New Print-Monitoring System (VST - VQS):
– Print monitoring at up to 1,500 m/min.
– Synchronization with a wide range of printing systems
– Shows entire print area
– GigE technology
The VST video monitoring system has been designed to continuously monitor the print quality of fast-running cable printing machines (up to 1,500 m/min.). The system also offers the convenience of being able to view the entire print area at various magnifications on a monitor screen.
The VQS system consists of a video camera with integrated flash units that are automatically synchronized with the printing process. They are mounted on a motor-driven head that can be pivoted around the cable axis, making it extremely easy to find the correct orientation (cable twisting after printing). The system is completed by a sturdy frame with an integrated PC on a pivoting bracket and control boxes with power supplies and motor controller for rotating and focusing the head. The system can very easily be connected to the stroboscope socket of the cable printing machine. The device is encapsulated to prevent soiling by ink splashes, and thanks to its compact footprint is very easy to integrate in the cable production line after the printing machine.
New manufacturing concept for precision micro flexible flat cables (FFC):
For a long time now, flexible flat cables (FFCs) have found widespread use in the automotive and IT industries. Lamination and extrusion are the processes most commonly used for the production of FFCs today. The disadvantage of lamination is its extremely low production speed in conjunction with hygroscopic problems. Extrusion is unsuitable for the production of micro FFCs due to the high temperatures and pressures encountered in the extruder head: these make it impossible to maintain accurate geometrical dimensions and precise positioning.
As world market leader in coating equipment for optical fibres, Medek & Schörner has now developed a new pressureless cold process for the production of FFCs using UV cured resins , thus ensuring the perfect geometrical accuracy of the cable at high production speeds. The same procedure can also be employed inline with an extruder to position the individual flat cables accurately as they enter the extruder head.
Dual Ribbon Take-up for optical fiber
On the occasion of WIRE 2006 Medek & Schörner has also introduced the new double fibre ribbon take-up for high speed fibre ribbon production applications.
“The feedback on our innovative solutions for the fibre, wire & cable industry has been extremely positive.”