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Niehoff technology: Flat wire drawing and annealing

Producing flat copper wire for cable shieldings

The copper shielding around the insulation layer is an important component of HV and EHV cables. It acts as a protection shield against electromagnetic radiation and is usually made of round wires. Flat wires, however, would be much more advantageous for several reasons. By Jörg Dambock

Best-ever year of Italian sales

AWI claim record export sales

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has enjoyed its best-ever year of Italian sales. By Jörg Dambock

Leverage “Duplex 2205”

Managing corrosion in industrial applications

Corrosion is a persistent challenge in many industries, affecting component longevity and increasing maintenance costs. Traditional solutions such as coatings and inhibitors can degrade over time, requiring ongoing reapplication and oversight. By Jörg Dambock

Upgrade project generates electrical energy and electrode consumption savings

Baku Steel achieves improvements with EAF Upgrade

Primetals Technologies has recently received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for an upgrade of the 60-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) at a facility operated by the Baku Steel Company CJSC group (BSC) located in Baku, Azerbaijan. By Jörg Dambock

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Through Gi’s user friendly software, each dimension is saved and recalled by part number for fast part to part changeover. © General Inspection

25/06/2024 – Quality management

Quality management

High speed inspection system selected by Swedish bolt maker

General Inspection, LLC Davisburg, MI USA recently installed a “Gi-360T” high-speed automotive bolt inspection system in Sweden. By Jörg Dambock

Meist gelesen Wire KW 25 — Danfoss Power Solutions names Roy Chen president of Editron division. © Danfoss Power Solutions

24/06/2024 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 25/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

Fig. 1: A 3D cable modeled in the Comsol “Multiphysics” simulation software. © Comsol

24/06/2024 – Cable manufacturing / simulation

Cable manufacturing / simulation

Cable analysis using 3D modeling and simulation technology

NKT in Sweden uses numerical modeling to investigate electromagnetic fields and calculate armor losses in 3D cable designs. The modeling results were ... Brianne Christopher

Nearly 120 passengers participated at the flight and bus trip from Düsseldorf to Nymburk to visit the NCZ in-house exhibition. © Niehoff

21/06/2024 – Niehoff looks back on a “wire 2024” of superlatives

Niehoff looks back on a “wire 2024” of superlatives

Trendsetting wire and cable manufacturing equipment

The “wire 2024” trade fair was a great success for Niehoff. The company, one of the largest exhibitors in Düsseldorf, presented a series of innovations ... By Jörg Dambock

Cabopol has invested substantial resources and expertise in the creation of TPE, TPU, and TPX compounds. © Cabopol

21/06/2024 – Cable materials/Compounds

Cable materials/Compounds

Improved solutions for EV charging applications

Cabopol Polymer Compounds, a company with over 60 years of experience in the research, development, and production of thermoplastic and crosslinked compounds, ... By Jörg Dambock

The 4-axis system with gripper pintle and integrated vacuum unit positions spools precisely horizontally or vertically. © Kurre Systems

20/06/2024 – Cable manufacturing / handling

Cable manufacturing / handling

Simple order picking thanks to clever details

After production, an automated, cost-effective and gentle product packaging process is essential. In addition to complete production lines, Kurre Systems ... By Jörg Dambock

The new “A219” series expands upon the existing “A220” 1kV series, offering improved electrical values for 2kV applications. © Lutze

19/06/2024 – Cable manufacturer

Cable manufacturer

Cables for 2kV motor servo applications

Lutze manufactures innovative products for industrial automation such as its comprehensive line of “Driveflex VFD” cables. Lutze is expanding its “Driveflex ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. In this April issue we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors for readers and visitors in the run-up of the fair.
Over 350 companies will be presenting their products and services, including many European businesses. Introduced in 1981, “Interwire” is the largest and longest-running wire and cable marketplace in the Americas. Hosted biennially, the “Interwire 2025” will be staged in Hall A of the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta, GA/USA. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations are on the programme. WAI announces a special conference programme for the “Interwire” and its “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF), May 12-15, at the GWCC. The GCCF is WAI’s fourth forum for copper and aluminum continuous casting, in conjunction with “Interwire”.
We wish you an enjoyable read of this second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team