wire and Tube Southeast ASIA 2013
April 30, 2013
Robust regional growth draws strong international appeal at wire and Tube Southeast ASIA 2013 wire and Tube Southeast ASIA returns to The Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) from 17 – 19 September 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. The trade fair provides an attractive focal point and springboard for local businesses and international companies seeking [...]
Magnetic Technologies adds new Brake System
June 19, 2013
Magnetic Technologies Ltd. has added Current Controlled Electric Hysteresis Brakes to their product offerings. Available in sizes up to 220 lb-in, these brakes compliment the extensive offering of permanent magnet hysteresis and eddy current brakes and clutches offered by Magnetic Technologies Ltd. for the last 30 years. Advantages The superior design of these hysteresis devices [...]
Nexans showcases innovative weight-saving cable solutions developed to improve aircraft performance
Nexans offers a unique total solution approach and continues to support aircraft manufacturers in their drive for innovative solutions that can reduce weight and size of aircraft cables while maintaining excellent performance, safety and reliability. Among the latest Nexans developments on show at Le Bourget are new-generation smooth wrapped-tape insulated cables together with lightweight aluminum-based [...]
More reliable than the eye: Systematic measurement of flat profiles and shaped wire.
June 16, 2013
Shaped wires are today indispensable in industry sectors such as aerospace, watch and jewellery making and dentistry. In other words, wherever there is a demand for absolute precision and an extremely long service life. Shaped wire can be used to quickly create near net shape complex geometries and profiles at a significantly lower cost than [...]
Prahran Hotel’s facade is made from huge concrete pipes
The newly renovated Prahran Hotel, located in Melbourne, Australia, must not be confused with the Tube Hotel in Mexico. Though they both share the use of gigantic concrete pipes in their architecture, the Prahran Hotel is not actually a hotel but a pub. And if you’re asking yourself why it’s called a hotel, well, that’s [...]
Forthcoming Exhibitions
June 25, 2013
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General Cable Unveils Gepco® Brand Line of HydroBloc™ Water-Resistant Cables at the 2013 InfoComm Show
General Cable is pleased to unveil its new line of Gepco® Brand HydroBloc™ Water-Resistant Cables at the 2013 InfoComm Show . UL rated and in compliance with the TIA-455-82-B Water Penetration Test, the new line of HydroBloc cables is ideal for indoor/outdoor applications and for use in wet locations inside conduit. HydroBloc cables feature an advanced water-blocked construction, [...]
June 19, 2013
Top Considerations for Selecting Laser Coding on PVC
Many extruders and molders of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are interested in transitioning from continuous ink jet printers to laser coding systems to mark and code their products. The associated cost savings often drive this interest. But before making the switch, the unique challenges, risks and benefits of laser coding on PVC should be explored. Key [...]
DEREK LAFFEY JOINS TEKNOR APEX AS WESTERN REGION MARKET DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE VINYL DIVISION
Teknor Apex Company has appointed Derek Laffey market development representative for the Vinyl Division, focusing on the western U.S. and Mexico, it was announced today by David Cobb, western regional sales manager. Mr. Laffey will play a key role in developing new business for PVC products manufactured by the division, including ApexÒ flexible and rigid [...]
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Automatic Pipe Bender BMS 63
The BMS 63 is Sica’s automatic machine for bending and socketing with exceptional rapidity PVC pipes common in electronic and telephonic systems. In particular, this machine can process pipes with a diameter from 16 to 63 mm, with possible final length from 140 to 650 mm. The machine is equipped with a versatile multi-bender and [...]
June 16, 2013
Non-Contact Laser Gauge Provides Process and Quality Control on Continuous Pipe and Cutting Applications
Beta LaserMike, a leading global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, today announced the growing adoption of its LaserSpeed non-contact length and speed gauge by steel pipe manufacturers. LaserSpeed is enabling manufacturers realize real productivity gains by significantly reducing measurement errors and improving process control in applications such as continuous product length measurement and [...]
Sharon Tube’s back with $45 million line
WHEATLAND, FARRELL — As Bill Perrine walked into JMC Steel Group’s new $45 million production line, an excited shop worker couldn’t help himself and had to stop Perrine. “It’s good for Sharon Tube to be back,’’ the worker said. “It sure is,’’ Perrine said with a smile and a back slap. JMC on Tuesday unveiled [...]
June 13, 2013
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