Typical applications for “Conform” include copper and aluminium rectangular wire (magnet wire for transformers), solid aluminium conductor (SAC for cables) copper bus bar, trolley wire and other shaped conductors, round refrigeration tube, multiport or PFC tubes in different alloys.

 “Conklad” technology is available for applications such as AS wire, OPGW, CATV, sheathed composite cores, reinforced aluminium wire and other similar products requiring an aluminium sheath or non-ferrous cladding.

BWE’s “Sheath Ex” technology was first developed in 2005. The process is now the preferred method for ‘seamless’ aluminum sheathing of High Voltage Cables. Until now, all machines supplied globally have been for a corrugated aluminium sheath. This is a well proven and reliable process from 2mm x 12.0mm diameter aluminium rods.

 BWE are now pleased to offer a “Sheath Ex” line for both a corrugated and smooth aluminium sheath. One of the first “Sheath Ex” customers worked with BWE to develop and convert their line for both corrugated and smooth. Extensive tests in tandem with their plastic extruder, allowed the cable to bend and wind on a drum without kinking or damaging the sheath. Existing customers are now able to retrofit their corrugated line with this new technology.

 The “Sheath Ex” process provides a continuous and seamless aluminium sheath with no weld. The aluminium sheath has good conductivity, ideal environmental properties, light in weight and proven reliability. By using standard CCR aluminium rod, the material costs are very low, making “Sheath Ex” a very cost effective method of sheathing medium, high and extra-high voltage power cables.

 BWE continue to develop new products and applications including Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), 3D printing, Electric Vehicles and Precious Metals.  Proving trials and demonstrations are available at BWE’s headquarters in Ashford, Kent, England. BWE’s research and development department will consider and prove any new application prior to investment.  BWE also manufacture and supply a complete range of cold welders and dies for a fast, cost-effective and reliable solution to welding non-ferrous materials from fine wire to round rod. A range of machines will be on display and available for demonstration.

wire 2024, hall 11 booth E 25

BWE Ltd.
Beaver Industrial Estate
TN23 7SH Ashford, Kent
Great Britain
Contact person is Kevin Bennett
Tel.: +44 1233 627-736
kevinbennett@bwe.co.uk
www.bwe.co.uk