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Longitudinal Tape Forming

The new longitudinal taping technology for aluminum, polyester, woven, non-woven and water swellable tapes is a smart way to excel in cable quality and to boost sheathing productivity.

The technology provides water blocking and mechanical protection for a variety of cable constructions, including high-voltage, fiber optic, and more. Tape application is a vital part of the sheathing process and must be guaranteed fully functional within a production line.

 The Longitudinal Tape Forming lets you increase your capacity for cable sheathing and longitudinal tape forming. Your cable manufacturing is smoother and more reliable with reduced risk of scrap production. The solution is single sourced and packaged with know-how about the forming tools put at your disposal.

Benefits

– Online efficient and reliable longitudinal taping process
– Possibility to use variety of tape materials
– Functions with a variety of applications (e.g. high voltage, low voltage and fiber optics)
– Packaged with know-how about tape forming process and tools.

Source: Wire Draht www.umformtechnik.net