Wire drawing machines
Niehoff to show Industry 4.0 concept applied to braiding at Interwire
The trade show Interwire is set to take place in Atlanta on October 26-27, 2021. The US-based event will explore the future of wire making with an Industry 4.0 theme.
The well-known German machine manufacturer Maschinenfabrik Niehoff will not miss the appointment, with an exhibition on the subject.
Niehoff and its subsidiary Niehoff Endex North America, Inc. (NENA) will have as Interwire 2021 main displays on booth 841:
> the rod breakdown machine type MSM 83 with individual capstans in a small footprint and as second main display
> a BMV 16.S braiding machine with WTC wire tension control for application in medical technology.
The offerings of the After Sales Service and the Niehoff Original+ components will be showcased at the booth as well. By means of a video, visitors will get an insight into the retrofit of the gearbox and the gear overhaul of an MMH multiwire drawing machine with tens of thousands of operating hours. The visitors will also learn how they can use Niehoff’s digitization concept. With Niehoff’s Industry 4.0 offer, the Niehoff Digital Assistant+, machine, production, and process data can be recorded. Thus, continuous process monitoring and machine condition analysis are possible. One example is the operation of the BMV 16.S braider. It is planned to show a video of the Niehoff Digital Assistant+ with machines and condition monitoring.
The machines on display
The compact rod breakdown machine type MSM 83 with electronic controls is designed to draw rod wire made of copper and copper alloys to a finished diameter range of 1.38 mm (0.054”) to 4.56 mm (0.179”) equipped with 11 drafts. The MSM 83 can operate at speeds up to 38 m/s (7,480 fpm) and is available in 11, 13, and 15 drafts. As the drawing capstans are placed on two levels, the MSM 83 is short to fit in tight spaces.
The vertical lever arm rotary braiding machine type BMV 16.S on display is foreseen for the production of medical technology products. Via the WTC (Wire Tension Control) system, the braider regulates the braiding wire tension of the braiding bobbins, from full to empty condition. Consequently, all braiding wires are applied under uniform tension to the product to be braided. The braider keeps also the braiding coverage ratio of the product to be braided constantly at the pre-set value. As only as much braiding wire as necessary is applied, up to 15% braiding material or even more is saved in comparison with conventional braiding machines. Furthermore, the braider can automatically accelerate the bobbin rotational speed from 175 rpm to a maximum value of 200 rpm while reducing the frequency of the lubrication intervals. This results in an increasing braiding output by 10% and braids that are less contaminated with oil.
The Niehoff Group provides complete solutions from a single source, thanks to an experience of 70 years in the production of non-ferrous wires and their downstream processing into automotive, power, data and special cables.
Niehoff Endex North America, Inc. (NENA), the subsidiary of the Niehoff Group with manufacturing and engineering capabilities is responsible for the North American sale and support. NENA also specializes in the engineering and supply of customized North American electrical controls, which meet UL & CSA requirements and consist of All North American-made brands and components for the full range of Niehoff equipment. NENA was founded in 1999 by the grouping of Niehoff of America, Inc. and Endex, the former Bekaert Engineering of North America.
