L 5Y5 CanadaPhone: (905) 265-8912 Fax: (905) 265-8834e-mail: E-Mail: boxy@boxy.comsales@HowarEquipment.com www.HowarEquipment.comwww.boxy.comBOXY SPA.BOXYIs aSPA.long-standingIs a long-standingworld renownworld renown— Ideal — for Can bunching, be machined wire throughout drawing, for high high speed Corrugated — Ideal Steel for drum Flanges twisters, - Type stranders, BAL: andleader in the realm of steel reel manufacturing.leader in the realm of steel reel manufacturing. speed winding applications— Corrugated steel sheets on flangesWith a 40+ years history and 2 production facilitiesin Europe, BOXY is a well positioned speed winding applications— Lighter weight yet fatigue resistant— Ideal for bunching, wire drawing, high heavy take-up linesWith a 40+ years history and 2 production facilitiesin Europe, BOXY is a well positioned Solid Steel Reels - Type BTE+BCE:Corrugated Steel Flanges - Type BAL:and experienced company to meet all wire &— With I-Beam and flat bar flange perimetersand experienced company to meet all wire & — Solid Solid steel Steel flange Reels construction - Type BTE+BCE:— Corrugated steel sheets on flangescable manufacturers’ needs for steel processcable manufacturers’ needs for steel process — Designed — Solid according steel flange to weight construction— Idealcapacity— Lighterfor stranding,weight yetextrusionfatigue resistanttake-upand shipping reels. With local world-wide representations,reels. With including local world-wide HOWAR Equipment rep-in — Can — be Designed machined according throughout to weight for capacity — With I-Beam and flat bar flange perimetersand shippingand shippingresentations, North including America, HOWAR BOXY has Equipment a close relationship in high — speed Can be machined throughout for high speed Collapsible — Ideal Reels for stranding, - Type BOSCO: extrusion take-upNorth America, with its BOXY customers. has a close relationship — Ideal — for Ideal wire for drawing wire drawing & stranding & stranding — Reels and for shipping creation of wire coilswith its customers.— Screw, pneumatic, hydraulic lockingSingle Flange Pressed Steel Reels - Type BST: Heavy Heavy Duty Double Duty Double Flange Flange Pressed Pressed Steel Steel - - Collapsible Reels - Type BOSCO:systemsSingle Flange — Sturdy, Pressed pressed Steel Reels sheet metal - Type construction BST: Type BFP: Type BFP:— Reels for creation of wire coils— System to also be used as coil lifter— Sturdy, — pressed Curly flange sheet perimeter metal construction for added stiffness— High — strength High strength double double flange flange construction construction — Screw, pneumatic, hydraulic locking— Curly — flange Precision perimeter welding for and added machined stiffnessarbor— Additional— Additionalflangeflangestiffenersstiffenersinsideinside Reel & Coil systems Handling Equipment:— Precision bushings welding and machined arbor flangeflangeplatesplates— Reel — System lifters to and also tilters be used as coil lifterbushings — Ideal for bunching, shipping and extrusion — Heavy weight + tension applications— Heavy weight + tension applications— In-ground reel tiltersReel & Coil Handling Equipment:— Ideal for bunching, shipping and extrusion— Automatic coil liftersDouble Flange Pressed Steel - Type NA: Structural Steel Reels – Type BMP:— Reel lifters and tiltersStructural Steel Reels – Type BMP:— Reel pallets and racksDouble Flange — Sturdy Pressed double Steel face - pressed Type NA: sheet metal — Designed according to application— In-ground reel tilters— Designed according to application— Sturdy doubleflangesface pressed sheet metal— Tubular steel + sheet metal construction — Automatic coil lifters— Tubular steel + sheet metal construction North American Sales & Service:flanges — Curly flange perimeter for added stiffness — I-Beam and flat bar flange perimeter Howar— ReelEquipment,palletsInc.and racks— I-Beam and flat bar flange perimeter— Curly flange perimeter for added stiffnessPhone: (905) 669-4010 • Fax: (866) 669-6383— Ideal for drum twisters, stranders, and E-Mail: sales@HowarEquipment.com— Can be machined throughout forheavy take-up linesWeb Site: www.HowarEquipment.comhigh speedJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 197

CEMANCO LC951 NW 31 st AvenuePompano Beach, FL 33069 USATelephone: +1-954-970-3099Fax: +1-954-970-3056E-mail: sales@cemanco.comWebsite: www.cemanco.comMission stateMent:Cemanco is committed to provide the wire,cable and tubing industries with a wide rangeof high quality machinery, accessories and consumables.Our goal is to supply the best valuefor the money, which includes not only the highquality of our products but dedicated customerservice and application advice as well.PRoDUCt Lines:• Wire straighteners: Roll straightenersfrom 3 rolls to 13 rolls per plane, severaldifferent designs for materials from 0.003"to 1.38".• Guide Rollers: Fixed or adjustable rollersfor many applications up to materialdiameters of 10". Replacement hardenedsteel or chrome rollers from 1' x 1" to4.3' x 40".• spooling traverses: Rolling Ring Drivesand Assemblies: mechanical traverses fortake ups for wire,cable, strip, fibers chain,etc. The Autowinder ® , an optical laserguided precision spooler for fine wire.• Ceramics: High quality drawing cones, capstansand rings in zircinium oxide from Ceramtec,the specialist for European drawingmachines. Several highly wear resistantmetal coatings in nickel chromium, tungstencarbide and chromium oxide ceramic areavailabe as well. Flanged ceramic eyelets,bow guides, air wipes, hooks, pigtails,rings, rods, rollers and tubes are stocked inmany standard sizes and shapes. Materialqualities in aluminum oxide ceramic rangefrom 96%-99.8% purity, surfaces can bediamond polished to 4 - 8 microinches Ra.Pulleys up to 31" can be supplied in solidceramic, steel, aluminum and plastic. Standardpulleys are available with solid ceramicinserts or spray coated with aluminum orchromium oxide ceramic.• Hydraulic and Manual Cutters: HydraulicRod Cutters can handle material up to2" diameters, and Cable Cutters reach upto 6.3". Battery powered, portable bolt,cable and wire rope cutters and swaggers,alternatively availabe for 120 V power;manual steel and rope cutters and swaggers,manual hydraulic cable cutters for upto 1.5" material.KeY PeRsonneL:Rainer Lashofer, PresidentBeliza Bermudez, VP Sales, South AmericaMark Votypka, Office Managertroy Holdsworth, Customer SupportCERSA-MCINorth America agencywww.CERSA-MCI.comwww.FINOPTIC.comParc Expobat n° 16-53Parc Expobat n°16-53285 Camden Contact: Creek Ct. M. Jukka Kohtala13 480 CABRIES France Lawrenceville GA 30043, USA13 480 CABRIES FranceTel. : +33 4 4202 6044 Tel./Fax : +1 770 3742852937Camden Creek Ct.Tel: +33 4 4202 6044 Fax. : +33 4 4202 7979 MP. Lawrenceville, : +1 404 247 1324 GA 30043, USAFax: +33 4 4202 7979 Email : sales@cersa-mci.comEmail : j.kohtala@cersa-mci.com Tel. +1 404 247 1324M. Jukka Kohtala.Email: sale@cersa-mci.comwww.cersa-mci.comEmail: j.kohtala@cersa-mci.com198 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015FINOPTICSCERSA started to supply the our production with adetection) for fine wire andwire industry in 1987 with the continuous growth.cables, isfirst Laser Diffraction Sensorexpected toCoMPanY HistoRY:(LDS) in the world to measureKeY PRoDUCts:neW PRoDUCts FoRNew products:start inCERSA started to supply the fine wire diameters industry in line. Fine wire diameter 1/ LPSNH3 (3 axes, very high CaBLe & production PLastiCs: line,1987 with the first Laser Diffraction Sensor measurement: frequency diameter1/ for Diameter evaluation, and by end defect of this detectionin the world. 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commission brokers, inc.P.O. Box 8456Cranston, RI 02920-0456 USATel: +1 401 943 3777 • Fax: +1 401 943 3670Emails: marty137@aol.com • mkenner@commissionbrokers.comWebsite: www.commissionbrokers.commission sTATEmEnT:Commission Brokers is dedicatedto quality and customer support asan equipment specialist serving theelectrical wire and cable industry.CompAny profilE:Commission Brokders is a domesticand international broker for used,rebuilt, reconditioned and as-is machineryfor the nonferrous wire andcable, wire harness, wire assembly,braiding and hose industries.The company offers equipment andplant appraisal services and sells individualpieces of wire and cable equipmentas well as entire plant facilities.EquipmEnT offErings:Specific wire and cable equipmentavailable from Commission Brokersincludes a variety of name-brandbraiders, bunchers, cablers, drawingmachines, extruders, payoffs, stranders,take-ups and twisters.sErviCE offErings:Additional services offered byCommission Brokers include equipmentrefurbishing, appraisals, liquidationsplus full auction capabilities.mAin ConTACT:martin Kenner, Presidentmarty137@aol.commkenner.commissionbrokers@cox.netfor morE info ConTACT:Commission Brokers, inc.P.O. Box 8456Cranston, RI 02920-0456 USAT +1 401 943 3777/F +1 401 943 3670Emails: marty137@aol.commkenner.commissionbrokers@cox.netWebsite: www.commissionbrokers.comDesign & engineering LLc1275 Bloomfield Ave., B7-43Fairfield, NJ 07004 USATel: +1 973 439 9444 • Fax: +1 866 892 8724E-Mail: sales@designandengineering.com • Web Site: www.designandengineering.commission sTATEmEnT:We believe there is no substitute forproven experience.D&E is dedicated to perform Rebuildingand Upgrades on existing Linesto bring them up to the latest provenTechnologies in the Wire and CableIndustry.Our Engineers work closely withthe Customers, ensuring the integrationinto a system that meets their specificrequirements.KEy pErsonnEl:Hernando Blanco,Engineering Mgr.John garb,Project EngineerToTAl EnginEErED soluTion:Our total Engineered Solutions arecomplete:• Automation hardware• Software• Engineering• Start upThe result is:• Improve Productivity• Consistent ProcessControl• Reduced Down time• Low Maintenance costControlpanelAuTomATion &sysTEms inTEgrATion:A complete range of systems designservices is available for: Extrusion &THHN Lines, CV Lines, Water LevelControl, Dual Take-ups, Tension Control/ Fiber Optic, Wire Drawing, Stranders,Drum Twisters and Telephone Lines.rEBuilDing sErviCEs:• Extruders• Dual Take-upsEnginEEring sErviCEs:• Start up• Troubleshooting• Programming• Installation & CommissioningproDuCT linEs:Payoffs,Takeups,Dancers,Accumulators,Extruders, Capstans, Rod Breakdown,Wire Drawing, Rigid & PlanetaryStrander, Drum Twisters, Auto CoilingMachine, Wrapping MachineAssoCiATion / mEmBErsHip:• WAI • ISA • IEEE • SME200 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

DeWAL Industries, Inc.15 Ray Trainor Dr.Narragansett, RI 02882 USAToll-Free: +1 800 366 8356Tel: +1 401 789 9736Fax: +1 401 783 6780www.dewal.comCOMPANY HISTORY:Hugo DiClemente and Edward Walsh establishedDeWAL Industries in 1974 withthe goal of converting PTFE resin into thebest-made PTFE film on the market. BothHugo and Ed had worked together previouslyand already had over 20 years of experienceunder their belts.The original company, which was locatedin Hope, RI, employed three people. TodayDeWAL has grown to over 140 employees,producing the highest quality PTFE film onthe market.DeWAL began by manufacturing skivedPTFE, then added the capability to manufactureUHMW-PE films. DeWAL has stayedat the forefront of fluoropolymer processingtechnology with superior precision PTFEand UHMW films, extruded/unsintered PTFEfilms, expanded/low density PTFE, pressuresensitive tapes, along with porous PTFE andUHMW films. Most of all, DeWAL has neverlost focus on the primary product that thecompany started with and where it is still anindustry leader in PTFE thin film technology.The company is now managed by Hugo andEd’s four sons: David and Warren DiClemente,and Eric and Ned Walsh.DeWAL high performance polymer films andpressure sensitive tapes are among the mostprecise splice-free films and tapes anywhere.Made with unmatched dimensional accuracyon proprietary high-tech processing lines inNarragansett, Rhode Island, they are sold byDeWAL distributors around the world.PRODUCTS:DeWAL offers the wire and cable industry anextremely wide range of standard and customPTFE films and tapes, including adhesivebacked PTFE, unsintered, low density, skived,RoHS compliant colors, conductive and specialtylaminate products. DeWAL films andtapes are regularly specified to resolve themost demanding noise, abrasion and frictionchallenges in wire and cable.• Skived PTFE• Unsintered PTFE• Low density PTFE (ePTFE)• Unique laminatesAPPLICATIONS:DeWAL’s films and tapes are used in manydemanding applications including:• Aerospace & Defense• Coaxial• Marine• Automotive• Energy Generation• MedicalQUALITY:DeWAL Industries is ISO 9001:2008 registered.SALES OFFICES:DeWAL Industries, Inc.Headquarters:15 Ray Trainor Dr., Narragansett, RI 02882 USAToll-Free: +1 800 366 8356Tel: +1 401 789 9736 • Fax: +1 401 783 6780USA1@DeWAL.comCanada:615 deFribourg, Laval, QC H7KY3Y3canada1@dewal.comUnited Kingdom:7 Cedar GroveBaiillif Bridge, Brighouse HD6 4FEusa1@dewal.comGermany:Osterstr. 47, 25693 Sank Michaelis Donnusa1@dewal.comChina:Guangzhou Ruide Trading Co., Ltd.Rm. 103, Dianwu Zohghe BuildingTianshou Rd., Tianhe District Guangzhou, 510635Mexico & Central America:AFC-BH S. DE R.L. DE C.V.Av. Mariano Escobedo # 43 Col.Popotla, MexicoD.F. Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, C.P. 11400The Eraser Company, Inc.PO Box 4961/123 Oliva DriveSyracuse, NY 13221 USAPhone: (315) 454-3237 / Toll Free: (800)724-0594Fax: (315) 454-3090Email: info@eraser.comWeb: www.eraser.comEraser is a leading worldwide manufacturerof wire, cable, and tube processingequipment. Eraser’s widerange of machinery enables customersto manufacture, prepare, and process,wire, cable, and tubing products moreefficiently, effectively, and profitably.Products categories include:• Wire and Cable Strippers• Wire, Cable and Tubing Cutters• Wire Twisters• Infrared Heating Equipment• Reelers, Dereelers and Winders• Measuring Tools• Fiberglass BrushesFor over 100 years our focus has beenon providing superior products and serviceto our customers in the automotive,aerospace, military, medical andindustrial manufacturing industries.We understand that each market isunique and has specific needs and requirements.Our broad range of industrialmachinery spans over 200 productsand growing.Eraser is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Thiscertification ensures that we build qualityinto our products and services andgive our commitment to you that wehold ourselves accountable to the highestin industry standards for quality andservice.July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 201

EUROTEK SRLC.da Villa Martelli 313/E66034 Lanciano (Chieti), ItalyTel: +39 0872 72581 • Fax: +39 0872 711978E-mail: info@eurotek-italy.itwww.eurotek-italy.itCOMPANY PROFILE:Eurotek, since 1993 one of the worldwideleader in the research & development andmanufacture of a wide range of ExtrusionCrossheads in Italy.MAIN PRODUCT:Our range of Extrusion Crossheads includingextrusion tooling 100% made inItaly is:• Fixed-centering• Manual-centering• Spherical-centering• Hybrid-CenteringCovering these applications:• Single-layer• Dual-layer• Three-Layers• Four-Layers• Flat Ribbon Cables.(Including Thermo-Regulated Crossheads,By-Pass (Purge) Modules, and QuickColor-Change units)Our Crossheads are specifically designedfor the extrusion of:• Wire Cable, Tube, Pipe and HoseOur products are for the processing of:• Thermo-Plastics, Fluor polymers (Teflon-FEP),Rubbers, Silicon, Fiber Optic,Halogen free compounds, includingcustom-designed Extrusion Crossheadsfor specific areas of application as Automotive,Aerospace, Marine, Military,Mining, Data Transmission, Building,Fiber Optic, Photovoltaic, Wind farms,Renewable-energy based power-cables,irrigation pipes, Shaped Extruded Profiles,among other fields of application.ACCESSORIES:• Motorized Precision-Cutter• Airwipe for Extrusion LinesFiltertech, Inc.113 Fairgrounds Drive, PO Box 527Manlius, NY 13104-0527 USATel: 1 (315) 682-8815Fax: 1 (315) 682-8825Website: www.fi ltertech.comEmail: info@fi ltertech.comCOMPANY PROFILE:Filtertech is an international producerof liquid filtration and waste disposalsystems for industrial coolant applicationsincluding wire drawing,aluminum and steel rolling, machining,grinding as well as process andwaste water applications.PRODUCTS:Based in Manlius, NY (near Syracuse,NY), Filtertech, Inc. supportscustomers worldwide utilizing itscomplete line of equipment in orderto design systems that includevacuum, gravity and pressure filters,centrifuges, magnetic separators, oilwater separators, evaporators, vacuumdistillation units and process and wastewater filter systems.These systems include filters, pumps,heat exchangers, transfer sumps andcontrol packages.LAB TESTING:Filtertech, Inc. offers customers freelab testing to confirm application feasibilityas well as provides pilot rentaltesting for qualified process and wastewater applications.FOR MORE INFORMATION:Please contact us for more informationor visit our website at www.filtertech.com. As always, it is a pleasure to beof service.SALES OFFICE:Filtertech, Inc.113 Fairgrounds Drive, PO Box 527Manlius, NY 13104-0527 USATel: 1 (315) 682-8815Fax: 1 (315) 682-8825Website: www.filtertech.comEmail: info@filtertech.com202 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Foerster Instruments, Inc.140 Industry Dr., RIDC Park W.Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1028 USATel: +1 412 788 8976Fax: +1 412 788 8984Email: sales@foerstergroup.comWebsite: www.foerstergroup.comCOMPANY PROFILE:Non-Destructive Testing, Metal Detection,Magnetics – FOERSTER stands for highestquality utilizing primarily the EddyCurrent method of testing for precisionand performance; for commitment anddependability; for the best and most technologicallyadvanced range of products.Our ultimate goal is customer satisfactionworldwide.With ten subsidiaries and amultitude of representatives across theglobe, we are ever-present and in proximityto our customer. In the US, we aredoing our utmost to equal that goal aswell. With four offices demographicallylocated (South Carolina, Texas, Missouriand Ohio) as well as an additional Servicelocation in Indiana, we offer our customersthe highest possible standard of Quality,Service and Trust in a fast and efficientresponse time.Our Ohio plant provides our customerswith custom Material Handling Capabilitiesfor in-line or off-line testing. From amulti-station drive table that will move thecustomer’s product from initial manufacturing,through the testing phase back throughcompletion to an individual test cell that canbe hand-fed or automated, FOERSTER hasthe capabilities to design and engineer tomeet each customer’s specific requirements.COMPANY DIVISIONS:• DIVISION TSSemi-Finished Product TestingTesting of semi-finished products forthe metal-producing and metalworkingindustry.• DIVISION CTComponent TestingEddy-current flaw detection of safetyrelevantand functionally critical parts inthe automotive industry and its suppliers.• DIVISION MMobile Testing and Measuring EquipmentPortable solutions for crack detection andmeasuring of electrical conductivity.U.S. HEADQUARTERS:Foerster Instruments, Inc.140 Industry Dr., RIDC Park W.Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1028 USATel: +1 412 788 8976Fax: +1 412 788 8984Email: sales@foerstergroup.comWebsite: www.foerstergroup.comGeorge Evans Corporation121 37 th StreetMoline, IL 61265-1796 USATel: +1 309 757 8300 or Toll-Free: +1 800.reel.U.S.AEmail: sales@George-Evans.comWebsite: www.george-evans.comCelebrating 100Years in 2015GEC provides Toroidal ® reels for shippingproduct and in-plant use. Toroidal ®reels are available in 30" to 108" diameters.Reels can have their componentsaltered, or additional features added, inorder to meet various custom servicerequirements.GEC also offers structural steel reels in anysize up to 144” flange diameter.Toroidal and structural reels can alsobe made out of either aluminum or stainlesssteel, depending upon customer requirements.Continuing to provide a variety of services,GEC offers custom metal fabrication,manufacturing processes, timely quotations,on-site engineering staff, computertracking of manufacturing costs and productionstatus for each order and a formalquality control process.GEC is a four-generation family companythat continues to provide quality steel reelsand metal fabrication services to industry.PRODUCTS:George Evans Corporation provides thewire and cable industry with durable, costeffective,and fully recyclable Toroidal ® steelfluted reels to Western Electric, NEMA andAluminum Association standards. Customdesigned reels to meet your specific requirementsand size specifications are made toorder for your use.GEC also provides contract manufacturingservices. The company fabricates all types ofcarbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copperand brass to meet your high quality andexacting tolerance specifications.QUALITY:The GEC Quality management system iscertified to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 by theBritish Standards Institution.It is the policy of GEC to fabricate productsthat provide a good value to our customers inthe metal fabricating industry. It is the intent ofGEC to continually improve through modernmanufacturing processes, customer input, andinternal recommendations.SALES OFFICE:George Evans Corporation (GEC)121 37 th StreetMoline, IL 61265-1796 USATel: +1 309 757 8300Toll-Free: +1 800.reel.U.S.AEmail: sales@George-Evans.comWebsite: www.george-evans.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 203

Gem Gravure Co. Inc.112 School StreetHanover, MA 02339 USATel: (781) 878-0456 • Fax: (781) 871-3263info@gemgravure.com • www.gemgravure.comCOMPANY HISTORY:When you are searching for the bestway to mark your wire and cable, youneed a company that will focus on yourunique needs. A company with a talentfor understanding your processes andthe resources to create practical solutions.Since 1952, Gem Gravure Co,Inc. has been providing superior printingtechnology for jacketed wire and cableas well as wire harness.It started with GEM’s original patentedprocess for gravure markingwheels and expanded to continuous inkjet (CIJ). Messages went from staticto variable. While contact markers andwheels remain a high speed solution formany customers, ink jet coding is GEM’sstrength. GEM is the exclusive representativefor KBA-Metronic in the UnitedStates, Canada and the borders of Mexico.KBA-Metronic is based in Germany.The KBA-Metronic alphaJET® printer isone of the most reliable, eco-friendly inkjet printers available. A solvent recoverysystem is built into each alphaJET unit,reducing make up consumptions to loweco-friendly, budget-friendly rates.PRODUCT LINES:GEM ink jet inks range from heavypigmented opaque to soft pigmentedto dye based inks. This range allowscustomers to select bright opaque codes,codes resistant to automotive solventsor dye based codes that resist transfer.GEM’s staff of expert chemists designfl uids specifi cally for the needs of thecustomer. A full line of low VOC and VOCexempt inks are available.LOCATIONS, SALES& SERVICE OFFICES:GEM is a third generation, familyowned and operated company with locationsin Hanover, MA; Santee, CA andNixa, MO.Service and sales offices support customersacross the United States, Canadaand portions of Mexico.It all comes down to what we do—WE CODE.CONTACT:Gem Gravure Co. Inc.112 School StreetHanover, MA 02339 USATel: (781) 878-0456Fax: (781) 871-3263info@gemgravure.comwww.gemgravure.comHOWAR Equipment Inc.499 Edgeley Blvd., Unit 12Concord, Ontario L4K 4H3 CanadaPhone: (905) 669-4010 • Fax: (866) 669-6383E-Mail: sales@howarequipment.com • Web: www.HowarEquipment.comHowar Equipment services the needs of thewire & cable manufacturing industry, byproviding high quality machinery and accessoriesneeded to manufacture and processwire & cable.We have partnered with the highest quality andservice oriented companies to supply the NorthAmerican industry with only the best qualityproducts and solutions.Steel Reels & Handling EquipmentOffers a comprehensive line of steel reels for allprocessing and shipping applications.• Steel Reels with single and double walls• Fully Machined Solid Steel Reels• Corrugated & Structural Steel Reels• Collapsible Reels & Reel Handling• Large Diameter Reels up to 196"• Reel Lifters and TiltersOff-Line Insulation MeasurementAn automatic off-line cable cross-section measurementmachine that quickly and accuratelymeasures insulation samples.• Insulation cross-section measurement• Wall thickness, Concentricity, Min/Max• Extrusion Trends & Slicing EquipmentWire Pointers + Wire Straighteners & FeedersComprehensive line of durable and precisionfocused line of easy to use wire pointers.• Wire Pointers & String-Up Equipment• Swaging Machines• Shave Pointers for Large diameter Rod + Bars• Wire Straighteners & Feeding EquipmentWire Drawing AccessoriesSpecialized line of equipment to provide improvedwire drawing efficiency.• Rotating Die Holder with Direct/Indirect Cooling• Mechanical Wire Descalers + Wire Brushing• Wire Brushing and cleaning unitsFoil Laminated Shielding TapesShielding tapes for wire & Cable to insulatecables from EMI interferences. Highest qualitylaminating and testing techniques.• Aluminum/Polyester (Mylar)• Copper/Polyester• Annelaed copper or aluminum tapes• Polyester, PE or PE tapes• Water-swellable tapesPLASMA Wire Heat & Surface TreatmentHighly efficient plasma wire heat & surfacetreatment equipment.• In-Line annealing, cleaning, degreasing• Copper alloys and Stainless Steels• PV-Ribbon Wire applications• Medical Tube applications• Treatment of wire at drawing speedsContact:Willy Hauer:President - Wire Production MachineryChris Hauer:GM – Reels & AccessoriesMichael Gromko:Product Manager – Extrusion204 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

enedon lassn atwithacesoter.itco)atedutes.ontoapa filmplatefor more information and find out how you can save with theHuestis Industrial line of Air Wipes.www.huestis.com68 Buttonwood St.Air Wipes, Pay-offs, Take-ups, Buncher Pay-offs, Accumulators,Cable Jacket Bristol, Strippers, RI 02809-0718 Spoolers, Cold Pressure USAWelders, CustomTel: +1 401 253 5500 • Toll-Free: +1 800 972 9222 • Fax: +1 401 253 7350ISO9001:2000E-Mail: sales@huestis.com • Web REGISTERED Site: www.huestisindustrial.com68 Buttonwood Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809 U.S.A.401-253-5500, 800-972-9222, Fax: 401-253-7350MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of Huestis Industrial is todevelop, manufacture and market reliable,cost effective industrial equipment.This mission is supported by our dedicationand commitment to quality. Eachindividual employee, at every level,takes responsibility for the company’ssuccess by respecting and understandingeach other’s role and its impact on ourcustomers.Our success is dependent on deliveringthe highest quality product at an affordableprice to meet the customer’s fullexpectation.May March 2007/Wire & Cable & Cable Technology International 27 27COMPANY HISTORY:Huestis Industrial, Bristol, RI, wasfounded in 1920 as Huestis Machine Corporation,a specialty machinery supplierto several local manufacturing companies.Huestis Industrial is currently recognizedas a leading manufacturer of highlyengineered machines for specializedInosym Ltd.39 Hinau St.Riccarton, ChristchurchNew ZealandTel: +64 21 353 634 • Fax: +64 3 341 6668Web Site: www.inosym.comEmail: Inosym@inosym.comMISSION STATEMENT:Inosym is committed to providing ourcustomers with world class quality reelsand bobbins at competitive prices.COMPANY HISTORY:Inosym reels were developed sevenyears ago to provide cable and wiremanufacturers with a product that wasrealistically priced and of high quality.We believe we are achieving this andassisting our customers to reduce capitalexpenditure and increase profits.Today Inosym supplies a range of steeland ABS plastic reels to over 35 countriesworldwide. Our reel products are manufacturedto international standards andare suitable for all cable and wire-makingprocesses from high-speed wire drawingreels to large take-up reels.PRODUCTS:ABS plastic reels in 300–1000 mm sizeshave flanges molded from high-impactABS. Applications include high-speedrequirements in wire, cable and tubingproduction.CAPABILITIES:Our products have earned a reputationfor dependability and rugged design.This success is a result of practical, innovativeengineering and extensive inhousemachining and assembly facilitiesincluding the most current CNC turning,milling, drilling and automated machiningequipment.KEY PERSONNEL:Howard Fancher,Director of Business DevelopmentSteve Bettencourt,EngineeringPRODUCT LINES:• Air Wipes• Enclosures• Take-Up Stands• Adjustable Payoff Stands• Shaftless Payoff Standsinsulating, group twinners,stranding, bunching,jacketing.MF (Metal Flange)pressed metal processreels come in sizes from 100–1250 mmand are made from high-quality steel plateand tube. Applications include universaltake-up and payoff reels, bunching, stranding,insulating and jacketing.SM (Semi Machined)double-wall high-speedreels come in sizes from315–800 mm and are madeof high-quality steel plateand tube. Applications include drawing,bunching, stranding and insulating.FM (Fully Machined)steel high-speed reels insizes ranging from 100–1000 mm and manufacturedfrom high-qualitysteel plate and tube. Applications includehigh-speed single-wire drawing, high-• Buncher Payoff Stands• Cable Jacket Strippers• Spooling/Coiling Equipment• Cold Pressure Welding• Length MetersNEW WEBSITE:New website: www.huestisindustrial.comSALES OFFICE:Huestis Industrial68 Buttonwood St.Bristol, RI 02809-0718 USAT: +1 401 253 5500 • F: +1 401 253 7350Toll-Free: +1 800 972 9222E-Mail: sales@huestis.comWeb Site: www.huestisindustrial.comISO 9001:2000 REGISTEREDspeed multi-wire drawing, bunching andenamelled wire coating.SD (Steel Drum Reels) are large steelprocess and shipping drums available insizes ranging from 800 to 3150 mm. SDSteel Drum Reel options include flat sidedflanges. Applications include drum twisting,stranding, insulating and jacketing.CAPABILITIES:Inosym reels are made to DIN InternationalStandards or as per the customer’sspecific requirements. With more than250,000 ft 2 of production space, Inosymcan provide its customers with rapid deliveryof both large and small reel orders.SALES OFFICE:Inosym Reels39 Hinau St.Riccarton, ChristchurchNew ZealandT +64 21 353 634 • F +64 3 341 6668Web Site: www.inosym.comEmail: Inosym@inosym.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 205

Joe Snee Associates, Inc.PO Box 236, Seekonk, MA 02771 USATel: 774-991-0504E-mail: joe@jsnee.comwww.pwmltd.co.uk • www.betalasermike.com • www.awmachinery.comPRESSURE WELDING MACHINES (PWM)Joe Snee Associates is the exclusive United Statesand Canada Distributor for the Pressure WeldingMachines (PWM) line of welders and dies. Offeringwelders, dies, spare parts and on-site service andrepairs, Joe Snee has over 19 years of experiencein cold pressure welding.Through PWM, with its proven track record of qualityand service of nearly 30 years, the company offersHand Held, Workbench, Powered/Manual TrolleyMounted and Rod Welders.Hand Held Welders (M10, M25, and M30) are ableto weld a range of wires from .0039” to .071” (0.1 to1.8 mm). The HP30 (pneumatic hand held) providesan effortless weld on 0.118” to .079” (0.3 to 2.0 mm).Ideal for welding in confined spaces.‘Workbench Welders (BM10 and BM30), for applicationswhere many welds are made on each workshift, offer an easy and user friendly way to weldwire from .0039” to .07” (.01 to 1.8 mm). Optionaltrolleys are available for these models.Trolley Mounted Welders (M101, P101, HP100 andHP200) are portable and cover a range of .040” to.256” (1.0 to 6.5 mm). On wheeled trolleys, these unitscan be quickly brought to the work area. In addition toround wire, this group of welders is often used for weldingstrip on armoring lines as well as welding trapezoidand other profiles.Rod Welders (EP500, P1000 and P1500) provideusers with the ability to weld .197” to 1.181” (5.0 to30.0 mm) rod. Simple to operate using a PLC, thesewelders, unlike “hot welders” provide for fast, reliablewelds using very little electricity. The extremely“green” EP500 uses 120V (5 Amps) and is commonlyused to weld 5/16 and 3/8 rod.The PWM rod welders do not require the use of anyheat, flux or fillers.NDC TECHNOLOGIESJoe Snee Associates is also the New England Representativefor NDC Technologies and its line of BetaLaserMike non-contact measurement and controlsolutions. Products include laser, ultrasonic andinfrared technologies. Recognizable brands include:• AccuScan for laser scanning diametermeasurement• CenterScan for eccentricity measurement• CapScan for capacitance measurement• LaserSpeed for non-contact length and speedmeasurement• LN gauges for on-line lump and neckdowndetection• Spark Testers for detection of insulation voidsand pin holes• UltraScan for ultrasonic wall and eccentricmeasurement• LayScan for lay length measurement of twistedpair cables• BenchMike for off-line sample inspection ofdiameter as well as tubing wall thickness• SRL Pro for structural return loss measurementKEIR MANUFACTURING, INC.133 McLean Road • Brevard, NC 28712 USATl: +1 828 885 8444 • Toll-Free: +1 800 992 2402 (USA) • Fx: +1 828 884 7494Web Site: www.KEIRmfg.com • E-Mail: SALES@KEIRmfg.comKEIR Manufacturing, Inc. has been doingbusiness for over 32 years. KEIR’s product mixincludes standard items and unique customdesignedparts. KEIR services a diverse groupof industries, with wire/cable being its largestmarket. KEIR Manufacturing does businesswith more than 1500 customers in 31 countries.MISSION STATEMENT:The KEIR Manufacturing mission is toengineer value for its customers. KEIR isdedicated to making products that enable thewire/cable industry to run more efficiently andproductively through application of leadingedgematerials. KEIR offers not just products,but a partnership with each client to createsolutions of real value to meet specific challenges.KEIR’s product solutions are focusedon continuous process improvement, energysavings and longer operating life.TECHNICAL CERAMICS:KEIR Manufacturingcan duplicatemost standard andspecialty parts. KEIRcan make prototypesfrom 99.8% pure Aluminaceramic to replaceparts made ofmetal, plastics or othermaterials. KEIR’s proprietaryproductionCeramic guide parts.process gives the versatility to make this widerange of parts without tooling charges.KEIR offers this value proposition:High-quality, long-wearing ceramic options,delivered quickly at low cost.AIR WIPES:KEIR’s patented SureShot and SplitShotAir Wipes provide a far more effective dryingmethod, and one that does not depend on highvolumeair consumption. This efficient designyields exceptional dryingperformance usinga very low volume ofcompressed air, andlasts much longer thanother brands due to therugged ceramic insertlining the wire path.KEIR offers this valueproposition: Air WipesSplitShot Air Wipe.that exceed performance expectations using atleast 25% less compressed air with an operatinglife of years as compared with months.COMPOSITE FLYER BOWS:KEIR’s triaxially braided composite standardand BackBone flyer bow constructionshave greater durability than layered/laminateddesigns, allowing them to take more hits andendure higher stress equating to increased operatinglife and less machine downtime.The more aerodynamic BackBone designfunctions at lower power consumption (up to40% less energy) and higher TPM, resulting inimproved wire quality and further reduction inbow breakage.• DataPro for process control/data management• DCM Cable Testing solutions for LAN, co-axial,telecom and aerospace productsAW Machinery (AWM)AW Machinery (AWM) is a manufacturer/integratorof machinery and control systems used in wire,cable, fi ber optic industries and other applicationsincluding tube and hose manufacturing, rewindingand other extrusion applications such as profi les.AWM is an experienced manufacturer of completeextrusion lines and systems to meet the diverserequirements of the electrical wire and cable industryand others, such as:• Telephone and LAN Cables• Power Cable - CV Lines• Optical Fiber Coating• Building Wire• Automotive Wire• Appliance Wire• Medical Tubing• Special CablesShort deliveries for new machines, wire line systems,complete technical service and spare partsfor both AWM supplied as well as Viteck equipmentpresently in the fi eld is a specialty of AWM.AW Machinery also offers wire handling equipmentincluding pay-off and take-up stands, re-spoolinglines, extruders, capstans, dancers, accumulators,cooling troughs as well as custom machinedesigns.KEIR offers thefollowing value proposition:Leading edgeflyer bow designs providinglonger operatinglife, less machinedowntime, and lowerBackBone flyer bow.energy consumption.PRODUCTS FOR OTHER MARKETS:KEIR manufactures products for a diversegroup of industries. In addition to the wire andcable market, KEIR produces engineered technicalceramic products for the textile, brick andsand blasting industries as well as high-tempfurnace components. The company also operatesa department manufacturing abrasive stones.For more information/specifications onthe technical ceramics products, air wipes andcomposite flyer bows offered by KEIR, contactMike Walters, Sales and Marketing Manager, orvisit the KEIR website.KEY PERSONNEL:• David Watkins, President• Mike Walters, Sales/Marketing Mgr.• Gordon Murray, Sales/Mktg. SpecialistSALES OFFICE:KEIR Manufacturing, Inc.133 McLean Rd.• Brevard, NC 28712 USAT: +1 828 885 8444 • F: +1 828 884 7494Toll-Free: +1 800 992 2402 (USA)Website: www.KEIRmfg.comEmail: SALES@KEIRmfg.com206 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

329 Rayette Rd, Unit 13/14, Concord, ON L4K 2G1, CanadaTelephone: Int.+ (905) 761-6165 Fax: Int.+ (905) 761-6168sales@lesmoamerica.com • www.lesmoamerica.comLesmo Machinery America Inc. offers the most efficient& productive manufacturing technologies fromworld leader manufacturers - these companies drivetheir businesses by being at the leading edge of technology.The principals represented endeavor to continuallydevelop innovative and original products of thehighest quality.Our mission is built on integrity and uses mutuallybeneficial relationships, quality products and qualitypeople to achieve our goals.Lesmo Machinery America will endeavor to provideexisting and new customers the support necessary tomaximize the production time of their machines. Ourservice department is fully equipped to assist in parts,service and technical support for maintenance of yourOM Lesmo/Eurodraw Energy lines.A Appiani -steel reelsAppiani manufacture standard and custom build steelreels according to DIN specifications or to customerrequirements. A world leading manufacturer of shippingand process reels since 1962, offering: - Steelreels for wiredrawing - Reels for bunching & stranding- Cable reels and drums - Fully machined steel reels -Spools for steel cord, hose wire, saw wire and specialfine wire all B-type spools - Finned Flanged corrugatedsteel reels - Collapsible, take apart reels - Plastic &Steel composite reels - ABSCerrini –extrusion technologyFounded in 1946 by Paolo Cerrini, the company hasgrown to become a very well-known name in extrusiontechnology, serving customers worldwide.Cerrini driving values:- Quality at the right price- Delivery on time, every time- Professional support and excellent customer service.We supply complete extrusion systems for buildingwire, energy cable, data cable lines and rubber profilesand tubes as well as extrusion line equipment.Our commitment to reliable and integrated solutionsstarts with the customer order and continues after thedelivery to give the customer the best product supportand service. Cerrini flexibility and technical competenciestogether with the cooperation with a wide range ofindustrial partners help the customer to find the bestsuccessful solution for his unique needs.Cometo – wire straightening,guiding & feeding equipmentCometo snc, established in 1983 with it’s goal to improveproduct quality, incorporates the most advancedtechnology together with experience gained from it’scustomers. Cometo Wire Handling Products include:Wire Straighteners (single, dual & multi-plane models),Wire Guides – various types, Rotating Die Units -Traversing units – electronic and mechanical, Feeders– for wire, metal strip and tube with mechanical, hydraulicand pneumatic roller adjustment - Automaticwire straightening for wire bending and forming machineryand also for the elongation in the processing ofconcrete construction materials (rebar), Straighteningand Wire Guide Rollers (Replacement Rollers).Tramev -wire, rod & cable cuttersWith our range of light and portable tools to shear, cutoff,bend and even straighten is now a very simpleoperation. Tramev CUTTING TOOLS offer a full rangeof portable tooling for shearing, cutting, straighteningand bending of metal wire, rod, strip, cable, bar, metalbanding and also the punching of metal plate. Unitsare battery operated, electrically powered or electro–hydraulically powered. This range of tooling allowsfast and effective solutions to the problems related towire, cable, strand, rod, bar and bolts & nuts for quickand efficient cuts with maximum operators’ safety.Lloyd & Bouvier, Inc.56 Sterling StreetClinton, MA 01510 USATel: +1 978 365 5700 • Fax: +1 978 365 9700E-Mail: sales@lloydbouvier.com • Website: www.lloydbouvier.comNew LB HD 72 Dual Reel Take-upwith Cat Clamp & CutterRebnuilt 2” Extruder withNew Inverted L Control PanelMISSION STATMENT:Lloyd & Bouvier, Inc. is committed tooffering uncompromising quality equipmentfor the wire and cable industry,New, Used or Rebuilt, with competitivepricing and delivery.COMPANY HISTORY:Founded in 1989, Lloyd & Bouvier,Inc. offers over 200 years of combinedexperience in the Wire & Cable industry.The company provides fabrication ofNew Machines as well as Rebuilding,Appraisal and Brokerage services, offeringbest know-how and service in theindustry. The 250,000+ sq. ft. facility inClinton, MA houses the main offices, alarge inventory of used machinery, and awell-equipped and staffed machine shopfor fabricating new machines, repairing,upgrading and retrofitting used machineryto today’s standards.PRODUCT LINES:Lloyd & Bouvier’s primary productsconsists of New, Used, Refurbishedand Reconditioned wire and cableequipment, from items such as payoffs,take-ups, capstans, cablers, stripers, andWardwell braiders, to complete lines forextrusion, cabling, respooling, taping,wire drawing, and specialty applications.Each new or rebuilt machine is testedin-house before shipment to assure conformanceand performance. Additionally,complete line of induction pre-heaters isavailable, New or Rebuilt.Fully staffed electronics, mechanicaland fabrication departments providecustomers with the latest technologyand expertise for various wire & cableequipment needs.Complete rebuilding services forWardwell 16 and 24 carrier braiders areavailable, with an extensive inventoryof quality new or used parts on hand atall times.Lloyd & Bouvier’s management, salesand engineering personnel with variedexperience in the Wire & Cable industrycan provide customers with the ability toidentify and offer optimum solutions forany unique equipment needs.New or Used, Lloyd & Bouvier has theperfect solution.KEY PERSONNEL:Ron Reed, PresidentPete Kuipers, VP of EngineeringHarish Panchal, Natl. Sales Mgr.Brian Bouvier, SalesJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 207

Mathiasen Machinery, Inc.450 Town SteetEast Haddam, CT 06423 USATel: +1 860-873-1423 • Fax: +1 860-873-8866mmi@mathiasen-machinery.comwww.mathiasen-machinery.comCOMPANY PROFILE:Mathiasen Machinery, Inc. (MMI) buys andsells usedwire and cable machinery. Machineryis purchased for inventory or it can be soldon an exclusive basis. MMI has interest inlocating individual machines, complete linesor entire plants. Consignments, warehousing,appraisals and liquidation services are alsooffered. MMI has buyers seeking all typesof good quality used wire and cable machinery.Inventory, for-sale and wanted lists areupdated regularly. Provide prompt deliveryof photos, video, and/or on-site inspections.MMI arranges for competitively priced transitand quick delivery upon payment.PRODUCT LINES:Used Machinery: Includes rod, intermediateand fine wire drawing machines; bunchers;nail machinery; barbed wire; annealers;cablers; stranders; extruders; bull blocks;take-ups; coilers; draw, straighten and cutmachines; spoolers; rolling mills; drum twisters;tube machines; fence machines; fastenermachinery, continuous casting machines andother types of used wire and cable machinery.WIRE/CABLE MARKETS SERVED:Domestic and international. Active in the U.S.,Canada, Mexico, Central and South America,Europe, and Asia. Ferrous and Non-ferrousproduction machinery.PRINCIPLE PERSONNEL:Mark Mathiasen, PresidentMichael Mathiasen, Vice PresidentTRADE SHOWS ATTENDED:• Wire Düsseldorf• Interwire• Wire Expo• IWCSASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:• New England Wire and Cable Club(NEWCC)• Wire Association International (WAI)• Wire and Cable Industry SuppliersAssociation ® (WCISA ® )• International Wire MachineryAssociation (IWMA)CONTACT:Mathiasen Machinery, Inc.450 Town SteetEast Haddam, CT 06423 USATel: +1 860-873-1423Fax: +1 860-873-8866mmi@mathiasen-machinery.comwww.mathiasen-machinery.comMcLube Division / McGee Industries Inc.9 Crozerville Rd.PO Box 2425Aston, PA 19014 USATel: +1 800 2 McLubeFax: +1 610 459 9538www.mclube.comMcLube Antistick / Release CoatingsOVER 60 YEARS OFINNOVATION & COMMITMENTThe McLube Division of McGee Industries,Inc. has been manufacturing high-technologymold releases and industrial lubricantssince 1954. Our products include water andsolvent- based release and antitack coatingsand a full line of oils, greases and dry filmlubricants. Through seven decades of innovation,McLube products have earned aninternational reputation for performance andMcLube people have earned world wide industryrecognition as expert problem solvers.At McLube, we’re specialists in assessingcomplex processes and unusual conditions—and developing solutions that work.We’re experienced in solving problems for abroad industrial base. Team McLube technicalexperts work closely with our customersto obtain optimal performance with ourstandard products—and to develop specialformulations to meet your unique processrequirements. All with fast turn-around. Andas we develop release and lubrication technologyto meet today’s needs, we are activelyengaged in researching and developing newtechnologies for the future. For technical assistancein selecting the appropriate McLubeproduct, evaluating a McLube product underyour operating conditions, or developingspecial formulations for your process: Simplycall +1-800-2-MCLUBE (+1-800-262-5823).PRODUCT LINES• Barrier Release Coatings for Easeof Stripping• Anti-Stick Coatings• Assembly Lubricants• Moly and PTFE LubricantsPRODUCT BENEFITS• Excellent Chemical and Thermal Stability• Non-oily• Dust Free• Cost Effective• Environmentally Safe• Operator Friendly• Water or Solvent Based• Superior Adherence• PTFE, Flourochemical andPolymer Based Products• Fast Drying• ColorlessISO 9001:2008 CertificationSamples Available By Requestinfo@mclube.com208 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Melos GmbHEiswiese 6, D-49326 Melle, GermanyTel: (+) 49 5422 94470E-Mail: info@melos-gmbh.comWebsite: www.melos-gmbh.comInhol B.V.Zuidergracht 12, NL-3763 LV Soest, The NetherlandsPO Box 2026, NL-3800 CA AmersfoortTel: (+) 31 3560 33234E-mail: offi ce@inhol.com • Website: www.inhol.comSHEATHING, INSULATION COMPOUNDS:Melos is an experienced compounder fromGermany, proven in the worldwide cable market.Since the cooperation with Inhol (“Synergyat work”), the expanded “Mecoline” portfolioincludes an even wider range of thermoplastic,radiation, moisture and peroxide cross-linkablecompounds for the insulation and sheathingof cables for:• General Installation• Offshore, Shipboard• Green Energy, Solar• Marine, Aerospace, Defence• Rolling Stock, Rapid Transit, Railways• AutomotiveBEDDING COMPOUNDS:Additionally, Melos is an expert in manufacturinginternationally proven “FM” beddingcompounds, e. g. for PVC/PVC, XLPE/PVCor XLPE/HFFR cables.FLUOROPOLYMER BASED COMPOUND:Inhol and Melos are moving actively into thehigh demanding applications by introducingcompounds based on fluoroelastomerlike Viton (trade mark of DuPont) and Fluoropolymerslike PVDF and ETFE. Innovativecompound design makes these fluoropolymercompounds available for special applicationsin industries like automotive, medical andoffshore.The main features are resistance to hightemperatures, chemical reactions, corrosion,and stress-cracking. Mechanical toughnessmakes these compounds suitable for use inchallenging applications.HEAT-SHRINKABLE PRODUCTS:Inhol supplies know-how, equipment andcompounds for the heat-shrinkable productindustry.PTL LABORATORY TEST EQUIPMENT:Hot-set/hot-creep test oven:For fast and labor saving measurement of thehot-set elongation according to IEC 60811-2-1and ICEA T28-562, a new oven with a slidingside door hasbeen introduced.Thanks to the easyaccessibility of thesamples, time requiredfor eachtest cycle may be reduced by 5 minutes.TVAB abrasion tester:This abrasion tester is soprecise that is has set thestandard for ISO 6722-1.Today the TVAB testerhas been accepted as thestandard test device for theinsulated wire industry.Micro Products Company1886 E. Fabyan ParkwayBatavia, IL 60510 USATel: +1 630 406 9550 • Email: info@micro-weld.comNew Expanded Web Site: www.micro-weld.comHigh Performance Butt Weldersfor over 85 years & now introducingWorld Class Extrusion SystemsMISSION STATEMENT:Micro Products Co. is committed to providingthe wire and cable industry with a wide varietyof electric resistance butt and flash welders forcontinuous processing of wire, rod and cable.COMPANY HISTORY:Micro Products Company was founded in 1928in Chicago, Illinois. The corporate headquartersis located in Batavia, in the Chicago area, andthe manufacturing plant in Peoria, Illinois. Thecompany started out by producing a limitedline of small butt welders for steel wire to allowfor the continuous drawing of steel wire. It nowmanufactures over 50 models of butt and flashwelders, including ceramic fusion welders forboth stranded and solid conductors (steel, copper,aluminum).KEY PERSONNEL:William (Bud) BanksPresident/CEOGerri OsbergManager-Inside Sales/Customer ServicePRODUCT LINES:• Butt welders and flash welders for solidsteel and stainless steel wire in diametersfrom 0.005" up to 2.00".• Butt welders for nonferrous solid wire from0.007" up to 2.00" diameter.• Butt welders for nonferrous stranded wireranging from 28 gauge through 2000MCM. Higher capacities available.• Custom rack, frame and ring weldersystems.Micro-weld butt welders offer: Simplicity ofoperation, allowing any operator to make qualitywelds. The extra heavy-duty primary coilsand secondaries in the welding transformersmake them powerful and long-lasting.Special Features:• Manual or pneumatic clamping.• Pivot-type or straight slide weldingheadpieces.• Exclusive Micro-Weld manual orautomatic annealing system.• Dual high/low pressure systems.• Self-aligning welding dies.Special Services:Reconditioning Service: for a welder asgood as new for about half the cost of anew machine.Sample Weld Evaluation: to evaluatethe weldability and strength of customer’sstock sample.Expert Technical Assistance: techniciansoffer advice and help even at customer locationfor efficient welding solutions.INTERNATIONAL MARKETS:•Now in over 30 countries •Global Rep Network•Worldwide customer service & supportHamond Dayal, Managing Director-InternationalSALES OFFICE:Micro Products Company1886 E. Fabyan ParkwayBatavia, IL 60510 USAToll-Free: 800-872-1068T: 630-406-9550 • F: 630-406-9552Email: info@micro-weld.comWeb Site: www.micro-weld.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 209

COMPANY PROFILE:Miltec UV is the leading globalmanufacturer of high-performance UVcuring systems used in over 30 marketsegments which include: optical fiber,semiconductor, electronics, automotive,metal decorating, medical, wood flooring,etc. For over 25 years, Miltec UV hasprovided superior quality systems andservice in both domestic and globalmarkets.www.miltec.comMISSION STATEMENTMiltec UV is dedicated to building long termrelationships with customers by providing highquality products at reasonable prices and withexcellent customer service.Miltec UV designs and manufacturesalternative UV technologies, includingmicrowave and medium-pressure arcpowered UV systems, as well as partsand components for nearly all UVmanufacturers. Miltec UV systems enablecustomers to achieve more efficient curingwith large reductions in operating costs.These high-powered UV systems quitesimply outperform the competition where itmatters most. Shockingly fast cure speedsare possible given the system’s ability todeliver the highest peak irradiance of UVenergy at the focal point, available today.PRODUCT SOLUTIONS:Our advanced optics with more UVoutput concentrated at the fiber results infaster line speeds. We provide significantenergy and operating savings throughefficient design and easy maintenancefeatures. This results in attractive returnon investment for new lines or replacingexisting equipment with Miltec UV’sadvanced UV technology for Optical Fiberdraw, coloring, and FRP coating solutions.BENEFITS OF WORKINGWITH MILTEC UV FOR YOUROPTICAL FIBER SOLUTIONS:● Highly qualified team of experiencedoptical fiber UV specialists● New advanced system designs toreduce energy and operating costs● Patented features with significantperformance advantages● R&D lab to provide new processes orimprove existing ones● Robust, durable and easy to maintainUV equipment provides high productivityand throughput with limited downtime.Key Personnel:● Bob Blandford, President● Charles Blandford, Executive VP● Fred Beu, Director of Global Salesand MarketingMiltec UV146 Log Canoe Circle • Stevensville, MD 21666Phone: 410-604-2900 • Email: sales@miltec.comWebsite: www.miltec.comXtrema Mag Ad-1.indd 1P&R Specialty, Inc.1835 W. High StreetPiqua, OH 45356 USATel: +1 937 773 0263 • Fax: +1 937 773 4243Email: sales@prspecialty.com • Website: www.prspecialty.com6/22/2015 11:23:42 AMOUR DISTINCTIVE DIFFERENCEP&R Specialty provides the wire and cableindustry with flexible, fast, and responsivecustomer service; offering consistent ontimedelivery performance that exceeds thecustomer expectations.SERVICEAt P&R we believe in providing our customersquality products at competitive prices.Our industry leading customer service createsthe most value for our customers, day in andday out. We deliver a complete, customerfocused solution with scalable productioncapacity to meet changing customer demands.COMPANY PROFILEP&R Specialty is a customer focusedMidwest-based leading manufacturer of fiberboardspools, plastic spools, and plywoodreels for the wire and cable industries.Offering a complete line of standard sizedspools and reels, P&R is able to meet mostwire and cable packaging requirements. Wealso offer in-house design and mold manufacturingcapabilities for your custom spooland reel needs.Our dedicated team of professionals worksclosely with our customers to understand theirbusiness requirements and provide solutionsthat will improve their operational efficiencyand reduce cost.P&R embraces a culture of operationalexcellence and superior customer service.PRODUCTSFiberboard Spools for welding wire, steel wire,copper wire, building wire, and many other typesof wire, cable and cordage.Plastic Spools for welding wire, copper wire,fine wire, magnet wire, building wire, hose, tubing,rubber extrusions and other materials.Plywood Reels for welding wire, copper wire,building wire, wire rope, rope, cordage, hoses andother materials.KEY PERSONNELGreg BlankenshipPresidentAlissa BlankenshipVice PresidentMike KoonVice President FinanceVince ReidyVice President SalesCraig StiefelBusiness Development ManagerTravis PlunkettCustomer Service RepresentativeNancy BrinerCustomer Service Representative210 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Polymerics2828 Second StreetCuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221Tel: (330) 928-2210Fax: (330) 929-8819Sales fax: (330) 928-0844www.polymericsinc.com1540 St. Clair AvenueKent, Ohio 44240Tel: (330) 677-1131Fax: (330) 677-0999MISSION STATEMENT:Polymerics is your personal compoundand chemical supplier!We pride ourselves on experience, technology,and personal response.COMPANY HISTORY:Founded in 1972 by Bob Samples, Polymericsserves customers around the worldand is globally recognized as a premiercustom rubber mixing company. Althoughwe have grown to two facilities and 80+employees, we continue to operate as asmall, lean, privately owned company.Operations began in 1972 in Akron, Ohio.In 1991, a second facility for “state-ofthe-art”chemical blending was added inKent, Ohio. Today, the Cuyahoga Fallslocation houses our sales and technical staffin addition to processing custom rubbercompounds. Chemical blends are processedat the Kent location.Give Polymerics a call at the start of yourformulation process and avoid difficultprocessing problems before they occur.Our chemists and technicians will help youselect the most effective solutions for yourunique requirements. We offer compounddevelopment, on-site lab analysis to allspecifications, and mold and extrusiontroubleshooting. Polymerics has a fulltechnical staff to assist you in your productdevelopment activities.PRODUCTS & CAPABILITIES:Polymerics is a leader in customrubber mixing, dispersions, chemicalblends and compound development.We mix both black and color rubberto your exact specifications. We offerrubber compound development servic-es for most polymer types includingboth natural and synthetic polymers.Polymerics can also strain your blackor color compounds. Contact our technicalstaff to consult on your processingand product development needs.QUALITY:ISO 9001:2008-certified, Polymericsis committed to producing high qualityproducts, with repeatability and uniformityto fit unique requirements.Our quality management system isbased on the Eight Quality ManagementPrinciples: 1. Customer Focus,2. Involvement of People, 3. ContinualImprovement, 4. Leadership, 5. ProcessApproach, 6. System Approach, 7.Factual Approach to Decision Making,8. Mutually Beneficial Supplier RelationshipsPressure Welding Machines Limited (PWM)Unit 1, Belmont Farm Business CentreSnoad Hill, Bethersden, Kent TN26 3DY EnglandTel: +44 1233 820847 • Fax: +44 1233 820591E-Mail: pwm@btinternet.com • Web Site: www.pwmltd.co.ukCOMPANY HISTORY:British company PWM is a world leader inthe design and manufacture of high-performancecold pressure welding equipment for joining nonferrouswire, rod, strip and profile.Durable, accurate and reliable, our machinesand dies are precision engineered inour own British workshops to stringent qualitycontrol standards.KEY PERSONNEL:Steve Mepsted, Managing DirectorWith over 40 years’ experience of cold weldtechnology, Steve has an extensive knowledge ofdifferent welding applications, wire drawing androd breakdown machinery.Carole Cole, Export ManagerCarole handles inquiries from customersthroughout the world, liaising with PWM’s networkof agents and distributors and co-ordinatingsales and service requirements.LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:To see our cold welders in action, watch thevideo demonstrations at www.pwmltd.co.uk.PRODUCTS:Hand Held WeldersIdeal for welding in confined spaces, the M10,M25 and M30 models are for wire sizes 0.0039"to 0.071". The HP30 (pneumatic) provides aneffortless weld on wire 0.118" to 0.079" diameter.Workbench WeldersStrong and reliable, the manually operatedBM10 Superfine, BM10 and BM30 for wiresizes 0.0039" to 0.071" can also be suppliedwith trolleys.Trolley Mounted WeldersOur portable welders can be wheeled to thework area to reduce downtime. The range includesthe M101 (manual), P101 (pneumatic),and the HP100 and HP200 (air-hydraulic), forwire sizes 0.040" to 0.256".Rod WeldersThe energy-efficient EP500 (electropneumatic),P1500 (electro-hydraulic) andP1000 (hydraulic) rod welders, with weldingcapacities from 0.197" to 1.181" copper/aluminum,provide a fast, easy and cost-effectivemethod of welding large rod sections.Machine DiesWe make industry standard dies for roundwire and rod; dies for strip and profile; andcan also manufacture custom-made dies to suitcustomers’ individual specifications.CAPABILITIES:Through our international network ofexperienced agents, we provide a personal,on-site service, with full back up and after-salessupport. New PWM cold welders and diesare available only from us or our authorizeddistributors.EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR:Joe Snee Associates is the exclusive distributorof PWM machines, spares and dies inNorth America and Canada.JOE SNEE ASSOCIATESAll inquiries within North Americafor machines, spares and dies, contact:Joe Snee Associates, Inc.PO Box 236, Seekonk, MA 02771Tel: 774-991-0504Email: joe@jsnee.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 211

Process Sheaves LLCPO Box 150Mystic CT 06355Tel.: 860-440-8175 • Fax: 800-903-0991E-Mail: sales@ProcessSheaves.comWebsite: www.ProcessSheaves.comCOMPANY HISTORY:Sheaves, Inc was started in 1989by Charlie Morison to manufacturecustom sheaves for the wire & cableprocessors and machinery OEMs.Today the business is run by StewWalton, with decades of experiencein the wire & cable industry.As the business grew strongly inother product areas, we created a spinoff Process Sheaves LLC to betterserve our original customers in thewire & cable industry.This site is the most complete onestop source for all your wire & cablesheave & pulley requirements.CURRENT ACTIVITIES:We offer immediate shipment ofstock sheaves and quick shipmentof custom sheaves.Download our Stock ProcessSheave catalog at our new websiteProcessSheaves.com for prices andspecifications of aluminum, aluminumceramic, UHMW, cast polyamide,and SX Polymer sheaves.When off-the-shelf sheaves don’tmeet your needs, call us to discussyour requirements and we’ll quotecustom sheaves to fit your exactneeds.Download our Cable Guide catalogat ProcessSheaves.com for fullspecifications and prices.PRODUCT LINES:• Stock aluminum sheaves, plainand ceramic coated; 1-1/2" to12" root diameter• Stock SX Polymer sheaves; 3"to 14" root diameter• Stock cast polyamide sheaves;8" through 48" root diameter• Custom sheaves in SX Polymer,UHMW, HDPE, Delrin, Nylon,Aluminum, and SteelDedicated to serving the W&C IndustryPro-Line10 Avco RoadHaverhill, MA 01835, USATel: +1 800 739 9067 • Fax: +1 978 374 4885Email: Bench@1proline.comwww.1proline.com • www.industrialworkbenches.comMISSION STATEMENT:Pro-Line produces and supplies wire harnessassembly stations designed for the ergonomicassembly of wire harnesses. The company isdedicated to providing:The Leading Edge in Modular ErgonomicsPRODUCTS:The Pro-Line Series of Modular ErgonomicWorkbenches provides a wide selection andmodular designs with interchangeable accessories.Pro-Line work stations surface tiltand adjust up and down. The work stationsare designed to hold boards from 24" x 24"up to 48" x 96".Two available Pro-Line Series models includeelectric or manual adjustment capability. Theadjustable front lip holds boards ranging from0.250" to 0.750".Pro-Line Series Bench In A Box products providebar coded inventory for your warehouse.With the Bench In A Box Series you can easilyinventory the units until you need them. TheSeries has each bench packaged separatelyand complete. Pre-kitted units take the guesswork out of configuring the bench you need.Everything you need is in the box!Pro-Line products are available on the GSAschedule.Also offered are the Pro-Lab Series, mailroomand packaging equipment and othermaterial handling technology.CONTACT:Pro-Line10 Avco RoadHaverhill, MA 01835, USATel: +1 800 739 9067Fax: +1 978 374 4885Email: Bench@1proline.comwww.1proline.comwww.industrialworkbenches.com212 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

RTD MANUFACTURING INC.6273 State Route 233Rome, NY 13440, USATel: +1 800 987 6631 • Fax: +1 315 339 9337Email: sales@rtdmfg.com • Website: www.rtdmfg.comKEY PERSONNEL:Brian GetbeheadPresidentMike WatermanSales Manager/North AmericaRicardo CoronelSales Representative/MexicoRicardo.coronel@mejicoro.comJeff WilloughbySr. EngineeringMISSION STATEMENT:RTD strives to act as a department withineach of our customer’s facilities. RTD willcontinuously strive to better the bottomline of each customer by providing the bestpossible value for the lowest possible cost.COMPANY HISTORY:RTD was founded in 1982 by our currentPresident Brian Getbehead. The companywas purchased as Rome Tool & Die Co. Thecompany was renamed RTD Manufacturingand moved into equipment manufacturing forthe copper wire industry. Both Brian and salesmanager Mike Waterman had a combined 40years’ worth of experience in the wire andcable industry at Bartell Machinery Div. ofNational Standard Corporation before thebuild-up of RTD Manufacturing. To date, theyhave over 80 years combined experience inthe industry. North American Sales ManagerMike Waterman says, “We remain a familyowned firm with a sound quality mind set. Wemoved away from the larger corporate settingto have more control over our own destiny andhave found our niche in the industry.”PRODUCTS:• Multi-wire Payoffs• Multi-wire Accumulators• Flyer Payoffs• Baskets / Carriers• Steel Skids for Din Reel• “Coming Soon” Rod PayoffsRTD continues to supply the North Americanmarket with payoff equipment for severalof the multi-wire producers as well as endcustomers that prefer to buy directly from RTD.“We have a vast array of multi-wire payoffconfigurations to meet the needs of any wirefacility” stated Waterman. “We find that a standardpayoff system is not the normal request.We can work with any requirement that ourcustomers have to deal with in regard to facilitylayouts. Custom systems seem to be the normfor our firm. We pride ourselves on developinga payoff solution under difficult plant layouts.We have also incorporated some new featuresand improvements to our payoff systems toreduce maintenance costs and reduce operatorintervention during change-over”.RTD is also aleading manufacturerof Flyer Payoffequipment. Utilizingmagnetic hysteresisclutches that eliminatesthe requirementfor air or electriclines to clutterthe floor. Smoothconsistent tensionis a must. Not allmagnetic units arecreated equal. Let RTD show you the provendifference in magnetic technology.July 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 213

Schleuniger, Inc.North American Headquarters87 Colin DriveManchester, NH 03103 USAP. 603-668-8117 sales@schleuniger.comF. 603-668-8119 www.schleuniger-na.comCOMPANY PROFILEAs one of the leading international manufacturersof high-precision cable processingmachines, Schleuniger offers a comprehensiverange of products for virtually all applications.Whether cutting, stripping, crimping,sealing or marking, Schleuniger’s automaticand semi-automatic machines process cablesreliably, economically and precisely. And withan extensive range of global service products,Schleuniger will assist you in achieving precisionresults throughout the entire life cycle ofyour equipment.Innovative new product design, long-termexperience and open communication withour customers is how Schleuniger’s productrange has been consistently refined and grownsince 1975. Wherever cable or plug-in connectionsare in use, the Schleuniger solutionis never far away. Whether for the automobile,entertainment or communications industry,with household appliances, medical technologyor computers—from coffee machines togame consoles, mobile phones to aerospacetechnology—more than 10,000 companiesworldwide rely on the efficiency of Schleunigercable-processing solutions. To put it anotherway, what transports, protects, amuses, caresor provides for people almost always containsa little piece of Schleuniger technology.At Schleuniger, we claim “To Be Precise”with good reason. That is our passion and thestandard we set for ourselves.Schleuniger, Inc.North American Headquarters87 Colin Drive • Manchester, NH 03103P. 603-668-8117 • F. 603-668-8119www.schleuniger-na.com • sales@schleuniger.com214 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

Tips & Dies, Inc.505 Mill StreetRome, NY 13440, USATel: +1 315 337 4161 • Fax:+1 315 337 4164Email: Sales@tipsanddies.com • Website: www.tipsanddies.comCOMPANY HISTORY:Tips and Dies, Inc, was founded in 1986by Jim Milliman and his father Everett Milliman,to supply the wire and cable industrywith extrusion tooling with a strong emphasison short lead time for delivery as well asquality that exceeded expectations. In 1989they designed and patented the Bull’s-Eye ®fixed center crosshead which was the first ofits kind in the industry. This technology gavebirth to the Vortex ® , Dead Ringer ® , Paradox ®and Riptide ® lines.In 2002, their sales, manufacturing andengineering was relocated from Camden,NY to Rome, NY just 20 minutes away.With total commitment to on time delivery,quality and service, Tips and Dies hasbecome an industry leader and raised the baron customer expectations.PRODUCT LINE:•Vortex ®This line is offered in true fixed center, dieadjustable, ‘set it and forget it’ and fully adjustableversions. Single and dual heat zone,single and dual layer, with or without stripeand multiple flow diverter options allow thecrossheads to be designed for a customer’s individualneeds, should they be thermoplastics,thermoset or fluropolymers.•Dead Ringer ®Like the Vortex ® , this line offers single layer,dual layer and striping options plus allows dieholders with individual capabilities for stripe,dual layer and CV adaptation. It is most similarto the original Bull’s-Eye ® design.•Riptide ® /Ebb-tideIt’s design is unique to the Vortex ® and DeadRinger ® as this was developed primarily forproduction of multi-conductor, flat ribboncables. It is by far the most simple of alltheir models and with the use of the Ebb-tidecapsule tool changeovers are lightening fast.INDUSTRY & APPLICATIONS:Wire & Cable Medical TubingAerospace Fiber OpticsHigh Temperature/FluoropolymersLow Temperature/ThermoplasticsMoisture Cure CVMedium Voltage High VoltagePower CablesSingle Layer to Multiple LayersSingle Stripe to Multiple StripesKEY PERSONNEL:James A. Millman,Design & EngineeringPeter Scribner,Engineering & Technical ServiceBrenda Milliman-Murphy, LarryDerrick, Dan Kiser, Gary Johnson,Customer Service & Technical SupportQUALITY COMMITMENTTO 100% CUSTOMER:Satisfaction: ISO 9001 Certified.UNITEK CrossheadsDiv. of HOWAR Equipment Inc.499 Edgeley Blvd., Unit 12Concord, Ontario L4K 4H3 CanadaPhone: (905) 669-4010 • Fax: (866) 669-6383www.HowarEquipment.comsales@howarequipment.comUNITEK Crossheads – Div. of Howar Equipmentin unison with its manufacturing headquartersin Austria design and manufacturehigh quality precision extrusion crossheads.Fixed Center Crossheads:Single layer extrusion providing concentricproducts right after startup.Co-Extrusion Heads:Extrusion of up to 4 layers of different polymers,with skin-layer and stripe marking.Fluoro Polymer Fixed Center Heads:Single layer and co-extrusion crossheads forfluoro polymers. These heads are made fromwear resistant UNALLOY ® which providesexact temperature control throughout the headand careful treatment of the compound.Flat Cables:High precision, leak free crossheads for variousconfigurations.By-Pass Systems:Manually, hydraulically or pneumatically operateddischarge valves. For diverting materialflow; assists in startup, color change, productionchange or broken wire interruption.Automatic Color Change:Systems for all kinds of products, includingextreme thin wall automotive wire, to changefrom one color to another at full productionspeed within seconds, without having to stop theextrusion line. No down-time, minimized scrap,highly improved productivity.Quick Product Change:Based on the head changing principle as well ashead-in-head designs; shortens the downtimeand brings the line back in operation within afew minutes.UNICLEAN Tool & Screw Cleaning Systems:Micro-peen tool cleaning system, which providescareful and quick cleaning of screws andall other contaminated parts.Extrusion Tooling:High quality tooling manufactured accordingto application in steel, hardened steel, tungstencarbide, inconel, and diamond inserts.Contacts:Chris Hauer:GM – Extrusion AccessoriesMichael Gromko:Product Manager – ExtrusionJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 215

Web Industries, Inc.377 Simarano Drive, Suite 220, Marlborough, MA 01752 USATel: +1 508 898 2988 • Fax: +1 508 898 3329Manufacturing LocationsAtlanta, Boston, Dallas, Fort Wayne, Hartford, MontpelierSalesTel: +1 508 573 7979 • Fax +1 260 435 4399E-Mail: sales@webindustries.com • Website: www.webindustries.comINNOVATIVE COMPONENTSFOR NEXT-GEN CABLESWeb Industries is the premier provider ofcustom cable components for the wire & cableindustry. We offer a wide range of productsand services to all key segments of the cablemarket, including power, energy, control,datacom, and telecom.Leading cable manufacturers turn to WebIndustries when they need to get cuttingedgecable designs to market quickly andeconomically. They trust Web to developand deliver unique binders, fillers, and signalisolation tapes designed to exceed specificationsand help their products stand out in themarketplace.MANUFACTURING EXPERTISEWeb Industries has over 40 years experienceproducing materials and components found inmost every type of cable on the market today:● Signal Isolation Tapes● Cable Fillers and Binders● Armoring, Wraps, JacketingWORLD-CLASS SERVICESWeb Industries’ reputation as a trusted supplierto best-in-class cable manufacturers wasSUPERBULK ®PolypropyleneCable Fillerearned through the quality and depth of our:● Custom Materials Development● Tailored Component Performance,including REACH & RoHS compliance● Specialty Film Extrusion● Slitting, Spooling, Winding● Coating, Printing, Laminating● Spool RefurbishmentOUR LATEST SUCCESSSTORY: ZHFR SUPERBULKThe latest addition to our SUPERBULK®polypropylene cable filler family, ZHFRSUPERBULK allows cable manufacturersto easily add cost-effective flame-retardantproperties to mission-critical cables. Developedto meet strict military, transportation,Wiedenbach Apparatebau GmbHIndustriepark 31278244 Gottmadingen – GermanyPhone: +49 7731 79911-0e-mail: inforservice@wiedenbach.com • www.wiedenbach.comand energy industry needs, this REACH andRoHS compliant cable filler is lighter, stronger,and safer than traditional alternatives.Currently used in NAVSEA-approved products,it combines outstanding flame retardancywith zero-halogen, zero acid gas, low smoke/fuel density performance.CULTURE OF CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENTThe employee-owners of Web Industriesknow that our success depends on thesuccess of the products we’re in. We’recommitted eliminating waste and processvariability using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturingprincipals. Our strong Qualityand ERP systems ensure that all materialsmeet rigorous specifications and traceabilityrequirements while providing the best valueavailable in the marketplace.LET’S DO BUSINESSWhether you’re developing the next greatcable product or looking to add additionalperformance to existing product lines, WebIndustries can provide the innovative cablecomponents you’re looking for. Call WebIndustries. Let’s do business.COMPANY PROFILE:Wiedenbach Apparatebau GmbH isa leading supplier of specialist continuousinkjet printers used worldwide in a varietyof industrial sectors. The company offerscomplete solutions for coding and markingrequirements. Our expertise and strengthsare in the industrial sectors cable manufacturingand wire processing, pipes and profi les,automotive parts, electronics and electronicequipment. As a part of the Domino Group,Wiedenbach Apparatebau GmbH is involvedin the “Industrial Sector” business area, andcontinuously works to further develop thissector. With focus on the customer. Wiedenbachis a reliable business partner, respondsrapidly and fl exibly to customer wishes, andconstantly expands its know-how in orderto better understand customer needs andmarket trends. Our highly motivated teamis always close to its worldwide customers.CODING & MARKINGAPPLICATION KNOW-HOW:Cable & Wire• PE and PVC extrusion lines• High speed optical fi ber lines• Rewinding lines• Specialized ink portfolio to meetlegislative and production demandsAutomotive• Wire harnessing lines• Parts from engine to interior• Color-intensive inks with excellentadhesion properties for dark surfaces• Inks for slightly oily metals andnitrate-free inks for steel and tin printingElectronic• PCB (printed circuit board) applications• Consumer electronic parts fromsmartphone to television• 2D- and bar codes in highest resolutionand smallest sizes• Halogen-free and environmentallyfriendly inksBuilding and Construction• Pipe extrusion lines• Corrugated pipe lines• Building part lines (plastics, steel, wood)Wiedenbach has a comprehensive rangeof specialist bright and highly visible inks withexcellent adhesion and rub resistance on awide range of materials. With its powerfulink development team Wiedenbach providessolutions for applications including:• Non offset codes for plasticizedPVC and PE cable extrusions,harnesses and for glassfiber marking• Inks that withstand many industrialprocesses e.g. solvent andautomotive fluid resistance• Highly visible inks for a full range ofdifferent colored materials• Halogen and heavy metal free inksand inks that are RoHS compliant• Inks that resist heat and rubbervulcanization processes• High quality 2D coding inks e.g. aresuitable for electronics marking• Very fast drying inks with camerareadability used for high speed webfed quality control processes• Plus many more…216 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

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Wire Harness &Cable ConnectorFocused News, Information and Products forWire & Cable Processors, Distributors and End Users.July/August 2015Presented by...www.wiretech.comInside this issue...• News & Info: Page 220• Wire Processing EssentialsPart 19: Optimization:Page 226• Choosing the ProperComponents for Your CableAssembly or Wire Harness:Page 230• National Electrical WireProcessing Technology ExpoIn Milwaukee, WI, USA:Show Report: Page 234• A New Paradigm in CrimpingPress Design: Page 242• Using Fluids Other ThanAlcohol for Cleaning FiberOptic Connectors: Page 244• New Products: Page 248

C&M CorporationCompletes MoveC&M Corporation, Dayville, CT,USA, a vertically integrated manufacturerof bulk cable, coil cordsand cable assemblies, has completedits relocation from Wauregan,CT, USA, to a new manufacturingfacility in nearby Dayville.The new single-floor 150,000 ft 2facility will create efficiencies andallow for the implementation ofprogressive manufacturing strategiesnot possible in the formerWauregan location. The Dayvillefacility will encompass all USAbasedmanufacturing to includeC&M’s in-house tooling facilityas well as sales, engineering andadministration.CEO, John Laskowsky, said,“While the Wauregan facility washome to C&M for nearly 50 years,this move to a modern manufacturingfacility will allow us to createthe organizational effectivenessrequired in today’s marketplaceand allow us to continue to bringreal value to our clients.”C&M has been a solution providerof choice for OEMs and cable usersworldwide. Operating in a cultureof innovation and collaboration,the firm’s engineering and manufacturingteams produce wire andcable, coil cord and cable assemblysolutions for the most challengingproduct applications in theindustrial, military, medical andspecialty marketplaces. An expertin flex life, molding and strainrelief design, C&M offer clients asuite of products and services fordemanding high flex applicationsthat carry a high cost of failure.Details concerning C&M’s newaddress can be found by visitingthe company website at:www.cmcorporation.comWHCC NEWS & INFOICT ProfessionalsGathered at 2015 BICSICanadian ConferenceBICSI, the association advancingthe information and communicationstechnology (ICT) community,welcomed industry professionalsfrom all over the world to theShaw Convention Centre for the2015 BICSI Canadian Conference &Exhibition, that began on Sunday,April 26, 2015.Following a full day of technicalpre-conference seminars, the exhibithall opened Sunday eveningwith a ribbon-cutting ceremonyand entertainment by fiddle duoElly Squared. Host to more than 70exhibitors, the exhibit hall drew inattendees from around the worldwho were eager to learn about thelatest products and solutions thatthe ICT industry has to offer.BICSI President, Michael Collins,RCDD, RTPM, CCDA, NCE, officiallyopened the conference Mondaymorning, placing emphasis onthe event’s educational sessionsand exhibits. Following Collins’opening remarks, Toni Newmandelivered an exceptional openingkeynote address. Newman is afive-time award-winning businessowner who was able to share herextensive insight into the businessworld with attendees. Monday’sGeneral Session continued withpresentations on wireless technology,the Internet of Everything,fiber optic data communicationsand trends in video surveillance.Tuesday’s activities included 16concurrent sessions covering topicssuch as passive optical LAN;outside plant; intelligent buildingsand big data; speech privacyand sound masking; and theproper installation and testing ofbend-insensitive multimode fiber.Tuesday evening’s Exhibition andReception also brought the successfulexhibit hall to a close.Attendees were pleased with thequality of education and networkingopportunities available at theCanadian Conference.“I've enjoyed this conference so farbecause the sessions have been interestingand relevant,” said BrianWhitney, RCDD, OSP, of BGWNetwork Design Ltd. in Mississauga,Ontario, Canada. “Theyhave something for everyone inthe ICT industry.”“I’m from Canada, and it’s wonderfulto network with my fellowCanadians from all over thecountry. It’s encouraging to seeyounger generations becominginvolved with BICSI,” said DaveHanson, RCDD, of The AttainGroup Inc. in Ottawa, Canada.“I’ve been attending BICSI conferencesfor more than 20 years, andthey always provide new businessand learning opportunities.”Wednesday’s Closing GeneralSession offered two more technicalsessions as well as two specialpresentations and a closing keynote.Attendees were filled withemotion during BICSI Cares, thecharity arm of BICSI, presenteda check to the One Boy One VanFoundation.Following the BICSI Cares Presentation,BICSI Canadian RegionDirector, José Mozota, Ph.D.,and President Collins presentedthe Ross G. H. Cotton CanadianRegion Award to Henry Franc,RCDD, OSP. Named after a Canadiantelecom pioneer that hasserved the ICT industry for manyyears, the Ross Cotton Awardrecognizes an individual in theBICSI Canadian Region who hasmade significant contributionsto the advancement of BICSI, itsgoals and objectives. Franc wasacknowledged for his commitmentto the industry and to BICSI,including his volunteer work withstandards organizations and hismany presentations at variousBICSI conferences and events.Finally, those in attendance wereable to hear from Closing KeynoteSpeaker, Jean-François Carrey,the youngest Canadian to haveclimbed Mount Everest. Drawingfrom his experiences, Carreyspoke to the audience and encouragedthem to embrace change,even in the most uncontrollablecircumstances.During President Collins’ closing220 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorJuly 2015

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emarks, he announced that planningwas well underway for the2015 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition,which will be held September20 to 24, 2015, at the MandalayBay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas,NV, USA.The 2016 BICSI Canadian Conference& Exhibition will be held May 1 to5, 2016, at the Scotiabank ConventionCentre in Niagara Falls,Ontario, Canada. www.bicsi.orgWHCC NEWS & INFOSchleunigerCelebrates NewCanadian OfficeSchleuniger, Inc., a leading internationalmanufacturer of high-precisionwire processing machines,hosted an open house on Friday,April 24, 2015, to celebrate its newCanadian Branch Office location.Cirris Systems, Gem Gravureand Panduit joined Schleuniger toexhibit at the event.All four companies provided liveproduct demonstrations showcasingthe latest in wire processing,cable testing, marking and codingand end-to-end wire managementsolutions.Guests enjoyed a continentalbreakfast, a catered lunch andpianist Mario Commisso who setthe mood for happy hour withhis elegant, contemporary pianostyling. Several raffles were heldthroughout the day with Joe Dorisfrom Anixter winning a golfday with Schleuniger CanadianSales Manager, Harry Coates, andCarl Candler from Simcona winningthe grand prize Golf Towngift card. But no one left emptyhanded. Each attendee received agolf-themed goodie bag for stoppingby.The event was well attended andSchleuniger received wonderfulfeedback from all who took part.Schleuniger would like to thankall attendees and partners whoparticipated in the event and madeit a huge success.Originally established in 1991,Schleuniger’s Canadian Branchoffice moved into a new facilitylocated at 1195 North ServiceRoad West, Unit B5 in Oakville,Ontario, Canada, late last year.The new, larger facility will helpSchleuniger to continue to serveits Canadian and northern NewYork customers as well as supportgrowth of the company. The newoffice will offer the same greatsales and technical support andcontinue to provide the high levelof customer service customershave come to expect from Schleuniger.www.schleuniger.comGraybar PresentsPanduit with SupplierExcellence AwardGraybar, St. Louis, MO, USA, aleading distributor of electrical,communications and data networkingproducts and provider ofrelated supply chain managementand logistics services, presentedPanduit with the Graybar SupplierExcellence Award at Graybar’s recentNational Training Conferencein Orlando FL, USA.The Graybar Supplier ExcellenceAward is presented semi-annuallyto recognize a product manufacturerthat has collaborated withGraybar in an exceptional mannerto successfully grow profitablebusiness together.“We congratulate Panduit onreceiving the Graybar SupplierExcellence Award,” said KathleenM. Mazzarella, Graybar Chairman,President and CEO. “Panduitis known for providing a high levelof local support and proactiveengagement across Graybar. Weappreciate and admire Panduit’sstrong product line and innovativesolutions that help us workto the advantage of our mutualcustomers.”Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporationand one of the largest employee-ownedcompanies in NorthAmerica, is a leader in the distributionof high-quality electrical, communicationsand data networkingproducts, and specializes in relatedsupply chain managementand logistics services. Through itsnetwork of more than 260 Northl-r: Katheen M. Mazzarella, GraybarChairman, President and CEO,Tom Donovan, Panduit Presidentand Chief Operating Officer andBill Mansfield, Graybar Senior VicePresident, Sales and Marketing.222 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorJuly 2015

American distribution facilities,it stocks and sells products fromthousands of manufacturers, helpingits customers power, networkand secure their facilities withspeed, intelligence and efficiency.www.graybar.comWayne M. KachmarConsulting FirmPartners with FOCFiber Optic Center, Inc. (FOC),New Bedford, MA, USA, an internationalleader in distributing fiberoptic components, equipmentand supplies and recognized asone of the most technicallysavvy fiberoptics companiesin the world, announcesa new associationwith WayneM. Kachmar andpartnership with hisTechnical HorsepowerConsulting, LLC.Wayne M.KachmarWHCC NEWS & INFOKachmar, a fiber optic cable innovatorwith over 35 years ofexperience, has a proven record ofbringing concepts to production aswell as designing the integration ofcables with their environment. In1988, Kachmar founded NorthernLights Cable, Inc. (NLC), in NorthBennington, VT, USA, using histen years in the fiber optic cableindustry. In addition to standardcables, NLC also offered militarycable designs, custom cabling ofspecialty fibers, unique specialtyproducts such as furcation tubingand services such as independenttesting and private labeling.After more than nine years ofindependent growth, NLC wasbought and sold several times overthe next decades, most recently byTE Connectivity, formerly TycoElectronics. Kachmar transitionedin 2000 from NLC CEO to Directorof Global Cable Development andRD&E. In 2012, he was named a TEFellow in Electro-optic Engineering(the highest technical honorwithin TE).Over the years, Kachmar has providedoptical cables for diverseenvironments such as the underwaterROV that penetrated the Titanicas well as sensing sub-atomicparticles in the Antarctic ice. Hehas developed unique conceptsand products, which use opticalfibers as both information carriersand as the sensors themselves:e.g., fiber laser ring-gyroscopecomponents and acoustic sensorsfor terrestrial and underwater applications.As a principal investigatorfor government-sponsoredprojects, Kachmar developedcable designs that reduced costs ofmaterials and processes. To date,Kachmar has over 50 granted patentsin fiber optic cables, connectorsand tools and over 60 patentspublished or in process.www.focenter.com Continued...July 2015 Wire Harness & Cable Connector 223

Audax Private EquityAcquires TPC Wire& Cable Corp.Audax Group has recently announcedthat it has partneredwith management to acquireTPC Wire & Cable Corp. fromChicago, IL, USA-based privateequity group, Pfingsten Partners.Headquartered in Macedonia, OH,USA, TPC Wire & Cable Corp. isa producer of high-performance,high-quality wire, cable and connectorsused in harsh industrialapplications.Geoffrey S. Rehnert, Co-CEOof Audax Group, said, “TPC is aleading provider of branded wire,cable and connectors for harshapplications with an unparalleledreputation for providing innovativeproducts and exceptionalservice to its customers. We lookforward to partnering with SteveMichalski and the rest of the TPCteam to continue growing thebusiness organically and throughstrategic add-on acquisitions.”Steve Michalski, CEO of TPCWire & Cable Corp., said, “We areexcited to have Audax as our newpartner. Its track record of helpingteams execute aggressive add-onacquisition strategies will supplementour growth initiatives andfurther enhance our ability to offerour customers premium productsand service levels.”www.audaxgroup.comAmended NEMAStandard PublishedThe National Electrical ManufacturersAssociation (NEMA), headquarteredin Rosslyn, VA, USA,has published NEMA FB 2.20-2014Selection and Installation GuidelinesFittings for Use with Flexible ElectricalConduit and Cable. Previouslypublished in 2012, NEMA FB 2.20was amended to address possibleincompatibility between cabledimensions and legacy MC cablefitting designs.This standard provides practicalWHCC NEWSinformation on proper product selectionand industry-recommendedpractices for installation of fittingsfor flexible electrical conduitand cable in accordance with theNational Electrical Code. Guidelinesprovide installers and inspectorswith an industry perspectiveof best practices in selecting andinstalling fittings for AC and MCcables, NM cable, FMC, LFMC andLFNC that NEMA members make.Focus is placed on importantfundamentals and recent changesto codes, product standards andinstallation practices.NEMA FB 2.20-2014 may be downloadedat no charge or purchasedin hard copy for US$103 on theNEMA website.www.NEMA.orgBASEC ExpandsInternational CableTesting OperaitonsThe British Approvals Service forCables (BASEC) has announcedit will now provide low andmedium-voltage cable testing toall International ElectrotechnicalCommission (IEC) cable standards.It was a common misconceptionthat BASEC only testedcable to British or European cablestandards, however the testingand certification body servesreputable cable manufacturersand standards authorities acrossthe world.According to BASEC, when sellingcable product worldwide, cablemanufacturers need to ensure itsproduct is in accordance to thecable standards set by that countryregulator, which could be British,European or international standardrequirements and even privateor sector standards.Dr. Jeremy Hodge, Chief Executiveat BASEC, said, “As ourservice has become recognized inmore territories, we have experiencedan increase in the demandfor testing to IEC cable standardsand therefore we have expandedour cable testing scope to includeall low and medium-voltage IECcable standards where previouslythis was limited to a fewkey types. The benefit to cablemakers is where they require multipletesting to cover British andEuropean (BS EN) standards andIEC standards, we can test to bothstandards at the same time wherethis is permitted. We can thenprovide a double test report forone cable, and potentially awardtwo certificates.”“Our message to cable buyersis always specify a recognizedstandard and an independentlyapproved cable, check the cablemarkings on delivery and beforeinstallation to ensure it meets thecriteria for its intended use. Ifsuspicious cable is found, contactBASEC or your local regulatoryauthority for advice,” concludedJeremy. www.basec.org.ukLutze, Inc. AcquiresData Guide CableLutze, Inc., a member of the German-basedLUETZE InternationalGroup, has purchased Data GuideCable (DGC), a cable manufacturerin Gardner, MA, USA.DGC, founded in 1983, is a privatelyowned and operated businessthat serves the industrialautomation market. Don Irving,Founder and Owner, will remainactive as CEO and looks forwardto supporting the new ownership,continuing his legacy.This acquisition is part of a strategicmove to expand our manufacturingbase and to improve LutzeInc.’s ability to react quickly to theLutze acquires Data Guide Cable,l to r: Udo Lütze, Don Irving,Jürgen Seybold.224 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorJuly 2015

ever-changing demands in factoryautomation.Data Guide Cable inGardner, MA, USA.Juergen Seybold, President ofLutze, Inc., said, “DGC has beena most valued supplier in NorthAmerica, and we will preservethe DGC brand. We are excitedto increase our service level andexplore product ideas utilizingour new manufacturing facility inAmerica for the Americas.”www.dataguidecable.comICON Health &Fitness UsesSchleuniger EquipmentWith nearly 2000 employees andmultiple locations around theglobe, ICON Health & Fitness,Inc. says it is the largest worldwidedeveloper, manufacturerand marketer of fitness equipment.ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. saysit attributes its success in part toconsistently “pushing the innovationenvelope.”As part of the manufacturingprocess, ICON’s wiring departmentneeds to cut and strip multijacketedwire. This was traditionallyaccomplished manually usinghand tools resulting in a very timeconsumingprocess. To improvethe quality and productivity of itsoperation, ICON began to researchalternatives.ICON Health & Fitness turned toSchleuniger, located in Manchester,NH, USA, a leading supplierof wire processing machines, fora solution. Schleuniger suggestedthe PowerStrip 9500 automatic cutand strip machine for its ability tocut and strip a wide range of wiresand cables. Along with providingICON with efficient, high quality,repeatable results, the machine isalso extremely user friendly.WHCC NEWS & INFOOperation progress and processingparameters are graphicallyillustrated on the easy-to-readjoy ridedisplay and all settings for processingstandard wire and cableare already included.“Just about all the informationneeded is right in front of you,”said Traci Mayers, a Supervisorat the ICON Health & Fitnessheadquarters in Logan, UT, USA.ICON also appreciates the technicalsupport Schleuniger provides.www.schleuniger-na.comThe Benchmark for Rotary and Coaxial Solutions30 Years of Rotary Processing Innovation and Advancement• 10 platforms to process the widest range of applications from 44 AWG to 600 MCM• High-speed rotary stripping guarantees maximum precision and short cycle times• Largest installed base with tens of thousands of machines installed worldwide• Production optimization through networking and software• Largest and most experienced direct sales and service staff in North and Central America“Schleuniger has been an integral part of our company’s growth.Because of the time savings and increased productivity, wedecided to purchase another Schleuniger machine and thenanother. These machines became our only method of strippingcoaxial cables.” Joe Di Diego, Custom Cable AssembliesSchleuniger, Inc. | Manchester, NH | (603) 668-8117 | www.schleuniger-na.com/coax_wctiTo Be Precise.July 2015 Wire Harness & Cable Connector 225

Wire ProcessingEssentialsPart 19: Optimizationby:J. Ruben Lozano, B.I.E.Vice President of Sales-AmericasLakes Precision Inc.1900 Epler CourtThree Lakes, WI 54562 USAwww.lakesprecision.com“Optimization” is a concept which all of us embrace or atleast at one time or another attempt to achieve.Like anything else, however, each one of us probably conceptualizesthis term somewhat differently. Someone mightdefi ne it in an adjective fashion: “These are optimal timesfor investing,” or a generic qualifi cation: “She is the optimalcandidate for the job.” Nevertheless, in the businessenvironment, one should define optimization as a measurable,specifi c condition framed under known constraints orrestrictions.Alongside the constraints, it is necessary to have on-handa specifi cation of maximized or minimized conditions,which allows us to effectively measure the proposed resultsagainst the actual outcome. A beautiful day with calmwinds, blue skies and unlimited visibility is not necessarilythe optimal day to skydive when jumping off a flying airplanewithout proper training, practice and especially withouta parachute!Let’s explore an example where optimization might apply:Let’s say that you are in the process of negotiating a contractto manufacture 450,000 wire harnesses, which arecomprised of eight different wire circuits as is depicted inTable 1 below:Given their characteristics, each one of your machines, canactually output the quantities noted on Table 2 above foreach wire.You own a set of two wire processing machines, each onecapable of running any of the three types of wires, and eachmachine has a rated output capacity of 1200 cycles per hour.The potential client has asked you to quote on cost andcompletion and has given you a target price to considerand a deadline for completion of the project of 336 daysmax. Your task now at hand is to find a way to optimize yourproposal, given all of the above conditions and potential clientrestrictions.First of all, you have to ponder on what optimization reallyencompasses on this venture:• What is measurable?• What are my specific conditions?— Which are my constraints— What do I want to maximize?— What do I want to minimize?• What is my expected outcome?Measurable: You know by experience that the productionoutput for each wire is measurable and reliable based onyour equipment capacity and output, you’ve had this equipmentfor 10 years now, and you know its capabilities byheart now, thus you are absolutely sure that the productionoutputs listed on Table 2 are reliable.Constraints: From the client, a target price and a deliveryschedule of 336 days.From your shop, you are working single shift (eight hours)and you only have two machines with a rated hourly outputcapacity of 1200 cycles per machine, giving you a total potentialof 19,200 daily cycles.Maximize: Primarily my profit level, maximize my equipmentoutput, maximize my equipment load.Minimize: Production time, equipment idle time.Expected outcome: Obtain the contract within the next 15days, deliver the product on or better than schedule andgenerate a reasonable profi t.There… you are all set, you have exactly defined the parametersunder which you will optimize this venture.Now, let’s consider the constraints or restrictions:From the client side (Table 3).By looking at this, one thing becomes clear. You have 16machine hours available (two machines, eight hour shift)while the contract requires 112 machine hours per day, so,at this point you begin to ponder. A quick calculation tells226 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorJuly 2015

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Wire Processing Essentials ...continuedTable 3. Client’s Requirements and Conditions.you that say, if you keep the eight-hour shift scenario, youbasically need 112/16 = 7 machines, instead of two right?On the other hand, if you increase your work shift to two,your equipment requirements change also to 112/32 = 3.5machines. But wait a minute, you can’t have ½ of a machine,it has to be either three machines or four machines.An additional machine represents a signifi cant investment,so obviously your fi rst goal is to minimize the quantity ofnew machines to acquire. So if you increase your workshifts to two, your optimized goal is to only acquire one additionalmachine.Now, your fi rst optimization goals for this project are:1. Change the work shifts to two, instead of one.2. Acquire one new piece of equipment.Once you have your optimization goals visualized, you needto test them. You need to create a what-if scenario, whichwould assist you in validating your optimization goals.There are several tools out there in the marketplace thatcan assist a business owner in exploring what-if scenarios.There are also professional software providers and consultants,which can offer customized solutions to your needs.Along with the prior, some data analysis tools are available(which I used for this example) in your own computer’sspreadsheet software program, which could be used (althoughyou need to get some training on these in order touncover their full potential).If you recall, above we determined how many machineswould be required given the total requirements and restrictions.The calculation is a proportion between the expectedand the current and the key word here is “proportion”. Ifyou hold the conditions (requirements and restrictions) constant,then each solution becomes a proportionally scaledrefl ection of the optimal solution.Proportional Scaling Under Constant Conditions.What the above means in our current scenario is that yourcurrent production capacity under your current circumstancescan be linked proportionately to the ultimate requirementsand this can help you scale down the objectiveto your reality and this way better understand the scope ofyour optimization efforts and the effects of your decisions.Let’s explore:What is the easiest thing to scale down to your current size?You have already done it—in order to predict how manymachines you needed to complete the required harnesseson a daily basis was comparing your current available machinehours to the required hours (16 versus 112).Thus, by scaling the required hours to make enough wiresfor the harnesses, you can figure out how many harnessesyou can produce under your circumstances:Table 4. Proportionality Scale for YourCurrent Conditions.By scaling down to your size, the result is that you canproduce up to 191 complete harnesses with your currentequipment, your current work hours, and your current circumstances.The proportionality factor here is 11.9 harnesses per hour ofproduction (191/16) or (1339/112).This tells you that for each production hour you add to yourcapacity, you also add 11.9 harnesses as output. This isonly valid under the current conditions. If the conditionschange, the proportionality factor also changes.Another important piece of information on Table 4 is the“Maximum nominal output”. In this case your machines arerated at 1200 cycles per hour, if you multiply this by the totaldaily hours available (16 in this scenario), you get a total of19,200 rated cycles. Note also that the sum of producedwires, (per each wire’s actual production speed) is 11,850total wires (contained in 191 harnesses). By comparing actualoutput against nominal output, you obtain the nominalefficiency of your machine, in this case 61.72%.What does this mean? Actually the 61.72% only refl ectsthe comparison of your manufacturing reality versus themachine’s brochure claims, so, this is important when youneed to acquire new equipment, be sure that you understandyour actual process requirements and correspondingproduction speeds in order to maximize your capital investments.The figure of 1.23 machines seen at the bottom cell228 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorJuly 2015

On this installment, we explored what optimization is, andhow it is affected by current circumstances, how restrictionsand requirements limit the choices and how optimizationdecisions fluctuate in the realms of maximization or minimizations.www.lakesprecision.comWHCCAbout Lakes Precision, Inc.Table 5. Full-Scale Requirements per Client’s Conditions.of Table 4, is calculated by taking into consideration the totalactual output instead of the nominal brochure’s claimedoutput.Let’s compare these figures against the total requirements:On the proportional projection, keeping your current oneshift constant, calculates your machine’s requirements to8.65 (taking effi ciency factors into consideration), Table 5.This current what-if scenario only encompasses the currentconditions. On the next installment we will explore thechanges when you modify them.From hand strippers to fully automated wire processingequipment, Lakes Precision Inc. hasthe tooling to meet your requirements. LakesPrecision offers the widest range of blade sizesproviding the ideal blade to wire application. Thefirm’s extensive inventory allows same-day shipmenton the most commonly used perishabletooling and accessories. Lakes Precision is yourglobal source for wire processing and perishabletooling. www.lakesprecision.comIts powers of innovation have keptKomax Wire on top for 40 years. Now it isrevolutionizing wire processing once again.Discover the latest generation of fullyautomatic crimping machines at theProductronica Munich: Hall B2, Stand 326.komaxwire.comJuly 2015 Wire Harness & Cable Connector 229

Choosing the ProperComponents for Your CableAssembly or Wire HarnessBrian Morissette, Cable Assembly Product ManagerEpec Engineered Technologieswww.epectec.comA key component of any electronic or electrical systemis the cable assembly/cable harness—but yet it typicallyis one of the last components to be addressed.When designing a system, the cable assembly shouldbe addressed as early in the design stage as possibleto allow for the best design to be specified for the applicationat hand. Many components will be involvedin the assembly design and each component will havean impact on the performance of the finished cable assemblyor wire harness. If an assembly that is eitherover-designed or under-designed is used, there willbe negative consequences of the performance of thefinished system.Some of the up-front questions that need to be answeredare those that are associated with the environmentthe assembly will be used in. For instance ifthe cable assembly is to be used in a dynamic installation,meaning it will be exposed to some degree offlexing, components of the assembly will need to beable to withstand the flex expected. The same choiceswould need to be considered if the assembly is to beused in a harsh environment, if the assembly is to beused in a clean-room environment or if the assemblyis to be used where it would be exposed to sunlightor moisture.In this article we will discuss the various options toconsider when designing a cable assembly or wireharness. Options such as the best materials to use tomeet the expectations of the assembly installation, theproper termination method for the type of signal thatwill be transmitted over the assembly and what safetycertifications the assembly will need to comply withbased on the environment.Conductor or CircuitsThe number and type of circuits or conductors thatare included in an assembly will be determined by theapplication the assembly will be used in. Many optionsare available for the type of conductive material used,the stranding used to construct the conductor and theplating applied to the conductive materials.The most versatile and widely used conductor material230 Wire Harness & Cable Connectoris copper. Copper is compatible with numerous coatingsto retard corrosion and to aid in the terminationprocess. If more breaking strength of the conductor isa concern, options such as copper-clad steel and copperalloys are available. These materials still employcopper, but add either steel or alloys such as cadmium,chromium and zirconium to increase both flex lifeand breaking strength. In some limited applications,stainless steel can be used as a conductor, thoughstainless steel by itself is a poor conductive materialwhen compared to copper and may have to be platedto improve its conductivity.Bare copper is prone to corrosion from being exposedto the atmosphere, so most conductors are plated withvarious coatings to both retard corrosion and to allowcopper to be used in more rigorous installations. Oneof the most popular coatings is tin, which is used toretard the corrosion of the bare copper, is the leastexpensive coating and aids in the termination process.If the cable assembly is to be used in environmentswhere higher temperatures will take place, coatingssuch as silver or nickel can be applied, which allowthe conductor to be used reliably to temperatures of200°C and 260°C, respectively.The conductors used in an assembly can be constructedof just a single solid strand of conductive material orthey can be constructed of many smaller conductors.Stranded conductors were developed as a means ofovercoming the rigidity of solid wires and come inmany variations, and the application of the assemblywill determine which type of construction to use. Forany given size conductor, the higher the number andthe smaller the diameter of the strands, the more flexiblethe conductor (see Figure 1).Fig. 1 — Example of a stranded conductor (right) anda solid conductor (left). Both of the examples aboveare bare copper (no additional plating).Each conductor of the cable assembly should be designedfor the specific use it will be expected to see.July 2015

For instance if a conductor is to provide power, theamount of current it will carry needs to be consideredbefore determining the size of the conductor to use. Ifa conductor will be expected to allow for the transmissionof a signal, the speed of the signal and the lengthof the assembly need to be considered to determinethe correct construction of the conductor.Primary Insulations/SheathsInsulators are available in either thermoset or thermoplasticcompositions, and as is true with the conductorconstruction, the material, thickness and type used forthe insulator of the primary conductors will be determinedby the application that the cable assembly isto be used in. Materials are available to meet a broadrange of applications and environments. Some of thecritical areas to address are the operating temperaturethat the assembly will be exposed to, the type andlevel of voltage that the assembly will be expected tocarry, how harsh of an environment will the assemblybe installed in and what types of chemicals/fluids willthe assembly be subjected to, are all considerations thatneed to be addressed.Materials are available that allow the operation of anassembly in temperature extremes of -65°C to +200°Cor higher. A factor that needs to be addressed whenthinking about temperatures is whether the assemblywill be in a dynamic or a static state, meaning will theassembly be subject to movement and if so at whattemperature. An assembly that will be in a dynamicstate at extreme temperatures will need more ruggedcompounds to enable it to function properly.The amount of current or voltage that the cable assemblywill be required to carry will also determinethe type of insulation to be used. There are insulationsthat are not able to handle high currents for extendedperiods of time.If higher-speed signals are to the transmitted, someinsulations will be “foamed” by using either a chemicalfoaming process or a gas injection foaming process.This foaming process will alter the insulation by creatingair bubbles in the insulation allowing the passageof the high-speed signal without being impeded.The primary insulation can be colored and marked foridentification purposes in cables with more than oneconductor. Coloring is completed by using a colorantthat is mixed with the compound during the primaryextrusion stage. An additional method of identificationis by either printing a number on the insulation or byapplying a stripe, which can be longitudinal, spiral orin the form of ring-bands.Twisting/Cabling of ConductorsInvented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1881, the twist-ing of wires is done to cancel out EMI (ElectromagneticInterference) from external sources. The most commonnoise problem is with cables used for telecommunicationswhere pairs in the same cable are next to eachother for long distances. Because of the proximity, onepair can induce crosstalk onto an adjacent pair and thisnoise is additive along the length of the cable. Twistingthe pairs of a cable counters this effect due to the pairsonly being near each other on the half twist. If an assemblyis going to be used for communications, datasignal transmission twisted pairs should be consideredto eliminate any risk of noise or EMI impacting theperformance of the assembly.The conductors or twisted pairs are also cabled together.The cabling is a manufacturing operation wherethe conductors or pairs are helically wrapped togetheror “cabled” together. The cabling serves several purposes.It provides for a more flexible assembly and italso produces a round configuration that will allow foran esthetically pleasing end assembly (see Figure 2).Fig.2 — Example above is a cable utilizingconductors—not twisted pairs.ShieldingTo further control both EMI/RFI, overall shields can beapplied once the conductors/pairs are cabled together.There are several options for overall shields with eachhaving advantages and disadvantages. One of the mostpopular shields is a metalized foil adhered to a polyesterbacking, known as a foil shield. The foil shield isthe lowest cost to apply, has fairly good flexibility, butnot good flex life, and is good at higher frequencies,but is less effective at low frequencies.Another option for an overall shield would be a braidshield. This type of shield is composed of many smalldiameter wires that are “braided” onto the cable coreusing specialized equipment known as braiders. Thistype of shield is higher cost than a foil shield and ismore difficult to terminate than the foil shield, but offersbetter shielding at lower frequencies and providesfor better flex life.A different type of shield is a spiral shield where smalldiameter wires are wrapped around the cable core.This type of shield provides excellent flexibility withlong flex life, but is poor at protecting at high frequen-July 2015 Wire Harness & Cable Connector 231

Choosing the Proper Components for Your Cable Assembly or Wire Harness ...continuedcies and is difficult to terminate.The best protection against EMI/RFI comes from acombination of foil and braid shields. This combinationprovides excellent protection at all frequencies and iseasy to terminate, but is usually the most expensiveoption (see Figure 3).Fig. 3 — Example above illustrates a combination of a foiland a braid shield used to control EMI/RFI.Outer SheathWhen the cable core is finished being constructed, anouter sheath or jacket is applied to it. This jacket is aprotective covering and is called upon to be flame retardantin order to meet UL and/or CSA requirements.The outer jacket can also be called upon to be physicallytough in order to protect the cable against harshenvironments, to be flexible to allow movement ofthe assembly during both the installation and duringthe life cycle of the equipment it is installed on,be chemically resistant and to be semi-conductive insome applications.The jacket can be made from many different materialswith the type of material used dependent on theenvironment the assembly will be installed in. PVCis the most widely used and cost-effective compoundcurrently in use.Additional materials than can be utilized includeurethane-based products that are used for severe serviceapplications, elastomer-based products that are anacceptable substitute for rubber in many applications,fluorocarbons that offer extremely good fire resistanceand physical toughness, alloy-based materials that offerproperties of several different materials previouslymentioned and lastly nonhalogen materials that offerlow smoke, low toxicity and low acid generation ifexposed to fire.Connectors/Strain ReliefsThere are many options available for the cable assemblydesigner when it comes to the connectors to beused on the assembly. The type and speed of the signalbeing transmitted will drive the connector choice. Forinstance if power is to be sent through the assembly,a crimp-type connector could be chosen.Or if a high-speed signal is to be transmitted, a solderor welded-type connection will be used. The options232 Wire Harness & Cable Connectorfor a connector could be limited based on the equipmentthe assembly will be used on.There may be a connector already chosen and installedon the equipment the assembly will have to mate to.If that is the situation then the connector choices willbe very limited.Another choice the cable assembly designer will needto make is whether a strain relief will be needed. Thestrain relief provides a transition point from the cableto the termination area and prevents a load applied tothe cable from being transferred to the terminationscausing termination failure.There are options for a strain relief. These options includea solid or a segmented design. The segmentedstrain relief design provides the greatest amount ofbend relief. However, it is more difficult to keep cleanif used in sterile environments.Safety CertificationOne of the major concerns when designing a cableassembly or designing a wire harness is location. Thekey factor is the region of the world in which the cableassembly will ultimately be used, the safety certificationsthat the specific region regards as law and theenvironmental standards that are required to be metby the assembly.Many countries the world over maintain their ownregulatory and safety standard agencies that enforcethe examination and testing of electrical devices.For instance, in North America, UL and CSA are theRegulatory Standard Agency and Safety StandardAgency that set the guidelines for electrical devicesinstallations.Beyond North America, most countries will have theirown agencies that compose the installation standardsfor their country, with the majority of those countriesusing:• IEC (International ElectrotechnicalCommission)• CEE (International Commission for Rulesfor the Approval of Electrical Equipment)• CENELEC (European Committee forElectrical Standardization)as the basis for the guidelines.There are also environmental standards that limit orrestrict the use of hazardous substances in products.The REACH and RoHS directives are two such standardslimiting the use of hazardous substances. In additionto REACH and RoHS, is the WEEE Directive. TheWEEE Directive governs the disposal and recycling ofelectronic and electrical products when the productsare at the end of their usable life.In addition to safety and environmental standards,July 2015

Straight From The ShowDistributors and End Users. Expo Productions, Inc.Images and news fromAlsothein this2015issue...Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo• News & Info15 th Annual Electrical Wire ProcessingTechnology Expo Draws High• NearlyAttendancea Centuryof Reliability &EngineeringExcellenceThe 15 th Annual Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, held recently inMilwaukee, WI, USA, had an increase in attendance this year over last withnearly 2900 attendees. The two-day expo for the wire harness and cableassembly industries had attendees from 32 countries and over 41 states.Exhibitors were very pleased with this year’s turnout and sales leads.• Measuring“The Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo has continued to surpassCoefficient ofour expectations in terms of the number of qualified new exhibitionattendees,” says Zachary Kozak, Marketing and Communications Friction Between Analystat Komax Wire. “We have seen an increase in the number Microduct of new attendees & Cableconsecutively for the past three years.”The six seminars held during the Expo were well attended. Many attendeeswere present at multiple seminars, indicating a strong interest in the relevant• High-Performancetopics including high-mix, low-volume manufacturing Also in and this the issue... latestadvancements in comprehensive quality forInterconnectwire processing.The 16 Systemsth Annual Electrical Wire Processing Technology • Expo News is scheduled & Info forMay 11 and 12, 2016, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. For moreinformation about the show, please visit: www.ElectricalWireShow.com• Spotlight • Nearly on a CenturyWire Harness of Reliability &EngineeringMaterialsExcellenceFocused News, Information and Productsfor Wire & Cable Processors, Jay Partington, Show Manager Presented by...Thtu•BrUSApNewTwww.electricalwireshow.com2015 Electricalfullandthespecwww.wiretech.c•DiashiptermandMay 24 & ing 25,Midwest•ErasAirlinMilwaukee, WfeatMayWireWire Expo to&WireCableProcessingLabelmarkFeature New•Cembre, Ithe B54Y 6Technology ExpoConnectora patentedWire Processing the motoriny for execut Appwio the smalleTechnologycallyso•Conntek IsaviFocused News, InformationSoExpo and Products attendees: 2900full line oe and wire the hfor Wire & NaCable Processors, Jay Partington, Show Manager Presented by... o the Dr. T pDistributors wi and End Users. Expo Productions, Inc.www.wiretech.com specializedwww.electricalwireshow.com•Diamondh• ship, MI, U. terminatinM and perishMay , 24 & ing 25, 2006 industMeasuringMidwest •Eraser Airlines Cent CoMilwaukee, Wisconsinfeature wi• ,l iApplicatorcally applisavings fothe SwiftMExhibitors and Attendees discuss wireharness products at the 2015 Electrical WireProcessing Technology Expo.ProcesThe NationExpo will bServiceA representative from Schleuniger Inc.,discusses a machine with attendeesat the 2015 Electrical WireProcessing Technology Expo.All article photos (except those in orange boxed-in areas)courtesy of show organizer, Expo Productions, Inc.234 Wire Harness & Cable Connector July 2015

QuickCable Launched New Brand IdentityQuickCable Corporation, headquartered in Franksville,WI, USA, a leading manufacturer of connectors, cableand cable assemblies, tools and accessories for theenergy storage industry, officially launched its newbrand identity including an updated corporate logo,evolved messaging to maintain consistency at thedistributor/reseller level and a vibrant layout to corporatecommunications.The updated brand identity represents a significant shiftin QuickCable’s overall vision, look and position. Thecompany felt an updated brand was important to give thelogo a graphical element that spoke to strategic productofferings that focus on growth initiatives.The logo maintained its historical font and design butadded elements to highlight manufactured product,from their main facility in Franksville. The lug placementabove the “I” symbolizes connection along withthe stacked version of the logo, which also showsconnection between words and strength of unity. Thecompany wanted to stay with the color green thatsignifies growth, stability and endurance. This new logounites its team and product portfolio.This new brand identity for the company allows them totighten the exposure and use of the QuickCable logoand brands, emphasizing consistent usage in theirselling channels.“In this significant growth stage for QuickCable, werequired a stronger brand identity and distinct focus onour vision and value proposition to your customers,”said Dave DiDonato, President. “Strengthening theQuickCable brand enables the company to transform theway products are delivered, connected and consumed,in the battery accessories market.The new branding and logo were on display at theElectrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, in booth1260. www.QuickCable.comHigh-Quality Connections/Superior Customer Service with Molex ToolingMolex Incorporated, Lisle, IL, USA, showcased someof its state-of-the-art tooling solutions at the Expo inbooth 1654. Designed and tested to ensure high-qualityelectrical connections, the equipment helps preventunnecessary downtime while ensuring customersmeet industry standard requirements and maintaintheir necessary warranties in multiple applicationsincluding automotive, industrial, commercial, contractmanufacturing, assembly and design/engineering. Insupport of its application tooling solutions, Molex alsoprovides a variety of services to help customers duringthe equipment set-up phase and throughout the lifetimeof the product.“Molex is committed to helping its customers meet theongoing challenge of achieving superior connectionsin demanding conditions,” said Bob Grenke, ProductManager. “We understand our products perform veryprecise work and that there are many subtle differencesbetween the different solutions that may be unfamiliarto customers. We believe our competitive advantageis not only that we provide excellent application toolingsolutions, but our top-of-the-line customer serviceexperts offer a full range of technical support at noadditional cost.”While at the Expo, Molex experts showcased several ofits semi-automatic crimping machines, which are idealfor mid-to-high range production volumes.The TM-3000 Universal CrimpPress System delivers an effectivemethod of applying a wide range ofside-feed and rear-feed terminals topre-stripped discrete wire or cable.This press system accepts MolexMini-Mac and FineAdjustapplicators and uses most industrystandardapplicators to reducetooling costs and provide designflexibility. It accepts Molex air-feedapplicators that process terminalsmounted on Mylar tape.The TM-4000 Universal Crimp Press System ShutHeight - 135.80mm (5.346") is the only industrystandard, bench-top press on the market that terminateslarge lug products up to 4 AWG. The Molex TM-4000provides an effective method of applying a wide rangeof side and rear-feed terminals to heavy-gauge wires.Tape-Terminal Crimp Modules (Tape Base Unit) providean effective method of applying a wide range of sidefeed,tape-mounted terminals to pre-stripped discretewire(s) from 4 to 30 AWG. The crimp module operatesonly in the TM-4000 and TM-3000 Universal Pressesand uses quick-change modular tooling, which acceptsall existing ATP-201 and ATP-301 die sets, reducingtooling investment. www.molex.comContinued...July 2015Wire Harness & Cable Connector 235

for Wire & Cable Processors, Jay Partington, Show ManagerDistributors and End Users.Straight From The Expo Productions, Inc.Show...Continuedwww.electricalwireshow.comImages and news from the 2015Also in this issue...Electrical Wire Processing Technology ExpoConnectorFocused News, Information and Products• News & Info• Nearly a Centuryof Reliability &EngineeringExcellence• MeasuringCoefficient ofFriction BetweenMicroduct & Cable• High-PerformanceInterconnectSystems• Spotlight onWire HarnessMaterialsTechnologyPresented by...The 7 th annual National Electrical Wire ProcessingTechnology Expo, takes place May 23 to 24, 2007, atthe Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA.The exhibitors at the Expo will display a wide rangeof new wire processing technologies.The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expowill feature new products and services for electroniccable assemblies, cord sets, wiring harnesses andother products within the wire processing industry.Attendees will have the opportunity to meet morethan 100 world-class suppliers and service companiesin the wire and cable processing industry, and theywill be able to discover best-practice applications tosolve wire processing problems.Some of the exhibit highlights to be found at theNational Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expowill include:•3M of Austin, TX, USA, will celebrate the 60 thanniversary of its electrical tape product line.Other USA-manufactured products offered by 3Minclude terminals, connectors, heat shrink tubing,wire marking products and static products.•AMTI, Division of Maxant Technologies of Niles,IL, USA, will feature thermal and heat stampmarking devices that are totally integrated to cuttingmachines to speed and simplify production.These products make just-in-time (JIT) manufacturingand processing a reality.•Brady Corporation located in Milwaukee, WI,USA, will exhibit the Wraptor Wire ID PrinterApplicator, the IDxpert Hand-Held labeler and•Conntek ISfull line ofand wire hthe Dr. T pospecialized•Diamond Dship, MI, Uterminatingand perishaing industr•Eraser Comfeature wirenamel wirrectangulacutter. Erasprocessing•ETCO, IncUSA, willelectronic cdisconnecticutting andout parts o•Hellermanshow the SwApplicator,cally appliesavings forthe SwiftMwww.wiretech.comMay 24 & 25, 2006Midwest Airlines CenteMilwaukee, WisconsinNew Electrical Wire & Cable ProcessThe NationaExpo will bTechnologies, Products & Service72 Wire & Cable Connector236 Wire Harness & Cable Connector July 2015

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for Wire & Cable Processors, Jay Partington, Show ManagerDistributors and End Users.Straight From The Expo Productions, Inc.Show...Continuedwww.electricalwireshow.comImages and news from the 2015Also in this issue...Electrical Wire Processing Technology ExpoConnectorFocused News, Information and Products• News & Info• Nearly a Centuryof Reliability &EngineeringExcellence• MeasuringCoefficient ofFriction BetweenMicroduct & Cable• High-PerformanceInterconnectSystems• Spotlight onWire HarnessMaterialsTechnologyPresented by...The 7 th annual National Electrical Wire ProcessingTechnology Expo, takes place May 23 to 24, 2007, atthe Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA.The exhibitors at the Expo will display a wide rangeof new wire processing technologies.The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expowill feature new products and services for electroniccable assemblies, cord sets, wiring harnesses andother products within the wire processing industry.Attendees will have the opportunity to meet morethan 100 world-class suppliers and service companiesin the wire and cable processing industry, and theywill be able to discover best-practice applications tosolve wire processing problems.Some of the exhibit highlights to be found at theNational Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expowill include:•3M of Austin, TX, USA, will celebrate the 60 thanniversary of its electrical tape product line.Other USA-manufactured products offered by 3Minclude terminals, connectors, heat shrink tubing,wire marking products and static products.•AMTI, Division of Maxant Technologies of Niles,IL, USA, will feature thermal and heat stampmarking devices that are totally integrated to cuttingmachines to speed and simplify production.These products make just-in-time (JIT) manufacturingand processing a reality.•Brady Corporation located in Milwaukee, WI,USA, will exhibit the Wraptor Wire ID PrinterApplicator, the IDxpert Hand-Held labeler and•Conntek ISfull line ofand wire hthe Dr. T pospecialized•Diamond Dship, MI, Uterminatingand perishaing industr•Eraser Comfeature wirenamel wirrectangulacutter. Erasprocessing•ETCO, IncUSA, willelectronic cdisconnecticutting andout parts o•Hellermanshow the SwApplicator,cally appliesavings forthe SwiftMwww.wiretech.comMay 24 & 25, 2006Midwest Airlines CenteMilwaukee, WisconsinNew Electrical Wire & Cable ProcessThe NationaExpo will bTechnologies, Products & Service72 Wire & Cable ConnectorDual-Purpose Adapter Board & Higher-Voltage HiPot TesterCAMI Research attended our sixth, and mostsuccessful Expo to date, this time using touch screenPCs to showcase our easy-to-use, graphic-rich userinterface. A leader in development of professional PCbasedCable and Harness Test Systems for over 20yrs, CAMI offers the CableEye ® suite of low and highvoltageproducts complete with accessories. Unified bya common platform, the suite consists of expandableand upgradable diagnostic and Pass/Fail Cable andHarness Test Systems for assembly, prototyping,production and QC of standard or custom cables.CableEye enables instant measurement, displayand documentation of electrical properties such ascontinuity, resistance, dielectric breakdown, insulationresistance, miswires and intermittent defects.This year, we introduced a new, dual-purpose adapterboard (CB-T1) used for new-user training, and forperforming tester system verifi cation and a highervoltage HiPot tester (HVX-21). Like the HVX, theHVX-21 handles all electrical testing requirements ofthe IPC/WHMA-A-620B guidelines, in addition to themost exacting reporting requirements of governmentcontractedand ISO 9000-style certified companies.Attendees were blown away by our graphic-rich userinterface, and especially by our incredibly easy-touse,integrated light-guided assembly accessory(LightDirector). Exuberant, happy customers (seephoto) sought us out, sharing stories and photographsof their CableEye-enabled testing.We will be announcing the three winners of our annualWPT Expo test system give-away shortly. Thank you toeveryone who dropped by. We will be back next year forsure. camiresearch.com238 Wire Harness & Cable Connector July 2015

Exhibition Repeatedly DeliversJohn N. Tomaz of Wardwell Braiding Co., reports,“This exhibition repeatedly delivers. The number andquality of attendees can always improve, but the resultseasily justify the cost and effort.”Stolberger Inc. d/b/a Wardwell Braiding Co.introduced the original harness braider model more thanfour decades ago and at this year’s show, exhibited a24 carrier unit.The B10-24H harness braider is the ideal machine forover braiding of harnesses. It works equally well withwire materials and with textile and synthetic threads.The distinguishing features of this industry-standardmachine include a motor-driven capstan take-up foraccurate coverage of the harness, a tubular frame, aself-lubricated horn gear, adjustable operator station,foot pedal potentiometer and sound reduction enclosure.The Wardwell harness braider is available in vertical andhorizontal configurations and meets CE requirements.Free demonstrations and testing of customer-suppliedsmall harnesses were provided at the show booth.www.wardwell.comCut and Strip, Feeding & Crimping Machines IntroducedOnce again the Electrical WireProcessing Technology Expo continuesto get better every year! Schleuniger,Inc., Manchester, NH, USA, a leadinginternational manufacturer of highprecisionwire processing machinesexhibited at the 2015 Electrical WireProcessing Technology Expo to a recordcrowd.Both days of the show were extremelybusy and the Schleuniger team enjoyedhaving the opportunity to meet andspeak with so many wire processingprofessionals.At this year’s show, Schleuniger debutedseveral new products including theMultiStrip 9480 cut and strip machine,the PreFeeder 4300 cable feeding systemand the CT 65 wire crimping machine. Allreceived great feedback from attendees.In addition to the exhibition, Schleuniger’s SeniorProduct Manager, Rob Boyd, gave a presentationon “Comprehensive Wire Processing Quality” to anenthusiastic crowd. www.schleuniger-na.comContinued...July 2015Wire Harness & Cable Connector 239

for Wire & Cable Processors, Jay Partington, Show ManagerDistributors and End Users.Straight From The Expo Productions, Inc.Show...Continuedwww.electricalwireshow.comImages and news from the 2015Also in this issue...Electrical Wire Processing Technology ExpoConnectorFocused News, Information and Products• News & Info• Nearly a Centuryof Reliability &EngineeringExcellence• MeasuringCoefficient ofFriction BetweenMicroduct & Cable• High-PerformanceInterconnectSystems• Spotlight onWire HarnessMaterialsTechnologyPresented by...The 7 th annual National Electrical Wire ProcessingTechnology Expo, takes place May 23 to 24, 2007, atthe Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA.The exhibitors at the Expo will display a wide rangeof new wire processing technologies.The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expowill feature new products and services for electroniccable assemblies, cord sets, wiring harnesses andother products within the wire processing industry.Attendees will have the opportunity to meet morethan 100 world-class suppliers and service companiesin the wire and cable processing industry, and theywill be able to discover best-practice applications tosolve wire processing problems.Some of the exhibit highlights to be found at theNational Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expowill include:•3M of Austin, TX, USA, will celebrate the 60 thanniversary of its electrical tape product line.Other USA-manufactured products offered by 3Minclude terminals, connectors, heat shrink tubing,wire marking products and static products.•AMTI, Division of Maxant Technologies of Niles,IL, USA, will feature thermal and heat stampmarking devices that are totally integrated to cuttingmachines to speed and simplify production.These products make just-in-time (JIT) manufacturingand processing a reality.•Brady Corporation located in Milwaukee, WI,USA, will exhibit the Wraptor Wire ID PrinterApplicator, the IDxpert Hand-Held labeler and•Conntek ISfull line ofand wire hthe Dr. T pospecialized•Diamond Dship, MI, Uterminatingand perishaing industr•Eraser Comfeature wirenamel wirrectangulacutter. Erasprocessing•ETCO, IncUSA, willelectronic cdisconnecticutting andout parts o•Hellermanshow the SwApplicator,cally appliesavings forthe SwiftMwww.wiretech.comMay 24 & 25, 2006Midwest Airlines CenteMilwaukee, WisconsinNew Electrical Wire & Cable ProcessThe NationaExpo will bTechnologies, Products & Service72 Wire & Cable Connector240 Wire Harness & Cable Connector July 2015

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A New Paradigmin CrimpingPress DesignRob Boyd, Senior Product ManagerSchleuniger, Inc.www.schleuniger-na.comIt goes without saying thatmanufacturing companieswant the highest possible qualityat the lowest possible cost.These days, everyone is tryingto do more with less in order tostay relevant in a competitiveenvironment.This can be especially true ofautomatic crimping presses.Conventional designs usethick steel side-plates or a castframe in conjunction with amotor and gear box combination.These proven designswork very well, but manufacturingcosts (and thereforeend-user pricing) are higherthan desired. These high manufacturing costs are dueto very high tolerance requirements for many of thecomponents used in conventional crimping presses.The performance of conventional presses also degradesover time due to the design of the motor and gear boxcombination.An AdvancedCrimping Press DesignRecently, a radical new designin automatic crimping presseswas introduced. The new designcreated a compact, efficientand cost-effective press withhigh process capability anddurability. The design is simpleand easy to manufacture as wellas easy to set up and maintain.In addition, the new designtakes into consideration applicationflexibility and integratedcrimp force monitoring.The frame is made of formedsheet metal rather than solid242 Wire Harness & Cable Connectorpieces of heavy steel or a cast frame, and instead ofthe conventional motor and gear box combination,a direct belt-drive system is used. A patented ramspring mechanism is incorporated into the press ram,providing optimum consistency and durability. Anadjustable press easily accommodates the wide rangeof crimping applicators on the market.Frame DesignComparing the different frame designs further explainswhy the formed sheet metal design was chosen.Cast frames are very low costand very rugged. However,volumes must be very highfor the initial investmentcosts to be justified. Weldedframe constructions are alsovery durable, but the manufacturingprocess is relativelyexpensive. Similarly, usingheavy solid steel side plateshas been proven as a verydurable design. Unfortunately,the manufacturingprocess has proven to betoo expensive due to therequired milling and platingprocesses. Furthermore,it was determined that thesolid steel side plate construction is overkill for forcesup to 20 kN (2 tons). The force load distribution overthe side plates does not require the same thicknessthroughout the entire width to achieve the desiredresults for the target applications.The forces exerted by thecrimping process on theside plates are opposingfrom front to back. High,outward forces are exertedon the front of theside plates (closest to theapplicator). In contrast,lower inward forces areexerted on the back of theside plates. Between the front and the back, the forcescancel. Therefore, it is not necessary to have the samesupport structure, e.g., side plate thickness, throughoutthe entire side plate. The formed steel side platessupport these forces where it is exerted, in the frontand the back.At first, building a crimping press out of formed sheetmetal seemed to be a radical concept. However, theformed sheet metal approach has been used success-July 2015

fully in other industries. One example of this is truckframes. Truck frames are made of formed sheet metalthat support forces far greater than those realized ona crimping press.Drive DesignThe traditional gear motor drive design is effective,yet expensive. The gear box, shaft and ram couplingmust be aligned perfectly to prevent premature bearingwear. Tolerances need to be very tight and these tightertolerances mean higher prices. Furthermore, if partsare installed incorrectly, components will wear prematurely.Finally, as weall know mechanical partsinevitably wear over time.After millions of cycles,excess play begins to degradeperformance. Thechallenge in new presseswas to design a crimpingpress that could achievethe same or better durability and precision with asimpler lower-cost design.The implementation of a belt drive makes the designmuch simpler and as a result much easier to manufactureand assemble. Tolerances are less critical becausethe flexible timing belt will compensate. Because ofthe looser tolerances, parts are less expensive. Anadded benefit of this design is that servicing is alsomuch easier.A Simple SpringWas the KeySo how do you get precisionfrom a system that hasrelaxed tolerances?It is true that relaxed tolerancesinherently meanthat there is more play inthe system. However, theanswer was quite simple.A spring was the key.A spring mechanism thatcompresses all of the ex-cess play at the bottom of the crimping stroke, wherethe precision is needed most, is key. This simple springassembly provides considerably better process capabilityresults.Throughout the life of the crimping press, the springmechanism continues to remove the excess play asparts wear. The machine’s capability and precisionremain consistent for a much longer period of time,therefore extending the life time of the crimping pressmachine.ConclusionThrough external and long-term testing, it has beenshown that the new and advanced crimping pressdesign concepts have proven to provide world-classperformance as well as durability over an extendedperiod of time.So next time you purchase a new crimping press, itwould behoove you to first take a closer look at thedesign. A closer look at the machine’s design willensure that you get the most bang for your buck.You can find more information about this radical newcrimping design at the Schleuniger, Inc. website.www.About Schleuniger...WHCCThe Schleuniger Group, the parent companyof Schleuniger Inc., is a globally active technologycompany and a leading supplier in the wireprocessing industry. Customers of the SchleunigerGroup primarily supply the automotive,entertainment and information industries as wellas the communication sector. Schleuniger productsare used whenever precise wire processingplays a role. Development and production arelocated in Switzerland, Germany and in China.Schleuniger is always close to its customers withfour sales and service companies in the USA,Germany, China and Japan as well as with 40distributors worldwide. The Schleuniger Grouprepresents the independent Business Unit WireProcessing of the listed Metall Zug Groupand has about 500 full-time employees and 30trainees worldwide.www.schleuniger-na.comJuly 2015 Wire Harness & Cable Connector 243

Using Fluids Other ThanAlcohol for CleaningFiber Optic ConnectorsMike Jones, Vice PresidentMicroCare Corporationwww.microcare.comLong ago in days of yore, like the 1970s, Bell Labs wasbusy perfecting the technologies to commercialize fiberoptic communications. Peering into their crystal ballin the nascent years of the digital age, they could seea time in the not-to-distant future when all the copperwire in the world could not handle the volume of datathat people would want to send over phone lines.One of the issues with which they struggled wasfinding suitable ways to quickly, conveniently andconsistently clean the delicate fiber optic connectors.They found very early on that even the slightest contaminationon the end-faces significantly degradedthe performance of their networks. The scientists atBell Labs recommended using only 99% reagent gradeisopropyl alcohol (IPA), also known as rubbing alcohol,for cleaning their fiber optic connectors.They made this recommendation for two reasons: itwas readily available on their workbenches, and itworked. It worked because the solvent provided additionalchemical action to enhance the mechanicalaction provided by the cleaning device (the wipe orswab). Alcohol and other solvents also are very effec-When Bell Labs made its early experiments with“reagent grade alcohol” to clean fiber optics, it wasultra-pure and worked fairly well on the slow fiber of theday. Today, people try to clean with cheap alcoholand these are the sorts of residues they get.244 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorTFOCA connectors are some of the most complex deviceson the market. They have ports and jumpers on the samedevice, which makes cleaning extremely challenging.tive at softening, loosening and/or dissolving dried-oncontaminants and particulate. In short, those cleverengineers at Bell Labs proved what everybody intuitivelyunderstands: a well-engineered cleaning fluidwill enhance the removal of contaminants from theoptical end-face.Since that time much has changed. Fiber optics technologiesare no longer the exclusive, exotic technologyof the monolithic phone company, but an enablingcapability of almost every company (and soon, everyhome). Mobile video on demand has created skyrocketingdemand for greater bandwidth. Computingtechnology has plummeted in cost and expanded incapability. All of this means networks have becomelarger, commonplace and faster. Good news, all of it.Except for one odd little quirk: fiber networks, as theyhave become ubiquitous they have also become morefragile.We don’t expect this from our electronics, do we? Today’scell phone is far better than the model from a fewyears ago. Today’s laptop vastly outperforms the firstCompaq “luggable” computer and today’s flat-screenTV, well don’t even try to compare a WIFI-enabled, 80"screen to the color TVs of the 1970s.But today’s fiber, while more capable, is positivelydelicate. The first fiber link that Bell Labs built underthe streets of Atlanta in 1976 operated at 44.7 mhz. Thelasers generated a pulse of light that was enormouslylong by today’s standard: literally hundreds of metersin length. But as fast as it seemed at the time, in today’sworld 44.7 mhz is not just lethargic, it’s comatose. Modernnetworks work at gigahertz speeds, which means(since the speed of light is constant) the pulse of lightis just inches long. Such an ephemeral signal is easilyknocked off the rails by the slightest contaminationon the end-faces.July 2015

IPA Has Been Left BehindEverything has changed, except that techniciansaround the globe are still trying to clean their fiberwith IPA. This is no longer a good idea.First, reagent-grade IPA is not readily available to fiberoptic technicians, and ordinary alcohol is completelyunsuitable for cleaning fiber optics. For example, drugstore IPA is not an optical-grade cleaner because it alwaysis diluted with water to lower the cost; it is often30% water. The mixture is packaged in a relatively dirtyplastic container from which all sorts of plasticizersand contaminates may leach. The container may bere-used, and it certainly will become contaminated asit rides around in the back of an installer’s truck formonths or even years.Next, alcohol actually isn’t a very good cleaner. Interms of solvent technology, it’s pretty far down onthe list of old technologies. It has a very low densityso it cannot easily clean particulate. It has a high boilingpoint so it is relatively slow to dry. It is easilysaturated, so it will no longer be effective. Moderncleaning chemistries usually try to avoid or at leastminimize the presence of alcohols in the fluid becauseof these problems.Thirdly, IPA is easily contaminated. Alcohol has aproperty of being infinitely hygroscopic, which meansit likes water—it wants to absorb water. This propertymeans that IPA in loosely sealed bottles in the back ofa truck will absorb moisture from the air along withany contamination that resides in the air. This is whyIPA often leaves a water-mark residue on the connectorend-face. These residues can “burn” into thesurface of the glass and increase the signal loss of theconnector permanently, requiring time-consumingretermination.Lastly, alcohol is flammable. It cannot be carried onto an airplane, nor easily shipped without hazmatpaperwork and fees. This means that technicians installingand repairing fiber links in remote locations,often have to leave their cleaning fluid at home—nota good plan if you wish to have a happy, reliable, fastfiber network.Dry CleaningBecoming aware of the problems of alcohol, many folksdiscontinued the use of solvents and went with drycleaning only. However, dry cleaning has been provento be less than desirable. As it turns out, wiping dry ona fiber end-face will generate a static charge (technicallyknown as a triboelectric charge) on that end-facethat is extremely difficult to dissipate. These chargesare like the ones you generated in school when yourubbed silk on a glass rod, fur on a hard rubber rod ora rubber balloon on your hair. This static charge turnsthe end-face into a microscopic magnet, attracting dustGlennair has introduced a new connector with extremelychallenging cleaning characteristics. A high-purity cleaningfluid and the proper cleaning tools are essential—you can’tjust wipe this connector on your shirt and expect it to work.In the old days, many connectors were cleaned by theoperator, who just grabbed the connector and rubbed iton his or her shirt or sleeve. That sort of “ad hoc” cleaningwill no longer suffice in the world of gigabit speeds.Operators need the right wipes and the rightfluid to get the expected results.out of the air right on to the heart of the end-face.Triboeclectric charging will occur when rubbing anynonconductive surface with any dry wipe such as aCletop or a fabric wipe. The build-up of this staticcharge on a connector end-face will attract unwantedairborne particulate and dust to the connector end-face.The condition will be exacerbated in dry conditions(low humidity) such as winter cold or desert heat.(See: Accumulation of Particles Near the Core DuringRepetitive Fiber Connector Matings and De-matings byTatiana Berdinskikh and Jeno Chen of Celestica InternationalInc.; John M Culbert of Megladon ManufacturingGroup Ltd.; David Fisher of Tyco Electron-July 2015 Wire Harness & Cable Connector 245

Using Fluids Other Than Alcohol for Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ...continuedics; Sun-Yuan Huang of Intel Corp.; Brian J. Roche ofCisco Systems, Inc.; Heather Tkalec of Alcatel Corp.;and Douglas H. Wilson and Steven B. Ainley of PVISystems Inc.; presented at NFOEC 2007).Static Dissipative SolventsThe use of static dissipative solvents during the wet/dry cleaning of connector end-faces is now the recommendedpractice.With data rates over fiber only increasing, the needto clean properly has never been more important. Amodern, water-free, high-purity fluid engineered forcleaning fiber optic connectors will both dissipate,and at least temporarily prevent, this build-up of triboelectriccharges in the connector end-face. Thereforesolvents should play an import role in cleaning.During the wet/dry cleaning process, a section of thecleaning wipe is dampened with the cleaning fluid. Theconnector end-face is wiped, usually moving from thedamp area towards the dry area of the cleaning material.In the case of port cleaning sticks or automateddevices, a cleaning stick or device is dampened witha solvent and used to clean the end-face. When a fastdrying,static-dissipative fluid is used with a wipe orhighly absorbent cleaning stick, no drying step is necessary.This saves time, money and cleaning supplies.Selection CriteriaWhen a user (or corporate buyer) is selecting a fiber opticcleaning fluid, there are several factors that shouldbe considered. The first consideration is whether thesolvent readily removes a wide variety of soils and unwantedcontaminates. This is easily tested in the fieldwith sample product. Also, the user should make surethat the fluid is compatible with the wiping materialor cleaning swabs. For example, one would not wantto pair a solvent with a swab or wipe, which was constructedof a material that the liquid would dissolve(perhaps a glue used in construction of the swab).The second consideration is the safety of the solvent.Is the cleaning fluid flammable? Is the cleaning fluidsafe for technicians to handle? Can it be shipped as anonhazardous material? Will it freeze? Is it safe forthe environment? The answers will be found on theproduct spec sheet and the MSDS sheet for the cleaningfluid. If the answers are not instantly available on thepublished documents, this usually is a sign of a vendornot fully disclosing the contents and properties of thematerial. Chose another vendor.Another consideration is the speed of drying of the solvent—fasteris better. Slower drying solvents requiremore time or more wiping to dry, which can delay progressand also contribute to static charge buildup. Butmore importantly, slower drying solvents can “hang”in the split of the alignment sleeve of an adaptor or opticalport of a device. The trapped liquid, which cannot246 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorEven the humble SC connector needs special love andattention today. While it is the most common size ofconnector today, it is giving way to the smaller, denserLC configuration, especially in data centers. In an idealworld, techs and operators would have the right tools toclean any connector, regardless of the configuration.be seen with an inspection scope, then can then weepback onto the connector end-face spreading contamination.Very fast drying solvents will not remain in theliquid state long enough to become trapped within analignment sleeve. This has been demonstrated for IPAwhen compared to a faster drying fluid. A water-basedcleaner would certainly require very special attentionto drying. In the manufacture of precision optics, manyaqueous cleaners have been replaced with fast-dryingfluids to eliminate spotting and drying issues.Another consideration is the packaging of the fluid.The ideal packaging will prevent spillage, prevent recontaminationof the fluid during storage and normaluse and only dispense in quantities that are well-suitedfor a single cleaning. The fluid should be safe to useover a wide temperature range and should not freeze infield applications. Spilling is another worry, as it can becostly and dangerous, particularly in the case of flammableliquids. Open containers (bottles) or pump-typedispensers easily can be contaminated from wipes,airborne contaminates or by refilling with unapprovedfluids. Metered pumps are the ideal dispenser sincethe user cannot over apply a solvent (which can alsobe costly and dangerous). Excessive use of solvents isvery easy with uncontrolled aerosol sprays.Consider also materials compatibility. A well-engineeredfluid will be compatible and safe to use with awide range of materials including optics, plastics, metals,elastomers, electronic assemblies and adhesives.A proper cleaning fluid will dry without residue andwill not create unwanted corrosion, surface crazingor otherwise damage/alter the connector end-face, itshousing or the surrounding associated equipment.The environmental impact of the fluid is important aswell. The USA Government has four classifications ofchemicals effecting air quality and the environment.The classifications are VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds),which contribute to ground level ozone andsmog; ODPs (Ozone Depleting Pollutants), whichbreakdown the protective ozone layer of the atmos-July 2015

phere; HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants), which consistof a list of chemicals whose use must be measured andmonitored; and GWP (Global Warming Potential), ameasure of the potential damage to the environmentover 100 years. In general, most fluids cannot be positivein all four categories. For example, if a materialis not a VOC then it probably has a higher GlobalWarming material. Trade-offs must be made. The bestCompanies are stepping up tomeet the market needs withspecial cleaning fluids andspecial packaging, which makes“wet-dry” cleaning fast, easyand reliable. In this case, theproduct is a spill-proof package,which cannot be refilled, whichensures the dirt stays outside ofthe package and away from thecleaning fluid.recommendation is to select the safest solvent that willsatisfactorily perform the cleaning task and select thebest packaging to utilize as little fluid as possible.Lastly, one must consider the cost, which includes costof the solvent, safe storage and transport of the solvent(shipping) and packaging of the solvent (likely amountof solvent used per clean). Engineers should search forthe lowest cost per connector cleaned, to make bonafidecomparisons among competing brands.In conclusion, users will need new cleaning fluids indata centers, telco central offices, cable TV head-endsand in the field to clean today’s fiber optic connectors.There are many considerations that must be taken intoaccount to provide the best product for the user. Priceper can/bottle alone does not reflect real cost. We allhave responsibilities to provide users with a fluid andpackage that is safe, convenient, reliable and environmentallyresponsible. www.microcare.com WHCCAbout MicroCare Corp. ...MicroCare has helped companies around the world DiscoverPerfectly Clean for 30 years. We are a respectedleader in precision cleaning, fi ber optic cleaning andmedical device cleaning of some of the world’s mostdelicate equipment. Whether it is aeronautics or surgicalinstruments, companies rely on us to keep them inbusiness. “Discover Perfectly Clean” is more than astatement. It is our commitment. www.microcare.comWIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY STATIONSDesigned for the ergonomic assembly of wire harnessesSurface tilt and adjust up and down • Holds boards from 24” x 24” up to 48” x 96”Two models to choose from — Electric or Manual adjustAdjustable front lip holds boards from .250” to .750”The Leading Edge in Modular Ergonomics10 Avco Road • Haverhill, MA 01835Ph: 800-739-9067 • Fx: 978-374-4885Email: Bench@1proline.comwww.1proline.comwww.industrialworkbenches.comJuly 2015 Wire Harness & Cable Connector 247

Versatile Cut & Strip PlatformSchleuniger, Inc., Manchester, NH, USA has introducedthe new MultiStrip 9480, the company’s latestinnovation in their cut and strip product family. TheMultiStrip 9480 simplifies and extends the spectrumof possible applications. A range of technical characteristicsincludes a unique indexing cutter head thatallows a wide variety of blade and tool sets to beMultiStrip 9480versatile cut &strip platform.mounted. The freely programmable rotary incisioncapability enables high-precision and fast processingof coaxial and micro-coaxial cables as well asthe handling of other multi-layer applications. Anoptional universally deployable slitting unit that attachesdirectly to the SmartBlade blade cartridge isavailable and considerably increases accuracy duringthe slitting process. The MultiStrip 9480 can be set upquickly and easily and features short retooling times.www.schleuniger-na.comWire Connectors forOEM & Installation MarketsTE Connectivity, Harrisburg, PA, USA, has introducedits PUSHGRIP wire connectors and SNAP-N-LOK wire connectors, expanding its line of general-purposeand specialty connectors for buildingcontrols, LED lighting and building equipment. Thewire connectors address the need for cost-effective,insulated electrical terminations in the OEM assemblyand installation markets. PUSHGRIP wire connectorsare rated at 600 V maximum for building wiring and1000 V maximum in lighting fixtures/luminaries andsigns, and accept solid and stranded conductors from22 AWG - 12 AWG. SNAP-N-LOK wire connectors area quick and simple single-piece connector solutionfor underground electrical systems. They are prefilledwith a water-resistant sealant for moisture andcorrosion protection, and require no special tools forinstallation. www.te.comWHCC PRODUCTSPrecision Blade Strippers ProvideClean Strip on Jacketed MaterialThe LS Series Wire and Cable Strippers from TheEraser Company can provide a clean strip on a varietyof jacketed material types and sizes. The LS10 is handoperated and uses standard clamps. This machine canstrip material with an outer diameter up to 1.25". Tooperate, simply place the material in the unit and withone pull of the handle, the blades will close, sever theinsulation and remove the slug. Return the handleto the start position to remove the stripped material.The LSR10 is alsohand operated, butfeatures rubbercovered clamps toeliminate markingson the jacket.The LSR10 canstrip material withan outer diameterup to 1.06". The LSA20 and LSAR20 are air-operatedversions of the LS10 and LSR10. To operate, openthe blades and insert the material. Close the guard toactivate stripping action and when complete, open theguard to remove the stripped material. All units featureadjustable length stop to ensure consistent striplengths. Die blades are required and can be selectedby measuring conductor diameter. Parallel blades andcustom blades are available. www.eraser.comZero-Halogen, Oil-Resistant,Reduced-Diameter Flex CablesNew EcoFlex ® PUR continuous flex cables from AlphaWire, Elizabeth, NJ, USA, feature reduced size/weightand zero-halogen construction in a rugged, oil-resistantcable for continuous flex applications. An additionto the EcoGen family of compact, lightweight,zero-halogen wire and cable, EcoFlex PUR cablesuse mPPE insulation and a tough, abrasion-resistantpolyurethane jacket for reliable 600 V performance incable that’s 40% smaller and 44% lighter than typicalcontinuous flex cables. Saving weight and space iscritical in industrial machinery, mining equipmentand outdoor applications, especially those utilizingcable tracks. But the weight and space savings cannotcome at the expense of durability and reliableperformance in these demanding applications. Ateight million flex cycles and counting, EcoFlex PURhas proven itself to be just as durable as traditionalcontinuous flex cables, but with the additional weightand size savings and zero-halogen value only an Eco-Gen product could offer. The zero-halogen PUR jacketoffers exceptional abrasion resistance, resists oils andUV radiation and remains flexible at temperaturesdown to -40°C. www.alphawire.com248 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorJuly 2015

Self-Bonding Silicone Rubber TapeSilicone rubber X-Treme Tape from MOCAP/X-TremeTape, Park Hills, MO, USA, is a self-bonding flexibletape that has proven to provide excellent insulation ofunderground electrical and communication connections.Currently used within the mining industry, ourrubber tape will stretch-wrap to conform to any sizeor style of wire/connectorand features no adhesive,as the tape bonds onlyto itself for an air andwater-tight seal. In addition,the tape will stretch300%, offers low-to-hightemperature resistance,insulates to 400 volts/mil,resists weathering andremoves easily. Also, ourClear X-Treme Tape will allow for any labeling oridentification on the connection to be visible withoutremoval of the tape. The X-Treme Tape is currentlyavailable in stock and ready to ship in a wide varietyof widths, lengths and colors. Contact us for a freesample and pricing.www.mocap.com / www.xtremetape.comTraining & VerificationAdapter BoardCAMI Research Inc., Acton, MA, USA, announces anew, dual-purpose connector board for training newusers on its CableEye cable and harness testing systems,and for performing tester system verification.Demonstrated at the 2015 Wire Processing TechnologyExpo, the CB-T1is an ideal way tofamiliarize newemployees withCableEye testsystems duringtheir orientation.Training may beselfdirected withthis tool. Populatedwith a fewcommon connectors,the boardallows traineesto methodically experience how the system respondsto opens, shorts, miswires, diodes, resistance andintermittent connections while at the same time learningto operate the CableEye test system. The adapterboard comes with identification LEDs for each connectorthat may be used to show the trainee operatorwhich connector he or she must connect.www.camiresearch.comWHCC PRODUCTSCopper Wire AnalyzerPerforms Bonded Pair TestingMegger, Norristown, PA, USA, has enhanced itsHT1000/2 series of handheld testers to perform bondedpair testing. The HT1000/2 copper wire analyzereasily executes vectored DSL testing for VDSL2 lines.Ideal for use by maintenancetechnicians in the telecommunicationsindustry,this copper wire analyzercombines all the functionsneeded to perform criticaland comprehensive cabletesting. With a touch of abutton, the HT1000/2 canperform many of the 26standard tests between the technician’s central officeand the subscriber’s locale. Some standard testsappear on the circuit simultaneously to save time,such as resistance, leakage, noise, power influence,longitudinal balance and voltage testing with DCand AC voltage. The HT1000/2 includes auto testswith an incremental pair test program that can beconfigured by the user for up to eight series of tests.These tests, which run automatically, can be used onsingle, stand-alone pairs on in conjunction with theincremental pair test and bulk pair recovery capability.This capability allows technicians to gather dataon defective pairs and troubleshoot faults.www.megger.comFiber Optic Visual Fault FinderThe VFF5 fiber optic visual fault finder from IdealNetworks, Sycamore, IL, USA, is an ideal solutionfor technicians who need to verify continuity, to testand find breaks in fiber links and to locate pinchedfiber strands in terminationcabinets or anywhere fiber opticcables are terminated andsubject to mechanical damage.The VFF5 features a universal 2.5 mm interface thatsupports ST, SC and FC optical connectors, along witha nonroll metal body protected from water damageand slippage by a Santoprene ® over-sleeve. Also, batterylife has been improved to 80 hours in continuousmode and users now have the option of carrying theVFF5 in a nylon holster or integrated swivel belt-clip.Compact yet powerful, the VFF5 is a hand-held lightsource optimized to locate breaks, poor mechanicalsplices and damaged connectors with its visible redlight. The 650 nm laser diode travels approximately3.0 miles (5 km) of jacketed or bare fiber optic cabling,allowing the technician to easily inspect the lengthof cable—any breaks will be seen as a conspicuouslyglowing or blinking red light.www.idealnetorks.netContinued...July 2015 Wire Harness & Cable Connector 249

Ethernet Cables Boost DataCapability in Civil Aerospace AppsW. L. Gore & Associates, Newark, DE, USA, hasintroduced GORE ® EthernetCables to meet thecivil aerospace industry’semerging need for higherdata rate cables in a lightweight,flexible and routablepackage. Engineeredfor the demands of modern airborne digital networks,GORE Ethernet Cables provide high-speed datatransmission up to 10 gigabits over longer distances.They provide excellent signal integrity with stableperformance in demanding environments, includinga wide range of temperatures. The cables are availablein two standard sizes of 24 AWG and 26 AWG.GORE Ethernet Cables feature a unique cable jacketmaterial and high-density construction that significantlyreduces weight and diameter for improvedinstallation. This connector insert is a direct replacementfor current quadrax technology that allows forup to 20 times the data in the same space. The cablejacket material provides the ideal combination of highspeed and lighter weight necessary for a wide rangeof aerospace applications. www.gore.comWire-to-Board Connectorswith Secure Locking FeatureNew PBV Series wire-to-board, crimp-style disconnectableconnectors from JST Corporation, Waukegan,IL, USA, provide optimum performance evenin high vibration conditions. A compact, low-profileconnector, the PBV Series has a 2.0 mm (0.079") pitch.These highly reliable SMT connectors are available inboth side and top entry configurations, and incorporateboth polarization and a secure locking featuredesigned to prevent contactstubbing and backoutwhen mated makingthem ideal for consumer,commercial and industrialapplications wherevibration might occur.The positive locking system is designed to fit insidethe envelope of the header making it possible to stackthe headers close together and still be able to releasethe positive lock. The disconnectable, crimp-style PBVSeries connector comes in 2 to 15 circuit sizes, rated 3AAC/DC (using 22 AWG) at 100 V AC/DC. Wire sizesAWG #28 to #22 are accommodated. Temperaturerange is -25°C to +85°C including temperature risewhen applying an electrical current. The SMT headersare molded in a RoHS-compliant 94V-0 polyamideresin. www.jst.comWHCC PRODUCTSAutomatic Wire Crimp Pull TesterMark-10, Copiague, NY, USA, introduces the ModelWT3-201M automatic wire crimp pull tester, designedto measure the pull-off forces of wire and tube terminationsup to 200 lbF (1 kN). Suitable for wire harnessmanufacturers, assemblers, integrators and other users,the WT3-201M features a compact, rugged designsuitable for laboratory andproduction environments.The tester conforms to numerousUL, ISO, ASTM,SAE, MIL, and other requirementsfor destructivetesting. Nondestructivetesting is also possible such as pulling to a load ormaintaining a load for a specified period of time, asper the requirements of UL 486A/B. Programmablepass/fail limits with red and green indicators andaudio alerts help identify nonconforming samples.The WT3-201M accommodates wire sizes up to AWG3 or custom sizes via the available machinable blankfixture. Auto-start automatically begins the test whenthe wire sample has been loaded, and the test speedmay be configured by the user as required.www.mark-10.comWheel Stripper for Round,Rectangular, Square WireThe D Series Wire Strippers from The Eraser Company,Syracuse, NY, USA, cover many applicationsfor stripping magnet, enamel and film insulated wire.They use high-speed rotating stripping wheels toremove the insulationfrom round, rectangularand square wires.The D1 Twin WheelStripper is the standardbench unit in the seriesand features a lengthstop for consistent striplengths. The DV1 isidentical to the D1, butfeatures an integraldust collection systemto contain insulationD1 Wheel Stripper.residue. Model D9 has an offset head for unlimitedstrip lengths, and can also be used for window stripping.The PD9 is a portable, air-operated unit that usesstripping wheels on only one side. This lightweightunit can be easily moved around workpieces such astransformers, stator motors and armatures. It can alsoachieve unlimited strip lengths. The D Series can useeither fiberglass or wire brush stripping wheels. Alsoavailable are nylon wheels which are used for braidcombing. www.eraser.com250 Wire Harness & Cable ConnectorJuly 2015

World’s First Mini Hybrid CableDatwyler, Altdorf, Switzerland, presents the FOOutdoor wbKT Micro Combi, the world’s first minihybrid cable for NGN and NGA networks (NextGeneration Networks, Next Generation Access). Itcombines four 12-fiber stranded loose tubes, availablein either single-mode or multimode fiber, with twostranded copper wires. Thanks to a small externaldiameter of only 6.5 mm, the cable can be retrofittedinto existing empty duct systems as well as blowninto long sections of microduct system. The mini hybridcable with its additional stranded copper wires(0.50 mm 2 ) is particularly suitable for use in securitysensitiveareas. In FTTx networks it is a cost-effectivealternative to installing two different types of cableand can provide an option for house connections, sayfor an emergency supply to fire service telephones inthe event of a power failure. It enables power to besupplied to active remote technology such as streetcabinets, emergency telephones, smart grids or dataWHCC PRODUCTS centres, and allows the remote monitoring of connectiontechnology such as cable couplers, distribution FOR SALE1 - HALL Vertical Accumulator, FOR 15” SALE O.D. Sheaves, 500frames and 1 - access NEB 64-Carrier control CB-1 systems. Cabler Once Braider installed, • 2 - WARDWELL it 24-Cis also easy to locate 1 - from NEW ground ENGLAND level. BUTT Two colored, 12-Head 18” Plan2 - STEEGER 16-C Braiders • 3 - DeANGELI 760mm1 - WATSON 36” Rotating Cabler Lieasily identifiable 1 - ripcords WATSON 36” mean Rotating that the Cabler cable Line sheath • 1 - GODDERIDG 1 - NIEHOFF M15 Wire Drawer, Annealer, SGcan be safely opened, 3 - NORTHAMPTON and installation 630mm is D.T. simplified Cablers • by 1 - HALL 36” 2 - NEW ENGLAND1 - D/S 2.5”BUTT24:112-WireL/D8”Nylon VerticalExtrudPlanedry core interstices, which facilitate easy assemblyand removal. www.cabling.datwyler.com11 - CEECO - D/S 2” 6-Bobbin 30:1 60” L/D Closer Hi-Temp w/Caterpuller, ExtrusionT2 - MGS Model LC50.4 1 - D/S Caterpuller 1.25” Capstans 30:1 L/D • 3 Hi-Temp - MGS 18-Bay Extr1 - DAVIS ELECTRIC 1 - D/S Model 2” 24:1 CAT-TRAK L/D Extruder 22 CaterpulSelf-Regulatng Cables1 - 2 VITECK - BARTELL 24”OfferHorizontal 72” Shaftless Belt Wrap Payoff Capst 1 - NIEHOFF 1 - BARTELL M15 Wire Drawer, 60” Shaftless Annealer, Payof SG45Freeze Protection 1 - D/S 3.5” 20:1 L/D for 1 - CV 30” SprinklersLine, Core complete Neutralizer • 4 - D/S Payoff 3.5” 24 1 - D/S 3” 24:11 L/D - NEB Mark 18-Wire V Extruder 22” • 1 Rigid - D/S 2.5” Strander, 24:1 L/DEasyHeat, Rosemont, IL, USA, a business unit of1 - D/S 2” 130:1 - D/S L/D Hi-Temp 36” H.S. Extrusion Dual Reel Line Take-up, • 4 - D/S 30” twin DEmerson Industrial Automation, has announced 12 -- ENTWISTLE TULSA 24” Motorized 36” Dual Shaftless Reel Payoffs, Take-up, Model Mode HS that its SR and TSR self-regulating 1 - DAVIS STANDARD electric heat trace 4 - D/S 30” 36” Dual Reel Take-up, Take-ups Mocables are now CSA 1 - DAVIS and 1 - CSA-UL ENTWISTLE ELECTRIC approved 36” Model Dual Reel and TAP30 Take-up, complywith recentParallel Model Axis TH 1 - DAVISrequirements7 -ELECTRICCLIPPERModelin NFPA13 ModelTAP30for SP16 freeze Parallel DualAxisSpooDu4 - NOKIA Model EKP50 Parallel Axisprotection from main water 2 - Dual Reel Tlines BARTELL to fire 72” sprinkler Shaftless Take-up1 - CLIPPER Model SP16 Dual Spooler • 2 - SKALTEK U20Theads. NFPA13 is the industry1benchmark- KRUPP 1250mmfor design D.T. Cabler1 - WATSON/AFA 96” Rewind Line, 10,000lb reel w1 - ENTWISTLE Model STC-30and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems. S.T. Tw2 - TEC Model 24STC Hi-Speed Twisters, rated 1300rpm1 - ADVANTAGE Chiller, Model MK-25AM-41EasyHeat Self-Regulating 1 - TEC 600mm41 - 48” x cables Backtwister32-1/4” prevent D.T.ID nonflowing Twister • 1 - TEC 600m41 - 48” x 32-1/4” ID x 25” Barrel Barrel x 3” x Arbor 3” Arbor ToroidTwater in branch fire sprinkler lines from freezing inambient temperatures down to -40°F. EasyHeat SRand TSR cables are inexpensive to run. The cables area safe alternative to conventional freeze protectionsystems. www.easyheat.com FREE DIGITAL EDITION2015 BUYERS’ GUIDENow available at:www.wiretech.com4 Wi & C bl T h l I t ti l/M 2008DesPreExtrThe handy single-source reference directory for the entire wire and cable industryAn online version of theindustry's most completereference source since1975. An invaluable tool fordecision makers to fill theirneeds for rod, bar and wireand mill products, as well aswire products, machinery,equipment, supplies, electricBUYERS’ GUIDE 20152015BUYERS’ GUIDEInitial Publications • 1741 Akron-Peninsula Road Akron, OH 44313 USAPH +1 330 864 2122 • FAX +1 330 864 5298 • www.wiretech.comTo subscribe to Wire & Cable Technology please visit www.wiretech.comwire and cable and fiberoptics. The guide includes a complete,alphabetized master list of companies,including full address, telephone number andname and title of a key contact at each wireindustry company.cover.indd 1 5/8/2015 9:24:24 AMProvided courtesy of©2009 Guill Tool &Engineering Co., Inc.To learn abouof extrusionpatented tecall or visiGuillsince 1962Guill Tool &10 Pike Street •Tel: 401-828-7Email: sales@guJuly 20154 WireWire& CableHarnessTechnology& CableInternational/NovemberConnector2009251

ADVERTISERS’ INDEXCompany Page InternetAGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. 79, 150 www.agcchem.comAlphaGary 151, Back Cover www.alphagary.comAmacoil, Inc. 11, 152 www.amacoil.comAnbao Wire 144 www.anbao.comBarwell Global USA 16, 197 www.barwell.com/usaBlack Sea Technology, Inc. 9, 153 www.blackseatech.netBoxy SpA 64, 197 www.boxy.com / www.HowarEquipment.comCable Components Group (CCG) 15, 155 www.cablecomponents.comCarris Reels 25, 154 www.carris.comCEMANCO LC 50, 198 www.cemanco.comCERSA-MCI 10, 198 www.cersa-mci.comCimteq 26, 199 www.cimteq.comColor Resource/OTECH 61, 233 www.color-resource.com / www.otechcompounds.comCommission Brokers 52, 200 www.commissionbrokers.comComposite Wire & Machinery, Inc. 156, 218 www.compositewire.comConneaut Industries 127, 157 www.conneaut.comContinuus-Properzi 33, 158 www.properzi.comDavis-Standard, LLC 29, 159 www.davis-standard.comDesign & Engineering LLC 143, 200 www.designandengineering.comDeWAL 22, 201 www.dewal.comElectrical Wire Processing Technology Expo 227 www.electricalwireshow.comEntwistle Co., The 117, 160 www.entwistleco.comEraser Company, Inc., The 201, 223 www.eraser.comETCO 161, 221 www.etco.comEUROTEK ® 57, 202 www.eurotek-italy.itEvans Corporation, George 6, 203, 251 www.george-evans.comFIC Manufacturing Company/Div. of Foundation Industries 141, 162 www.foundationind.comFiltertech 14, 202 www.filtertech.comFoerster Instruments, Inc. 44, 203 www.foerstergroup.comFort Wayne Wire Die, Inc. 21, 163 www.fwwd.comFrigeco USA, Inc. 19, 164 www.frigeco.comGauder Group 39, 165 www.gaudergroup.comGEM Gravure Company, Inc. 119, 204 www.gemgravure.comGuill Tool & Engineering 111, 166 www.guill.comHarwick Standard 63, 70, 71, 167 www.harwickstandard.comHB Chemical 81, 83, 168 www.hbchemical.comHOWAR Equipment24, 50, 64, 85, 146,197, 198, 204www.HowarEquipment.comHuestis Industrial 28, 205 www.huestis.com252 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

ADVERTISERS’ INDEXCompany Page InternetHuntsman 35, 169 www.huntsman.com/tpuINHOL BV 51, 170 www.inhol.comInosym 8, 60, 205 www.inosym.comIWCS Conference 58, 59 www.iwcs.orgIWG High Performance Conductors 23, 171 www.iwghpc.comJoe Snee Associates, Inc. 30, 206joe@jsnee.com • www.pwmltd.co.uk • www.betalasermike.com •www.awmachinery.comKALMARK Integrated Systems td. 37, 172 www.kalmarkltd.comKEIR Manufacturing 6, 18, 206 www.BackBoneBows.com / www.keirmfg.comKomax Wire 229 www.komaxwire.comLesmo Machnery America, Inc. - Cerrini 48, 207 www.lesmoamerica.comLloyd & Bouvier 46, 207 www.lloydbouvier.comLubrizol Corporation 1, 173, 251 www.lubrizol.comMathiasen Machinery, Inc. 144, 146, 208 www.mathiasen-machinery.comMcLube Division / McGee Industries Inc. 121, 208 www.mclube.comMelos/Inhol 40, 209 www.melos-gmbh.com / www.inhol.comMetavan 146 www.metavan.comMicro Products Company 130, 209 www.micro-weld.comMiltec UV 34, 210 www.miltec.comNano-Diamond America, Inc. 54, 69, 174 www.nano-die.comNiehoff 17, 175 www.niehoff.deOTECH/Color Resource 61, 233 www.otechcompounds.com / www.color-resource.comParker Hannifin Italy Srl 77, 176 www.parker.comPioneer Machinery USA. 177, 256 www.pioneermachinery.usPittsfield Plastics Engineering, Inc. 101, 178 www.pittsplas.comPolymerics 87, 211 www.polymericsinc.comPressure Welding Machines Ltd. 66, 211 www.pwmltd.co.ukProcess Sheaves LLC 20, 212 www.ProcessSheaves.comPro-Line 212, 247 www.1proline.com / www.industrialworkbenches.comP&R Specialty 38, 210 www.prspecialty.comREELEX Packaging Solutions Inc. 2, 179 www.reelex.comRoteq Machinery Inc. 41, 180 www.roteqmachinery.comRTD Manufacturing Inc. 148, 213 www.rtdmfg.comSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics 97, 182 www.plastics.saint-gobain.comSAMP U.S.A., Inc. 31, 183 www.sampinc.comSark Wire Corp. 43, 184 www.sarkuysan.comSchleuniger 214, 225 www.schleuniger-na.comS & E Specialty Polymers 27, 181 www.sespoly.comSIKORA International CorporationSIMPACKSInside Front Cover,185186, Inside BackCoverwww.sikora.netwww.simpacks.comJuly 2015/Wire & Cable Technology International 253

ADVERTISERS’ INDEXCompany Page InternetSonoco Reels and Spools 45, 187 sonoco.com/reelsTeknor Apex Co. 4, 188 www.teknorapex.comThermoplastics Eng. Corp. 147, 214 www.thermoplasticseng.comTips & Dies Inc. 42, 215 www.tipsanddies.comTucks Industrial Packings & Seals Pty. Ltd. 47, 189 www.tucks.com.auUNITEK 24 www.unitek.atVanderbilt Chemicals, LLC 53, 190 www.vanderbiltchemicals.comVandor Corporation 55, 191 www.reeloptions.comWardwell Braiding Co. 49, 192 www.wardwell.comWCISA ® (Wire & Cable Industry Suppliers Association ® ) 6 www.wcisaonline.orgWeb Industries 91, 216 www.webindustries.comWiedenbach 36, 216 www.wiedenbach.comWire & Plastic Machinery Corp. 13, 193 www.wireandplastic.comWitels-Albert USA Ltd. 145, 217 www.witels-albert-usa.comWyrepak Industries Inc. 32, 125, 194 www.wyrepakind.cmYa Sih 65, 217 www.yasih.com.twYield Management Corporation 12, 89, 195 www.yieldmanagementcorp.comZT Srl 67 www.zt-italy.comZumbach Electronics Corp. 7, 196 www.zumbach.comCLASSIFIEDExperts in Custom Rubber Mixing,Chemical Blending, Dispersions andCompound Development“Keeping service in the mix”sales@ polymericsinc.com - www.polymericsinc.com(330) 928-2210ISO 9001:2008April 27, 2015Volume 18, Issue 1InSIde tHIS ISSUeGeneral Cable Sells Interests in Fiji & China JVsNexans EHV & Umbilicals Contracts ..............2General Cable Corporation, Highland Heights, KY, USA, has completed theGlobal Market for Power Cables .....................2sale of its interests in joint ventures including dominion Wire and Cables in FijiSteel Wire Antidumping Duties ........................3and keystone electric Wire and Cable in China for US$21 million in total cash. Corning Completes Samsung Acquisition .....4In separate transactions, the company’s ownership interests were purchased Mexican Cable Output Increases ...................4by its respective joint venture partner. Proceeds from the sales NEMA Publishes Magnet Wire Standard .......5have been used to reduce outstanding borrowings.Ducab Wins Macau Cable Contract ...............6USA Demand for Engineering Plastics ...........6This is General Cable’s second announcement since launching its divestitureObituary: Abbi Koch ......................................... 7plan on October 29, 2014. The company’s divestiture plan is focused on simplifyingthe geographic portfolio and reducing organizational complexity by exitingJicable ’15 Forum in France ..............................8all manufacturing operations in Asia Pacific and Africa.Presented by:Gregory b. kenny, President/CEO, said, “This announcement builds on themomentum generated at the end of 2014 with the previously announced saleInitial Publications, Inc.of our interest in the Philippines for US$67 million. We focus on the continued1741 Akron Peninsula Rd,execution of the divestiture program as well as our restructuring program,Akron, OH 44313 USAwhich is centered on improving profitability and returns in our core operationsTl: +1 330 864 2122 • Fx: +1 330 864 5298in North America, Latin America and Europe. We are pleased with the progress e-mail: info@wiretech.comwe are making in reshaping the organization as we position the company for Chip Lippincott Publishersustainable success while increasing shareholder value in the near term.” Mike McNulty VP & EditorGeneral Cable Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, is a global leader in Jim MasarSenior EditorTom Hutchinson Global Sales Managerthe development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, Mike DiesSales Representativealuminum and fiber optic wire and cable products and systems for the energy,industrial, specialty, construction and communications markets. www.generalcable.comPrysmian to Supply Connections for offshore Wind Farm Grid; Places bond IssuePrysmian Group, Milan, Italy, a leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured a newaward by 50Hertz offshore GmbH, a subsidiary of 50Hertz transmission GmbH, transmission grid operator inGermany, worth some €230 million to design, produce and install a power cable system for the offshore wind parkcluster West of Adlergrund in the German Baltic Sea. The award comes as a result of 50Hertzexercising an option for a further grid connection already provided for in the existing contract(secured by Prysmian in May 2014) for the West of Adlergrund project originally worth €480 million. The project scopeincludes design, supply and installation of multiple high-voltage submarine cable systems, now including this additionalconnection, between planned Offshore Wind Parks, approximately 40 km northeast of the island of Ruegen,to the Lubmin substation in northeast Germany (and consequently with the mainland electricity grid) along a routeof approximately 90 km (submarine) and 3 km (land).Prysmian also placed a €750 million bond issue. The bonds will have a maturity of seven years and will pay anannual fixed coupon equal to 2.50%, with an issue price equal to 99.002. The bonds, due on April 11, 2022, haveminimum denominations of €100,000, plus integral multiples of €1000. Prysmian has applied for the listing of thebonds on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s regulated market. www.prysmiangroup.comWIre & CAble StoCk IndexeS% CHANGE % CHANGEsince last issue YTD 2015oVerVIeW 40 2877 +0.3 +11.0OVERVIEW Electrical 2128 +0.4 +13.9OVERVIEW Communications 702 +0.2 +8.9OVERVIEW Steel 464 +1.0 +1.2•All data are from prices listed on the market on April 17, 2015.Page 1OVERVIEW • Global Wire & CableBusiness & Market NewsletterSubscribe and/or Advertise @www.wiretech.com/overview.aspSubscribe @ www.wiretech.com/overview.aspRegional Sales Manager / Sales Engineer Job DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEWPittsfield Plastics Engineering, Inc. (PPE), a privately held and industry leadinginjection molder with extrusion capability, is actively looking for a Regional SalesManager / Sales Engineer—with the successful Candidate headquartered in theBerkshires of MA (with similar opportunities available in the Carolinas/Atlantaregions). For the right individual, this can be considered an entry level position.The successful Candidate will help increase sales volume and improve profitabilityby expanding markets for existing product lines, validating new product markets,and growing strong relationships with both new and existing customers.Reporting to PPE’s VP-Sales, the Candidate will be responsible for achieving salesgrowth targets, identification and qualification of markets, and helping to developcurrent customers in both volume and profitability.QUALIFICATIONS & COMPENSATION:• Bachelor’s Degree required with working knowledge of the plastics/polymersrelated area, plus a strong desire to succeed as a sales professional, in theCustom Injection Molding market.• Strong analytical skills to help implement PPE’s pricing models.• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time with overnight travel expected.• Base salary plus commission package will be provided• Monthly car allowance with mileage reimbursement• A competitive health benefits package plus 401k with company matchPlease send resume for consideration to:Bruce DixonCFO & Director of Administrationbruce@pittsplas.com254 Wire & Cable Technology International/July 2015

EDITORIAL INDEXCompanies, organizations & events listed in Wire &Cable Events (p. 10), companies listed as exhibitors inthe wire Southeast ASIA 2015 Preview (pp. 131-139),companies in Spotlight Ads (p. 140) and in companiescovered in Company Profiles (pp. 139-199) are notindexed here.ACIMAF (Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association) ...... 18, 130Active Capital Company (ACC) ............................................................ 26Advanced Cable Middle East 2016 ...................................................... 20Aerospace Technical Committee .......................................................... 12Albemarle Corporation.......................................................................... 34Allen-Bradley ® ..................................................................................... 128Almatis .................................................................................................. 56Alpha Wire .......................................................................................... 248Amacoil, Inc. ....................................................................................... 120Ambrell ................................................................................................. 40American Kuhne ..........................................................................110, 118Amextra, Inc. .................................................................................. 22, 62ANBAO (Qinhuangdao) Wire & Mesh Co., Ltd. .................................. 114Anixter ................................................................................................ 222APPI Energy ......................................................................................... 42Arkema ................................................................................................. 50Arkema Inc. .......................................................................................... 50Ashland Inc. .......................................................................................... 54Ashland Specialty Chemicals ............................................................... 54ASI/Silica Machinery, LLC .................................................................... 90ASTA ..................................................................................................... 72ASTM ............................................................................................ 98, 250Attain Group Inc., The ........................................................................ 220Audax Group ...................................................................................... 224Avid Thermal Technologies................................................................... 44AWCMA ................................................................................................ 20Bangkok Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC)...................................... 130Bekaert Engineering ............................................................................. 75Belaruskabel ......................................................................................... 46Bell Labs ............................................................................................. 244Berk-Tek ............................................................................................... 94BGW Network Design Ltd................................................................... 220BHS-Torin ............................................................................................. 44BICSI .................................................................................................. 220BICSI Canadian Conference & Exhibition .......................................... 220BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition .................................................... 222Bishop & Association, Inc. .................................................................... 94Borealis................................................................................................. 48Borauge ................................................................................................ 48Branson Ultrasonics ............................................................................. 40Breen Color Concentrates .................................................................... 52British Approvals Services for Cables (BASEC) ................................. 224British Columbia Institute of Technology ............................................... 65British IPT Group .................................................................................. 26BÜHLER REDEX.................................................................................. 72BWE Ltd. .............................................................................................. 80CAMI Research Inc. ................................................................... 238, 249CANDOR Sweden AB ........................................................................ 146Catena Additives................................................................................... 56CEE (International Commission for Rules forthe Approval of Electrical Equipment) ............................................... 232Celerant Consulting .............................................................................. 54Celestica International Inc. ................................................................. 245Cemanco LC....................................................................................... 124CENELEC (European Committee for Electrical Standardization) ............ 232CeramTec ........................................................................................... 125Cerrini Extrusion Technology ................................................................ 81Chemal GmbH & Co. KG...................................................................... 34Chemetall Surface Treatment ............................................................... 34Chromatics Inc...................................................................................... 62Cimteq .......................................................................................... 89, 107Cirris Systems .................................................................................... 222Cisco Systems, Inc. ............................................................................ 246C&M Corporation ................................................................................ 220COCESA............................................................................................... 38College Football Hall of Fame .................................................... 102, 108Colorant Chromatics, Inc. ......................................................... 22, 52, 62Columbia University.............................................................................. 14CommScope ....................................................................................... 128Compaq .............................................................................................. 244Compomec Oy...................................................................................... 84Coperion ............................................................................................. 144Corning Inc. .......................................................................................... 60Corning Optical Communications ......................................................... 94Corning Optical Communications, LLC .......................................... 94, 95Cortinovis............................................................................................ 110Cosmos North America....................................................................... 120Coventry High School ........................................................................... 14CROWN CORK & SEAL ....................................................................... 32CRU ...................................................................................................... 65CSA .............................................................................................. 23, 251CSA-UL............................................................................................... 251DA Stuart .............................................................................................. 54Data Guide Cable (DGC).................................................................... 224Datwyler .............................................................................................. 251Davis-Standard, LLC ...................................................................... 38, 54Delta Tecnic, SA ................................................................................... 86DEM .................................................................................................... 114Deutsch Edelstahlwerke GmbH.......................................................... 142Dewitt Clinton High School ................................................................... 14Dong, Sam............................................................................................ 72Dow Chemical Company, The .............................................................. 95DSM Functional Materials .................................................................... 94Eastman Chemical Company ............................................................. 143EasyHeat ............................................................................................ 251EEF ..................................................................................................... 105EFD A.S. ............................................................................................. 147EFD Induction Group .......................................................................... 147EIS Wire & Cable Co. ........................................................................... 24ELC Enterprises, Inc........................................................................... 126Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo ......................... 5, 219, 234Electron Beam Technologies, Inc. ........................................................ 36Elektrokabel .......................................................................................... 46Elf Atochem .......................................................................................... 36Emerson Industrial Automation........................................................... 251Encore Wire ........................................................................................ 102Endex ................................................................................................... 75Energokomplekt.................................................................................... 46Epec Engineered Technologies .......................................................... 230Eraser Company, The ................................................................. 248, 250Ernst & Young (EY)............................................................................... 64Essex .................................................................................................... 72ETL ..................................................................................................... 233Eurolls Machinery Shanghai ................................................................. 56Eurolls SpA ........................................................................................... 56European Union.................................................................................. 113EVANA Automation & Repair Specialists .............................................. 36Excelitas Technologies Corp. ............................................................... 86Expo Productions, Inc......................................................................... 234Fenn ..................................................................................................... 44FFB/Green Seed Group ....................................................................... 54Fiber Optic Center, Inc. (FOC)...................................................... 48, 223Fiberson AB .......................................................................................... 94Fine International Corporation .............................................................. 88Floridienne Group ................................................................................. 56Fluoropolymer Resources, LLC (FRL).................................................. 50Fluortek Compounding ......................................................................... 52Fraunhofer Institute INT ........................................................................ 83Freedonia Group, Inc., The .................................................................. 12FRIGECO ................................................................................... 106, 109Frigeco USA, Inc. ....................................................................... 106, 109Furukawa Industrial S.A. ...................................................................... 94Gauder Group....................................................................................... 76GE Capital ............................................................................................ 54Gem Gravure Company, Inc. ........................................ 56, 102, 115, 222General Cable Co. .............................................................................. 102General Electric .................................................................................... 54Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) ......................................... 102Global Continuous Casting Forum (GCCF) ........................................ 102Gore & Associates, W. L. .................................................................... 250Gorham and Partners ........................................................................... 60Graham Engineering Corporation....................................................... 118Graham Group.................................................................................... 119Graybar............................................................................................... 222Guill Tool & Engineering Company ............................................... 14, 104Hanna Color, M.A. ................................................................................ 52Henkel Surface Technologies ............................................................... 36Holcim India Ltd. ................................................................................... 54Houghton International Inc. ............................................................ 52, 57Howar Equipment Inc. .......................................................................... 82H&R ChemPharm (UK) Limited ............................................................ 83Huber Corporation, J.M. ....................................................................... 56Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) ..................................................... 56Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel................................................................. 92ICEA ..................................................................................................... 98ICF Congress ......................................................................................... 8ICF News ................................................................................................ 8ICF Stats ................................................................................................. 8ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. ............................................................... 225Ideal Networks .................................................................................... 249Industrial Electric Wire & Cable ............................................................ 36Inhol B.V. .............................................................................................. 88InnoVites B.V. ....................................................................................... 52Integer Research Ltd. ..................................................................... 20, 60Intel Corp. ........................................................................................... 246International Cablemakers Federation (ICF) .................................... 8, 65International Copper Association .......................................................... 60International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ....................... 83, 224, 232International Wire & Cable Symposium, Inc. 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.............................................................................. 224Pioneer ............................................................................................... 104PolyOne Corporation ................................................................ 22, 52, 62Polytechnic Institute of New York ....................................................... 100POURTIER ........................................................................................... 76PRAKAB PRAZSKA KABELOVNA ....................................................... 52Precision Payoff Systems ................................................................... 122Process Sheaves LLC ........................................................................ 125PVI Systems Inc. ................................................................................ 246PWM ................................................................................................... 104QuickCable Corporation 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142Simcona.............................................................................................. 222Smit Draad............................................................................................ 72Smith & Wesson ................................................................................... 44SMS Group ......................................................................................... 148Snee Associates, Joe ......................................................................... 104Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) ............................. 67Society of Plastic Engineers ................................................................. 14Solvey Specialty Polymers ................................................................... 94Sonoco ................................................................................................. 30Southwire Company ....................................................................... 8, 102Spirka ................................................................................................. 116Standard Telephones & Cables (STC) ................................................. 60Stolberger Inc. d/b/a Wardwell Braiding Co. ............................... 116, 239Sumitomo Electric Ind., Ltd................................................................... 95Supermac ........................................................................................... 113Taminco Corporation .......................................................................... 143Tantec A/S ............................................................................................ 96Tatkabel ................................................................................................ 46Technical Horsepower Consulting, LLC.............................................. 223TE Connectivity .......................................................................... 223, 248Teknor Apex Company 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