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Volume 43 | Number 11 | November 2010

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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Asian Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fiber Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Wrapup: wire China . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Fastener Update . . . . . . . . . . 30

Organizers report that wire China 2010 fared quite well, an assessment supported by some of the exhibitors there.

WAI News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Chapter Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Technical Papers . . . . . . . 54-67 Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Used equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 As much as deploying new equipment may be the best solution for a manufacturer, used equipment remains an attractive option. Here, suppliers of used equipment make the case for why it does, how customers should approach such purchases and more.

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Career Opportunities . . . . . . . 75 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . 78

Next issue December 2010

Wiredrawing machines and their influence on the properties of spring steel wire Kersten Liebermann, Veronika Geinitz, Ulf Kletzin and Peter Beyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Filter media selection for wiredrawing filtration Carl Teitelbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Development of an apparatus for determining the free tin thickness on tin-plated copper wire Sevim Özaltun and Serdar Karadeniz . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

• Industry trends: how has the recovery gone so far?

Cover: There’s no beating new equipment, but if budgets don’t permit it, used equipment has long been the other way to go for manufacturers. See p. 42.

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Relationships are essential to any industry, so it’s not surprising that Niehoff Endex North America CEO Robert Wild deems the company’s recent Open House as a very important event. “For everybody involved in our company, it is an opportunity to reach out to the customer and to show our competence. Beyond this, (these) business relationships are often life-long friendships based on support and trust.”

Asia, and China in particular, remain a key focus for the wire and cable industry, and wire China 2010 reflected that interest. Organizers report that the biennial event once again proved to be a viable venue for companies to find new business and customers.

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The wonder of the wire industry experience I have decided that the best part of my job is the chance to visit manufacturing plants. I get excited, like a kid before his birthday, as I have never been disappointed with the experience, seeing all the processing steps that have to work in concert for wire and cable to be made. This was true when I was hired some 10 years ago and wanted to get an understanding of the industry, and it was still true at my Oct. 20 tour of Delphi’s harnessing plant in Guadalupe, Mexico, a massive facility that has some 1,300 employees producing wire harnesses and other products. Don’t tell my kids, but my plan for next summer is to wrap my two top passions (sports and touring plants) together into a family vacation. How great would that be, touring automobile assembly plants by day followed by night baseball games? They wouldn’t be completely surprised, because they know how much I liked going through a private label water bottling operation a few years ago while on vacation in Maine. I think they liked it too, but just forgot to mention it. When I am with fellow association executives, I don’t hesitate to brag about the manufacturing sector, and our place in it, which I am very thankful to be a part of. Besides, how much fun could it be to go on a tour a bank or a call center? I saw, once again, at my Delphi visit, which followed WAI’s International Technical Conference in Monterrey (see December WJI for wrapup), just how important the person who runs it is. I asked Quirino Anaya, the Delphi plant manager, about the challenges he faces. It was unnerving to consider a day in his life. Imagine having plans to grow your workforce by 35%, which for him means adding 500 positions and acclimating the new hires in mere months, this for a very labor-intensive operation where every process step must flow smoothly. Imagine managing raw material inventory and production schedules for the automotive industry, which prides itself on holding no inventory, but has had some recent difficulty forecasting. Imagine balancing rush orders and customer changes. On a good day, you don’t have to worry about any of your 1,300 employees or unexpected problems with the more than 2,000 different parts you require, but my guess is that those days are the exception. It was clear to me that Quirino is extremely capable and one of the reasons for Delphi’s success. At last count, I have visited more than 200 plants and met with many plant managers, and I left knowing that I had experienced first-hand another success story. I left feeling good about both Delphi and the industry as a whole, and the kid in me looks forward to more such discoveries.

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WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL (ISSN-0277-4275) published monthly by The Wire Journal, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wire Association International, Inc., which is located at 1570 Boston Post Road, P.O. Box 578, Guilford, CT 06437-0578, USA, and can be contacted at tel. 203-453-2777; fax 203-453-8384; Internet wirenet.org; e-mail mmarselli@wirenet.org. Address all correspondence concerning advertising production, editorial and circulation to the above address. WJI is printed in USA. Subscription rates: $110 per year, USA; $120 per year, Canada and Mexico; other countries, $140 per year (includes air mail). Back copies: $10 WAI members, $15 non-members. Periodicals postage paid at Guilford, CT 06437, USA, and at additional offices. Wire Journal International grants photocopy permission to libraries and others registered with Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), 21 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970, USA, for a fee of $0.50 per article. Payments should be sent directly to the CCC. Requests for bulk orders or reprints should be sent to the Wire Journal International, P.O. Box 578, Guilford, CT 06437-0578, USA. © 2010 by Wire Journal, Inc. All rights reserved. The Publisher of WJI assumes no responsibility for the validity of manufacturers’ claims made herein. Back issues of WJI are on microfilm and available from University Microfilm, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA. Phone: 313761-4700. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Wire Journal International, P.O. Box 578, Guilford, CT 06437-0578, USA.

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CALENDAR Nov. 18-20, 2010: Wire & Cable India 2010 Mumbai, India. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf and the the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), this event will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon. Contact: Eva Rowe, Messe Düsseldorf North America, erowe@mdna.com, tel. 312-781-5180. March 15-17, 2011: Cables 2011 Cologne, Germany. The 11th staging of Cables will be held at the Maritim Hotel. Contact: Applied Market Information Ltd., tel. 44-117-924-9442, fax 44-117-9892128, info@amiplastics.com. March 15-18, 2011: CABEX-2011 Moscow, Russia. This event for cables, wires, fastening hardware and accessories and installation technologies (CABEX) will be held at the EcoCentre. Contact: Natalia Medvedeva, tel./fax 7-495-925-34-82 or 995-05-95, ext. 260, mns@mvk.ru. Show site is www.cabex.ru. May 2-5, 2011: Global Continuous Casting Forum Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This event, to be held at Interwire, is designed to be the most comprehensive program ever for continuous casting. See p. 32-33. May 2-5, 2011: Interwire 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, USA. WAI returns to the Georgia World Congress Center for the trade show, technical programs and the Association’s 81st Annual Convention as well as the Global Continuous Casting Forum. WAI, tel. 203-4532777, www.wirenet.org. May 18-19, 2011: National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Organized by Expo Productions, Inc. (EPI), this event will be held at the Frontier Airlines Center. Contact: EPI, tel. 800-367-5520, www.expoproductionsinc.com/wire_home.htm.

May 23-26, 2011: wire Russia Moscow, Russia. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf, this event will be held along Tube Russia at the ZAO Expo Centre Krasnaya Presnya. Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, erowe@mdna.com, tel. 312-781-5180. June 15-17, 2011: Wire & Cable Expo, China Tianjin, China. To be held at the Tianjin International Exhibition Center, the 15th staging of this event will include a conference, exhibition and featured events. Contact: AIT Events Co., Ltd., tel. 86-10-85868930, www.bvents.com/event/389490-wire-cable-expo. June 19-23, 2011: JI Cable 2011 Versailles, France. This international conference, which has multiple organizers and was last held in 2007, will present a comprehensive forum about power cables and exhibits. Contact: JI Cable 2011, www.jicable.org. Sept. 13-15, 2011: wire Southeast ASIA Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf, The International Wire & Cable Trade Fair for Southeast Asia (wire Southeast ASIA) will be held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, erowe@mdna.com, tel. 312-781-5180. Nov. 6-9, 2011: 60th IWCS Conference™ Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. To be held at the Charlotte Convention Center. Contact: Pat Hudak, IWCS, www.iwcs.org, phudak@iwcs.org, tel. 732-389-0990. March 26-30, 2012: wire Düsseldorf 2012 Düsseldorf, Germany. To be held at the Messe fairgrounds. Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, erowe@mdna.com, tel. 312-781-5180. ■

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March 3-5, 2011: Modern technologies & modelling of drawing/manufacturing processes of metal products Zakapone, Poland. See p. 39. May 2-5, 2011: Interwire 2011 Atlanta, Georgia, USA. WAI returns to the Georgia World Congress Center for the trade show, technical programs and the Association’s 81st Annual Convention as well as the Global Continuous Casting Forum. WAI, tel. 203-4532777, www.wirenet.org.

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INDUSTRY NEWS Superior Essex buys Chinese supplier of enamel coatings, plans expansion U.S.-based Superior Essex Inc. announced that it has acquired a 70% majority ownership in Changzhou Olong Electrical Insulating Materials Co., Ltd. (Olong), a producer of enamel coatings that is located in Changzhou, China. A press release said that Olong, whose enamel coatings are used in the manufacture of copper and aluminum winding wire for the electrical motor, transformer and power generation industries, will bolster that capability for Superior Essex. It notes that that the company is the world’s largest manufacturer of winding wire and, through its IVA operations, the world’s second largest manufacturer of enamel coatings for winding wire applications. The Olong acquisition will add strategic enamel manufacturing capabilities in China, the world’s largest and fastest growing winding wire market, and will complement existing IVA enamel production operations serving the European market from Meyzieu, France, and the North American market from Ft. Wayne, Indiana, it said. Superior Essex, which is a subsidiary of South Korea’s LS Cable, plans to operate the acquired business under the IVA name and expand the current operations to provide vertical capabilities to service the requirements of Superior Essex’s China magnet wire operations as well as certain of LS Cable’s requirements, the release said. “The combination of the Superior Essex IVA technology and enamel expertise with the manufacturing and distribution capabilities of Olong in China should yield exceptional growth opportunities for our global operations,” said Valéry Mercier, VP Global Enamel.

General Cable Corporation reports acquisition, Oman joint venture U.S.-based General Cable Corporation announced that it has acquired BICC Egypt and formed a joint venture with International Cable Industries LLC (ICI) in Oman. “The acquisition of BICC Egypt furthers the company’s geographic expansion by establishing a production and commercial base in one of the largest and fastest growing markets in the Mediterranean and North African region,” a press release said. It noted that General Cable Spain bought BICC Egypt from Karnak Investment Fund (KIF), a fund managed through Sphinx Egypt, together with its partner Mansour and Maghrabi Investment & Development (MMID), for approximately US$21.7 million. BICC Egypt, it said, manufactures a wide variety of wire and cable products for the electrical markets, including low voltage insulated power and control cables, build

CommScope agrees to be sold At press time, CommScope announced that it has agreed to be sold in a deal valued at approximately US$3.9 billion to The Carlyle Group. “We are proud to enter into this agreement with Carlyle and believe this transaction is in the best interest of CommScope and our stockholders,” said CommScope Board Chairman and CEO Frank Drendel. Several stories described the deal for the telecom technology provider as a forward-looking move. “It is the latest sign of a resurgence of acquisitions by private equity firms, which are under pressure to invest billions of dollars of capital raised in the past few years,” Reuters reported. ing wire, instrumentation cable, halogen-free power and control cables, and overhead power cables. The company also reported that it has a majority interest in a joint venture with International Cable Industries LLC (ICI), a limited liability company organized in Oman. It will distribute a wide variety of wire and cable products for the energy, electrical infrastructure and construction markets in Oman and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, it said. General Cable, it added, will provide access to a wide range of its products and offer technical support to ICI. The report said that demand for wire and cable products in Oman and the GCC region is projected to continue to grow due to increasing investment in infrastructure and power generation projects as well as a regionally favorable GDP outlook. It cited countries throughout the region continuing to invest in large-scale transport, construction, oil and gas, power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Draka rejects $1 billion Nexans offer At press time, Draka Holding AG has been reported to have turned down a US$1 billion bid for the Dutch cable company from Nexans, which is the world’s largest wire and cable company. Reuters reported that Draka has rejected the bid, terming it “undervalued.” Nexans had reached an agreement to buy a significant Draka stake held by an investment fund, and had wanted to buy the remaining shares. Draka was listed as the eighth largest cable companies in terms of revenues in 2007. This is the second such recent attempt to buy Draka, the prior one coming last year from Prysmian. In the Reuters story, Draka said it would review alternatives, including remaining a stand-alone operation.

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Representatives from 21 manufacturers attended a recent Open House at the Swedesboro, New Jersey, plant of Niehoff Endex North America (NENA), where the equipment supplier highlighted its technology and capabilities. Key company executives were on hand, including from the German parent company, to talk to the nearly 50 attendees. The event included presentations by NENA staff and outside companies as well as some information tables from industry suppliers. U.K.’s Philip Radbourne, Integer Research, presented “The Wire & Cable market in the U.S. – Participants (l-r) were: Stefan Nixdorf, Bühler-Würz Kaltwalztechnik GmbH; Philip Radbourne, Integer Research; Robert Wild, NENA; Bernd Lohmüeller, where are we heading, where have we Niehoff Gruppe; Sigrun Möbus, August Strecker GmbH; David Smith, H. been?” (Elements of his talk will be in Folke Sandelin AB (HFSAB); and Klaus Eikelmann, DLB Draht und Litzen the December WJI.) Next was “Trends GmbH. Not in photo: Rolf Wurmbach, NENA, and Ralf Johne, Niehoff in Automotive Wire Manufacturing: View of a European wire manufacturer,” Gruppe. by Klaus Eichelmann, managing direcmation that might solve a problem,” said Doug Glore, tor, DLB Draht und Litzen GmbH, then “Beyond Round manufacturing engineer, SCUPP Engineering/Southwire Copper Conductors,” by Bernd Lohmüeller, vp sales & Co., who liked both the talks and vendor participation. marketing, Niehoff Gruppe. Subsequent presentations Also there for the second time was Steve Pinnix, manuincluded “Buehler-Wuerz rolling mills and their applicafacturing engineer, Tyco Electronics. “I liked the event tion,” by Stefan Nixdorf, director, Bühler-Würz format as it was this year with informative presentations Kaltwalztechnik GmbH, and “OEM rebuilds and spare and opportunities to talk with supplier reps.” parts,” by Rolf Wurmbach, general manager, NENA. The suppliers who were there to talk to attendees said Also in attendance was Niehoff Gruppe CEO Heinz they appreciated the way it worked. “This is the third Rockenhauser. Other supplier representatives at the event time I’ve attended the open house and Niehoff has continincluded Ralf Johne, manager after-service, Niehoff ued to improve and perfect the format,” said John Gruppe; Sigrun Möbus, sales director, August Strecker Downey, sales manager – USA, Fort Wayne Wire Die. GmbH & Co. KG; and David Smith, marketing & techni“As a supplier it is a privilege to be involved with this cal support manager, H. Folke Sandelin AB (HFSAB). event. The Niehoff staff are great hosts.” Equipment-wise, the company displayed and operated Beyond the business aspects, the day before attendees its model BMV16 braider; model DSI632 double-twist got to tour the plant, see the latest equipment and enjoy twinner with double-backtwist payoff; model D631 douan Octoberfest celebration that included an opportunity to ble-twist buncher with multiwire payoff; and a MMH50 ride SEGWAYs. multiwire (eight-wire) line for 38-44 AWG wire. NENA Executive Vice President & CEO Robert Wild welcomed attendees, saying that he felt rewarded that they had come, “to give us your valuable time to hear what we have to tell you. We strongly believe that these kinds of events demonstrate our abilities and our company quality.” He also singled out Buehler-Wuerz and HFSAB, the company’s new representations, Manufacturing representatives gave very positive reviews of the event. Other suppliers represented there included Baum’s Castorine Co. and Fort Wayne Wire Die. “For us, it was an opportunity to discuss the latest equipment available from Niehoff as well as discuss technology with related suppliers, like Strecker and Baums,” said Joe Brunner, Northern Cables Inc. “This was my second Niehoff Open House. Both times, I have come away with a solution to a problem or inforNiehoff’s Heinz Rockenhauser welcomes guests.

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Leoni AG to provide cabling for new high-speed trains in Germany Germany’s Leoni AG reports that it has been contracted by Siemens to supply the cabling for its new Valero D highspeed trains that will replace the Inter-City Express (ICE) on Deutsche Bahn’s rail network at the end of 2011.

A press release said that the deal, which will see the company provide the assembled systems for the internal wiring and roof jumpers, furthers Leoni’s scope as a supplier of fixed installation bulk cable in the high-speed segment. It will supply the wiring for both the outside and the inside “with highly developed cables and cable systems.” That includes “jumpers” between the cars, including connectors and fixings, that will carry the electrical power across the cars as well as internal wiring that consists of a sophisticated system of control and power cables that run along the train’s floor, roof and sidewalls, it said. The overall cabling will facilitate power aspects from safety and auxiliary equipment to audio/visual applications for both the train driver and passengers. The internal cables are halogen-free, flame-retardant, with thin and resilient conductors that save weight, the release said. It noted that some crucial operation cables “will be able to retain their function, even in a fire, thanks to (their) special construction.”

U.S.-based nail company closes, ends legacy that traces back to 1852 Leoni AG’s cables being installed in new high-speed trains. Photo courtesy of Siemens.

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Citing foreign competition, the Wheeling-LaBelle Nail Co., has closed, ending a legacy that goes back to its

Delayed order by ArcelorMital is now reported to be back on track Steel Guru reports that ArcelorMittal Hochfeld GmbH has restored an order for a wire rod mill from SMS Meer that it previously had suspended because of weak economic conditions. The story said that ArcelorMittal Hochfeld GmbH, based in Duisburg, Germany, had ordered a complete high capacity wire rod mill two years ago. Because of the fiscal conditions, the order was suspended, but it was recent-

ly reinstated and the mill will commence production in spring 2012, with annual capacity of 690,000 metric tons, it said. The new wire rod mill, which has been designed to roll technically demanding grades to very tight tolerances, “is characterized by compactness and efficiency,” it said. It added that the wire rod blocks will be equipped with a new individual drive technology developed by SMS Meer. SMS Meer notes that its technology permits wire rod to be produced over the full size range from 5.5 mm to 25.0 mm by means of temperature controlled rolling, with ultra-fine microstructures that can be achieved especially for cold-heading grades by thermo mechanical rolling. The maximum rolling speed at the loop laying head is 120 meters per second for 5.5 mm wire rod, it said.

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ships, and bolsters the cable-laying capacity of France Telecom, which has a fleet of four vessels through its subsidiary France Telecom Marine. It said that Elettra has considerable experience in cable maintenance and the construction of new submarine networks. The two acquired cable ships are the Certamen, which is berthed in the Mediterranean basin, and Teliri, which is specialized in laying new cables around the world for major telecom operators, it said. A third vessel, dedicated to laying oil pipelines, was sold by Elettra to a third party prior to the closing of this transaction, it noted. “Together, France Telecom Marine and Elettra will strengthen the ability of the France Telecom group to service telecommunications operators mainly in Europe, in the Mediterranean basin and around Africa,” a company statement said. “This is particularly relevant in Africa, where the Group now operates in close to 20 countries. In this region, the Group has played an active role in the creation of several major networks, including the LION cable linking Madagascar, Mauritius and Réunion (soon to be extended to Kenya with the LION2 cable), the Eastern Africa Submarine Cable System (EASSy), and the ACE cable that will provide 23 West African countries from 2012 with efficient and affordable access to international networks."

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INTERWIRE 2011 EXHIBITING COMPANIES — AS OF OCTOBER 2010 FIB Belgium SA Fil-Tec Inc. Filtertech Inc. Fine International Corp. Fisk Alloy Conductors Flymca Flyro FMS USA Inc./FMS AG Foerster Instruments Inc. H. Folke Sandelin AB Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc. Fortune Machinery Frontier Composites & Castings Inc. Fuhr GmbH & Co. KG Fushi Copperweld Garg Sales Co. Ltd. Gauder & Co. Gauder Group Inc. Gavlick Machinery Corp. GCR Eurodraw SpA Gem Gravure Co. Inc. Genca/Canterbury Engineering W. Gillies Technologies Gimax SRL GMP-Slovakia Golden Spot Industry Inc. Guill Tool & Engineering Co. V. Hagen & Funke Hall Industries Heacock Metal & Machine Co. Inc. Heany Industries Inc. Heatbath Corp. Henkel Corp. Henrich Maschinenfabrik GmbH Heritage Wire Die Inc. Howar Equipment Inc. Hudson Color Concentrates Huestis Industrial Huettner Maschinenfabrik GmbH ICE Wire Line Equipment Inc. IDEAL Welding Systems Ideal-Werk INHOL LLC Inosym InterWire Products Intras Ltd. Italian Trade Commission ITO-SIN (Deyang) Wire & Cable Equipment Co. Ltd. IWE Spools & Handling GmbH IWG High Performance Conductors Inc. IWMA - International Wire & Machinery Association JMS Machinery Joe Tools Kalas Manufacturing Kalmark Ltd. KEI Industries Ltd. KEIR Manufacturing Inc. Kieselstein GmbH Ernest Koch GmbH & Co. KG Albert Krenn Friedrich Krollman GmbH & Co. KG Lamnea Bruk AB LaserLinc Inc. Leggett & Platt Wire Group Leoni Wire Inc. OM Lesmo Lesmo Machinery America Inc. Lloyd & Bouvier Inc. J.J. Lowe Associates LUKAS Anlagenbau GmbH M + E Macchine + Engineering Magnetic Technologies Ltd. MAGNUM Mfg. LLC MAGPOWR Maillefer SA

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Proposed backbone system may bolster offshore power generation Google and a New York financial firm have announced that they plan to make substantial investments in a proposed $5 billion transmission backbone that would make it possible for future offshore wind farms along the Atlantic Seaboard to send their generated power to where it is needed. The proposed 350-mile underwater spine could remove some critical obstacles to wind power development, multiple wire stories reported. They said that Google and Good Energies, an investment firm specializing in renewable energy, have each agreed to take 37.5 percent of the equity portion of the project, and are likely to bring in additional investors, which would reduce their stakes. The venture was proposed by Maryland-based TransElect, which wants to begin construction in 2013. The articles note the following. While several undersea electrical cables exist off the Atlantic Coast already, none has ever picked up power from generators along the way. The system’s backbone cable, with a capacity of 6,000 megawatts, equal to the output of five large nuclear reactors, would run in shallow trenches on the seabed in federal waters 15 to 20 miles offshore, from northern New Jersey to Norfolk, Virginia. Construction has been estimated at $5 billion, plus financing and permit fees. The $1.8 billion first phase, a 150-mile stretch from northern New Jersey to Rehoboth Beach, Del., could go into service by early 2016, it said. The rest would not be completed until 2021 at the earliest. Ultimately the system, known as the Atlantic Wind Connection, could make building a wind farm offshore far simpler and cheaper than it looks today, experts said. A study released by Oceana, an ocean conservation group, found that offshore wind energy has the potential to meet up to half of the current electricity demand of the densely populated East Coast. In related news, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has formally signed the nation’s first lease for the $1 billion Cape Wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts, which officially ends a nine-year regulatory process for the project.

AMSC reports record HTS wire order U.S.-based American Superconductor Corporation announced that it has received the world’s largest order for high temperature superconductor (HTS) wire. The order, a press release said, from South Korea’s LS Cable Ltd., is for 3 million meters (nearly 10 million feet) of Amperium wire – AMSC’s proprietary second generation (2G) HTS wire. The wire, it said, will be used to complete alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) superconductor cable projects globally. AMSC is scheduled to begin shipping the wire to LS Cable in 2012. “This Amperium wire contract helps ensure we will have the wire we need to complete the superconductor

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cable projects we have underway with KEPCO in Korea and also take on commercial project opportunities globally, such as Tres Amigas in the U.S.,” said LS Cable President Jong-ho Son. This contract, the release said, “builds on AMSC’s longstanding relationship with LS Cable.” In March 2010, the companies expanded their strategic business alliance by agreeing to work collaboratively to deploy more than 31 circuit miles of superconductor power cables in commercial power grids by the end of 2015, it said. “This strategic alliance focuses on the full spectrum of superconductor cable projects, including distribution and transmission voltages as well as AC and DC systems.” “With this commercial wire order, American Superconductor has officially begun to tap into what we believe will be a multi-billion-dollar HTS market,” said AMSC President and COO Dan McGahn.

Report: global insulated wire/cable market to top US$113 billion in 2015 “Insulated Wire and Cable: A Global Strategic Business Report,” a new report issued by U.S.-based Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA), predicts that the worldwide market for insulated wire and cable will exceed US$113.9 billion by the year 2015. A press release said that major factors for the findings include resurgence of the global construction industry and robust expansion of the energy sector as well as the rise of smart grids in matured economies, and increased investments in high-speed rail networks. All those factors, it said, are poised to drive market growth in the next few years. That activity marks a major turn for the insulated wire and cable market, which it noted “suffered (a) severe blow during 2008 and 2009, mainly because of the global economic recession.” The report forecasts growth in two large markets: information processing and communications. In wireless communications, applications such as base station transmission units and antenna towers are expected to drive demand for wire and cable, it said. From a regional basis, Asia-Pacific represents the largest as well as fastest growing market, it said. Prior to the global economic recession in 2008, the Asia-Pacific insulated wire and cable had seen strong growth, led by the telecom, energy and construction/infrastructure sectors, it noted. “The insulated wire and cable market witnessed a decline in 2009 in the region and is likely to recover by 2011, driven by growing demand for telecommunications, data wire and cable products, especially in China and India.” The release said that the telecom, data wire and cable category “constitutes the largest as well as the fastest growing segment in the global insulated wire and cable market.” Growing adoption of the Internet and emergence of WDM technology are sparking demand for telecom, data wire and cable across the world, it said. Wire and cable for power represents the other major product seg-

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of 120 km of submarine transmission cables and three single cores measuring 12 km each of underground terrestrial transmission cables as well as associated accessories for the offshore wind farm. The contract, a press release said, is from 50Hertz Offshore GmbH, a subsidiary of the German-based transmission network operator 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, for the Baltic 2 Wind Farm is located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Rostock, Germany, near the island of RĂźgen. It will feature 80 wind turbines, each rated at 3.6 megawatts, for a total output of 288 megawatts. The offshore

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ASIAN FOCUS Unites States and China widen topto-bottom gap in income disparity Comparison are often drawn between the U.S. and Chinabetween the U.S. and China, and a recent article in China Daily shows just how parallel the countries can be. For both countries, the top 1% of citizens now reportedly control 40% or more of the wealth. The story, which looks at the gap between the top and the bottom citizens in terms of income, focuses on the stark distinction between the “haves” and “have nots.” The article by Chen Weihua, China Daily’s chief correspondent in New York, noted that the U.S. Census Bureau recently announced that last year, the income gap between the richest and poorest U.S. citizens was the widest in recent history. The top-earning 20% in the U.S. (people making more than $100,000 a year), received 49.4% of all the income generated in the U.S., compared with the 3.4% received by those 14.3% Americans below the poverty line, he wrote. The 14.5-to-1 ratio, the story said, makes the U.S. the country with the largest income gap in the Western industrialized world. It also shows that the trend is on the increase, as that same ratio was 13.6 in 2008 and 7.69 in 1968. The number of people falling below the poverty line last year was also the largest since the U.S. Census started tracking poverty 51 years ago, the story said. Those statistics translate to some 44 million Americans, it noted. The situation is somewhat different in China, but it too faces problems from a “haves” and “have nots” gap as stunning fortunes have been made. Rupert Hoogewerf, who complies China’s annual “rich list,” the Hurun Report, was quoted in the China Herald as saying that there are now more billionaires in China than in the U.S. Weinhau cited World Bank Chief Economist Justin Yifu Lin, who he said has warned that narrowing the income gap is the biggest challenge facing China. Using an index called the Gini coefficient of inequality, China is at 0.47, the highest rate in the last 60 years, he said. When China began its reform in 1978, the Gini ratio was 0.18 percent, but the income disparity has widened as has the country’s stunning economic growth, he said. The top 1% of Chinese families now own 41.4% of the wealth, compared to about 40% for the same class in the U.S. In both countries, Weinhau wrote, “this extreme concentration of wealth and income is accused of hurting the economies.” His article cited Robert Reich, former U.S. labor secretary and now a professor at University of California Berkeley, who argued at a recent event to promote his new book, Aftershock: The next economy and America's future, that if a larger percentage of the people shared a bigger portion of the nation’s wealth, it would

help generate more jobs and more economic growth. Weinua wrote that the same argument was made by Li Peilin, head of the Institute of Sociology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, who attributed China’s low domestic consumption to uneven income distribution. Basically, the middle and low income families lack adequate spending capacity because they are limited by the higher percentage of income spent for education and medical care, while the rich are able to invest much of their money in real estate, which fuels the housing bubble. The reasons for the huge income gap are different, as the U.S. is the largest developed country and China is the largest developing country, but the results from the disparity has been a drag on the economy, the story said. In the U.S., the income gap has been worsened by the high unemployment rate, a weak housing market and debt, factors that have hit low-income families the hardest, unable to take part in the recent upswing of the stock market, the story said. “In China, the blame is placed on the decadeslong rural and urban divide. Rural Chinese are left far behind in sharing the economic boom.” Weihua wrote that in China, many people accuse those working in monopoly industries, such as electric power, telecom, petrochemical, finance and tobacco, for making excessive profits. “There is equal fury at profiteering industries such as real estate and mining. Of the 400 richest Chinese on the 2009 Forbes list, 154 were in the real estate sector,” he wrote. He noted that a study by Wang Xiaolu, deputy director of the China National Economic Research Institute of the China Reform Foundation, found that the top 10% of families have 65 times more per capita income than the bottom 10%, nearly three times the official statistics. “China and the U.S. are becoming more like each other in the inequities of society,” Weihua wrote. “Narrowing the income gaps would not only air their economic recoveries, but also bring social justice to their societies that are increasingly torn apart.”

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Chinese company to invest US$67 million to manufacture ultra-high power cables China’s Hu An Cable Holdings is building a new plant, through its newly incorporated subsidiary, Hu An (Wuxi) Cable Technology Co., to strengthen its cable production capabilities, reports The Edge in Singapore. The 60,000-sq-ft plant, the story said, is located adjacent to the group’s existing plant in Yixing City. The group has ordered two world-class production lines for ultra-high voltage power cables, it said. The new plant, to cost about US$67 million, will include three imported production lines for manufacturing 110kV (and above) power cables, the equipment coming from suppliers in Finland and Germany, and two domestic production lines of midvoltage power cables, it said. The company operates in four segments: wire and cable products, copper rods, aluminum rods, and plastic cable materials. The wire and cable products segment includes wires, power cables, control cables, aerial cables, rubber cables and special cables. The plastic cable materials segment includes plastic cable materials such as insulating materials, sheath materials and other auxiliary materials.

India’s Sterlite wins multiple awards India’s Sterlite Technologies Limited announced that it has won the EEPC Star Performer Silver Shield award as well as having been named to the V&D 100 Award 2010 for the “Top Telecom Cables Company in India.” Sterlite Technologies won the award in the large enterprises category from EEPC (Engineering Export Promotion Council, India), reports Telecom & Networking Commmunications Today. It said the company was cited for its outstanding contribution to power conductor exports, and noted that Sterlite “has made substantial inroads in developing its global client footprint and market share ... in Africa, Middle East and Europe.” The article said that in its annual survey on the Indian telecom equipment industry, Voice & Data Magazine indicated that Sterlite has more than a 30% share of the Indian telecom cable market in FY 2009-10, which was estimated to be about US$225 million. Sterlite, it said, is the only company to have won this award for seven consecutive years. “We are grateful to EEPC and Voice & Data Magazine for this honor,” said Pravin Agarwal, Sterlite Technologies, who added that the company has also won several awards for R&D, technology, entrepreneurship and human resources ■

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PEOPLE Howard Strauss has been named vice president, wire & cable distribution, for Coleman Cable Inc., responsible for leading the company’s efforts in its wire and cable and security home technology business units. He has more than 25 years of industrial and low-voltage product experience in key positions with past employers that include Lake Cable, Genesis Cable and Houston Wire and Cable as well as Coleman Cable, where he held various positions in sales, marketing and business development. Based in Waukegan, Illinois, USA, Coleman Cable, Inc. supplies electrical and electronic wire and cable products for the security, sound, telecom, electrical, commercial, Howard Strauss industrial and automotive industries. Jerry Snyder has joined Allied Wire & Cable as an account manager, based out of Indiana. He has more than 15 years of industry experience in wire and cable sales. Past positions include sales management at Tele-Fonika, account executive at Industrial Electric Wire & Cable, national account manager at Lapp USA, and account manager at International Wire/Wire Tech Lapp. Based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Allied Wire & Cable is a family owned supplier of electrical wire and cable products for markets from military and Jerry Snyder aerospace to government and telecom. Allen-Bailey Tag & Label, Inc., has named Arthur B. Novick as director of customer service. He has more than 30 years of experience working with printing companies in the Rochester and Syracuse areas and is a certified Lean Six Sigma black belt. He is taking on the role previously held by one of the owners of AllenBailey, Jennifer Chapman, who will retire during the fourth quarter of 2010. Based in Caledonia, New York, USA, and celebrating its 100th Arthur B. Novick anniversary in 2011, Allen-Bailey Tag & Label, Inc., manufactures tags and labels for sectors that include the wire and cable industry. Minerals Technologies, Inc. announced that Brent Beachy has been promoted to vice president and general manager of Minteq Global Metallurgical Wire Products (MWP). He joined Minerals Technologies in 1992 as a sales representative and moved through positions of increasing responsibility. In 2003, he became business development manager,

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Minteq Industrial Refractory Systems, and in 2005 he became regional director, Americas, then moved to business director, USA, in 2007, and business director, Asia, in 2008. Part of U.S.-based Minerals Technologies, Inc.’s refractories operations, Minteq Global Metallurgical Wire Products manufactures solid-core calcium wire and a number of ferroalloy wire specialty treatment products. S&E Specialty Polymers announced two recent appointments to its management team. Nick Semenza is manager of process engineering. He previously was president of Colors, Compounds and Consultants (CCC) Corporation, before joining S&E. Steve Anderson is manager of color development. He previously worked Nick Semenza for 14 years at Uniform Color Corporation, where he was senior colorist. Both men report to COO Duane Shooltz. Based in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, USA, S&E Specialty Polymers supplies compounds to secSteve Anderson tors that include the wire and cable industry. Mark Johnson has been named vice president of operations at Northwire Technical Cable. He will be responsible for manufacturing, quality, Six Sigma and Lean at facilities in Osceola, Wisconsin, and Santa Teresa, New Mexico. He has 19 years of professional manufacturing experience in quality assurance, process improvement and supply management. He has held senior management positions with several multibillion-dollar OEMs. Most recently, he was Lean Sigma Champion, Global Operations, for an electronic manufacturing services company. Prior to that, he served as director of operational Mark Johnson excellence, director of manufacturing operations and director of cost management, Lean and Six Sigma. He also served in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear master machinist, quality control supervisor and quality assurance inspector. He is a certified Master Six Sigma Black Belt and a Six Sigma Green Belt instructor. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Albright College. Based in Osceola, Wisconsin, Northwire, Inc., supplies technical and retractile cables for diverse applications. Singapore Polymer Corporation (SPC), a unit of Teknor Apex Company, has appointed three new managers in its

appointed PVC sales manager for all vinyl products in Africa and Europe and wire and cable compounds in Saudi Arabia, Southern Malaysia, and Singapore. Previously he worked for Witco (later Crompton) Corp. and GE Silicones. He has experience in sales of commodity polymers and in technical support for silane-related applications. Based in Singapore, SPC, which notes that it is one of Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest custom compounders, serves customers in the Asia-Pacific, Oceania, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Africa. Wheelabrator Group reports that Humberto Juarez has joined Wheelabrator Plus as regional manager for Mexico. He has overall responsibility for managing and directing sales growth and industry best practices for all aftermarket sales growth operations, including OEM parts, parallel parts and Equipment Modernization Programs (EMP) in Mexico. He will lead the Monterrey-based engineering and customer service team. He previously served as an Industrial/IT engineer from the Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila and from Pace Industries, with 20 years experience in industrial operations including sales, service, manufacturing and supply chain. Based in the U.S., the Wheelabrator Group is a global provider of surface preparation and finishing solutions. â&#x2013;

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vinyl and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound businesses. Serene Cheng Sook Ee has joined SPC as TPE marketing manager. She has 10 years of experience in the polymer industry, with prior employers including 3M Singapore Pte. Ltd. and GE Plastics (now Sabic Innovative Plastics). Serene Cheng Raymond Chua Sook Ee Boon Lin has been appointed marketing manager in charge of vinyl medical products. He has 12 years of experience in the Asia Pacific Raymond Chua region as a sales Boon Lin and marketing manager for medical device product ranges. Most recently, he worked for Pall Filtration Pte Ltd. as a business manager with responsibilities for bioscience, medical, and OEM business portfolios. T.S. Wu has been T.S. Wu

FIBER WATCH

FIBER WATCH U.K. plans major fiber roll-out The U.K. has ambitious plans to provide high-speed broadband to up to 90% of homes in Cornwall and the Isles of Sicily, in what was described as being “the biggest rural fibre optic roll-out in the U.K. to date.” The BBC reported that the project, due for completion in 2014, “could provide a blueprint for future rural broadband projects.” It said that a £132m funding pot is being shared between BT and the European Union. The government said it was “a big step” towards its goal of having the best broadband network in Europe by 2015. The BBC reported that BT “has been under pressure to help reach the 30% of homes which, under current plans,

the following example. In Erbistock, near Wrexham, BT told villagers it would cost them £550,000 to get a broadband connection for 80 houses. Rival Rutland Telecom then quoted £50,000, prompting BT to reassess costs and come back with a much lower figure. BT has said that it is rolling out fiber to 80,000 homes a week, which is the equivalent of “fibering” the whole of Singapore every quarter. BT has decided to use a 50:50 mix of fiber-to-the-home technology (FTTH) and the slower fiber-to-the-cabinet technology (FTTC) in Cornwall, the story said. It added that BT has committed £2.5 billion into next-generation broadband, which aims to reach 70% of homes in the U.K. Around one quarter of those homes will be connected using the faster FTTH technology.

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will not benefit from next-generation broadband services.” It noted that BT, a telecom giant, will provide £78 million worth of funding, while the European Regional Development Fund is expected to contribute about £53 million, which it said represents “the largest investment of its kind made by the EU.” BT Chief Executive Ian Livingston was cited as saying that the project “will make the county one of the best connected in the world. The final third of the U.K. is undoubtedly challenging to reach with fiber but this project shows it is possible.” The article also cited Cornwall Council leader Alec Robertson as saying that the project would create thousands of new job opportunities. Further, BT said the project could be replicated in other rural areas of the U.K. The project is in response to pressure for the country to improve its broadband technology, the BBC story said. It pointed out that the European Union wants member states to provide citizens with a minimum of 30 Mbps broadband by 2020, with all nations offering basic broadband - generally regarded as 2 Mbps, for all by 2013. The U.K. risks falling foul of this second target because it has decided to delay the rollout of basic 2 Mbps broadband to all homes until 2015. BT has come under pressure from rival firms and community broadband initiatives, the story said. It said that some so-called broadband hotspots are funding their own fiber rollouts because of the slow progress to date, it said, citing

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Life for the Internet-minded is far from easy in the Central African Republic, which BBC News reports came in dead last in a recent report from the U.N. that highlights the global disparity in fixed broadband access and cost. Cited as the most expensive place in the world to get a fixed broadband connection, residents in the Central African Republic, a very poor country, pay nearly 40 times the average monthly income there, compared to Macao in China, which was the cheapest, costing just 0.3% of the average monthly income, the report said. Still, taking into account landlines and mobile access, Niger becomes the most expensive place to access communication technologies, the story notes. That and other information were part of a report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). “Access to broadband in an affordable manner is our greatest challenge,” ITU Secretary General Dr Hamadoun Toure told BBC News. He discussed the importance of countries being able to meet Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which are a set of targets intended to reduce global poverty and improve living standards by 2015. It noted that some countries, especially in the developing world, have far to go. Dr. Toure told the BBC that he believed technologies such as broadband are need to “accelerate” progress on the goals and help countries achieve them. There is far greater use of mobile phones, but broadband and connectivity are key, he said. That goes especially for people in rural and remote areas, who need access to modern health facilities and doctors, he said. “You will also be able to ensure that students around the world will have access to the best universities at their fingertips. That can only be done if (connectivity) is accessible and affordable.” In the BBC article, Claire Godfrey, senior policy advisor for Oxfam, an international confederation that seeks solutions to poverty and injustice, was quoted as saying that she supports the advancement of broadband technology but “the root causes of poverty must be addressed first.” ■

FASTENER UPDATE

FASTENER UPDATE Recovery seen well underway for Taiwan’s fastener industry Taiwan’s fastener industry has seen a solid resurgence, with annual output expected to return to the levels it enjoyed prior to the recession, reports CENS Publications. At the publication’s website (cens.com), it notes that statistics compiled by the Industry & Technology Intelligence Service (ITIS) show that the industry’s total output was worth NT$28.2 billion in the second quarter of 2010, up 17% from the first quarter and equal to more than 35% of last year’s annual total of NT$75.8 billion. Another encouraging sign is that the industry increased second-quarter exports to NT$25.5 billion, the story said. Exports, it noted, have grown steadily for four consecutive quarters, beginning when global economic prospects began looking somewhat better in the second half of last year. Breaking down the fastener production, the ITIS statistics show that, during the first five months of 2010, 35% of Taiwan-made fastener exports went to the U.S., 8% to Germany, 5% to Japan, and 4% each to The Netherlands and China. Collectively, those overseas markets accounted for

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more than half of such shipments, the report said. In terms of quantity, Taiwan’s exports to the U.S. increased 46% year-on-year during the second quarter but were still 18% less than the figure for the same period of 2008, the story said. While the U.S. figures were low, shipments to the EU shot up 80% and were nearly 20% higher than the same period of 2008, it said. ITIS attributed that growth to EU policy that included punitive tariffs on Chinese fasteners. In terms of imports, Taiwan’s were valued at around NT$900 million in the second quarter, about equal to the first quarter of 2010, with more than half (52%) coming from Japan, 15% from the U.S., 11% from China, 6% from Germany, and 3% from Vietnam. “This indicates, to some extent, that although Taiwan ranks among world’s top five fastener producers by output and has managed to go upmarket for years, the island still has to import top-end fasteners from advanced countries such as Japan,” it said. “ITIS believes that 2010 will mark the beginning of years of continuous growth for Taiwan’s fastener industry, especially in view of the International Monetary Fund’s July prediction that global GDP growth will reach 4.6% this year and 4.3% in 2011,” the report said. ■

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Reconvene evolves into different form Traditionally, WAI’s volunteers meet in the fall for the Association’s second business meeting of the year, called Reconvene, but this format has evolved in response to changes in how business is done to a form that is believed will make it simpler for one and all. “It may not be called Reconvene anymore, but what it represented—the seeking of input from the different committees and boards to help direct current and future activities—that hasn’t changed,” said WAI President Dane Armendariz, who noted the following. Instead of the different bodies physically going to a site outside of the WAI’s headquarters in Guilford, a place often chose in relation to an upcoming event, the business meetings will be held over several days. “It will largely be conducted by teleconference as this will save time and money for

our volunteers in this competitive economy,” he said. “The Board of Directors will ‘meet’ on Thursday, Nov. 11, but other committees may meet before or after that date,” Armendariz said. The goal was to find dates that worked best for the various bodies, and it was clear that no one date would be best, so the members have helped determine those days and times, he explained. “Again, what will be done has not changed. We still view these meetings as a priority in determining what we will do, only we are doing it in a format that makes it more practical for members to participate.” In addition to the operating budget, some of the topics to be covered include locations of future events and co-locations with other events, focuses for technical programs, plans to increase membership and more. The WAI held its first business meeting of the year during Wire Expo in Milwaukee.

WAI Q&A Individuality key to WAI’s new membership campaign This occasional section covers a topic of general interest involving WAI. This one is with WAI Marketing and Corporate Communciations Director Janice Swindells. Q: What’s new in membership in terms of marketing? Swindells: WAI is taking a fresh look at the organization’s most valued assets, its human resources. The idea isn’t new but its relevance has particular impact on WAI’s upcoming testimonial advertising campaign. Q: What is the focus of the campaign? Swindells: WAI members. WAI is group of extraordinary professionals who are approachable, helpful, involved, and impressive. Each has their own reasons to partner with WAI on their professional journey. This campaign will shed light on those reasons through a series of brief introductions. And since every worthwhile introduction starts with a few interesting personal tidbits, readers can count on learning some noteworthy details about their peers—even about colleagues they’ve known for years. Q: Why tell an individual’s story when WAI has such comprehensive reach into so many industry segments with technical, educational, and marketplace offerings? Swindells: These personal backstories absolutely reflect the vibrancy, depth, and substance of WAI’s global community. It’s true that WAI has a rich, 80-year history of

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bringing people together for a host of reasons including those mentioned. It’s also universally true that the primary reason visitors attend a WAI event, like Interwire, is for networking opportunities. Since people network with people, not organizations, WAI’s ads will introduce the individuals that make this organization—and this industry—run. After all, everyone needs an introduction to benefit from networking. The campaign will reveal why members continue to choose WAI and highlight both the common and curious links shared by the group. Q: What else can you tell WJI about the WAI campaign? Swindells: In 1930 when WAI began, members wanted the same thing they want now: to meet new contacts, and to find information and educational solutions. The main difference is that today, the speed of those transactions is paramount. While WAI offers electronic solutions vital to today’s business world—like webinars, an online forum network, a comprehensive web presence, and digital magazine delivery—its core value is a direct result of its vital network of members. WAI – people helping people. Isn’t that what it’s all about? WAI wants to hear your story. To participate contact: Janice Swindells at jswindells@wirenet.org.

Mechanics of Wiredrawing webinar draws highest-ever attendance WAI NEWS

Mechanics of Wiredrawing, presented on October 13 by Joseph P. Domblesky, Marquette University, proved to be the most widely attended WAI webinar to date, with a total audience of 90 based on information provided by participants as to how many colleagues sat in on the presentation with them. The one-hour webinar ended up running two hours, with dozens of questions sent in by the on-line participants. “We were very impressed by the results, but it was a good topic and a good instructor,” said WAI Director of Education & Member Services Marc Murray. “Beyond the numbers, we were amazed at how many people stayed to the end. There were lots of good questions, and even though the program ran long, Joe could only respond to about half of them. To handle the overflow of questions, WAI has started discussions specifically for this webinar at wirenet.org and on LinkedIn.com.” The webinar covered basic engineering principles and process calculations that are used in wiredrawing processes for metal rods and wires. Topics included stress-strain curves, material heat-up during drawing, and friction. Calculating reductions and draw forces for sizing drawing stands using standard engineering formulas were also considered.

WAI’s Marc Murray processes a question sent in by a participant at the Oct. 13 Mechanics of Wiredrawing webinar. Attendees gave the webinar very good reviews. “The wiredrawing mechanics webinar was the best webinar I have ever attended,” said Dan Arthur, R&D engineer, Polymet Corp. “It was exactly what I needed to help me on a drawing process optimization project I am starting on.” “I appreciate the Wire Association offering this topic in the webinar format. I found it to be educational and a good use of my time,” said Roger Pearce, lubrication and surface chemist, Alcan Cable Technology Center. A frequent WAI contributor, Domblesky is an associate NOVEMBER 2010 | 35

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2 more webinars to be held in 2010 The first webinar, Innovation in Wire, to be presented by Michael Zelin, Adan Inc., USA, was set for 11 am Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, Nov. 9. If you missed this course on macro- and micro-innovation in wire, it can be accessed for free by WAI members at the archives at www.wirenet.org. The second webinar, OSHA: Inspections, Compliance, & Corrections, is to be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, also at 11 am Eastern Standard Time. The presenter, Mike Rubell, is a safety expert who can provide help to organizations that have been audited (inspected) by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) for non-compliance issues. The program is free to WAI members and $55 for non-members. Rubell’s business, the Safety Compliance Institute (SCI), can help companies that need to update or establish a

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CHAPTER CORNER McElhaney, Tulsa Power, agreed that it was a great day for golf. “That was a great performance,” Vannais said. “It’s Some days everything just falls into place, and on great to win, but you could tell that everyone had a fun Thursday, Oct. 14, that meant that a well-guided golf time out there, and that’s why these events are so good. ball obligingly fell into the cup time after time for a It’s an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the day, network CommScope foursome that shot what may well be the a bit and battle the course together,” McElhaney said. lowest score ever recorded (17 below par) in a WAI Both men thanked the company sponsors for helping chapter tourney. make the event possible. Commission Brokers sponsored the elusive $10,000 hole-in-one, which once again went unclaimed; Davis-Standard Corporation sponsored the closest-to-the-pin; Sikora sponsored the most accurate drive; Wire & Plastic The scorecard tells the story for the winning CommScope foursome at the Southeast Machinery and The Okonite Chapter’s golf tournamment. Company sponsored the awards dinner, Tulsa Power Inc. sponsored the lunch; and Breen Color sponsored the beverage cart. Corporate hole sponsors included: Omnisource, Beta LaserMike, Commission Brokers, Clinton Instrument, CommScope, TDC, Windak, J.J. Lowe Associates, Kyocera Industrial, Southwire Company, Zumbach, Fluoropolymer Resources, Sikora, Sonoco, Breen Color, American Kuhne, Davis-Standard Corporation, Guill Tool and SAMP Sistemi.

Stunning performance by foursome at Southeast Chapter golf tourney

Nearly 50 presentations sent in for March wiredrawing seminar in Poland

CommScope's winning team (l-r): Paul McConnell, Bob Gildea, Brian Yount and Brian Deese.

The team of Brian Yunt, Paul McConnell, Bob Gildea and Brian Reese had a net score of 55 (four pars, three eagles) at the Southeast Chapter event, held at the Rock Barn Golf and Spa in Conover, North Carolina. “It was one of those days,” Gildea recalled. “We started on hole 13 and we were cruising along making birdies thanks to Paul’s clutch putting, then on the par 5 4th hole we had a 220-yard second shot over water and into the wind. After we had one ball safe, Paul pulled out his utility wood and hit a high draw that bounced once on the green and stopped five feet from the hole. He then made the putt for an eagle and we never looked back.” A total of 78 golfers took part, and event co-chairs Steve Vannais, Davis-Standard Corporation, and Tim 38 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

The Poland Chapter reports that a total of 49 technical papers, both ferrous and nonferrous, have been received for an upcoming wiredrawing seminar, a biennial event that will be held once again at the ANTAŁÓWKA Hotel,

A key event organizer, Dr. Sylwia Wiewiorowska, makes a presentation at the 2009 conference. At left is Prof. Franciszek Grosman, session moderator.

Gathered after the presentations of the Schneider Memorial Award in the 2009 event were Bogdan Golis, Janusz Łuksza (winner), Henryk Dyja, Dr. Roger Wright (winner), Józef Zasadziński, Jan Pilarczyk and Zbigniew Muskalski. on March 3-5, 2011, in Zakapone, Poland. WAI’s Poland Chapter, which helped organize the first wiredrawing seminar in Poland in 1999, is once again supporting the sixth staging of the event, which will include tabletops, an Opening Reception and a Gala Dinner with folk music. The program will include presentations in four sessions:

New England Chapter’s annual meeting will be held on Jan. 26 The New England Chapter will return to the Mohegan Sun Resort Conference Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA, to hold its annual meeting. The chapter’s 17th annual meeting will be held on Jan. 26, 2011, during which it will introduce its new officers. More details will be in the December WJI. For more details, contact WAI’s Anna Bzowski, tel. 203-453-2777, ext. 126, abzowski@wirenet.org. ■

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steel wires and wires products; nonferrous wires and wires products; electrical wires and special products; and a Poster Session, said Jan Pilarczyk, a professor at Poland’s Czestochowa University of Technology (CUT) and the president of the WAI Poland Chapter. Besides Poland, speakers will come from Sweden, Spain, Japan, South Korea, U.S., Russia and the Czech Republic. The event will include special lectures, presented by 2011 Schneider Memorial Award recipients Prof. Kazunari Yoshida, from Tokai University, Japan, and Eugeniusz Filipczyk, past president of Drumet, Poland. For more details, including how to get a tabletop, go to the event website at www.konferencja.wip.pcz.pl.

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: p u p a r w a n i wire Ch remarkable performances’ a ‘series of

Organizers of wire China, held Sept. 21-24 along Tube China, say that given the questions that linger about the global economy, the event resulted in “a series of remarkable performances.” A press release from Messe Düsseldorf, the organizers, said that the four-day exhibition attracted 26,035 trade visitors (including 3,473 overseas visitors). Further, it noted that the combined wire and tube events held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center set a new record for exhibition area totaling, 74,500 sq m, up 30% from the previous exhibition. “To be specific, the exhibition area of wire China 2010 amounted to 40,000 square meters, and that of Tube China 2010 totaled 34,500 square meters.” The combined industry events, which it said represent the world’s second largest and Asia’s largest such exhibition, hosted more than 1,300 exhibitors, “and ended on a high note, which fully exemplified wire & Tube China’s role of serving as the specialized commerce and trade platform.” A great number of visitor groups from India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam participated in wire and Tube China 2010, the release said, adding that the majority of attendees rated their participation as successful and gave the range of products on display and the services provided high marks. “Overall, exhibitors stated that they received many orders and were pleased with the results of the exhibition,” it said. Several country pavilions and individual exhibitors, it said, plan to expand their booth

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space in 2012 in order to increase their business. “Under the premise of the post-financial-crisis era, the exhibition made a series of remarkable performances,” the release said. A sampling of exhibitors contacted by WJI supported that assessment. “The attendance at the show was highly international, with a natural preponderance of Chinese manufacturers, but a good showing from SE Asia, the Middle East and Europe,” said Doug Thornton, president of Sanxin Wire Die, Inc., which exhibited along with Beijing Sanxin in Hall 2. “A smattering of U.S. manufacturers also took the time to make the trip. The fact that total attendance was down a bit from two years ago was probably a good thing for American exhibitors, as it gave us an opportunity to catch our breath and think, which was not a feature of the 2008 exhibition in Shanghai. That earlier exhibition moved at breakneck speed from the opening moments of day one, leaving exhibitors who were not familiar with the pace of business in China gasping for breath.” Brad Scherer, Fort Wayne Wire Die, noted that his company has been exhibiting at wire exhibitions in China since the early 1990s in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Beijing. He observed that the earlier shows tended to be regional exhibitions, where most of the exhibitors and nearly all of the attendees were Chinese. “We expected this show would be fairly good, knowing that the Chinese wire industry has nearly fully recovered from the economic meltdown, but I would have to say we were pleasantly surprised at just how busy we were at the exhibition.

Activity at the SKET GmbH booth at wire China.

Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.’s Rahul Sachdev (r) and David Forber with their interpreter at wire China.

with a number of customers with whom we have active projects and others who require and can afford foreign technology. That is precisely what happened. The show was well attended, but most visitors came from Asia and are price sensitive. The people we meet at exhibitions in China are increasingly more knowledgeable, demanding and ready to talk business. It is a big deviation from when I started to attend these events. As in the west, most want to discuss current or short term projects. The show continues to grow in terms of exhibition space and visitors, and quality of the exhibits has improved tremendously.” The next staging of wire China and Tube China will be at the Shanghai New International Expo Center on September 25-28, 2012. For further details, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, tel. 312-781-5180, info@mdna.com, www.mdna.com. ■ NOVEMBER 2010 | 41

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For us, the number of visitors was about what we expected but the quality of the visitors and their level of interest in our products was unexpectedly high. The meetings we had with visitors to our booth were on average longer and more serious than at any exhibition in China we have attended in the past. I feel like we have Organizers report that attendees at wire China 2010 and its sister event, Tube 2010, paid our dues over the years could seek out technology from some 1,300 exhibitors. getting our name established in China, and those efforts are Another long-time attendee (since 1998) at the event, finally beginning to pay off.” John Tomaz of Wardwell Braiding Co., observed that, Rahul Sachdev, executive vice president of U.S.-based “There is a notion we often rise or sink to meet expectaWire & Plastic Machinery Corp., who notes that he tions and this was the case with this year’s exhibition. has attended every wire China show since its inception, Equipment manufacturers from around the world are facobserved that the event has evolved to become the single ing serious competition from China. I expected to meet most important Asia show for his company. “We see all our Asian customers, not just the Chinese customers,” he said. There were fewer Chinese visitors at the 2010 event on account of the autumn festival, which is an important holiday, but the international customers more than made up for any lack of Chinese attendance, he said. “Most visitors had active projects and were going to make investments shortly, so it was a good upbeat show for us.” Sachdev said that Chinese exhibitors seem to be taking more exhibit space each staging. “They occupied three halls whereas the western exhibitors combined were in one hall,” he said, adding that Wire & Plastic “will continue to participate in the upcoming wire China shows as it is increasingly becoming an international hub second to wire Düsseldorf.”

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Used Equipment Equipment Used n a perfect world, manufacturers could buy the latest technology, equipment

that can produce faster, better and more cost-effectively. For many companies,

such expenditures are not possible, which is why used equipment is a practical venue. This feature, which is contined on-line (as noted on p. 53), provides a collective range of advice, Q&A comments from 13 used equipment suppliers and observations from an auction house director, about this unique industry niche.

Time changes, but not industry constants Used equipment has long been bought and sold, and while the Internet has definitely had a major impact the underlying factors have not, as can be seen in the excerpts from the below presentation, written in the 1980s by the two principals of International Surplus Machinery, Inc. As noted by Mark and Mike Mathiasen, Mathiasen Machinery Inc., the tenents outlined below by their dad and his partner, both of whom have passed away, apply to today and will work in the future because they are the basics.

the machine (freight prepaid) to the dealer within 30 days for a full refund if the machine is not as represented. In some cases involving large machines and lengthy installation times, extended arrangements can be made.

Techniques of purchasing and selling used equipment By William L. Mathiasen and Donald Radwick Nobody buys a machine. What actually is bought is pieces per minute, pounds per hour, etc. Every piece of machinery in your plant currently in production is a used machine, regardless of age. Used machinery can be purchased directly or through a machinery dealer. Most companies have neither the time, resources or used machinery market knowledge, so they purchase equipment from a reputable machinery dealer. Used machinery normally is purchased from a dealer under (one of) the following conditions: As is. With machinery sold “as is, where is,” the responsibility is totally on the buyer with no recourse to the dealer and the buyer is responsible for dismantling and loading. Machinery sold at auctions/liquidations is sold this way. As is, FOB. This is the same as the above, only the dealer is responsible for dismantling and loading. Cleaned and painted, FOB. The dealer will clean, paint and load the machinery. The buyer has no recourse as to condition or operation. Guaranteed operational, FOB. Here, the buyer can return 42 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

A 1994 photo of the late William Mathiasen at the wire show in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Guaranteed operational, cleaned and painted, FOB. Same as the above, only the machine has also been cleaned and painted. Rebuilt. Some dealers offer full rebuilding services. Guarantees vary. General guidelines to follow • Shop around! Consider price, condition, recourse and dealer reputation. A good working relationship with a reputable dealer can save you lots of time and money. • Register your machine requirements with the dealer.

Further advice: choosing a supplier/rebuilder Lloyd & Bouvier provided the following primer. Once you determine the size/type/style of the required machine and the necessary operating parameters, the next step is searching for it and, if needed, a company to provide rebuilding services. An equipment supplier should be able to make recommendations, including available new technology. In selecting a supplier, consider the following: • Does the supplier have the technical expertise? Most rebuilding companies have more experience in some prod-

Other considerations Below is some of the collective advice provided by suppliers in this feature. • Manufacturers may want to look for used machines that are similar to what they have been running in their factories for years as that makes other aspects simpler, such as operator training, tooling and spare parts interchangeability. • The basic concept of some equipment, such as straighten and cut machines, hasn’t changed much in a hundred years. Older systems can produce at a very acceptable rate. • Some products today are best made on older equipment or machines that are no longer built today. For instance, mine roof bolts are made on older hot-forging machines (upsetters). These machines, built by companies like National, Ajax and Hill Acme, are not available new today. National and Ajax are still around but not building new machines like these any more. Some aerospace fasteners are made on older, slower more rugged machines that you cannot buy today. The Waterbury Farrel thread roller is widely used in the aerospace industry and they probably stopped building thread rollers 25 years ago. • Rebuilt machinery is perfect for customizing to a customer’s specific requirements. Frames can be widened, mechanical functions can be converted to pneumatic or electrical operation, electronic upgrades such as touch screen controls and PLC interface can be added. Rebuilding a customer’s existing or surplus equipment also reduces the cost of the rebuild by providing the base machine. • The business environment can rapidly change, and manufacturers sometimes need to be able to react quickly. Used equipment can make it possible for a company to get an order for new products or increased demand. The price can also go up if another company is seeking that same work. • Auctions (see p. 52) can be a good place to buy equipment, but don’t get caught up in a bidding frenzy. As one supplier noted, he has seen cases where equipment was sold for 30% more than an identical unit he could have provided.

Cleaned-and-painted used equipment can look good, but buying it from a supplier with a good track record can be even more confidence-inspiring. ucts than others. Make sure the supplier has previously supplied machinery similar to what you use for your products. • Does the supplier have wire and cable manufacturing expertise? The staff should be as savvy in manufacturing wire & cable as they are in designing/rebuilding equipment. • Is the machine capable of redesign, if needed, and can the supplier handle the project? Machines need to be fully evaluated to see if they will meet the new requirements. Pay attention to even simple requirements, such as increasing speeds or horsepower, or adapting for different reel widths, as not all equipment can be adapted successfully. • Is startup and on-site service offered? Make sure the supplier has sufficient staff for servicing equipment in your facility, both mechanically and electrically. • Are you being offered the newest in software design? Make sure your equipment is quoted and provided with the current version of available software. • Are complete, detailed electrical drawings provided, with a set of interconnection diagrams? Make sure the prints are accurate, and wires are marked both in the panel and on the drawings. Ask to see an example of what is provided. • Is a warranty provided? A full warranty similar to new machinery should be offered on all rebuilt equipment. • Evaluate your costs, including delivery, for new and rebuilt versus used. • The equipment should be fully test run in the supplier’s facility prior to shipment. It is easier to make changes then and there instead of when the equipment has been installed at the customer’s facility. NOVEMBER 2010 | 43

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Some 30 to 40% of used machinery is sold before it is advertised to customers who have previously registered their requirements. • See the machine under power if possible. If not, check tooth forms backplay, bearings, armatures, etc. • Obtain samples of products produced by the equipment, if available. • Find out why machine was sold by prior owner or is being sold. • Check availability of spare parts and prints. • Have a comparable new machinery catalog available when inspecting a used machine to compare completeness and production capabilities. • Don’t let superficial dust, grease, etc., give you a negative impression. Check out the machine carefully. Some of the best operational machines may look worst cosmetically and vice versa. • Don’t buy without inspecting.

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Other considerations: one buyer’s thoughts Bill Reichert, vp of operations for U.S.-based Champlain Cable, which produces value-added cables, with processes that include cross-linking, at its 200,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility in Vermont and at its 80,000-sq-ft facility in El Paso, Texas, has decades of experience buying new and used equipment, the latter both from dealers and at auctions. Below, he shares his buying approach. When I look at equipment, I’m looking for something for today as well as the future. I want something that is going to last. Is a machine going to withstand the work it’s going to get on the floor? Can it withstand the weight of full copper reels? I want something that is reliable and at a fair price, but that’s not enough if we don’t feel confident that the equipment will be able to do what we need. Some equipment is easier to buy. Extruders, cablers, take-ups and payoffs are not hard to come by, and if good used equipment is available on a timely basis, we would buy it. Some equipment we have to buy new because you can’t get it used, such as E-beams for cross-linking, and even if we could we probably wouldn’t because they are too critical to take a chance on, but often we can find what we need used.

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If we’re looking for an entire line, I prefer someone who can provide it all, not just the individual pieces. We look at what’s available from used equipment suppliers. We develop spec sheets that we provide and see what they have available. I admit Champlain Cable’s Bill Reichert. that I go on-line from time to time to see what’s there and what the asking prices are, but again, the lowest price is not our main focus. We’ve also gone to auctions for equipment purchases. For this process we take a team approach and have our technical and maintenance staff there because these are sold “as is.” We have to determine whether a line is okay as is or whether it will need reconditioning and updating. It’s okay if it does need work, because then you end up with a line that is basically customized for what you want. We may also bring equipment dealers with us to auctions. These folks have far more expertise and can greatly assist in the equipment selection and determination of condition. These folks have been of great assistance to us and added a great deal with their knowledge and working relationships. We really could not do this entire process without them. Whether from a used equipment supplier or at an auction, we consider the overall cost of ownership, because that’s what really matters to us. We might be able to buy the individual pieces cheaper, but if we think that the final line is going to result in higher processing costs as well as more scrap, then it’s not for us. We also like to know as much as possible about the equipment. At two or three auctions we went to recently, we were able to talk to personnel who had actually run the equipment. We talked to them about whether they followed a regular maintenance schedule. We also look for records, because sometimes they are available. Sometimes you can even find them in the equipment and see what was done. We’re not so concerned with the looks as we are the important things. It’s not hard to tell if equipment has been ignored. Besides the equipment itself, we want to know about spare parts. Can I get and stock the essential parts? What kind of PLCs and drives does it have? Are they something we’re familiar with? Will they work for our needs, and if not, are we able to update them? Are we familiar with the technology? Is the equipment manufacturer still in business, able to support its equipment? We’ve had good experience with used equipment, but I’d like to think that’s because we do our homework before we get it.

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WJI: How has your business most changed in recent years? My business is changing due to a shrinking customer base. Given all the recent buyouts, mergers, plant consolidations and downsizings, every time one of these events occur, I have lost a customer. And given the current economic climate, the “continuity” is just not there. Three weeks of constant calls and then you wonder if the phone company has turned off your phone. I have been extremely fortunate that one of our leading auction firms has favored me when wire and cable companies close and go to auction. While one cannot complain of the work that goes into the auction process, again, a customer has been eradicated, shrinking your long-term sales outlook. Martin Kenner, Marty Kenner, president, Commission Brokers. Commission Brokers, Inc., In recent years past Gold Machinery has concentrated on its website (on the web in 1994), its global e-mail list and global contacts. We have also expanded into the liquidation and auction venues, including on-line bidding. David Gold, president, Gold International Machinery Corporation, We are seeing a lot more repair work and refurbishing work with used equipment. Many companies are keeping their current equipment rather than buying new. With their current equipment they might be able to undergo a partial rebuild and repair, rather than replace it all. A quality rebuild extends the lifetime of the machine and saves capital. Gerry Runyan, Talladega Machinery & Supply Co. (TMS).

quality to our clients. We had near unlimited options for vendors on parts and service available at this time. Now, unfortunately, with the economic squeeze, we have less companies to utilize, machinery is not as readily available and the perception of price versus quality has eroded considerably. With the competition of overseas substandard new machines, however, we are seeing a significant increase in inquiries and purchase for more solid, quality second-hand machines. Chris Zollinger, vp sales & marketing, Bongard Machines USA. Most companies have reduced their maintenance and engineering personnel and as a result potential customers are increasingly relying on our expertise to provide optimal machinery solutions. Customers prefer purchasing equipment that is complete and in Rahul Sachdev, Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp. good running condition as opposed to buying machinery on an “as is, where is” basis, which used to be the norm in the past. Rahul Sachdev, executive vice president, Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp. We are selling more new machines today than in previous years. We recommend and offer new machines where the corresponding quantities of production are required and adequate means for investments are available. In cases of small budgets we develop for our customers the best compromise between investment and financial limitations, starting with second-hand items only, up to complete mixtures of new and second-hand units to secure reasonable output for a limited investment. M. Hoffman, managing director, Queins & Co. KG. 2009 was slower than 2008. The main difference the past two years is that there have been very few wire and cable equipment auctions. Mike McKee, sales manager, Lloyd & Bouvier, Inc.

Gerry Runyan, Talladega Machinery & Supply Co.

Business three years ago, for example, was more of a seller’s market. We had many quality machines available and the market was strong. This allowed us to leverage our purchasing of machinery and provide machinery at a very high

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The biggest change that we have seen in recent years of course is the Internet, which allows us to send photos, quotes and videos of machines by e-mail or putting them on our website. Steve McMillan, president, Machinery International Corp. As seen by both used machinery dealers and OEMs, the economy has impacted the level of business disastrously. We are now increasing our advertising, our networking possibilities and our customer contacting by e-mail and phone calls. Harking back to my past experience, it is nec-

essary to systematically call customers on a regular basis and ask their needs, or to simply keep your name on their minds. Anthony Urbano, president, Urbano Associates.

The speed at which information is passed between buyer and seller is the most dramatic change in the last 10 years. Photos and video of machinery can be exchanged in a matter of minutes compared to days or even weeks before the launch of highspeed Internet. Mike Mathiasen, president, Mathiasen Machinery Inc.

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The most dramatic thing that has changed our business in recent years is the Internet. Michael Coda, purchasing agent, Hariton Machinery Co., Inc.

From l-r, Bob Bender, Joe Micklin and Jim DeGrado, Worth Steel and Machinery, Inc.

Mark Mathiasen, Mathaisen Machinery, Inc.

Machinery sales have continued to be strong in recent years. We try to keep as much updated information on our website. All used equipment can be viewed on our website. Through technology people can view a running machine through an internet video, allowing them to see a demonstration from their own office. Bob Bender, operations manager, Worth Steel & Machinery, Inc.

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Technology and IT have brought information to everyone everywhere. Selling “from the shelf” is not enough as this confusing offer is available everywhere. Customers say, “This is my need, find the right solution for me, with your stamp on!” Henri Bonhomme, sales director, Gauder s.a. WJI: How much has your customer base changed? Has the way you buy equipment changed? Our customer base has expanded overseas due to our attendance at trade shows and our website. Our domestic customer base has contracted due to manufacturMichael Coda, Hariton Machinery Co. ing declines the last several years. We don’t buy as much older equipment as we used to. We are a very specialized dealer and there was a time we pretty much bought anything we could that fell within our niche. Now we pass on a lot of the older machines we know we can’t sell any more. Michael Coda, Hariton Machinery Co., Inc.

Used equipment available from Queins & Co. KG. Our customer base has not considerably changed and our way of buying equipment is also quite the same. As Queins has been buying used equipment for more than 30 years we are usually the first ones to be approached by customers who want to sell the equipment or to trade it in when buying new machinery. M. Hoffman, Queins & Co. KG. Our customer base has not really changed much since we have been international for many years. Buying has not changed much for us as we have always bought internationally, not just here in the U.S. Steve McMillan, Machinery Int’l Corp. There are more people looking to do their own work instead of outsourcing. In the long run, this can save significant dollars. We are more selective in what we purchase. Internet auctions have been very helpful and have saved us money in travel expenses. Bob Bender, Worth Steel & Machinery, Inc.

Gold Machinery has expanded into the buying of entire plants/manufacturing facilities, both within the U.S. and abroad. Our customer base, similarly, has expanded globally. David Gold, Gold Int’l Machinery Corp.

Over the years, many wire plants have shut down, but new plants open to fill the need. Multi-wire machines have increased production in remaining plants, but that equipment has more operating parts and will need replacement parts and service, so more problems can arise where we can help. Maintenance needs to be top notch and catch little problems before they become big problems. Overall, we are fortunate to have the strong customer base we have, and we appreciate the business this provides us. We also attempt to provide the services that our customers want and not just sell inventory. Gerry Runyan, TMS.

There is no question that the domestic customer base has diminished considerably. My list of domestic customers is about 60% of what it was three-four years ago, and less than 50% of what it was when started in business 26 years ago. My foreign customer base (Mexico, Canada and S. America) has also decreased accordingly. Anthony L Urbano, Urbano Associates.

Our customer base has continued to grow, fortunately. Bongard has struggled with the complexities of the business, just as the larger and smaller dealers have, but we always do our best to understand exactly what clients want and then accommodate them. Our clients know and understand that we will not mislead them. With Refurbished equipment offered by Bongard.

Our customer base hasn’t changed much. Individual customer purchases are cyclical, but the primary customer base hasn’t changed much in the past five years. Mike McKee, Lloyd & Bouvier, Inc.

Anthony L Urbano, Urbano Associates.

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this foundation, we will continue to grow our clientele. Chris Zollinger, Bongard Machines USA, Our customer base has widened as, worldwide, there are more players, and we have added fields, like equipment for making steel products. Low-cost Chinese solutions have attracted customers, but some bad experiences have convinced most that reliable European equipment is better than cheap solutions. Gauder s.a. looks for equipment that can serve a lower-margin market under price-pressure. Henri Bonhomme, Gauder s.a. My firm does not purchase equipment. Rather, I broker equipment from customer to customer. The way I have sold equipment has not changed in 40 years. Even though I receive photographs, I still prefer to inspect and kick the tires, so to speak. There is nothing like an up-close and hands-on inspection to ascertain condition. Marty Kenner, Commission Brokers, Inc. In the last 10–15 years we have considerably increased our overseas presence. As a result, we buy and sell quite a bit overseas. Rahul Sachdev, Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp.

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Corporate reduction and consolidation has decreased our customer base. A majority of our sales are now international. Mike Mathiasen, Mathiasen Machinery Inc. WJI: Do you offer any warranties? Do you offer spare reconditioning and/or updating? We sell most of our equipment as is. If someone is looking for a rebuild mechanically or even new electric we will work with them through a few shops that do that work for us. On some machines we have several people that we work with to supply spare parts for certain machines. Steve McMillan, Machinery Steve McMillan, Machinery Int’l Corp. International Corp. Many times clients ask for machinery “as-is.” They then recondition the machinery themselves. We also offer vari-

We can still find machinery but can have some difficulties for those making “hot” products, such as HV cables. We only offer equipment either in stock or fully controlled as selling machines from others without a proper contract causes delivery problems and is not respectful of customers’ precious time. We have built a new Henri Bonhomme, storage hall in Belgium to give Gauder s.a. more choices to our customers. Henri Bonhomme, Gauder s.a.

Used equipment is offered “As is” with no warranty. We encourage the customer to go and see the equipment he is interested in, and we also know those customers who have the ability to upgrade or repair the equipment they are buying. Mike McKee, sales manager, Lloyd & Bouvier, Inc.

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ous levels of reconditioning. Many times we fully recondition a machine from the frame up, replacing motors, gears, integral components and electrical. With these machines, they are literally “new,” and we offer functional guarantees. Bongard has produced many new machines that are currently being utilized in the market Our coilers are renowned for their reliability and performance. Because of this we will always be involved in providing parts for these machines. Chris Zollinger, Bongard Machines USA.

Mike McKee, Lloyd & Bouvier, framed by a used Davis Electric walk-thru gantry style take-up.

Yes, we offer a warranty on our new parts and rebuilds, with the understanding that if the customer chooses to use used parts in combination with our new parts, we can’t be held liable for damages to new parts due to the failure of a used part. We offer start-up and commissioning services on our equipment if requested. We still stock frequently pur-

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chased parts for Syncro machinery, and other major brands, but there are so many brands and models, that it is becoming less common to have a requested part on the shelf. Gerry Runyan, TMS. Again, for my business which is brokering equipment, everything is sold As-Is, no warranties or guarantees. However, if I supply them with equipment that has been refurbished or rebuilt, then the normal warranties or guarantees from the refurbisher will be in effect. Marty Kenner, Commission Brokers, Inc. We offer a 30-day return privilege. Again, we want our customers to be satisfied with their purchase. We test all equipment before it leaves our facility. If something needs to be replaced we take care of it. Spare parts are sometimes available. We have collected many used parts along the way that we do sell from time to time. Bob Bender, Worth Steel & Machinery, Inc. We offer a standard 30-day return of our inventory per the Machinery Dealers National Association. There are times when we offer machines in “as is” condition. This is usually for machines we don’t own or for machines we know might have problems or are incomplete. We don’t offer commissioning or reconditioning. We can recommend good outside contractors we know who can help our customers with this. We do sell some spare parts here although it is not a big part of our business. Michael Coda, Hariton Machinery Co., Inc. We seldom sell machines “as is” as our belief is this: Solution = Machines + Services, the first service being listening to customers, understanding their needs and guiding to the best solution. Henri Bonhomme, Gauder s.a. Most of the machinery we sell is sold in “as is” condition. We will do minor repairs, clean and paint and install new motors and controls. Any new parts have warrantee. Mike Mathiasen, Mathiasen Machinery Inc. We offer a 30-day unconditional return guarantee for used machinery. We will recondition/update if asked, for a price. Spare parts for used machinery are generally available from the original equipment manufacturer. David Gold, Gold Int’l Machinery Corp. David Gold, Gold Int’l Machinery Corp. 52 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

All rebuilt equipment comes with warrantee and we offer worldwide commissioning. Rahul Sachdev, Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp. We offer the standard 30-day return privilege on all machines sold, whether reconditioned or “as-is,” on a “no questions asked” basis. The customer’s responsibility is for the freight charges in both directions for the returned machine. For the niche of machines we offer (buttwelders, cold welders and roll pointers), commissioning is not a factor. All of the machines from inventory are offered “Cleaned, painted and checked operational.” Any parts needing replacement are replaced, as is upgrading the machines to safety standards. Spare parts are normally available from the OEM. Anthony L. Urbano, Urbano Associates.

Auctions: a time-honored selling method Auction companies have long served as clearing houses for used equipment, the attraction being that the sale of a designated lot will be sold in a specific timeframe. One such company that has been active in the wire and cable field is GoIndustry DoveBid (www.go-dove.com). Below, Paul Shoniker, director of principal business, discusses the field and what individuals can expect. Due to advances in technology, used equipment markets have gone from being local to truly global. This is a fundamental form of recycling. An industry in the West where a product or process is no longer required traditionally would have been forced to sell their redundant machinery to local dealers or scrap. The online auction allows new buyers in emerging economies to purchase. This extends the life of the equipment as well as assisting in wealth creation in these areas supporting both environmental and sustainability priorities. Lots in an Auction sale are always sold “as is, where is” and it is incumbent on the bidder to ensure they know what they are buying. The auctioneer will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the catalog details are correct but physical inspections should be undertaken by the bidder. Having been selling industrial machinery by auction for over a century, we know what is required to provide to a buyer. However, the world is changing, and buyers in India, Southeast Asia, China, etc., who are not used to this form of selling require greater assistance. Whether in translation or hand-holding to facilitate a purchase, we as global auctioneers have to be able to facilitate this new breed of purchaser. Buying a machine from Detroit and shipping to Bangalore requires a lot of knowledge and expertise. To prepare for an auction you should: • Identify a lot or lots that you require • Speak to the auctioneer, ask about the equipment • Understand the terms and conditions and the bidding process (live or online etc). What are the payment terms? What are the removal dates? Are there any removal restrictions?

Company contacts Bongard Machines USA, www.bongard.us. Commission Brokers, Inc., www.commissionbrokers.com. Gauder s.a/Gauder Group. www.gaudergroup.com GoIndustry DoveBid, www.go-dove.com Gold Int’l Machinery Corp., www.goldmachinery.com Hariton Machinery Co., Inc., www.haritonmachinery.com Lloyd & Bouvier, Inc., www.lloydbouvier.com Machinery Int’l Corp., www. machyintl.com Mathiasen Machinery Inc., www.mathiasen-machinery.com Queins & Co. KG., www.queins.com Talladega Machinery & Supply Co., www.tmsco.com Urbano Associates, www.urbanoassociates.com Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp., www.wireandplastic.com Worth Steel & Machinery, Inc., www.worthsteel.com

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• Get a quote for the removal and shipping from a recognized contractor (the Auctioneer will be able to advise) • View/inspect the equipment (if you can). Check the maintenance books and records. For a major piece, contact the original manufacturer to see if the machine has Paul Shoniker, GoIndustry any history. DoveBid. • Don’t leave bidding to the last minute. Experience the bidding system to get used to how it displays as this will give you time to consider. • If you win, prepare to collect your equipment in line with the auctioneer’s terms and conditions Shipping. The selling price almost never includes shipping as the auctioneer cannot know who the buyer or their location will be, so it would be an impossible task to include shipping. Is it five miles or 5,000 miles? The machine should be left in a safe position by the seller, i.e., electrically safe and drained of oils and fluids. Preparing the machine for transport, loading and then shipping is the responsibility of the buyer albeit recommended contractors are available from most auctioneers. In-person buying. The world becomes smaller every day. New global markets are opening all the time for both buying and selling. Fewer people travel to view equipment as we provide good descriptions and photos and the time it takes to hold a sale is significantly less than in the traditional formats. The other plus is a range of online marketing tools and media that extends our reach to new areas. Percentage lots sold. This depends on the economic cycles, but other factors include the quality of the equipment the quality of the seller (major OEM, etc.), which will also have an effect. Acting for many major corporations, our sell through by number at a typical sale is about 90% for any given event. The “unsolds” are either sold by private treaty after the sale or may be included in another event. We go into an auction expecting at least 95% of the value to be sold and the balance we deal with by whatever means are appropriate. Our 130-year heritage and our estimates of value mean are usually within 10% +/- of our expectation. There are days when you are surprised by a sudden rise in demand, which could be two companies needing a particular piece of equipment for them to quote on a contract. If the machine is the key to that contract, we have seen bidding that goes close to new prices. The flip side is that there can also be less-positive results, such as when the economic world shut down in 2008, and our buyers pool shrunk, reducing competition and prices. ■

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TECHNICAL PAPER Wiredrawing machines and their influence on the properties of spring steel wire By properly accounting for three key process parameters, manufacturers can markedly improve their process for producing spring steel wire. By Kersten Liebermann, Veronika Geinitz, Ulf Kletzin and Peter Beyer

Greater quality demands continue to be placed on springs by potential users. These demands mainly concern longterm accuracy of function and shape. Likewise, long continuation of stable behaviour is sought, as well as greater load-bearing and longer lifetime, all with a guarantee of uniform quality1-2. It is basically the spring manufacturers who have to answer to these demands. However, they can only cope with this task if the wire makers on whom they depend can combine with lubricant manufacturers to supply spring steel wire that will meet the requirements. In the same way, the coiling machinery must be equipped so that its tools will produce high-quality springs.

The wire’s mechanical properties and dimensions play a vital role, as does the way it slides when it is being coiled into springs or other objects made of wire. Results of investigations in this field have been presented3-4. This paper, which continues those efforts, describes the influence of drawing temperature and drawing soaps on the results of the wiredrawing process. Patented colddrawn spring steel wire was tested, using the following drawing soaps: Lubricant 1: Ca-Stearates; Lubricant 2: Ca +Na-Gemisch; Lubricant 3: Na-Stearates; Lubricant 4: NaStearates; Lubricant 5: Ca-Stearates; Lubricant 6: NaStearates; and Lubricant 7: Ca-Stearates. The lubricants were supplied by several drawing soap manufacurers and are different in their compositions.

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Factors relating to friction coefficient and temperature. The relationship of the friction coefficient of lubrications to temperature was investigated. Fig. 1 shows that the used lubrications have different friction coefficients depending on the temperature of the wire. Those small variations of the friction coefficient, however, are actually good as they offer more options to manufacturers. The above-cited lubrications should be used at a drawing temperature that is lower than 220°C. Between 220°C and 240°C, only Na-Stearates are suitable. Sometimes, one can combine different kinds of lubrication. A continuous reduction of cross section during wiredrawing leads to an increasing of the temperature from one drawing die to the next. So, for the first reductions, Ca-Stearates can be used, and then and Na-Stearates can be used for the last reductions . Factors relating to the friction coefficient, considering temperature and time. The friction coefficients of the investigated lubrications were determined using a four-ball

TECHNICAL PAPERS Fig. 2. Four-ball tester.

tester. See Fig. 2. One rotating ball galls against three balls that are centrically positioned. The lubricant is between the balls, which are 12.6 mm in diameter. The nominal force was 500 N. The calculated Hertzian stress had a value of 3700 MPa. The lubrications were heated to simulate the conditions in a drawing die. All tests started with a temperature of 150°C. The test period of one lubrication was at most 21 minutes. Fig. 3 shows measured values for the seven tested lubrications. It also presents a characteristic line of the friction coefficient of already used (baked) lubrication. The remaining lubricating effect is comparable with Lubricants 4 and 6. Lubricant 6 has the smallest friction coefficient in the first 10 minutes of the test. Lubricant 7 has the poorest quality relating to the friction properties. After 10 minutes, to 12 minutes, most lubrications show an increased friction coefficient and increased variations. Lubricants 3, 4 and 5 have very similar friction properties. Temperature measurement near the drawing dies. During wiredrawing, the wire temperature was measured using a pyrometer near of each drawing die. See Figs. 4-5. The used optical characteristic permits a measuring dot of 1.6 mm with a distance of 250 mm to the object of measurement. The possible temperature range is from 100°C to 700°C. The drawing temperature varies from 100°C up to 125°C. As expected, a higher reduction of cross section creates a higher drawing temperature because of the greater material deformation in the drawing dies. Increasing the reduction of cross section from 18 % to 22 % increases the drawing temperature at 10 K. Five different wiredrawing speeds were also tested: 7 m/s, 9 m/s, 11 m/s, 13 m/s and 15 m/s. At the end of each drawing die, the wire temperatures were measured with a pyrometer. The measured temperatures of lubricant variant 1 are shown in Fig. 6. One of the important findings was that a continuous

Fig. 3. Comparison of tested lubrications for their friction coefficient at 150°C, as determined by the four-ball tester.

reduction of the cross section heats the wire more than a decreasing reduction of the cross section. Fig. 6 also shows a comparison between measured and calculated temperatures. The calculated temperatures are 50°C lower than the measured ones. The authors believe that the self-heating of the drawing machine has to be better taken into account as a factor.

Summary The experiments were of a comprehensive and systematic nature and demonstrated that applying the indicated measures will significantly improve the drawing and coiling behavior of spring steel wires and the stability of the spring-making process. In the course of the experiments, much new knowledge was obtained, which the participative companies were able to incorporate into their respective operations, and should be of value to wire and spring manufacturers as well as those in the coating and lubricant industry. In respect of improvements to the wiredrawing process, the following facts can be established 5-8: NOVEMBER 2010 | 55

TECHNICAL PAPERS Fig. 4. Dependency between drawing temperature and dimensions of the drawing dies for reduction of cross section at 18%.

Fig. 5. Dependency between drawing temperature and dimensions of the drawing dies for reduction of cross section at 22%.

• Drawing speed has an effect on the nominal hardness of wire and the standard deviation figures for both the external diameter and the length of springs mass produced from it. The figure for the drawing speed is determined by the lubrication and coating system selected, the gradation of the drawing die and the heat that is generated. • The drawing die parameters in the first stage of drawing (a reduced cross-section, the drawing angle, the guide length) have marginal influence on the surface parameters. • If the narrowing of the cross-section takes place in ever-

reducing stages, uniform temperature distribution over all the drawing stages is achieved. The stages must be selected in such a way that the thermal stability of the lubricant used remains assured. Regarding selection of the wire lubrication and coating, the following immediate facts have been established. • The used coating systems (phosphates, lubricant carrier, drawing soap) are relevant to the standard deviation figures achievable for mass-produced springs. • Testing by tribometer enables the thermal stability of

Fig. 6. Drawing temperature results for lubrication variant 1.

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References 1. H.J. Schorcht, M. Weiß, et al, Technologien zur Ausschussminimierung in der Schraubenfederfertigung. Final report on AiF Research Project 10092B. Technische Universität Ilmenau, 1996. 2. H.J. Schorcht, Technologien zur Weiterentwicklung der Qualität und Weiterverarbeitbarkeit durch Kenntnis seines Umformverhaltens. Final report on AiF Research Project 11517B. Technische Universität Ilmenau, 2001. 3. V. Geinitz, H.J. Schorcht, M. Weiß, et. al, Examination of the constancy of pre-curved wire, International Technical Conference for Wire and Cable Professionals, conference proceedings, pp. 272-283, Prague 2005. 4. V. Geinitz, H.J. Schorcht and M. Weiß, “Examination of the constancy of pre-curved wire,” Wire Journal International, Oct. 2006, pp. 73-77. 5. V. Geinitz, Genauigkeits- und auslastungsoptimierte Schraubendruckfedern, Doctoral thesis, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 2005. 6. H.J. Schorcht, M. Weiß, et. al, “The effect of lubricants and coatings on the smooth running and shaping of spring

steel wires on automatic spring coilers.” Final report on AVIF Research Project A 168/S 24/10017/01. 7. D. Heß, V. Geinitz, H.J. Schorcht and M. Weiß, “Laufund Umformverhalten von Federstahldrähten verbessern,” Draht, 57, 2006, 3, pp. 16-23. 8. D. Heß, V. Geinitz, H.J. Schorcht and M. Weiß, “Sliding and forming behaviour of spring stell wire. WIRE, 56, 2006, 4, pp. 34-41. ■

Kersten Liebermann has been a research scientist in spring working technology at the Ilmenau University of Technology, Ilmenau, Germany, since 1995. He also works for the Springs Technology Steinbeis Transfer Center at Ilmenau. He holds a doctoral degree and a master’s degree in precision engineering from Ilmenau. Veronika Geinitz is a member of the Department of Machine Elements faculty at Ilmenau, and a member of the Springs Technology Steinbeis Transfer Center. She studied in Ilmenau’s mechanical engineering program. Ulf Kletzin is head of the Department of Machine Elements at Ilmenau, a position he has held since 2006. He is also one of the heads of the Springs Technology Steinbeis Transfer Center. He was previously CEO (Head of Development) at Friendly Sensors AG, Jena, Germany. Prior to that, he was FEM-engineer at Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg, Germany. He holds a doctoral degree and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Ilmenau. Peter Beyer has been a laboratory engineer in Ilmenau’s Department of Machine Elements since 1992. He was previously a member of the quality assurance staff at VEB Relaistechnik Grossbreitenbach, and group leader for control of inspection, measuring, and testing equipment. This paper was presented at WAI’s International Technical Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, November 2009.

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lubricants and the frictional values for coating systems under hot conditions to be determined; it will also help in the prediction of whether a coating system is suitable in the manufacture of spring wire.

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TECHNICAL PAPER Filter media selection for wiredrawing filtration An understanding of how filter media works is key to being able to design the most cost-effective filtration system. By Carl Teitelbaum

This presentation reviews filter media that are typically suited for the nonferrous wiredrawing industry, including a look at the two basic types: gravity filters and vacuum filters. A filter system is, in effect, an automated conveyance system for the filter media. An understanding of the filters and how they work is needed in order to make correct selections of the filter media. Both system types have their advantages and disadvantages depending on space, final clarity requirements and capitalization. The focus here is on the three basic types of media best suited for wiredrawing, how they are made and how they react in filtration applications. Issues such as nominal clarities, PH and PPM will not be explored due to variables in emulsion types, cake generation and water hardness.

Gravity Filters

Typically, two types of filters are used in filtering wire drawing emulsions: gravity and vacuum. Gravity is the simplest to explain and the least expensive, including initially, but that is not to say that it is the most efficient. Figs. 1-4 depict four different styles of gravity filters used in wiredrawing. The ones shown in Figs. 3-4 are most commonly used due to their pool depth capabilities.

General information. Gravity paper beds are designed to provide nominal 20- to 30-micron coolant clarity. In almost all instances they are sized by gallons-per-sq-ft. Usually, flow per sq ft is from one to a maximum of five gallons.They are at best a general purpose filter and because of their reliance on static head they are not recommended for flows over 150 gpm. Manufacturing space in all plants is at a premium and gravity filters quickly become big. Principle of operation. In actual operation, paper-bed filters index on an automated basis as coolant laden with steel of many types and wheel grit, if, applicable, accumulates on the filter media. The coolant flow through the media begins to slow. Eventually, the filter cake becomes too dense to allow any flow of coolant through to the clean tank and the pool of coolant in the curved area of the bed begins to rise. Because it is messy to let coolant overflow on the floor, a level probe or float signals to the controls to automatically index the filter media. The float or probe works much like a toilet bowl float and controls the “on” or “off” of the system. As the media indexes, the coolant level immediately begins to drop because the clean paper is permeable. The cycle continues and eventually the media is

Fig. 1. A gravity filter filtration system.

Fig. 2. A gravity filter system.

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Vacuum Filters General information. Vacuum filters are designed to provide a nominal 10- to 20-micron coolant clarity. Like paper beds, vacuum filters are sized by gallons per sq ft. Unlike paper beds, this style of filter can handle up to 15 gallons per sq ft, depending on coolant viscosity and application. The vacuum is a fairly forgiving filter and has a wide range of usage. Generally, a vacuum is used for grinding proceses but it can be used for machining applications where larger chips and fines are present, as well as for wiredrawing applications. Vacuum filters have been a workhorse in larger plants where multiple or central filtration systems are the most economic approach to keeping coolants clean. Because of their large tank design, vacuum systems benefit from settling and can use a wide range of filter media. Typically, they are also fairly cheap to maintain and can last 20 years or more. They can be pumped or, if pit-mounted, be gravity-fed. The drawbacks to this style of filter are the initial costs, the need for a complete pump-out when maintenance is required and tearing of media when it is not properly maintained. Fig. 6 shows a common general-purpose vacuum system. The one shown in Fig. 7 is most commonly used for wiredrawing. Stylistically, vacuums are similar in design. The major differences are usually found

in the location of the clean coolant return tank and its location (top-mounted or extended lower leg). Principle of operation. Vacuum filters are easier to explain with step-by-step logic. The underlying premise is that vacuums systems use hydraulic vacuum to maximize cake generation. Simply put, liquid is drawn through a supported media, which in turn creates an ideal medium (thick cake) to remove finer particulate than can be done with gravity-based filtration systems. Below is how they work. • Contaminated coolant is either gravity fed or pumped to the filter. • Particulate or dirt settles to the bottom of the tank where media resides. • A pump draws the liquid through the supported media (supported by either wire mesh, perforated sheet or wedge wire). • Coolant is essentially sucked hydraulically through the lower section of the tank. As contaminants settle on to the media, a filter cake is formed. As the cake builds, a matrix of finer and finer particulate conglomerate to capture even smaller particles. • The coolant that has been drawn through the media barrier is then usually sent directly to the overflow clean tank, then back to the original process. • Eventually the media is “blinded,” unable to permit coolant to pass through. At that time, a pressure differential switch reads a pressure drop and sends the filter into index. (vacuums index by either time or pressure).

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used up and the customer calls for more media. Fig. 5 gives a sectional view of how the system looks in operation.

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Fig. 8. Sectional view of a vacuum filter system during operation.

Fig. 7. A typical filtration system designed for wiredrawing use.

Fig. 8 shows a sectional view of how the system looks during operation.

Filter media types Three types of media will be discussed here: wetlaids, laminates and depth media. Each of these media can work well in wire drawing applications and each has their own

unique capabilities. Factors in choosing the optimum one are cost, availability andâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;most importantlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;efficiency, which means long filter cycles without compromising emulsion clarity. Wetlaid filter media. Wetlaid media is a blend of usually polyester and cellulose. Fibers other than cellulose are used, namely cotton and synthetics, but cellulose is more commonly used. Wetlaid is made similarly to paper-making processes. Typically, a slurry of water and fiber are dropped on a moving screen and allowed to drain, forming a web. The dewatered web is pressed between rollers and dried. At a later stage in the process, binder is added, further drying takes place and eventually, a master roll windup occurs. Fig. 9 is a slightly magnified shot of wetlaid.

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TECHNICAL PAPERS Fig. 11. Formation of ultrasonically bonded laminate media.

The random web allows for strength in universal directions. This comes in handy when the media is indexed in a vacuum filter where flights can move slightly left to right when indexing. Wetlaid can be used on gravity or vacuum filters. What makes wetlaid a useful product for filtration is the swelling of the cellulose when saturated with emulsion. This swelling increases the surface area, allowing for some depth filtration. Also, the uniformity of the web provides a consistent pore size, allowing for reliability when nominal emulsion clarity is needed. Fig. 10 shows the media starting in a dry state and progressing to a liquid saturation state, (cellulose fibers swelling). Wetlaids are sold in different weights. The lighter the weight, the more open the pore size. The drawback with wetlaids is that they are not made as readily as they once were, so the costs have increased. Also, wetlaids cannot develop the depth or filter area that newer laminates and depth media can now provide. This limits their use, but the product is still used to some degree in the wiredrawing industry.

Laminated media. Laminate media is a series of lightweight nonwovens that are ultrasonically bonded together. They can be various types of media, but in most instances they are polypropylene- or polyester-based. Other materials can be included in the layering but must have like melting points. Fig. 11 shows mandrels that carry a series of the light-weight nonwovens that are run simultaneously between an ultrasonic horn and an anvil. Multiple layers can be run to provide different weights affording different nominal micron ratings suited to specific applications. Laminated media has grown in use over a variety of industries including wiredrawing. They are attractive because of their cost as well as their versatility in weight adaptability; the layers can be increased or decreased as applications require. The real benefit of laminates is increased surface area. The multi-layer construction provides pockets between layers where fine particles accumulate and build a dense filter cake. The cake provides the basis by which finer particles are trapped, giving the coolant clarity required. Fig. 12 shows the generation of

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TECHNICAL PAPERS Fig. 14. Magnified elevation view of fibers interlocked with substrate.

Fig. 15. View of contaminate build-up.

particles on the various layers of the laminate. Eventually, when all layers are saturated with fines, the media blinds and indexing occurs. Depth media. Depth media is typically made with a lightweight carded or spunbond substrate that is needlepunched with loftier fibers that interlock with the substrate. The mechanical interlocking is achieved with multiples of barbed felting needles repeatedly passing in and out of the web. Fig. 13 shows a plan view of depth media and Fig. 14 shows a magnified elevation view of fibers interlocked with the substrate. As manufacturing processes have changed, there is a greater need for filter media that can provide longer filter cycles with the ability to give required coolant clarities and lower PPM. The nonferrous wiredrawing industry, in particular, has benefited from the introduction of depth media. What depth media provides is increased surface area in a compact package. As contaminated emulsion passes through the media, the individual fibers provide the surface by which the platelets cling and build upon one another, until such time as the media becomes saturated, increasing the pool height and indexing occurs. Fig. 15 shows a typical contaminate build-up. Another benefit is that the media helps in maintaining emulsion integrity, which preserves the PH level, which is also a critical factor in consistent wire manufacturing.

Summary The nonwovens industry is constantly developing media that is specifically designed to address specialized applications such as wiredrawing. The three nonwovens described in this presentation are the most commonly used or recommended in today’s marketplace. Manufacturers of the fil-

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tration equipment, whether it be vacuum or gravity filters, are acutely aware of manufacturers’ need to reduce costs, increase production and to be provided with a properly sized filter for their needs. What also has to be taken into consideration, and is critical to the success of filter performance, is choosing the correct media type and weight that will allow the longest filter cycle possible without compromising emulsion clarity, PPM and altering PH. ■

At the time this paper was written, Carl Teitelbaum was sales manager in the filtration division of Hanes Industries, Villa Park, Illinois, USA, a division of Leggett & Platt. He has 32 years of cumulative experience in the filtration industry. He previously was marketing manager for FlowTeitelbaum Con Industries and general manager of Chemaperm Magnetics. He holds an associate degrees in engineering and marketing. This paper was presented at WAI’s 79th Annual Convention, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, April 2009.

Development of an apparatus for determining the free tin thickness on tin-plated copper wire An in-house company research project led to the creation of a device that makes it possible to assess free tin thickness, which is valuable information that can also be used for other plating applications. By Sevim Özaltun and Serdar Karadeniz

The presence of sufficient free tin on the wire surface is essential for solderability and crimpability. Therefore, reliable measurement of free tin on finished products such as multi wire or stranded conductor is extremely important to meet both customers’ requirements and for controlling production costs. This paper describes the development and verification studies for a measurement device that was used to ensure that such accuracy can be met.

Main properties Metal coatings are often applied to conductor surfaces to improve solderability, reduce oxidation (corrosion) or improve electrical properties at high frequencies. Tin is a common coating material for copper conductors. Tin effec-

tively prevents oxidation at temperatures up to about 150°C, and a coating of tin reduces electrical conductivity. Although there are only two metals (tin and copper) in a tin-plated conductor, several inter-metallic layers form. Figs. 1 and 2 show a cross-sectional view of the layers as follows: pure tin, η-phase (Cu6Sn5), ε-phase (Cu3Sn) and pure copper. Table 1 shows the key properties for such a tin-plated, copper conductor. The pure tin layer is essential for proper soldering. Intermetallic layers naturally occur whenever copper and tin comes in contact with each other. Over time, a natural process of diffusion takes place that results in the free tin layer thickness decreasing and the inter-metallic layer thickness increasing.

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Coating thickness is an important quality and cost parameter. Coating thickness measurement can be done by various testing methods. This study is based on the coulometric method.

tity of electricity (coulombs) required to dissolve a coating anodically from a known and accurately defined area. Since the free tin thickness is important in terms of product quality and cost control, it is essential to know how much of the thickness remains as free tin on the product (in the electroplating stage and after annealing in wire drawing). Commercially available instruments generally measure total tin thickness. Measurement of free tin thickness is not possible. To be able to measure the free tin thickness with the existing instrument, voltage versus time graphs were needed to see the end points of each layer. (Time and current passing during the measurement are used to determine the free tin thickness.) The end points were determined externally by using special software. See Fig. 3. Since this way of measuring was time consuming, tedious and open to appraisersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; errors, a decision was made to make an instrument that could measure free tin thickness and readout directly. Although the thickness of the intermetallic layers is not important for the customer, it is crucial to find out the tin thickness on the inlet wire at the electroplating stage in order to obtain the required values on the final wire product. An action plan was made to produce such a new measurement device.

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from the same wire using the same electrolyte are shown in Fig. 4. Repeatability measurements for different diameters and thicknesses were performed using the same electrolyte to see the effect of electrolyte life. Fig. 5 shows the results. Verification of new instrument. It is very difficult to find

Preparatory work. This assignment included: a literature search about the measurement principles; a search for commercially available measurement instruments; and location of necessary equipment, parts, software and hardware. Design and application. These elements included: design of electronic circuit; selection of DC source; manufacturing of PCBs; assembly of the circuit; provision of software; selection of electrolysis cell: (cell type and electrolyte chemicals [SnCl2, HCl]); and terminal components. Construction of measurement device. The measurement instrument was constructed from readily available components as described above. It was believed that this device would eliminate measurement and application problems associated with commercially available instruments. To obtain best results the effects of the following parameters were investigated: electrolyte type (electrolyte life time, reproducibility and accuracy of results); Fig. 6. Total tin thickness measurement. sample length; current density; and sample fixture. Measuring area is a factor that can affect the accuracy of the thickness measurement. A constant sample length of 10 cm was chosen to minimize errors in cutting sample lengths. Some commercially available instruments use constant current, which requires varying sample length. For heavy diameters this length can be as short as 3.5 cm. Precise cutting of such lengths creates accuracy problems so a longer constant sample length (10 cm) was chosen. When the diameter of the sample is entered, the required current is calculated and automatically set by the instrument. The geometry of the electrodes is very critical in electrolysis. Since one of the electrodes is the sample wire it has to be fixed properly. For this reason, a special fixture was developed for fine wires.

Tests and verification Different electrolytes (HCl and SnCl2) and different cell types were tested to evaluate proper working conditions. The results of many trials showed that HCl electrolyte is suitable for the thicker diameter electroplated wires and that SnCl2 electrolyte is suitable for drawn and annealed thin wires. The results of 50 consecutive measurements on samples taken

Fig. 7. Results of SEM analysis.

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reference samples as wire and also inter-metallic layer thicknesses change with time and temperature so verification studies were done as follows. Comparison of total tin thickness measurement results were made by using the new device created by ER- Baskir staff, commercially available technology and ICP instru-

ments: Test results of 2 mm diameter with a coating thickness of 8.5 microns are shown in Fig. 6. All test methods provided satisfactory results. Comparisons of free tin thickness measurement results were obtained by the new instrument and by the customer: Test results of different diameters and coating thicknesses

Fig. 8. Findings of investigation into accuracy of new test instrument.

Fig. 9. Level of free tin thickness increases as does the total tin thickness.

Fig. 10. The free tin thickness is reduced via the formation of another inter-metallic layer (Cu6Sn5) that forms during the processing (wiredrawing and annealing) off electroplated wire. 66 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

TECHNICAL PAPERS Fig. 11. Data showing range of inter-metallic layer thickness related to wire diameter.

showed the same results within reasonable measurement error. Tin thickness (total and inter-metallic layer thicknesses) were measured by SEM. Fig. 7 shows the results. All the above studies show that the new instrument measures coating thickness (free tin, alloyed tin and total tin) with high accuracy and consistency. Implementation. An instruction manual was prepared. All the responsible operators are trained, both regarding the instrument and testing method, possible problems and reaction plans in case of a problem. Measurement system analysis was performed to see the repeatability (equipment variation) and the reproducibility (appraiser variation) results. As can be seen in Fig. 8, results confirm that the new instrument can be used as a measurement device for making a tin-coating thickness determination. Some tests were performed to see the variation of free tin thickness for significantly different wire diameters and different total tin thickness. The inter-metallic (Cu3Sn) layer thickness on the wire remains constant after electroplating for different diameters and different coating thickness. This means that free tin thickness/total tin thickness percentage increases with increasing total coating thickness (see Fig. 9) if the total coating thickness is greater than 5 micron, with approximately 98% of it is as free tin. In addition to the Cu3Sn layer, another inter-metallic layer (Cu6Sn5) forms on further processed (wiredrawing and annealing) electroplated wire. This lowers the percentage of free tin thickness down to 40-70%. See Fig. 10. The inter metallic layer (Cu6Sn5) thickness was observed to be approximately 0.25-0.40 mm, depending on the wire diameter in the tests. See Fig. 11.

Conclusions • A new measurement instrument has been developed that can accurately measure free tin thickness. • Accurate calculation of production and operation cost is possible if the customer requires free tin thickness. • Being designed in-house makes it easier to respond in case of instrument breakdown. • Experience gained from this study has led to develop

similar instrument for measuring plating thicknesses on nickel-plated wires with a range of 0,1 - 100 microns.

References 1. ASTM B 504 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Thickness of Metallic Coatings by the Coulometric Method. 2. ISO/FDIS 2177:2001 (E) Metallic Coatings – Measurement of coating thickness – Coulometric methods by anodic dissolution. 3. G. Binder, J.C. Puyon and L. Boyer, “A new Way of Obtaining Consistent Crimped Connections In Tinned Wire,” WAI/BISPA joint conference, 1987. ■

S e v i m Özaltun is quality assurance manager of E r - B a k ı r, Denizli, Tu r k e y, responsible primarily Karadeniz Özaltun for established management systems (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001). She joined the company in 1989. She graduated from Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, as a chemist. Serdar Karadeniz is the chief of electrical maintenance for Er-Bakır, responsible for maintenance and continuous improvement activities. He joined the company in 2000. He graduated from Middle East Technical University as an electrical and electronics engineer. This paper was presented at WAI’s International Technical Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, November 2009. NOVEMBER 2010 | 67

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PRODUCTS & MEDIA PROD DUCTS Halogen-free PVC product meets key global standards Dow Wire & Cable, a U.S.-based business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, has introduced DOW SUSTAIN™, which it calls the world’s first PVC/halogenfree solution that can meet key global standards. A press release said that the new product line meets key global industry standards for continuous operating temperature, low smoke and heat deformation. Four different product grades for jacketing and insulation are now available in sample quantities for producers of wires, cables and cord sets for personal electronics, large and small appliances, TVs, DVD/DVR devices, gaming systems, computers/monitors/USB attachments, etc. DOW SUSTAIN opens up options, it said, for electronics OEMs looking for PVC alternatives to make flexible cords safer and more environmentally sustainable. DOW SUSTAIN is the first halogen-free offering that meets UL 62, JCS4509 and HD21.14 requirements on a commercial scale while delivering excellent look and feel as well as enhanced product and extrusion performance, the release said. It noted that “the ability to achieve key regional standards is what differentiates DOW SUSTAIN.” The product, it said, exhibits good chemical resistivity, low corrosive off gassing in the event of a fire, and flexibility that is essential for ease of handling during manufacturing and the overall look and feel of the end product. The launch “is the next in a series of planned product innovations that Dow is introducing to the wire and cable industry. With the introduction of this product, Dow is bringing forward a new technology that can be extended beyond the personal electronics segment and planning a transition of the UNIGARD™ RE brand into the Dow SUSTAIN family.” Contact: Dow Wire & Cable, www.dowwireandcable.com.

New addition to OEM’s line of coilers Sweden’s Lämneå AB has introduced a new system, the Live Bloc Coiler, which is designed for coiling large size flux core welding and hard surfacing wire into drums, but can also be used for other type of wires. A press release said that the system can act either directly as a take-up after the production line or as part of a

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rewinding operation. The machine comes with advanced features, such as cast adjustment during coiling, and is fully controlled by the machine’s plc to produce a high-quality coil with an extremely high density. The machine makes it easier to fill the drums with the exact required amount of kilograms, and is very safe to operate as it is fully enclosed and has electrically interlocked guards, it said. The coiling capabilities, it added, makes it possible to increase drum weights, which results in longer runs and greater savings in packaging and transport costs. Contact: Stefan Peterson, Lämneå AB, tel. 46-122-23220, stefan.peterson@lamnea.se, www.lamnea.se.

Power cord is UL 62 approved U.S.-based Northwire Technical Cable has introduced a halogen-free, flame retardant (HFFR) and PVC-free new cable, that it says has become the industry’s first power cord to be UL 62 approved. A press release said that EcoPower is flexible, durable and guaranteed to perform in harsh environments. Custom EcoPower cords and cables can be designed to ship in five days or less with no minimum order length or quantity requirements, it said. “The (new cord’s) jacket material provides an ecologically aligned alternative to traditional PVC and other materials,” Northwire CEO Katina Kravik said. She noted that the cable does not contain phthalates and complies with current and future regulations, exceeding the requirements of many applications for which it was designed. The EcoPower power cord and cables were described as ideal for medical devices, computers, consumer electronics, aerospace, marine and shipboard, transit and other applications “where the protection of people, the environment and equipment from toxic and corrosive gas is critical.” The cords, the release said, are designed to withstand abrasion and temperatures from -50°C to 105°C, and are resistant to oil, abrasion, kinks and marring. It added that the EcoPower cables passed 850 cycles when tested to UL abrasion test 1510, and are VW-1 and FT-2 rated for finished cable. The EcoPower cables come in black and custom colors and in retractile cord configurations. Contact: Northwire, tel. 715-294-2121, www.northwire.com/eco.

U.S.-based REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc., reports that after nearly two years of development, its new environmentally friendly RF60 paper fiber tube is now available for purchase. The new payout tube, a press release said, allows all cabling packages using REELEX coiling technology to be 100% recyclable, 100% compostable and be manufactured entirely from postconsumer recycled materials. This combination, it said, now allows end users to throw both box and tube into the same corrugated recycling stream, eliminating plastic waste from the cabling package and greatly simplifying disposal. The new tube also offers improved payout performance and increased flexibility without an increase in pricing, it said, noting that the RF60 is offered at the same price as existing MP60-TWR plastic tubes, and is shipped 5,000 per pallet.

REELEX notes that its packages feature tangle and twist-free payout capabilities that are preferred by end users who report savings of up to 30% in installation labor costs as opposed to using spools and reels. Contact: Timothy Copp, REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc., tel. 845-878-7878, sales@reelex.com, www.REELEX.com.

Coaxial cables are smaller, lighter U.S.-based W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has introduced a new, lighter-weight RG coaxial cable for aircraft communication and navigation systems that it says provides significant weight savings without compromising performance. The new cables, a press release said, are as much as 20% lighter than standard RG coaxial cables and have a 15% smaller diameter, characteristics that help reduce operating costs. It noted that the profile coaxial cable, engineered for electrical impedance of 50Ω and 75Ω, still meets the stringent electrical and mechanical

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requirements of MIL-T-81790 and EN 3475-503 and exceed the electrical requirements of MIL-C-17G. Further, the cable design facilitates easier routing, it said. The unique jacketing material provides improved abrasion resistance while maintaining shielding effectiveness, controlling impedance and withstanding operating temperatures ranging from -65°C to 150°C, it said. The release said that a key to the advance was the company’s experience in developing fluoropolymer-based materials for the rugged environments encountered by aircraft. The new RG coaxial cables, it said, are ideally suited for both newly designed systems and retrofit applications because their standard range of RF connectors can be terminated using standard tooling and processes. Contact: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., www.gore.com/aerospace.

Four-flight kneaders offer record throughput processing benchmarks Germany’s BUSS AG reports that its four-flight Kneaders MX have set throughput benchmarks for compounding heat- and shear-sensitive plastics. One of the systems, a BUSS Kneader MX 140 line, was scheduled to be shown at the K 2010 show in Düsseldorf. A release said that one such system, recently delivered to a European cable maker, is designed to produce HFFR cable compounds with a throughput of up to 3000 kg/h. That, it noted, is double the capacity of the largest existing line for such cable compounds, “and almost three times more than the preceding BUSS Kneader MKS of the same size.” The breakthrough, the release said, stems from the fourflight kneading screw, which is lower cut and operates at a higher speed (750 rpm). It said that the result is an outstandingly good mixing that ensures a perfectly homogeneous product. “Thanks to less heat generation per kneading screw revolution, the compound temperature stays well below the maximum limit of 190°C for ATH flame retardant, even at speeds up to 750 rpm. The single-shaft discharge screw … smoothly builds up extrusion pressure without harming the product, and is easily cleaned, an ideal combination for high-fill HFFR compounds in particular,” it said. The system has three feed metering ports and a degassing port; downstream pelletizing pressure is built up by a gear pump and no melt filtration is required, the release said. “Even with critical formulations, the kneading chamber temperature remains so low that the heat his70 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

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tory is improved; the overall thermal loading on the plastic through all processing stages.” Contact: Marco Senoner, BUSS AG, tel. 41-61-825-6551, marco.senoner@busscorp.com, www.busscorp.com.

New material blend for wire jacketing is intended for use in wind turbines S&E Specialty Polymers reports that it has introduced a new material blend for wire jacketing for wind turbines that is designed to withstand severe environmental conditions. It noted that the blend, designated the Tufflex 2200 series, is already in use by a custom cable manufacturer in New England. In a press release, the company described the Tufflex 2200 series, recently approved by NCSA, as “a chlorinated TPE alloy combining the properties of chemical and oil resistance of halogenated polymers with the toughness and low temperature properties of thermoplastic rubber (TPR) materials.” The compound, the release said, is flame-retardant, UVresistant, oil-resistant and extremely temperature-resistant as well as flexible and strong. It cited the following key properties: cold resistance (brittle point) = -53°C (ASTM D746); heat resistance (oven) = 121°C (seven days in oven

continuous heat); heat resistance (oil) = 75°C (60 days ASTM Oil #2); tensile retention = 113% (UL 1581); and elongation retention = 84% (UL 1581). Cables with the Tufflex material, intended for control and service power applications, are able to withstand the extreme conditions (cold, heat and vibration) required by wind turbines, the release said. It noted that the series meets the requirements for (UL) Type WTTC and CSA Type CIC cable. Contact: S&E Specialty Polymers, tel. 978- 537-8261, info@sespoly.com.

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Rolling mills hold very tight tolerances Germany’s FUHR GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of rolling mills for producing high-precision rectangular and flat copper wire (CTC and PV ribbon) as well as special profiles (e.g. armoring wire for flexible pipes), notes that its representatives will be at the “Wire & Cable India” show (Hall 6/Booth E13A) to talk about some of its latest technical developments. FUHR’s state-of-the-art wire rolling machines can hold tolerances of +/- 0.003 mm at production speeds of up to 800 m/min, it said. “Combined with minimal set-up times and low running costs, FUHR rolling mills allow manufacturers of PV bus bar and interconnect ribbon to achieve highest efficiencies and thus meet the globally rising demand in PV flat copper wire.” Contact: Volker Gerth, FUHR GmbH & Co. KG, tel. 49-5234-8498-18, volker.gerth@karl-fuhr.com, www.fuhr-wire.com.

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SABIC Innovative Plastics, a business of Saudi Arabia’s SABIC, has introduced a line of flexible Noryl* resins that it said are PVC and halogen-free, flame-retardant alternative for producing high-end direct current (DC) charger and data cables that have an ultra-white color. The company spokesman said that the resins were developed for Chiangyu Electric, a Chinese wire and cable manufacturer that wanted to produce ultra-white, customcolored cables for consumer electronics OEMs seeking fashionable alternatives to traditional black and gray cables. A press release said that the flexible Noryl resin “surpasses other non-halogenated materials such as polyethylene (PE) with an excellent balance of flexibility, mechanical properties and processing ease.” Further, the product offers exceptional indoor UV performance to resist fading and degradation, it said, with tests to the ASTM D4459 standard, it said Contact: SABIC Innovative Plastics, www.sabic-ip.com.

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MEDIAA New website showcases range of company’s representative firms Canada’s Howar Equipment LC reports that its new website showcases a comprehensive line of products from its various representations. The newly created website, a press release said, features a quick reference navigation to easily find details on specific products offered. The products line includes: steel reels, extrusion crossheads, insulation measurement equipment, wire taping lines, payoffs and take-ups, wire pointers, wire straighteners and guides, ceramic wear parts, rotating die holders, mechanical descalers, plasma wire heat and surface treatment. Observes the company,

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whose principals have more than 40 years of industry experience, “(Howar Equipment) supplies solutions for wire manufacturing rather than just products, and (it) hopes this site will help in retrieving the needed resources.” Contact: Howar Equipment LC, www.howarequipment.com.

Brochures showcase company U.S.-based C&M Corporation, a vertically integrated manufacturer of bulk cable, coil cords, and cable assemblies, has released several new brochures that present an up-to-date look at the company and its scope. The brochures outline C&M’s mission, capabilities, and the markets the company supports, including updates to some popular existing brochures that reflect changes in both product offering and product specifications. Both the Motor Power Cable brochure, which focuses on products for the industrial automation space, and the GreenLinx brochure, which centers on C&M’s interconnect offering for wind turbines, have been redone to capture the most up-to-date technical and regulatory information. Copies can be found at the company’s website. Contact: C&M Corporation, www.cmcorporation.com. ■

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Assets Include: NEB & Wardwell Braiders; Ceeco, NEB, USM & Watson Cablers; Capstans; DavisStandard 2.5” 24:1 L/D, 3.5” 24:1 L/D & 2” 30:1 L/D Hi-Temp Extruders; Davis-Standard/Killion KL-100 1” 24:1 L/D Extruder (2001); Payoffs; Take-Ups; Coilers; TEC 24” S.T. & D.T. Twisters; Schleuniger Stripper; Taper; Preheater; Vacuum Sizer and More

For further information, please contact: WILLIAM HLADY Tel: +1 248 514 3336 Email: william.hlady@go-dove.com To view and bid on the lots, please visit

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CLASSIFIEDS

w w w. w i r e r e s o u r c e s . c o m . Wi re Resources, Inc., 522 E. Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830, 203-622-3000 or 800-394-WIRE.

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE

ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE

Amaral Automation Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Flymca & Flyro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Anbao Wire & Mesh Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Fort Wayne Wire Die Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Beta LaserMike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

T Fukase & Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Bongard Trading GmbH & Co KG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Fushi Copperweld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Cable Components Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 2

Gauder Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Carris Reels Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

GoIndustry DoveBid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Commission Brokers Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

W Gillies Technologies LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

CPA Wire Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Howar Equipment Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Eurolls SpA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Huestis Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 69

George Evans Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Jinyoungtech Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 3

For show information: Messe Düsseldorf North America 150 North Michigan Avenue Suite 2920 Chicago, IL 60601 Tel: (312) 781-5180 Fax: (312) 781-5188 E-mail: info@mdna.com http://www.mdna.com

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Keir Manufacturing Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Power Sonics LLC/Magnus Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Kinrei of America LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Pressure Welding Machines Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Kiswire Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Queins & Co GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Lamnea Bruk AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Rainbow Rubber & Plastics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Lesmo Machinery America Inc/Tramev Srl . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Sanxin Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lloyd & Bouvier Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Sealeze A Unit of Jason Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Madem SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

SIKORA AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Sjogren Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Micro Products Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Staku-Anlagenbau GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Paramount Die Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Talladega Machinery & Supply Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Pittsfield Plastics Eng Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Tramev Srl/Lesmo Machinery America Inc . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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January 2011 WJI

Tubular Products Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Vandor Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

• Green Focus: compounds, colorants & marking inks

W Gillies Technologies LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Dec. 1, 2010 Wire & Plastic Machinery Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Woodburn Diamond Die Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Zumbach Electronics Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cover 4

WIRE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL ADS Interwire 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17 Global Continuous Casting Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 WAI Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 WAI Webinar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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Robert J. Xeller Anna Bzowski Wire Journal International 1570 Boston Post Road P.O. Box 578 Guilford, CT 06437-0578 USA Tel: 203-453-2777 Fax: 203-453-8384 sales@wirenet.org

U.K., France, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Denmark & Scandinavia Jennie Franks David Franks & Co. 63 St. Andrew’s Road Cambridge CB4 1DH, England Tel/fax: 44-1223-360472 franksco@btopenworld.com

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India Wire & Cable Services Pvt. Ltd. (WCS) 501, Rainbow Plaza, S. No. 7 Pimple-Saudeagar Vil. Rahatani, Pune - 411017, India Huned Contractor mobile - +91 988 1084 202 hcontractor@wirenet.org

ZUMB.707.0105.U_WJ SEP.10

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The Achilles heel of non-contact speed and length measurement has always been the detection of Zero speed or the period change from and to zero speed. Whether going through a change in direction or start/stop operation. These areas of concern have now been eradicated in the new Zumbach SPEEL 3000.

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