At the Interwire 2015 Trade Exposition, KEIR Manufacturing, Inc., showcased three company product lines for the wire and cable industry: its high-purity alumina ceramic guides, the Frontiersman™ line of air wipes and its composite flyer bows.
KEIR’s alumina ceramic guides are sapphire-hard, homogeneous, chemically inert, mechanically strong, 99.8% pure with an ultrafine particle size. They are made to standard tolerances of +/- .010 in., which contributes to excellent surface finishes and dimensional accuracy. The unique material provides long life in guides, and is especially good for high volume runs, and for proprietary forming and machining methods.
Patented SureShot and SplitShot air wipes from KEIR provide a far more effective drying method without depending on high-volume air consumption. Our efficient design yields effective drying using a very low volume of compressed air and lasts much longer than other brands due to the rugged ceramic insert lining the wire path. We also offer special configurations that can incorporate other process functions. This equates to over 25% reduction in compressed air usage and an operating life of years versus months.
KEIR’s triaxially braided composite standard and BackBone™ flyer bow constructions have greater durability than layered/laminated designs and are able to take more hits and endure higher stress yielding increased operating life and less machine downtime. The more aerodynamic BackBone™ design functions at lower power consumption and higher TPM with improved wire quality and a further reduction in bow breakage. Up to 40% less energy (amps) is used along with a decrease in wire scrapped.
KEIR is dedicated to making products that enable manufacturing processes to run more efficiently and productively through the application of leading edge materials. Our solutions are focused on continuous process improvement, energy savings, and longer operating life. KEIR Manufacturing, Mike Walters, sales@KEIRmfg.com, www.KEIRmfg.com.
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