Reports

Since expensive parts such as the machine frame and welding components are re-used, an overhauled machine is roughly one-third cheaper than a new machine. © Schwarze-Robitec

19/02/2021

An alternative to buying a new machine

In some instances, a general overhaul can be an alternative to buying a new machine. In which cases does this make sense and in which not? The tube bending ... By Jörg Dambock

With the “EDL60” the traction force always remains constant. © Supertek

16/12/2020 – Winding

Winding

15 years of innovation

Supertek GmbH is a think tank from North Germany and was founded in 2005 in a small workshop by the ideas man, developer and managing director, Gerd Janssen. By Jörg Dambock

Cross section of an extra-high voltage cable with discharge. © Sikora

14/12/2020 – Inspection and sorting of plastic pellets

Inspection and sorting of plastic pellets

Guarantee for visually and functionally perfect products

Black specks and color deviations often lead to increased scrap rates in the production of plastic injection molded parts, but also in the manufacture ... By Jörg Dambock

MTT 25mm extruder for glas fiber. © MTT Extrusion Expertise

11/12/2020 – Cable manufacture / Extrusion

Cable manufacture / Extrusion

Clearly arranged, compact and space-saving

MTT mainly develops innovative extruders for the wire and cable production with tech and standard polymers among others in the field of automotive, communication, ... By Jörg Dambock

HVDC cable compounds based on Borealis “Borlink” to be used in XLPE power cables at 525 kV level for majority of the German corridor projects. © Borealis

10/12/2020 – Cable materials

Cable materials

HVDC cable compounds in XLPE power cables at 525kV

This marks the first use of the “Borlink XLPE HVDC” technology at extra-high levels of 525 kilovolt (kV). Comprising three separate corridors, this huge ... By Jörg Dambock

“ASM 150-R” with asymmetrical longitudinal wire division. © MBK Maschinenbau

08/12/2020 – Joining / Welding

Joining / Welding

Cage welding machines for driven and bored piles, columns and beams

When ground conditions are difficult and a firm foundation has to be created, this is the time for pile foundations and bored piles. There is also great ... By Jörg Dambock

Ugitech, a company of the Swiss Steel Group, has developed a duplex stainless rebars with exceptionally high corrosion resistance. © Ugitech

04/12/2020 – Preventing rebars corrosion with “Ugigrip“ special steel

Preventing rebars corrosion with “Ugigrip“ special steel

Permanently protects buildings

Rustproof and durable – in the construction industry, the requirements for reinforcement, anchoring and fastening are stringent. The rebars made of conventional ... By Jörg Dambock