At wire 2022, Sikora will present its solutions including – online quality control of cables, and X-ray measuring techniques. Also, FIBER TENSION 6003 for the extremely fast tension measurement of optical fiber will be premiered at the show, and interactive exchange in the “Solution Corner” – will be available.
April 5, 2022
At wire 2022 in Düsseldorf, from June 20-24, 2022, SIKORA will present a broad portfolio of future-oriented measuring and control systems for efficient and sustainable quality control for the wire and cable, optical fiber, and plastics industries.
Numerous intelligent technologies, for example, for online measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity, and diameter of cables, confirm the company’s claim to develop and provide innovative and sustainable measuring solutions for the global cable market. For almost five decades, SIKORA measuring systems have contributed to quality control and a simultaneous reduction of the plastic material during cable production. This saves costs and contributes to sustainable production. Up to 5 million tons of carbon dioxide are saved annually by using SIKORA measuring devices.
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At wire, visitors can experience the performance of the measuring devices during extensive product demonstrations. One highlight is the X-ray measuring system X-RAY 6000 PRO that is used for the measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity, the diameter, and ovality of cables with up to three different material layers, for example in insulating and jacketing lines.
As a pioneer in X-ray measuring technology for cable extrusion, the company has been setting trends for 30 years. The combination of the X-RAY 6000 PRO with the processor system ECOCONTROL 6000 allows for automatic control of the wall thickness. By reducing the wall thickness by, for instance, 5 percent, not only raw material consumption is reduced, but plastic material savings in the six-figure range are also achieved.
The quality of a cable starts with the pureness of the raw material. Thus, SIKORA also offers online and offline inspection, sorting, and analysis systems for plastic pellets. By using inspection and sorting systems, contamination can be detected and automatically sorted out, breakdowns eliminated and material costs saved. Besides economic advantages, the environment can be preserved at the same time due to less waste.
With the premiere of the FIBER TENSION 6003, SIKORA widens its product family for quality control of optical fibers. The gauge head offers an extremely fast, reliable, and precise tension measurement and control. Due to the high measuring rate of up to 10 kHz and the application of the birefringence principle, the stand-alone gauge head is particularly attractive for manufacturers of high-end solutions.
The FIBER TENSION 6003 is predestined for optical fibers that are further processed into premium optical fiber cables. The FIBER TENSION 6003 can be used for hot as well as cold measurements of the bare fiber.
Maintaining the availability and efficiency of the SIKORA systems at the customer’s site is SIKORA’s top priority. At wire, the SIKORA service team presents the entire range of its service portfolio. From installation and commissioning of the devices to consulting and training, the company is always fitting to the individual customer requirements.
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Turning ideas into innovations and product developments that achieve the highest quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in the wire and cable, as well as the plastic industry, is SIKORA’s claim. The company emphasises this at the wire with the “Solution Corner”. Customers are invited to personally discuss with SIKORA experts their ideas, visions, and technical requirements on the systems for quality control for the future of measuring technology in a creative atmosphere. SIKORA’s presence at the wire 2022 promises pure quality, innovation, and sustainability.
