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Volume 48 | Number 5 | May 2015

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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Industry News. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Asian Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Fiber Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Fastener Update . . . . . . . . . . 25

BRICS Outlook: . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

WAI News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WIRE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL Economic conditions are not ideal, but in the next few years the BRICS countries will be expecting to see tangible results from their collective entity.

Chapter Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Career Opportunities . . . . . . 62 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . 64

Product Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 This new occasional section provides a more comprehensive look than possible in the Products section.

This one is provided by Sikora AG.

TECHNICAL PAPERS AIST Paper: Effect of cryogenic uniform-deformation on strengthening of high-carbon steel wires Tadakuni Hori, Motohiro Nakano, Atsushi Sasaki, and Hiroshi Utsunomiya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Next issue June 2015

• Testing & Measuring • Wrapups: Interwire and the GCCF

IWCS Paper: New low smoke zero halogen tray cable jacket materials designed for balance of cost, performance and enhanced fire resistance Zdenka B. Stryczek and David G. Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The monitoring and controlling of wire tension on stranding and similar rotating process machinery Steve Leibold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cover: The flags of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South America) represent both the countries as well as tremendous potential for industry.

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CONTENTS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE PROGRESS VS A SWINGING CULTURE . 11

BRICS: GLOBAL BUILDING BLOCKS . 32

India has ambitious telecom goals, but the $18 billion plan to bolster telecom access has encountered problems with electricity shortages and jam-packed cities. And in one site, nobody has been able to convince a protected class of monkeys that care not about progress that they should not, well, monkey around. Sad to say, the attitude of monkeys toward cable literally bites.

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the BRICS nations, all want a better deal for their economies as well as more say in world development. With approximately 40% of the world’s population and 20% of gross world product, they have a lot of sway. They also have their own bank to back their goals, and the focus now will be on results.

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The laying of the BRICS building blocks Look at any list of stats for the BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and the numbers are imposing: more than 40% of the world’s population and 20% of the gross world product. Toss in forming their own world bank–seen by some as a direct refute of the mechanisms of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), both which they see as too western influenced–and one can see that the five countries could wield game-changing influence.

It could work out that way, but it could also be a case where statistics do not easily translate into desired results. Each of the BRICS has its own agenda, and seldom in life can any five unique companies–let alone countries–work together in harmony. Their New Development Bank is intended to be a source of funding for “sustainable development” projects, but another goal is for them “to be involved in global affairs in the future.”

They may be equal members, but it’s hard to imagine that some are not more equal than others. China dwarfs the other members, with an economy than is larger than all of them together.

There is a myriad of issues that the countries will not be in accord on, including how they deal with non BRICS countries.

Few countries do not have internal issues, but Russia has had more than its share, including financial woes due to plummeting oil prices. It is hard to envision Russian President Vladimir Putin as being a team player. South Africa has seen tepid growth, well below the IMF’s 5% projection. Brazil President Dilma Rousseff has had to deal with inflation, a deteriorating economy and a corruption scandal at state-owned energy giant Petrobras. India has overtaken China as the fastest growing major economy, but continued high rates of future growth is never a given.

A still questionable world economy is the backdrop in which the BRICS nations must operate, and the latest IMF projections are that the remainder of this year and next will not be easy.

One key will be the BRICS’ focus on goals and follow-through; in this case, the bigger question may be whether they can agree on where the keyholes are to be located.

How change will unfold is uncertain, but as it is does, industry will adapt, because that is what it has always done.

Mark Marselli Editor-in-chief

Publisher | Steven J. Fetteroll Editor-in-Chief | Mark Marselli Media Production Manager | Paul Streeto Director of Sales | Robert Xeller Advertising Sales | Anna Bzowski Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications | Janice E. Swindells Proofreader | Livia Jacobs Publications Committee Dane Armendariz | Chemetall Ferruccio Bellina | TKT Group/President ACIMAF, Italy Malcolm Michael | AWIA Australia Don Schollin | Q-S Technologies, USA Ralph Skalleberg | Skaltek USA Dave Stackpole | Nutmeg Wire, USA Giulio Properzi | Continuus Properzi, Italy Robert Wild | Niehoff Endex North America, USA Technical Advisors John Drummond | Scotia Group R. M. Shemenski | RMS Consulting, Inc.

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CALENDAR

CALENDAR May 12-15, 2015: Wire Russia 2015 Moscow, Russia. To be held at the ZAO EXPOCENTR Exhibition Center at Krasnaya Presnya, this event is organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America.

Contact: MDNA, tel. 312-781-5180, info@mdna.com, www.mdna.com.

May 13-13, 2015: Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. To be held at the Wisconsin Center. Contact: Expo Productions, tel.

800-367-5520, electricalwireshow.com.

June 9-12, 2015: Wire & Cable Guangzhou Guangzhou, China. This event is held concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology. Contact: Messe Frankfurt, info@ china.messefrankfurt.com.

June 21-25, 2015: Jicable 9th International Conference on Insulated Power Cables Paris, France. This forum focuses on research, industrial development, installation and operation of insulated power cables and accessories. Contact: Jicable, tel. 33-1-56-90-37-04, jicable@see.asso.fr, www.jicable.org.

Sept. 16-18, 2015: wire Southeast Asia 2015 Bangkok, Thailand. Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, tel. 312-781-5180, info@mdna.com, www.mdna.com.

Oct. 5-8, 2015: 64th IWCS conference Atlanta, Georgia, USA. To be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia.

Contact: Pat Hudak, IWCS, tel. 717-993-9500, phudak@iwcs.org, iwcs.org.

Oct. 6-8, 2015: wire South America 2015 São Paulo, Brazil. To be held at the Imigrantes Exhibition & Convention Center. Contact: MDNA, tel. 312-781-5180, info@mdna.com, www.mdna.com.

April 4-8, 2016: wire Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany. This biennial event will be held at the Messe fairgrounds. Contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America, tel. 312-781-5180, info@mdna.com, www.mdna.com.

June 8-9, 2016: WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. This WAI event, which will be held at the Mohegan Sun Resort Center, will include its trade show, technical programs and WAI’s 86th Annual Convention.

WIRE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL EVENTS For more information, contact the WAI, USA. Tel. 001-203-453-2777; fax 001-203-453-8384; www.wirenet.org.

June 12, 2015: Midwest Chapter 13th Annual Golf Tournament West Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Midwest Chapter will return to the St. Andrews Golf & Country Club.

Contact: Steve Fetteroll, tel. 203-453-2777, ext. 115, sfetteroll@wirenet.org.

Nov. 3, 2015: 7th biennial CabWire World Technical Conference Düsseldorf, Germany. To be held at the Congress Centre, this conference is a joint venture between the IWMA, IWCEA, ACIMAF and the WAI. More details to follow.

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June 8-9, 2016: WAI Operations Summit & Wire Expo Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. This WAI event, which will be held at the Mohegan Sun Resort Center, will include its trade show, technical programs and WAI’s 86th Annual Convention.

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS General Cable continues divestment plan with completion of 2 JV sales U.S.-based General Cable Corporation reports that it has completed the sale of its interests in joint ventures in Dominion Wire and Cables (Fiji) and Keystone Electric Wire and Cable (China) for cash consideration of $21 million.

A press release said that the company sold its interest in those companies to its respective joint venture partners, with proceeds from the sales used to reduce outstanding borrowings. The announcement follows the company’s October 2014 announcement that it would simplify its geographic portfolio and reduce organizational complexity by exiting all manufacturing operations in Asia Pacific and Africa.

“This announcement builds on the momentum generated at the end of 2014 with the previously announced sale of our interest in the Philippines for $67 million,” said company President and CEO Gregory B. Kenny. “We are focused on the continued execution of the divestiture program as well as our restructuring program which is centered on improving profitability and returns in our core operations in North America, Latin America and Europe. We are pleased with the progress we are making in reshaping the organization as we position the company for sustainable success while increasing shareholder value in the near term.”

Nexans to supply power cable for Shanghai’s state power grid Nexans reports that it has been awarded a contract valued at 23 million euros to supply a new 500 kV XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) cable system that will support the extension of Shanghai’s state power grid.

A press release said that the order, from the Shanghai Municipality Electric Power Company (SMEPC) of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), calls for it to provide 45 km of the state-of-the art XLPE cables and the accompanying accessories. The new power link, between the Baoshan district and Yangpu district, will be the second 500 kV XLPE installation supplied by Nexans in Shanghai. Nexans will design, manufacture and install a 15 km circuit in an underground tunnel, connecting Yanghang station to Hongyang substation.

This will be Nexans’ fourth 500 kV project in China, the release said. In 2009, Nexans delivered 51 km of XLPE cable as part of the Shibo project operated by SMEPC, an 9.4 km XLPE cable for Guandi Hydro Power Project by ERTAN. The company also supplied a similar circuit (20 km) as part of the Haidian project in Beijing in 2014.

Nexans will supply advanced power cable for Shanghai’s state power grid.

“Having worked with SMEPC on the Sibo project, we are looking forward to continuing our relationship,” said Philippe Gastineau, executive vice president of Nexans Land High Voltage.

The project is expected to be completed towards the end of 2016.

LS Cable reports contract in Ireland, possible expansion in Eastern Europe South Korea’s LS Cable & System reports that it has won a contract to supply 220-kilovolt transmission cables to ESB Networks, Ireland’s lone power transmission company.

A press release said that the deal is worth as much as $43 million, with cables being supplied through 2018.

It said that demand for power in Ireland has been consistently increasing in line with the nation’s economic growth and that the cables will be used in the expansion of its national power network. The underground cable to be supplied by LS Cable & System is an extra-high voltage cable to be installed in the underground areas of an urban center.

Per a story in The Korea Times, “ESB Networks has inspected our factories last November, as technology and product quality were also key evaluation factors in the bidding alongside price,” said Lee Heon-sang, overseas energy sales division senior vice president of LS Cable & System. He added that the company is planning to be active in the Eastern European market, in countries such as Romania and Poland.

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India has launched a US$18 billion plan to spread the information revolution to its provinces, but to do so it has to overcome challenges that include electricity shortages, poorlyplanned, jam-packed cities and monkeys.

A recent Reuters story talked about the clash between the desire to move technology forward and the realities of longtime traditions. It cited the example of the 3,000-year-old holy city of Varanasi, where many Hindus come to die. Varanasi, it noted, is also home to hundreds of macaque monkeys that live in its temples and are fed and venerated by devotees. The monkeys also like to gnaw on fiber-optic cables strung along the banks of the Ganges river.

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India’s telecom plans face woes that include cable-chomping monkeys

In India, one monkey’s“take” on telecom projects literally bites.

“We cannot move the temples from here. We cannot modify anything here, everything is built up. The monkeys, they destroy all the wires and eat all the wires,” communications engineer AP Srivastava was quoted as saying in the Reuters story, which reported the following.

Srivastava, who oversees the expansion of new connections in the local district, said that his team had to replace the riverside cables when the monkeys chewed them up less than two months after they were installed. He said there are few alternatives. The city of over two million people is impossibly crowded and laying underground cable is out of the question.

Chasing away or trapping the monkeys will outrage residents and temple-goers.

A further problem is that there is a shortage of electricity, which is needed for stable WiFi in public places, the story said.

Power cuts can last for hours during the sweltering summer in Varanasi and across much of India.

Modi’s government has pledged to lay 700,000 km of broadband cable to connect India’s 250,000 village clusters within three years, build 100 new “Smart Cities” by 2020 and shift more public services to electronic platforms to improve access and accountability. (story continued) MAY 2015 | 11

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Varanasi was the first of an eventual 2,500 locations singled out for street-level WiFi. The hope is that the broadband initiative, along with more smartphone ownership, will see a third of Indians have access to the internet by 2017, up from about 20%, or 250 million people.

Expanding internet connectivity and making access cheaper could add up to 1.6% points, or about US$70 billion, to India’s GDP over a four-year period, consultants at McKinsey have estimated.

Global technology companies see opportunity in Modi’s commitment to a digital future and are adapting their products to India’s varied climates and external threats.

Network provider Cisco Systems is working with the government in the eastern city of Visakhapatnam to bring more education and healthcare services online. It has also developed a “ruggedised” WiFi box to survive India’s varied climates and cut down on the need for cables that will be at the mercy of the elements...or monkeys. “We’ve built outdoor WiFi-access routers specifically keeping in mind Indian environmental conditions,” Dinesh Malkani, Cisco’s India country head, was quoted as saying in an interview.

Primetals Technologies to revamp 2 wire rod mills for Zenith Steel

Zenith Steel (Changzhou Zhongtian Iron & Steel) in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, has signed a contract with Primetals Technologies to revamp two wirerod outlets located in Changzhou.

A press release said that the new equipment will allow thermomechanical rolling to produce fine grain rebar at a significantly reduced cost. The wire-rod mills will operate at a speed of 105 m/s. The project scope includes mini-finishing blocks, a Morgan Intelligent Pinch Roll and new laying head. After the new equipment’s installation, the revamped mills for this privately owned, midsized steelmaker will be able to roll on the same outlet rebar ranging in diameter from 6.0 mm to 16 mm, and rod sizes from 5.5 mm to 20 mm, it said.

Primetals will also provide an integrated solution with electric and automation upgrades for the mills.

Delivery is expected in third quarter 2015 for both rod outlets, with commissioning by early 2016, the release said. The contract includes site supervision and services during the installation. At Zenith Steel, a continuous bloom caster from Primetals Technologies has been in operation since July 2013.

Chinese company reports cable was unauthorized, and possibly unsafe

Jinan Pac Cable & Wire Co., Ltd., is notifying consumers and retailers that some communications cable it has made and improperly identified may pose a fire hazard.

A report in PR Newswire said that the communications cable, type CM, was made in April 2014 and does not comply with UL’s safety requirements and is not authorized to bear the UL Mark for the U.S. and Canada. It was unclear as to how much cable was involved as the

Germany’s Leoni reports it has chosen the site for its ‘Factory of the Future’ Germany’s Leoni AG reports that it has acquired a 134,000-sq-m site that it plans to use for a major initiative: the “Factory of the Future.”

A press release said that the purchase of land in the industrial area of Roth near Nuremberg was an important step to its goal of establishing Europe’s most modern cable plant. “By expanding and modernising its production capacity, Leoni will continue in the

future to rely on Roth as a location for developing and producing high quality cables,” said Dr. Klaus Probst, CEO & president of Leoni AG. “The Factory of the Future will be not only a state-of-the-art production facility, but simultaneously also a competence centre and a base for services for the entire Wire & Cable Solutions Division.

The buildings will comprise, among other things, a laboratory

An artist’s rendition of Leoni’s ‘Factory of the Future.”

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and development centre as well as educational and advanced training facility.”

The release said that total building space will be about 48,000 sq m.

Site construction should commence in mid 2016 and take about 18 months to complete. Leoni expects to start step-by-step relocation of its ongoing production from the existing plant in early 2018, with relocation completed in early 2019.

Nexans supplied umbilicals provide innovation for Norwegian Sea project

Power umbilicals delivered by Nexans in April for the Statoil-operated Gullfaks gas field in the Norwegian Sea present are more effective because of how they will benefit efforts to increase production. A press release outlined the technology as follows.

The cables that Nexans supplied will be used on a subsea gas compression station on the seafloor at the Gullfaks Sør satellite field, 15 km from the Gullfaks C platform. It will increase total gas extraction by 22 million barrels. The subsea gas compression station will be only the second of its kind in the world. Nexans delivered umbilicals to the first subsea compression station at the Åsgard gas field, also operated by Statoil, last year.

The cables will power two five-megawatt gas compressors at a depth of 135 meters. The 650-metric ton station will be housed in a 420-metric-ton protective structure, managing a flow rate of 10 million cubic meters per day.

Subsea compression is used when reservoir pressure falls below a critical level, reducing gas production.

By compressing the gas on the seafloor, pressure in the pipelines is increased. Gas flows faster and allowing

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article references “approximately 10 boxes in the field,” but there was no mention as to the total that had been produced that has been marked as described.

The story cited the company as stating the following: “Hazard: This communications cable employs copper-clad aluminum conductors, which may cause an increased risk of fire. Identification: On the cable: The surface of the cable jacket displays the following description: 380/120 ComCables CCTV RG59 20AWG SOL BC 95% CCA BRD+18/2 CCA CM UL c(UL) E340599-19 75C ROHS COMPLIANT DC 0414 ZONE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. On the box: comCables.com, RG59 20BC 95% 18/2 CCA-BK 500’, 500 Feet (152.5M) BK TRI-RG59SIAM500BK Type CM(UL) E34059919. Known to be sold at: Universal Power Group, ComCables.com, may have been sold at other retailers.”

Nexans has supplied innovative umbilicals to Statoil for the Gullfaks gas field. more to be extracted from the field. Subsea compression increases production as well as the lifetime of the field.

“We are proud of our position at the cutting edge of this development,” said Dirk Steinbrink, Senior Executive Vice President of High Voltage & Underwater Cable Business at Nexans. “The long-term partnership between Statoil and Nexans over many years has been important in facilitating this technological development.”

Wire thief gets Texas-sized penalty

Stories are rife about cable theft, and if you ever wondered what happens to people who get caught stealing wire, in at least one part of Texas, the answer sometimes can be hard time. And lots of it.

Per a report in the Amarillo Globe News, earlier this year, a jury in the 320th District Court found Randall Seigler, 46, guilty of theft of material and sentenced him to 20 years after a half hour of deliberation. He was charged with stealing copper wire worth between $300 and $500. The story cited District Attorney Randall Sims as saying that Seigler received the maximum sentence because he had two prior burglary convictions in the early 1990s. “Theft’s been a huge problem now for a couple of years,” he said. “I think citizens are tired of property crimes happening.”

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Gem Gravure expands its operations with opening of GEM West in California Gem Gravure Co., Inc., reports that with its latest initiative, the company now covers the United States from coast-to-coast.

A press release said that the company opened a new location, Gem West, in the San Diego area. The new location provides a work shop for printer preparation and repair and office space is available for customer meetings, training or demonstrations. The company is based in Hanover, Massachusetts, and has a Midwest research facility in Nixa, Missouri.

Gem Gravure’s new “Gem West” location.

“We are excited to have a home in California, near our expanding West Coast customer base,” said Paul Gemelli, executive vice president of GEM. “The new location allows us to stage equipment within our western region. It represents GEM’s commitment to provide the best service to our customers, no matter where they are located.”

GEM West is located at 10746 Kenney Street, Suite 305, Santee, CA 92071. The contact number there is tel.

619-628-0186.

Report sees continued Canadian wire and cable growth for the next 5 years

Per a report from IBISWorld, the industry outlook appears to be good in Canada based on healthier construction markets and planned power transmission overhauls that are expected to drive demand for building and power wire and cable.

A press release said that cable and wire “are the backbone of the modern information age, providing individuals with power, light and communication.” During the past five years, increased construction activity and expanded energy infrastructure have spurred demand for power and building wire and cable. Moreover, an improving economy has boosted demand from the manufacturing sector, further benefiting the industry, said IBISWorld Industry Analyst Lucas Isakowitz. As a result, revenue for the wire and cable manufacturing 14 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

industry is expected to grow an average annual 2.3% during the five years to 2015, to reach $2.2 billion. In 2015, industry revenue growth is forecast to slow to 1.4% amid fears regarding a potential housing bubble, which have constrained construction activity.

Despite improving downstream conditions since the recession, industry operators have faced increasing competition from foreign producers for much of the five-year period, the release said The high costs of manufacturing in Canada reduced the global competitiveness of domestically produced wire and cable while increasing the appeal of low-cost foreign imports, Isakowitz said. As a result, net exports of wire and cable have been steadily decreasing for the past five years. Further, import values are expected to grow an annualized 5.7% in the five-year period, to account for nearly 40% of domestic demand, while export values are expected to decline an annualized 1.4% during the same period. Moving forward, pressure from international manufacturers is expected to continue limiting industry growth, forcing Canadian manufacturers to increasingly offshore production to remain competitive, it said.

Despite ongoing global competition, the industry is anticipated to experience steady growth in the five years to 2020, the release said. Healthier construction markets and planned power transmission overhauls are expected to drive demand for building and power wire and cable.

Additionally, advances in fiber-optic cable technology will likely keep demand for communication wire and cable high. As a result, industry revenue is anticipated to grow in the five years to 2020.

Algerian Quatari Steel orders an integrated steel minimill from Danieli

Italy’s Danieli Group reports that earlier this year it received an order from Algerian Qatari Steel (AQS) for an integrated steel minimill.

A press release said that, in the presence of the Algerian Minister of Industry Abdussalam Buchuareb and the Governor of the State of Jijel Ali Bedrici, AQS officials were given the go-ahead to construct an integrated minimill for the production of 2 million tons per year. The total investment, it said, amounts to US $2 billion, including infrastructure.

The complex will be composed of a 2,100,000-tonsper-year meltshop, featuring two 120-tons electric arc and refining furnaces and two 5-strand continuous casters for billets; a rolling mill for the production of 750,000 tons of 16 to 40-mm bars; a second rolling mill for the production of 750,000 tons of 8 to 16-mm bars; and a third rolling mill for the production of 500,000 tons of 5.5 to 14-mm wire rod. The order also includes all the auxiliary plants, include one for water treatment that will have a capacity of 20,000 cubic meters per hour.

Destined primarily for the construction of infrastructure in the country, this will be the largest and most modern steel complex in Algeria for the production

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of steel, the release said. The technological part of ‘tis an ill wind indeed that has undone machines, automation and assistance was awarded to the the expectations for U.K. cable ride Danieli Group, a project valued at US$750 million. The A cable car ride that crosses the Thames River in contract was signed by the President of AQS President London has not quite lived up to expectations that Hasnaoui Chiboub and Danieli Chairman and CEO the 60 million pound investment that opened in 2012 Gianpietro Benedetti. The order will be managed by would be a boon for tourists and commuters alike.

Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A. headquartered Per multiple media reports, to some degree you can in Buttrio (Udine), Italy. blame the shortfall on ill winds. Or, more specifi“The Minister underscored the importance of this projcally, winds that are deemed too strong to allow the ect for his country, as it will set an example in terms of cable cabins, each of which can hold 10 passengers, fast construction and competitiveness, not to mention to travel. an example for the people of Algeria, motivated by their ability to build their own future,” the release said.

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4 industry companies have joined CCCA

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“These four new members recognize the value of (our) programs,” said CCCA Board Chairman Eric Lawrence of Berk-Tek. He noted that CCCA addresses quality, performance, non-compliance, fire safety, sustainability and counterfeit issues and how they affect the structured cabling industry as a whole and all those served by using the products, he said.

CCCA programs range from the education on dangers of non-compliant and/or counterfeit products, to the most effective use of structured cabling in the data center, to collaborations on best practices for the design of sustainable cabling infrastructure projects.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Norway and Britain agree on building world’s longest subsea power cable

Mayor of London Boris Johnson in front of the cable network that crosses the Thames River.

Per multiple media reports, the cross-Thames cable car, originally estimated to cost about 24 million pounds, has already had to close 20 times in 2015 because of the wind, according to its official Twitter account. The accounts do not denote at what wind speeds the “no go” edict is issued, which makes its usage not so simple for commuters.

As of October 2013, only four “cards” showed usage of the cable car more than five times a week, the number needed to trigger a ‘regular commuter’ discount on the fare. A year later, in October 2014, that figure had fallen to zero. Overall usage has dwindled, although the financial picture is less bleak than it would be as there are 34 million pounds in sponsorships over 10 years, the single largest from Emirates Air Line.

In recent years, cable cars have become more popular as tourist attractions. Per Lift-World.info, there are 17,882 such lifts in the world, including more than a hundred such projects in 2014. One notable proposed endeavor would be in the Quang Binh Province of Vietnam, where resort developer Sun Group wants to be build a $212 million cable car system through the national park, which occupies a remote, mountainous swathe of central Vietnam.

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The world’s longest subsea electricity transmission cable is to be laid between Norway and Britain by 2021, Norway’s Statnett said on Thursday.

A report in Reuters said that the 730 km 1.4 gigawatt (GW) power cable will connect the two electricity markets directly for the first time, and will be able to power nearly three quarters of a million British homes. The estimated cost of the project is between $1.65 billion to $2.2 billion), a cost to be jointly shared by Statnett and Britain’s National Grid.

“Britain will benefit from Norwegian green hydropower, at the flick of a switch, providing green back-up power when the wind’s not blowing, and this will actually save people money,” Britain’s Energy Secretary Ed Davey said.

National Grid said that supply from Norway could potentially reduce peak prices, saving money for households and businesses.

The project still needs approval from the Marine Maritime Organisation for a license to install the subsea cables.

EIS acquires cable distributor

EIS, Inc., a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, announced that it has acquired Connect-Air International, Inc., a North American specialty distributor of low-voltage wire and cable used in critical building applications, primarily HVAC, security and fire alarm systems.

A press release said that Connect Air, which was owned by Wincove Capital, services the United States from seven sales offices and warehouses across the country. “We are very pleased to bring Connect-Air International into our Genuine Cable Group and the EIS family,” said EIS CEO Bob Thomas. “Connect-Air is one of the most successful distributors in the markets they serve and their team has built a tremendous business since 1978. This acquisition will open a new segment of business building opportunity for the Genuine Cable Group and EIS.”

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ASIAN FOCUS Wire maintenance: in China, those afraid of heights need not apply The focus in WJI understandably is on wire and wire production, but sometimes what happens “downstream,” meaning “later,” is noteworthy. In this instance, it can also be downright scary. As the below account that was published in China Daily shows, some types of wire maintenance are not for the weak of heart.

He does not have much interest in superheroes, but Miao Yingjiao has turned himself into one of China’s “Spider-Men,” the growing army that spends almost every night suspended high above the ground to maintain railway overhead lines.

After midnight, when local high-speed trains come to a halt, Miao climbs onto thin wires six meters above Laibin City of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Carrying a pair of pliers, he checks whether screws are in place and the lines are properly connected.

“My job is to guarantee that high-speed trains operate properly in the daytime,” the 24-year-old says. “I have to be very careful because a single trivial mistake could cause a major accident.”

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Workers fasten electric wires in a rural area in China.

Photo by Song Weixing/China Daily.

Miao is one of many Spider-Men who meet the increasing demand for overhead line maintenance as the development of high-speed railways continues on the fast track. This group of workers came into the spotlight recently, when the Chinese financial newspaper, the Economic Daily, featured Miao.

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Changchun City, capital of the northeastern Jilin Province, says another challenge is adjusting to working in the night. In China, a moratorium is called on high-speed train operation for just several hours from midnight.

That’s when workers like Wu start their shifts.

“Each of us is typically on a four-day shift, working at night and sleeping in the day,” Wu explains.

He adds that cell phone signals and Internet connection are suspended where he works, as it is close to the airport.

“We literally live in isolation for four consecutive days,” he shrugs.

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(US$128.7 billion) on railway construction.

China had 16,000 km of operational high-speed rail“It’s true that my job can be tough sometimes,” way lines, about 60% of the world’s total, by the end of says Song Chao, an overhead line worker in 2014, according to official data. And it is Spider-Men Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province. who help the trains stay safely on the track. So it is with “But it is worth it because I know that I am keepsome understatement that Miao says “I think our job is ing millions of people safe.” quite important.”

Being a Spider-Man has obvious challenges.

MDA146D-Wire15-4137x7083-BW2.ai 1 16/9/14 3:32 pm The first thing you have to conquer is fear of heights.

“When I first started climbing up to the lines two years ago, I could feel my legs shaking, and I just wanted to quit,” Miao says. “It took me a while to get used to it.”

Wu Xiaoming, an overhead line worker in Longjia Airport Station in

PEOPLE

PEOPLE Lynne Humenik has been promoted to president and CEO of Hitachi Cable America Inc., (HCA), overseeing all North American facilities. Prior to the promotion, she had served as executive vice president and COO of the Performance Cable Systems and Materials Division. She has been with the company since 2001. The company also reported that John Gibson has been proHumenik moted to executive vice president of operations and technology at HCA. For the past two years, he was senior vice president engineering and quality assurance. Previously, he held a variety of technical and operations management positions for Berk-Tek (Nexans) premise copper and fiber optic locations. Part of Japan’s Hitachi, Ltd., and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, Hitachi Cable America Inc., manufactures a complete line of high-performance copper and fiber optic cables for the communication industry.

Paul Anselmo has joined the sales team of T & T Marketing, responsible for its New England sales territory, a position that had been held by John Accorsi, who was recently promoted to director of sales. Anselmo will

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also be responsible for management of the company’s fluoropolymer products. An electrical engineer with 15 years of experience in product/ cell management, cable design, testing, engineering, technical support, he has sales experience both and in outside of wire and cable.

He was most recently employed at Comtran Cable (Marmon Engineered Anselmo Wire & Cable Group), and previously had worked for AFC Cable Systems (TYCO International). He will be based out of Swansea, Massachusetts. The company also noted that Ken Strandberg, who has worked for T & T Marketing for 17 years as account manager and product manager, has retired. He plans to devote more time to his equipment business, Strand Engineering, and to become an independent consultant.

T & T is a single source supplier to the wire and cable industry for products from bare copper and shielding to filling, insulating and jacketing products.

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OBITUARY WJI has been informed by a family member that author Per Enghag, of Sweden, died earlier this year at age 89. Per Enghag graduated from the Swedish School of Mining and Metallurgy in Filipstad and from Stockholm University, Sweden. He earned a PhD in chemistry in Uppsala in 1973.

During the 1960s he was director for the School of Mining and Metallurgy and lectured in physical and applied chemistry. Before and after that period, he worked in R&D at the Swedish Institute for Metal Research, at the Axel Johnson Institute for Industrial Research, and in industry. From 1980 on, he ran his own company, Materialteknik (Applied Materials Technology). From that position, he worked with research planning and education in Sweden and abroad, also for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). At the new University in Örebro, he helped start a materials technology laboratory. He was a well known author, with one of his publications being Steel Wire Technology, 4th Edition, a 311-page book printed in 2009. He was also a contributor/reviewer of The Book of Wire & Cable Terms, which was published in 2003 by Wire Journal International and Wire Industry.

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P & R Specialty, Inc., reports that Nancy Briner has joined the company as a customer service representative.

She has more than 16 years of customer service Briner experience in various industries, including the distribution and information technology industry.

The addition was made as part of the company’s expansion of its customer service team. She will report directly to Vince Reidy, vice president of sales. Based in Piqua, Ohio, USA, P & R Specialty, Inc., manufactures fiberboard spools, plastic spools, and plywood reels for multiple industries, including welding wire, building wire, fine wire, magnet wire, hose and cordage.

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Fiber optics a key to economic growth in Africa, but some prefer no cable A recent BBC story outlined the need for more and better internet access in Africa, with some supporters insisting that fiber optics is the way to go while others believe that wireless or satellite is the better solution.

The story by Gabriella Mulligan focused on one company, Liquid Telecom, which is trying to make fiber internet a reality across Africa. By the end of the year it will have spent about $500 million laying more than 18,000 km of fiber cable on the continent, making it the owner of the largest fiber network in Africa. It has also started working on providing fiber-to-the-home, a service now available to some customers in Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Liquid Telecom Chief Executive Nic Rudnick said in the article that he is convinced that fiber roll-out is a human right as well as a business necessity. “We’ve devoted a tremendous amount of time, strategic thinking and good old-fashioned hard work to create the largest and fastest single fiber network across Africa,” he said. “Traffic comes onto it from across Africa and from other continents.

Access is not limited to just our direct business and retail customers. We sell capacity to other operators. I firmly believe that the small businesses of Africa need access to affordable broadband to grow.”

However, others believe that the future may not be in cable. In the story, Alan Knott-Craig, founder of South Africa’s Project Isizwe, said that he believes wireless technologies are the way forward. His goal is to bring free internet to everyone in South Africa by installing wi-fi hotspots in low-income areas across the country. “Fiber is not the future for Africa. The distances are too big, the existing footprint too small. Wireless is the future,” he said.

Knott-Craig predicts that satellite and microwave technologies will dominate African transmission networks in the future, while wi-fi and 3G will provide connectivity over that last mile to the home or office. One reason for this, he believes, is that wi-fi is the most suitable form of connectivity for mobile device, Africa’s breakthrough technology, and as such, is the best way to achieve universal internet access. “Wi-fi is the only economically feasible technology. Not only is it robust, but most families already have access to a wi-fi-enabled device,” he says.

And then there is Dan Zajicek, chief executive of satellite connectivity provider Gilat Satcom. He notes that fiber laying in Africa has mostly been restricted to big cities, while the World Bank estimates that only 37% of Africa’s population actually live in these urban areas. Satellite is the therefore the most effective way to reach rural areas, and thus the majority of the population, he said.

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Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015 saw large attendance, strong international base

show took place in four exhibition halls. The net exhibition space of Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015 was about 18,400 sqm, compared to 16,000 sqm in 2013, representing a 15% Organizers of Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015 report that increase in exhibition space. In 2013, the event saw a then the biennuial event at the Trade Fair Centre saw very good record number of 10,600 visitors from 90 countries. attendance, up by 4% from the prior event, with other “The busy atmosphere at Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015 good indiactors. reflects the overall positive outlook A press release from the organizof the industry,” said Nicola Hamann, ers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions, Ltd., managing director of the organizsaid that a total of 11,060 visitors ing company. “We are particularly came to Stuttgart to discover the delighted to be able to say that many latest trends and products from all exhibitors reported on lively trading areas of fastener and fixing techactivity and networking taking place nology. Further, that Fastener Fair throughout the four exhibition halls.”

Stuttgart 2015 was more internaThe release cited an exhibitor surtional than ever with 60% of visitors vey that showed an absolute majority coming from abroad. A total of 833 of exhibitors were highly satisfied exhibitors from 42 countries covered with the results of the trade show. a net exhibition space of 18,500 sq The quality of the visitors and the m in four exhibition halls, it said. international flair were especially Activity at Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015.

Major European exhibitor counhighlighted by many exhibitors. tries apart from Germany came from Fastener Fairs are also conducted in Italy, Great Britain, Turkey, the Netherlands and Spain.

Mexico, Brazil, Russia, India and Turkey. The next event Exhibitors from Asia mainly came from Taiwan, China, will be held March 28-30, 2017. For more details, go to India and South Korea. Due to increased demand, the www.fastenerfair.com.

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Barbara Cioffi Director of Operations & Customer Service Cable Components Group

Q: What does your company do?

A: Cable Components Group (CCG) manufactures a wide variety of wire and cable solutions to include extruded crosswebs, tapes, tubes, mono/multi-filaments and nonwovens. We also produce our chemi® cally foamable FEP FluoroFoam compound, and are expanding our compounding capabilities to include our new Halgone Lite™ chemically foamable, non-halogenated engineering resins.

Q: What is your role there?

A: I have recently been promoted to Director, Operations & Customer Service.

Q: What do you like best about your position?

A: I like the diversity of my responsibilities and the cross functionality of the position. We have a great group of employees who are very committed to the company and meeting the demands of our global customers. Together, we can offer first-class service along with quality and progressive product offerings.

Q: How has the industry most changed?

A: The cable designs and demands are rapidly changing and product innovation is truly key.

Q: How does your company remain competitive?

A: CCG always seeks to evolve standards and market developments to position new technologies. For emerging market requirements, CCG has introduced a range of new foamable engineered resins. Our unique chemically foamable pellets for these materials adds a competitive value plus improved electrical performance, heat dissipation, flame retardancy and lower smoke generation.

Q: Why did you recently join WAI? A: Joining WAI is a great way to keep in contact with key customers and industry leaders. I have been in the wire and cable industry for over 25 years, and I am honored to be a part of the association.

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CHAPTER CORNER 719 WAI members can tell you why you too should be in a chapter Chapter membership in WAI is a plus for both the Association and its six U.S. chapters (Mid-South, Mid-West, New England, Ohio Valley, Southeast and Western) and three foreign chapters (India, Italy and Poland) as they further what can be offered to the individuals as well as presenting them opportunities for finding help and potential partners/customers and more.

WAI membership fluctuate, but the latest number was 2,324. Of those, 719 were also chapter members, more than 30%. The largest single contingent is the Association’s first one (founded in 1994), the New England Chapter, with 279 members. The Mid-West Chapter has 109 members, the Southeast 108 members, the Ohio Valley 51 members, the Mid-South 44 members and the Western 34 members. Outside the U.S., the Italy Chapter has 80 members, the India Chapter has eight members and the Poland Chapter has six members. It should be noted that while the Poland Chapter is small, it has been very active in staging technical conferences in Poland in connection with educational groups and industry.

“The chapters have accomplished a lot over the years, both through educational programs, golf events that are great for comaraderie, helping people keep in touch with other members and providing college scholarships to children of members,” said WAI Executive Director Steve Fetteroll. “If you are a WAI member who is near a chapter, I encourage you to contact one of the chapter officers or any active chapter members you may know. Ask them why they belong. Being part of a chapter is a real plus to anyone who is active in the wire and cable industry.”

For more details on individual chapters, go to www.wirenet.org and click on “Membership” and then “Chapters.” The site has details about benefits, dues and more.

WAI’s Midwest Chapter will return to St. Andrews for annual golf tourney The Midwest Chapter will return June 12 to the St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in west Chicago to stage its 13th Annual Golf Tournament.

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ter economic deal. Each member country has internal challenges as well as a global economy that largely remains in the doldrums. This feature includes thoughts from a Russian economist as well as observations from industry suppliers about their outlook for these markets.

ed dramatically in recent years. Brazil now has more The BRIC concept, coined in 2001 by Jim O’Neil of embassies in Africa than does the U.K. China has Goldman Sachs to define the economic potential of Brabecome Africa’s most important trading partner. zil, Russia, India and China, became a reality in 2009.

The value of South-South trade now exceeds NorthThe group got closer attention early on when it cited the South trade by some $2.2 trillion—over one-quarter need for a new global reserve currency, a proposal that of global trade. Low-income countries have also some saw as a direct swipe at the U.S. dollar. It also got seen unprecedented growth in “South–South” foreign an extra letter in 2010 with the addition of South Africa, aid—with China, to create BRICS. Brazil, and India By some measures all becoming larger (and even critics), the donors. So, it said, BRICS makes sense: these BRICS instituled by China, the tions are partly just countries want to use the result of a twotheir collective might to decades long process achieve their potential. of greater economic In 2013, the BRICS engagement by and nations agreed to create among developing an entity called the nations.

New Development The article said that Bank (NDB). In 2014 the BRICS’s goal to the five members help fund electric, signed a document to transport, telecom and support the bank with water/sewage projects $100 billion and a is important because reserve currency pool the demand for infraworth another $100 From l-r, BRICS leaders Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian billion. The goal was to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, structure is expected to grow sharply as more finance infrastructure Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Jacob and “sustainable devel- Zuma at the BRICS summit in Fortalewza, Brazil, in July 15, 2014. countries transition out of low-income status. opment” projects in the “In terms of scale, it has BRICS countries, with been suggested that—after a couple of decades, should other countries also eligible to seek funding as well. membership be expanded, and should co-financing by The announcement did not go over well with supportgovernments and private investors be mobilized—that ers of the World Bank. Statistics from The International BRICS Bank loans could dwarf World Bank loans. This Monetary Fund (IMF) support the chasm between the type of success has been seen with CAF (the DevelopBRICS countries collective economies and their IMF ment Bank of Latin America), which now funds more voting representation: China has 3.81%, Russia has infrastructure in Latin America than the World Bank and 2.39%, India has 3.81%, Brazil has 1.72% and South the Inter-American Development Bank combined.”

Africa has 0.77% for a combined total of less than 11%, compared to 16.75% for the U.S. * Per Wikipedia, south-south trade is the exchange of A recent article in the Washington Post questioned resources, technology, and knowledge between develthat disparity. “The rising economic strength of the oping countries, also known as “countries of the global BRICS countries has outpaced increases in their voice south.” The term north-south trade refers to business at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund from developed countries.

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Industry exhibitors: we’re there for the long haul It’s hard to recall a time when some part of the world has not been either at war or dealing with civil unrest, but conditions have to be horrific for industry to withdraw from paying customers. Companies may be very reluctant to go to Iraq and Syria, but when it comes to the BRICS nations the question has more to do with the willingness to invest in perceived opportunities. WJI asked some longtime exhibitors at BRICS venues about how they feel about such trade shows.

WJI: Your company invests a considerable sum to exhibit at industry events, including BRICS countries: why have you done so, and how firm is your commitment to continuing to do so?

The main activity of Continuus-Properzi is linked to the sector of transportation and exploitation of electric energy and to the automotive industry. If you compare the present aggregated demand of electricity in China (4,600 TWh for 1.3 billion people) with the corresponding demand in the U.S. (3,800 TWh for 0.325 billion people) it is quite evident that the per capita demand in China is still very low compared to the top industrialized countries.

Talking about India, this gap is very significant being the aggregated demand is lower than 900 TWh for 1.25 billion people! We are very much convinced that the growth of such countries—especially India, China and Brazil—will require many new power stations and millions of km of aluminum rod and Brocato copper rod for transportation and exploitation. Over the years we have realized that the global market is more and more characterized by the high speed of events and “short memory.” Even for companies well-established like Continuus-Properzi, it is necessary to prove every day that we are still active and always ready to serve the clients with innovative solutions. In this context, investing in participation to events and advertisement is vital.

Carmelo Maria Brocato, vice president and commercial director, Continuus-Properzi.

For years now, TKT has profitably invested in the BRICS, betting on the economic growth of these populous countries. This pioneering strategy has exceeded our expectations as the BRICS countries now represents a large part of our turnover as well as being an important test bed where we can start new innovative projects. Reflecting the importance of these absolute and multidimensional superpowers—including in steel drawing, an important market for us—the TKT Group plans to continue having its own booths at all the BRICS wire exhibitions. Fabio Bellina, business manager, TKT Group, Italy.

In the last 10 years, Wire & Plastic Machinery has been an active participant in wire shows hosted in China, Russia, India and Brazil.

We cover all the important world markets and the emerging economies are of special interest as these countries are trying to rapidly industrialize and are spending substantial funds on infrastructure projects. Being in the right place at the right time has contributed to our success, especially in these countries. Going forward, the BRICS will still play an important part in global GDP growth but each country is experiencing unique challenges. In my view the developed world economies (OECD) will continue to play a leadership role for the foreseeable future. Rahul Sachdev, executive vice president, sales, Wire & Plastic Machinery.

It is always important to be present at these events, because there is the possibility to meet established customers personally and where customers are new, there is the possibility to introduce the company. Events of BRICS countries give us the opportunity to talk to customer “face to face.” We are very interested in being present in these countries because Filepova they are growing fast and are investing. We will continue to advertise our company in sector magazines, and we will be present at these fairs to assure customers of our continued presence in the market. Gabriela Filepova, CEO, GMP Slovakia.

Our global company commercial development has already been followed by an industrial settlement in Brazil and China, and our plan is to invest more in production capacity in these countries in order to provide a close customer service. We are exhibiting in India and Russia. If industry events are improving in terms of customer attraction, we will participate with a corresponding welcome capacity. Chambellant François, wire drawing business unit manager, CONDAT SA. WJI: China is obviously the most significant nation in the BRICS, but what is your assessment at this time for the others? All of the countries have some issues—from societal gaps to burdensome bureaucracy—but when it

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BRICS: more than a cluster of advantageous investment markets The below excerpted presentation is from Georgy Toloraya, a director at the Institute of Economics at the Russian Academy of Sciences and Vice-President of the Unity for Russia Foundation, who explains why he believes the BRICS are misunderstood.

Part of the Western establishment views the BRICS as an emerging alliance of its competitors who, on top of that, are grouping around China and who can challenge the U.S. and the rest of the West on basic parameters of the current world order. Others view the BRICS as a group of countries of the South intended to oppose the North and therefore impinge on the basic interests of developed countries as regards access to resources and markets.

These commentators are guided by the zero-sum game logic and simply ignore the fact that this association can achieve its goals only in cooperation, which will benefit the West too, rather than in confrontation.

The BRICS today is not only summits but also regular interaction in more than two dozen areas ranging from trade and finance to security, health, and agriculture. Its member countries draft and sign documents on cooperation which is progressing, albeit at different speeds.

Real results can be achieved in reforming the monetary/ financial system, ensuring compliance with the rules in trade/economic relations, developing mutually complementary economic cooperation, maintaining global stability, and supporting the role of international institutions and international law.

At their latest summit in Brazil last summer, the BRICS member countries signed agreements to create a $100 billion New Development Bank and a reserve currency pool worth an additional $100 billion. It would be an exaggeration to say that these institutions can serve as an alternative to the IMF and the World Bank. To work properly, they must interact with established organizations. But it is also true that when the new mechanisms become fully operational, they will allow the BRICS to implement major global projects on its own.

Until now, at least after the Soviet Union’s break-up, this was the prerogative of the United States and the “collective West.” China has begun to try on this role only recently.

The BRICS is also becoming a geopolitical group, with its members leading the way in repartitioning the world. Of course, these countries belong to different political systems, use economic development models and have different civilizational identities. But they have never sought to make themselves uniform.

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its collapse; rather, it will cause it to reset European integration (possibly, in a smaller format).

U.S. financial problems should not overshadow its strong real economy and its innovation potential. Washington’s hard line (support) of its positions is backed by military power, the threshold for using which seems to be lowering.

But can resistance change Toloraya history? The balance in the world is changing anyway, and the centers of power are shifting. In fact, this has been the history of mankind since the formation of nation-states.

Now we are witnessing the emergence of not just a polycentric but a multiplex structure of international relations.

This structure is multi-layered and involves many state and non-state actors. Yet, states still play a prevailing role, and it is not ruled out that a group of countries will form one of the poles of power.

One issue has to do with enlargement of the BRICS. It is too early to invite other countries to join the association (although in the future it may be advisable to invite Indonesia, which represents the Islamic civilization, and, possibly, Turkey). But this is a future issue.

Another important issue is the institutionalization of the BRICS. Some members do not want to push things too fast, but the need for that is growing.

The role of the new Development Bank is not only to be a source of investment for programs important to the member countries but also to coordinate their economic policies. This is the beginning of the future convergence of the emerging powers.

What will the BRICS look like in 10 or 20 years from now? I have repeatedly proposed creating a forum for discussing the association’s long-term strategy, a kind of “wise men’s club” that would unite leading analysts, scholars and intellectuals from the five countries. In fact, they still do not know each other well enough; they participate in discussions hosted mainly by Western countries and judge the situation in the partner countries by publications in the West. It is time to establish direct cooperation in order to find answers to the key questions: How should the peoples of the emerging countries build their future?

What can a coordinated strategy of global development be like? How to create an interaction model that would be of interest to all modern centers of power? These are issues of worldwide importance, and they will have to be addressed, sooner or later.

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QUEINS Machines GmbH comes to your activity in a region, does any of that matter?

• Has Russia lost some of its appeal due to its political and economic challenges?

• Will India ever achieve its potential?

• Does Brazil need to resolve internal issues, from economy to trade policies?

• Is South Africa a country that at this time is just not ready for meaningful growth?

We are European, so it is normal to find some differences in the BRICS nations. Every country has their own features, which are not positive or negative, just different from ours. From our experience in Brazil and India, we can say that it is a hard job to follow all the bureaucracy, and you need to have the right person who can follow these kind of issues, but that’s just because it is different from our country.

Regarding Russia, the situation has changed from past years, but the market is still growing, although slower than before. Maybe the political situation will influence the situation, but that is not our case.

Regarding India achieving its potential, that’s one of the reasons why we decided to invest there. This is one of the most powerful markets in recent years. Indian people are technically prepared and the country is growing. Additionally, the position is good because it is close to the Middle East and Far East. Shipping companies are investing in being able to offer faster trades connecting Indian ocean ports to U.S. ocean ports.

We invested in Brazil and India, and there are very big differences between these two countries. Manpower costs is one of the most important differences but import duties from Europe is also a big deal in Brazil.

South Africa is another country which many investors are looking at. After India, South Africa is the future. It may take some years, but this country will give us some surprise for sure. The government is promoting the country and is giving many advantages to foreign investors. Gabriela Filepova, GMP Slovakia.

Economy and trade policies have affected our business and progression in Russia over the last nine months. Even if the exchange rate differential is now moving back to the normal, our involvement in Wire Russia is reduced to the minimum this year.

India is on a positive François political and economic trend and we are increasing our investments there. We achieved substantial business progress there last year. Since

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2005 we have well established in Brazil, and we are implementing this year our second major industrial development phase. Growth in South America, not specifically in Brazil, is very uncertain. We are focusing much more attention and efforts than ever on the entire African continent. South Africa and surrounding countries are showing signs of stability and growth in spite of low crude oil prices. The relative depreciation of the EURO is securing our sales progressions there.

Chambellant François, CONDAT SA. Rosendahl Nextrom serves the Russian and former CIS market through its two subsidiaries located in Moscow. There is no doubt that the current situation is having some impact on the cable market, the exchange rate, sanctions and the resulting economic situation leading to delays in some projects in Russia. Other regions that we serve are not affected by the current situation and are investing as initially planned. However, some RusStöckl sian cable producers are already preparing their production equipment for the time after the current challenge. René Stöckl, general manager, rep. office, Rosendahl Nextrom Russia.

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A country with the magnitude of Russia, even in the present economic challenges, is and remains a target for companies operating in the metal sector. The technical life of Properzi plants for producing rod or ingots easily exceeds 25 years, therefore such investments are defined and are decided by looking at long-term scenarios. We expect that the present political and economical challenges will be over soon.

If I had to summarize our experience in Brazil during the past 15 years, I would say that it has been cycles of “start and stop.” The territory of Brazil is immense and the country is one the top 10 consumers of electric energy; in a few words, it has very much potential. However, we have noticed that the time necessary for the completion of largescale projects is somehow penalized by rules in continuous development and optimization. Brazil is certainly a very promising country where Properzi is well established.

There is no doubt that China is still the most promising country of the BRICS. This is not an opinion but a simple interpretation of figures. In fact, whatever raw material or commodity you consider (aluminum, copper, steel, nonferrous rod, etc.) China adsorbs a portion ranging from 30% through 50% or more of the world demand or production.

However, we should not forget that the demographic growth in China will be soon affected by the consequences of the well-known policy for controlling the demographic growth implemented from 1979 through 2013.

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“the growth of any country is possible only if the number of employed persons grows” is satisfied, India will be the next territory that we must serve intensively with our equipment and technology. Of course, the basic infrastructures are presently not sufficient and not adequate to permit the harmonious growth of this giant. Carmelo Maria Brocato, Continuus-Properzi.

China is and will remain the most important BRICS member country, despite slowing growth. Brazil is looking more like India, mired in corruption scandals, while India at this point under a new regime holds the most promise. Again, whether the reforms promised by the new government in India lead to rapid growth remains to be seen. Russia will continue to have problems and it will take several years to recover from Western-imposed sanctions. Not much has been heard from South Africa, though it is now officially a member.

I think that the BRICS are going to continue to be relevant.

While the pace of GDP growth may slow for a few years due to political and socio-economic factors or sanctions, etc., these remain temporary roadblocks at best. As 40% of the world’s population resides in these countries, it is inevitable that at some point in the future they will produce and consume the majority of the world’s output. Rahul Sachdev, Wire & Plastic Machinery.

Russia faced economic and political distresses in 2014 but now the situation may be back to normal in a very

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short time. India is a huge country, a place with a multitude of religions/cultures, and from an industrial point of view it’s not possible to generalize into a single evaluation. What is certain is that India is a land that has thousands of opportunities, as does—to a lesser extent and all the differences considered —South Africa. CompaBellina nies in South African are focusing on quality and innovation and our Group is laying the groundwork for a big market development there.

Brazil, the world’s sixth largest economy—even though it is very far from Italy and presents some customs clearance and trade policies issues—is a market increasingly important for our strategic framework.

One other thought: the BRICS acronym was originally used to define countries characterized by a developing economic situation, a strong growth in GDP, a large population, a vast territory and abundant natural resources.

In 2015, we can’t talk of them any more as “developing countries” but as superpowers that, together with the G7 countries, dominate the worldwide market. Fabio Bellina, TKT Group.

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The monitoring and controlling of wire tension on stranding and similar rotating process machinery A machine upgrade or new installation that includes tension monitoring or tension control is critical for manufacturers seeking to provide the consistent product quality and performance that their customers demand.

By Steve Leibold

Whether your wire processes includes stranding (bow, tubular, planetary cage, etc.) or twisting (twinners, etc.) operations, the ability to monitor and/or control the tension of each strand during the process will have a positive impact on the end product.

When the tension in a strand is measured by sight, the touch of a finger, or with a hand-held instrument in a static condition, the introduction of error from each of these during a production run produces results that are costly in terms of product quality, throughput and scrap.

Even when those methods produce acceptable results for very specific conditions, they are not repeatable or reliable enough to deal with varying process parameters.

Only with the use of a dedicated, calibrated tension monitoring system can one obtain the critical information required for the highest possible production rates and traceable process tension data.

Technology for monitoring strand tension

Detection of strand tension. A force measurement sensor, utilized with an integral pulley at each wire position on a lay plate, provides the means to detect force (and thus tension) changes in the strand. The sensor’s strain gauge is provided a constant excitation voltage; changes in applied force produces a corresponding change in strain gauge resistance (and thus output in the mV range) which is then amplified. An important factor to be considered is that the sensor must be designed to account for the centrifugal and Coriolis forces present during lay plate rotation, and to have the ability to withstand overload forces that may occur during machine upset conditions. See Fig. 1 With accurate tension measurement the operator can determine if the proper tension is present; if adjustment is required the machine is stopped and the device (for example a mechanical brake) on the payoff is manually adjusted.

Collecting strand tension data from the machine. The electrical signal from the amplifier, for example 0-10VDC or 4-20mA proportional to tension, can be sent off of the rotating portion of the machine via slip rings or wirelessly using standard industrial data transmission protocols The use of slip rings, if existing, is a possibility. However, for a project where they are not already present, the criteria to retrofit them include the availability of installation space, access to the required area of the machine, and cost. In addition, slip rings can be problematic due to noise issues (with low power signals) and high maintenance Fig. 1. Example of mounted sensor (with pulley) and corresponding requirements. force diagram.

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of a stranded product for further inspection.

This can be done on either a local PC or within a PLC using a ďŹ eldbus for data transfer. See Fig. 3.

Retrofit of existing machinery For the OEM. The addition of a wireless tension monitoring system during the machine design phase is easily done, Fig. 2. Block diagram of a typical wireless tension monitoring system. and provides you with an advantage over competing systems in terms of higher production rates and documentable process tension. The inclusion of such a system has the added beneďŹ t of providing the opportunity to collect additional process data, unrelated to strand tension, from the same machine.

For the end user: While the components (sensors, electronics, etc.) that make up a tension monitoring system are quite standardized, the cost to implement them on an existing piece of equipment may be again as much or more. In most instances the existing layplate can be utilized to accommodate the addition of the force measurement sensors. For those with substantial in-house capability the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of the system is possible; in some cases the services of an integration house Fig. 3. Strand tension shown exceeding preset makes sense. See Fig. 4. limits on a single monitored strand. wireless systems to transmit the tension data, for all of the strands, to the machine control station for evaluation. See Fig. 2.

Putting the tension data to use. Once the tension information is received off of the rotating section of the machine, it may be put to use in a multitude of ways: 1. Each channel (strand) can be monitored, for instance using a bar graph or LCD, for the proper tension range; in the case where the range is exceeded an alarm function may be included to alert the operator to take corrective action.

2. In additional to the monitoring of each channel (as noted above), the information can also be logged in a data ďŹ le for machine performance evaluation or QC reference for a particular production run. With the length measurement of the strands being included in the data stream, it is a simple matter to later locate a possible problem section

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Closed loop tension control is also possible Incorporating closed loop tension control is a possible next step to automatically maintain proper tension in the individual strands. In one scenario, the tension monitoring possibilities as noted above remain, but in addition the tension feedback signal is processed on the machine to produce a control signal.

Using a controller module located on the machine, the actual tension is compared to the desired tension (or set point), and after being processed through PID algorithms an appropriate control signal is sent to the payoff area. The signal will make a minor adjustment to the tension when the actual tension is close to the set point, and a larger adjustment when the actual tension is further from the set point. The control signal will act on the mechanism that is being used to

Fig. 4. Possibilities include PC or PLC-based data monitoring and logging. provide strand tension, for instance an electric brake or drive system.

The fast speed of a fieldbus makes real time tension control possible. A typical system will allow for complete parameterization of the tension controller (including tension set point adjustments, etc.) and evaluation of the actual tension from an operator HMI. In the case where product changeovers are frequent due to shorter production runs, the system can be designed to offer a menu of products; once a selection is made for a particular product all pertinent parameters are properly set. This feature provides time savings during product run changes, and becomes increasingly important when production runs are shorter. See Fig. 5.

FMS Director of Sales Steve Leibold at Interwire 2013.

Fig. 5. Examples of installed systems on rotating wire processing machinery.

Conclusion The industry trend is towards an increased requirement to collect reliable, repeatable, and recordable process data in order to remain competitive in the marketplace. A machine upgrade or new installation that includes tension monitoring or tension control provides the means to collect this critical information.

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Steve Leibold is director of sales for FMS USA, Inc., Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA, a manufacturer of tension measurement sensors and related data acquisition electronics, and software.

His background includes over 15 years of application experience with both web- and wire-based tension measurement and tension control systems. This paper, which was presented at WAI’s 83rd Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, April 2013, was updated.

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By Harry Prunk Sikora AG

In the past years wire and cable manufacturers have invested heavily into measuring and control technique as well as line control systems aiming for online quality control, higher productivity and cost reduction. Today, online measuring devices with controlling function had therefore become a standard in extrusion lines. The used measuring devices include, amongst others, gauge heads, which measure the outer diameter of the cable during the extrusion process. SIKORA is a pioneer in the production of diameter measuring systems and developed two product series based on laser technology for continuous online quality control.

Operators can choose between classic and highend orientated technologies.

Methods for diameter measurement For the measurement of a product diameter there are two established techniques known. The first method was invented 40 years ago and is commonly known as “Scanning System”. By using a rotating mirror, a laser beam is scanned across the measuring field onto a light sensor. In between the rotating mirror and the light sensor there are two lenses. The first lens directs the laser beam in parallel across the measuring field to the second lens. The second lens directs the laser beam onto the light sensor. The product is guided in between the two lenses and interrupts the laser beam while the laser beam is scanned across the measuring field. Thus, the diameter of the product is calculated from the time the laser beam needs to pass across the total measuring field, compared

to the time the laser beam needs to run across the product. Time is in this case equivalent to diameter. The measuring rate depends on the rotating speed of the mirror.

The technology that was presented 20 year later uses a laser beam, which is directed onto a high resolution CCD line sensor, with no rotating mirror and lenses in between (Pic. 1). The product Pic. 1. Diagram depicting deployment causes a of laser beam technology. shadow on the CCD line sensor.

In this case the number of dark pixels on the line sensor is equivalent to the diameter. In reality the shadow evaluation is done by signal processing of the diffraction signal, resulting in most accurate readings.

The measuring rate is in this case extremely high and only limited by the selected CCD line sensor.

The main differences between the two techniques are therefore that the secondly described technology is completely digital, requires no moving components and no lenses. As a consequence,

Editor’s Note: This occasional section is meant to be a place where a company can discuss its technology in more detail than possible in the Products section yet not be a technical paper that has to go through the presentation process.

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Classic diameter control There are diameter gauges with classic functions available such as the gauge heads of the LASER Series 2000 that meet the standard requirements, which are imposed on a diameter measuring system. The gauges measure the diameter in 2 or 3 planes with a measuring rate of 500 measurements per second.

Interesting is the 3-axis gauge head for defining the ovality of a product. It is known that an oval is defined by 5 tangents.

Accordingly, by using 3 measuring axis (6 tangents on the oval) not only the min/max value of the oval, but also the orientation of the oval can be defined. All devices are equipped with standard interfaces such as RS 485, optional Pic. 2. Picture of a LASER Profibus-DP and Series 2000 model. other industrial field buses for the data transfer to a line PC or a display and control device. With an additional control module, which is integrated into SIKORA’s display and control devices, the diameter is continuously controlled to the nominal value. Customers can select from 18 types of devices covering a diameter range from 0.05 mm to 500 mm.

These devices are standard in extrusion lines today (Pic. 2).

Interesting is the market development of the measuring and control devices concerning advanced technologies, which offer enhanced functionality, easy operation, higher measuring rates, highest accuracy and flexible data transfer.

Today, users are aiming for a permanent quality control of their production as well as maximum productivity and cost reduction, for instant, by using advanced innovative measuring devices.

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accuracy, repeatability and measuring rate are higher, calibration is not necessary.

The technological base of SIKORA diameter gauges described in the following is the second principle, using CCD-line sensor technology combined with laser diodes as light sources and powerful analysis software.

There are two types of measuring heads available that meet classic respectively high-end requirements demanded for quality control at cable production lines.

Pic. 3. Photo of LASER Series 6000 model.

High-end diameter control Due to this demand, SIKORA developed three diameter gauge head models of the LASER Series 6000, which meet the current high-end requirements in the wire and cable sector (Pic. 3).

Besides the classic features, which are also covered by the LASER Series 2000, the gauge heads of the 6000 Series combine a variety of technological innovations to improve the productivity of extrusion lines sustainably. Up to 5,000 measurements per second, each of them with highest single value precision, allow for an optimum line control and provide reliable statistical data. The high measuring rate also allows the detection of lumps and neckdowns. Therefore, the user is receiving a twoin-one system with which investment costs are being reduced and more space is achieved in the line, as the installation of only one gauge head is required.

Intransparent and colored products can be measured with the LASER Series 6000 as well as transparent products. Additionally, the gauge heads have an integrated LCD display. This gives the operator the diameter value at one glance, directly at the measuring device.

For applications where statistic data shall be processed and stored and/or where reports shall be printed, external processing systems of the ECOCONTROL Series are available. Directly integrated in the gauge heads is an universal interface module for all connections such as RS 485, RS 232, Profibus-DP, Profinet or alternative industrial field busses. Additionally, the LASER Series 6000 has an optional Wi-Fi interface, which allows for a direct connection to a smartphone or laptop. The Wi-Fi interface is used for diagnosis and quality control and transfers measuring values, trend and statistic data, as well as video signals. The Wi-Fi interface, the interface module as well as all plug connections are completely integrated into the gauge head and, in this position, protected against water, dirt or

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mechanical influences during production. Furthermore, the LASER series 6000 can be used for mobile quality control: an app does not only allow the operator to display all production data at smartphones (Pic. 4); the app also offers a gauge head calibration in accordance with ISO 9001. The values of the test probes are fed via QR Code and the measuring Pic. 4. A smart values are saved in a log file. For phone can be the quality management system, used for mobile a test certificate is created, sent quality control of the LASER and archived.

Series 6000.

An important feature for the integration in the production line is the swiveling gauge head design. The gauge heads can, for example for a product change, easily moved up and out of the extrusion line. All measuring heads are open at the bottom side to prevent dirt and water from falling into the measuring area . The feeding of the cable connection to the interface module is also safely protected in the gauge head stand. SIKORA offers the three diameter measuring devices for a product diameter from 0.2 up to 78 mm.

Conclusion The decision which measuring and control device for quality control is being used in the production line depends on the requirements that an operator imposes on a testing device. Diameter measuring devices have to control the quality continuously during production. They provide actual information about the product and therewith the basis for automatic control. Ultimately, only the combination of the gauge head and the control device contribute to cost reduction during production. The diameter is automatically controlled to the minimum value based on the measuring results and the comparison with the nominal value. Hence, there is only as much material used as currently required. In this way, costs can be reduced, scrap avoided, and the productivity is increased significantly.

The LASER Series 2000, in combination with a line PC or control device, offers classic technology features which enable the operator to react quickly to tolerance deviations and to produce optimum quality. The LASER Series 6000 is additionally equipped with various advanced features, with which the users can run their production lines more efficiently. Especially the extremely high measuring rate, measuring accuracy and repeatability are setting new standards in the precise controlling of the production line and, therewith, for the production of cables of high quality. It is necessary to comply with product dimensions in order to further process the produced cables in the production chain. Last but not least, costs are reduced by using the provided material efficiently.

In the past years, wire and cable manufacturers have invested heavily into measuring and control technique as well as line control systems aiming for online quality control, higher productivity and cost reduction. Today, online measuring devices with controlling function had therefore become a standard in extrusion lines. The used measuring devices include, amongst others, gauge heads, which measure the outer diameter of the cable during the extrusion process. SIKORA is a pioneer in the production of diameter measuring systems and developed two product series based on laser technology for continuous online quality control.

Operators can choose between classic and high-end orientated technologies.

Harry Prunk is responsible for sales, marketing and service at Germany’s Sikora AG, a global supplier of measuring, control, inspection and sorting equipment. As a member of the Executive Board, he heads the company’s wire and cable, fiber, hose and tube divisions. He joined the company in 1975 as an electrical engineer and holds a master’s degree in economics. He frequently presents technical papers at national and international conferences. 

Sikora AG: Based in Bremen, Germany, Sikora AG supplies measuring, control, inspection and sorting devices for the wire and cable, hose and tube and plastic industries. The company, certified to the ISO 9001 standard, provides product solutions and individual service. It is represented in the U.S. by Sikora International Corp. For more information, go to www.sikora.net.

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TECHNOLOGY 2 Cat. 6 cables introduced for rigorous outside applications U.S.-based RSCC Wire & Cable, part of the Marmon Engineered Wire & Cable Group, has introduced two new Cat. 6 cable products for rigorous offshore oil drilling and land drilling applications.

A press release said that RSCC’s Exane® Cat. 6 cable is a rugged, shielded and armored cable jacketed with the company’s proprietary Exane high performance compound. This cable is highly flame retardant and resistant to the effects of drilling mud and oil. A second cable, Exane ZH Cat. 6, is a rugged, shielded, armored and sheathed Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cable for installation in areas deemed to be sensitive to the action of corrosive gasses liberated during a fire from halogenated cables.

The Exane-jacketed cables are mud and oil resistant and pass the IEEE 1202 Vertical Cable Tray Flame Test, the release said. The cables have enhanced flexibility due to the use of uniquely designed stranded copper conductors instead of solid conductors and are easy to terminate in the field. Further, the use of stranded conductors prevents conductor breakage due to flexing in an oil rig application, it said.

Both cables were designed to maximize performance and longevity to ensure proper data and signal transmission. Components include an overall aluminum/polyester foil shield and a tinned copper drain wire. Also, 28 AWG tinned copper braid armor acts as an additional shield to eliminate EMF (Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and to protect from mechanical abuse.

Contact: RSCC Exane Products, tel. 860-653-8300, www.r-scc.com.

Biodegradable lubricant especially good for protecting steel wire ropes U.K.-based METALUBE recently launched RopeTek™ WRD, a new range of biodegradable, high-performance lubricants, specifically designed to protect steel wire ropes.

A press release said that each product is formulated from high-performance base oils and thickeners, and contains an advanced additive system that minimizes friction and wear, delivering outstanding corrosion protection. METALUBE Commercial Director Douglas Hunt said that steel wire ropes are complex in construction and are often subject to arduous operating conditions.

“Movement, such as loading and unloading of the rope,

bending and flexing over sheaves and pulleys, creates high load points where wires and strands cross over each other. This can result in fretting wear and corrosion – reducing the life of the rope. The high load carrying solids contained in Rope-Tek™ form a low friction barrier between the metal surfaces, minimizing frictional contact and wear.”

The company notes that, due to the vastly different environments that wire ropes operate in, it offers a comprehensive range of wire rope lubricants to provide the right product for every condition and situation.

METALUBE supplies nonferrous drawing oils and maintenance lubricants as well as a variety of corrosion protection and forming oils.

Contact: METALUBE, www.metalube.co.uk

Motor connection cables have superior temperature resistance HELUKABEL, a global cable manufacturer, has added two new motor connection cables to its TOPFLEX product family: the TOPFLEX-EMV-UV-3 PLUS 2XSLCYK-J (TOPFLEX UV-3) and the TOPFLEXEMV-UV-2XSLCYK-J (TOPFLEX UV), both of which have conductor temperature resistances of 90°C. A press release said that a higher current load rating is possible due to the improved conductor temperature resistance of 90°C. This enables a smaller cross section compared to standard cables to be used when designing electrical networks in machines or systems. In addition to the resulting lower costs and use of copper, the much smaller outer diameter offers advantages for installation in tight spaces due to an increase in the cable‘s maximum bending radius.

The TOPFLEX UV-3 is made using a three conductor plus three symmetrical ground configuration for improved concentricity and creating an electrically “balanced” cable. It is available in sizes 16 AWG to 500 kcmil. The TOPFLEX UV uses a traditional three conductor plus full-size ground structure and comes in sizes 16 AWG to 350 kcmil.

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The TOPFLEX cable products are jacketed using a special PVC compound, double-shielded and use XLPE insulation on the inner conductors, which makes them ideal for applications that experience high voltage spikes and have long cable runs due to their low capacitance, the release said. Both are suited for supplying power to frequency converters while ensuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in systems, buildings and facilities from devices and operating equipment, which can emanate electromagnetic interference and cause impermissible malfunctions. They are both designed for medium mechanical loads in both fixed and occasional flexing installation in wet rooms or outdoors. They are suitable for use in the automotive, food and packaging industries, in environment technology, washing machines, handling devices, pumps, fans, conveyor belts and air conditioning devices. Their use in explosive environments is also possible. Both TOPFLEX products are UV resistant, self-extinguishing and flame retardant in compliance with DIN VDE 0482-332-1-2 and DIN EN 60332-1-2. The low transfer impedance results in good electromagnetic compatibility. The materials used are free of silicone, cadmium and substances harmful to the wetting properties of lacquers.

Contact: HELUKABEL, www.helukabel.com (U.S.) or www.helukabel.ca (Canada).

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Company product lines now organized with a new ‘essential’ family class U.S.-based Alpha Wire has re-categorized its products to include a new product family named Alpha Essentials™.

A press release said that Alpha Essentials™ replaces the previous “Communication, Control, and Industrial Cable” and “Manhattan Electrical Cable” product families while preserving the majority of those products. Product crosses are provided for items that were discontinued and special orders may occur. In addition to the product line changes, minimums have decreased for certain product lines.

“We wanted to make sure our product lines made sense and were well-organized for our customers based on their application needs,” said Alpha Wire Product Manager Justin Dubow. He noted that the company offers customers industry-leading minimum order quantities. “As a result of this new product family, the highest minimum order quantity on any stan-

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Assembly calculator aids companies in choosing proper cable assemblies U.S.-based W.L. Gore & Associates has introduced an online tool designed to complement the company’s existing GORE™ Microwave/RF Assembly Builder.

A press release said that the new GORE Microwave/ RF Assembly Calculator is used to calculate insertion loss, VSWR and other parameters of GORE Microwave/ RF Assemblies for different cable types. The calculator is particularly useful when the initial cable type is unknown and needs to be specified independent of the connector.

The main calculator section enables the user to select a market (aerospace and defense, spaceflight, test and

measurement) and category (such as general purpose, ruggedized and phase stable, etc.) from the dropdowns to view cable types and their specs, the release said. The user then enters data in fields for frequency, length, temperature and altitude to narrow the results in the main Cable Types table. The Multiple Cable Review tool allows the user to select up to three cables to be compared on a single, detailed results screen. The calculator includes a conversions page that has most of the everyday conversions, including distance, frequency, power, temperature, VSWR/return loss and weight. The online interface features a responsive design, making it equally usable on PCs, tablets and smartphones using any major browser (Explorer, Chrome, Safari).

“The (calculator) really lets engineers minimize the trade-off in mechanical versus operational specs of a cable,” said Keith Cuthbert, Gore Applications Engineer.

“A user can now figure out exactly how narrow of a cable you can get while maintaining a required insertion loss performance.”

Contact: W.L. Gore & Associates, www.gore.com.

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dard Alpha Wire product will now be 1000 ft, with most items having only a 100 ft minimum order quantity.”

All items under the Dearborn Marine, Manhattan Thermocouple, and Manhattan Security & Data product families will be discontinued as standard products and made only available via special order, the release said. In addition, the Manhattan Electrical Cable and Dearborn Marine brands will no longer be utilized.

Contact: Alpha Wire, tel. 800-522-5742, www.alphawire.com.

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Inkjet printer offers better contrast U.S.-based Videojet Technologies reports that its new 1650 High Resolution (HR) and 1620 HR Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers offer ultra-small printing capabilities that are especially valuable to manufacturers in the electronics, components and cable sectors.

A press release said that the enhanced micro printing capabilities provide high-resolution characters as small as 0.6 mm in height at speeds up to 348 meters per minute.

The 40 micron nozzle enables the 1650 HR and 1620 HR printing systems to print 2D bar codes and highly-legible alphanumeric multi-line codes on products such as integrated circuits, small-diameter cables and other items with limited printing space, helping to optimize traceability without compromising line productivity.

The new HR printers are built on the highly successful Videojet 1000 Line platform and the application-tested “Ultra-High-Speed” nozzle innovations that Videojet released in 2013, the release said. It leverages proprietary Precision Ink DropTM technology that allows the nozzle to operate at over 100,000 drops per second via the advanced high frequency printhead design, which together with sophisticated software algorithms, modifies the flight path of individual ink drops for optimal code quality.

“Manufacturers requiring micro print also place a premium on print quality,” said Anthony Blencowe, Business Unit Director for CIJ at Videojet Technologies.

“The 1650 HR and 1620 HR incorporate advanced micro print capabilities with specialized rasters to overcome the print quality challenges inherent in shortened character heights and fast line speeds. Manufacturers can now print more data with better legibility, at faster line speeds, often in the same limited print area.”

Contact: Videojet Technologies, tel. 800-843-3610, www.videojet.com.

Wire stripper is an automated laser first U.S.-based Artos Engineering has introduced the CrL.22, which it notes is the first fully automated laser wire stripper.

A press release said that the CrL.22, which is designed for applications in the military, medical and aerospace industries in which precise tolerances are critical, can handle ultra-thin insulation on wire as thin as 30-gauge with ease. The CrL.22 features a fully programmable, full circumference rotary laser controlling the number of rotations or stripping duration and the depth of cut. The new machine is designed for sensitive applications, and has 60 | WIRE JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

no blades to touch or nick the conductor, preserving conductivity and eliminating the possibility of strand loss or wire fatigue. Infinitely durable and delivering a 100% clean strip, the CrL.22 leaves no insulation left behind in the crimp to jeopardize connectivity. The CrL.22’s laser unit, which is fully integrated into Artos Engineering’s stable, dependable software, makes the cut and the twister either fully or partially removes the slug.

Made in the U.S., the model is a breakthrough in affordable automatic crimping and ideal for handling high and low volume runs and a wide range of wire types, the release said. The digital, programmable servo-drive termination units minimize crimping cycle times, while the quick-change cart system accommodates both side and end feed terminals allowing for fast pre-loading of terminal feeds to maximize machine uptime.

“We’re excited to introduce this first fully automated laser wire stripper to the market. We believe the CrL.22 is a game-changer for precision applications,” said Artos Engineering Company President James Olsen II. Contact: Artos Engineering Company, jolsen@artosnet.com. www.artosnet.com.

MEDIA North American catalogs are now available via a mobile app U.S.-based General Cable recently launched a new mobile application to help end users and customers using their smartphones or tablets to maximize their productivity, no matter where they are.

A press release described the General Cable North American Catalogs App as a quick and easy tool to view all the company’s American products in one location.

The interactive catalog app is designed for distributors, contractors, electricians, EPCs and other wire and cable professionals. Once it is downloaded from the App Store or on Google Play™, users will be able to view or download any one of the company’s 24 full-line catalogs and installation manuals for offline use. If you have a data

Catalog covers safety, facility and equipment identification A recent catalog from U.S.-based Brady Corporation, a global supplier of product and facility identification solutions, presents the company’s

range of products for industry.

A press release said that its “Safety, Facility and Equipment Identification Catalog” (S-34) features 9,257 additional parts to provide a more comprehensive view of Brady’s wide range of safety and identification solutions. A few of the items found there include the company’s new BMP®21-Plus portable printer, expanded printer materials, new lockout tagout devices and SPC absorbent products, such as new high visibility and barrier-backed adhesive mats as well as an expanded sign selection, with over 2,000 ANSI signs, Brady Workstation and Link360® software, more Client Services offerings, a variety of labels, tags, pipemarkers and more.

“The new catalog has undergone considerable improvements in response to the valuable feedback we received during a catalog survey earlier this year,” said Valerie DeCleene, graphic designer at Brady. “We expanded the catalog to include 6,587 existing parts and 2,670 new parts to meet the need of including more products from our active parts list.”

The catalog is available in a hard copy and in a digital version online at catalogs.bradyid.com.

Contact: Brady Corp., www.bradyid.com.

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or Wi-Fi connection, you can click on any catalog image and be immediately connected to the PDF. Our product information is continually renewed so be sure to check back for updates. To view the Calculations Apps Video and discover other helpful tools, go to www.generalcable.com and then “Resources.”

“This tool provides in-depth information on the most comprehensive line of aluminum, copper and fiber optic wire and cable products on the market,” said Brian Moriarty, Senior Vice President, Global Sales Strategy & North America Sales, General Cable. “In a rapidly changing industry with ever-growing demands, we are vigilant about staying ahead of the curve with engineered products that guarantee future performance and providing tools that make doing business easier.”

Contact: General Cable Corporation, tel. 800572-8000, www.generalcable.com.

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THE ROEBLING LEGACY. This 288-page indexed book by Clifford W. Zink presents a different perspective of the Roebling legacy. “But it’s all wire,” proclaimed a 1950s Roebling brochure about its product line, which included wire rope, copper magnet and electrical wire, screens and hardware cloth, aircord and aircraft strand, flat and braided wire, PC wire and strand, galvanized bridge wire, among others. To maximize quality, the Roeblings started drawing their own wire in the 1850s, rolling bars into rods in the 1870s, and making their own steel in the 1900s. Wire is the binding thread through 125 years of Roebling and American industrial history. The price is $75, $50 for WAI members, plus shipping. To purchase, go to wirenet.org and click on The WAI Store.

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