Sparks Electrical News July 2017

CABLES AND CABLE ACCESSORIES

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VERSALEC: A STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL MANUFACTURERS

VERSALEC CABLES is a leading cable distribution company in South Africa. Founded in 1985, it has developed a strong partnership with local manufacturers and is able to supply a complete range of electrical cable from low voltage PVC insulated cables to 33 kV PILC and XLPE cable as well as aluminium overhead conductors for various line applications; service connections; and instrumentation cables. Part of the Bidvest group, the company’s customers include electrical contractors and consulting engineering firms involved in low voltage and high voltage electrical reticulation projects and Eskom subsidiary companies involved in the upgrade and refurbishment of power

stations. Versalec also supplies cable to electrical contractors involved in mining projects in Africa, outside the borders of South Africa. Versalec prides itself on being able to provide comprehensive commercial proposals with supporting technical data, customised to the needs of each project. It offers the additional service of delivering cable to site with its own crane trucks operated by trained personnel. This ensures that the correct loading and handling techniques are adhered to, as suggested by the manufacturers.

Enquiries: +27 (0)11 314 0220

WEBB’S NEW COAXIAL CABLE CUT AND STRIP MACHINE

The Schleuniger RS can be programmed to cut antenna cable to different depths – braided shield, foil shield or dialectic – at different distances along the cable according to specifications. with Schleuniger RS unit IMG 4872: The Schleuni- ger RS can cut and strip a wide range of diameters from RG214 to 2 mm shaded wire. Eric Sithole, Webb Cable Assembly Dept Supervisor,

JASCO’S WEBB INDUSTRIES, a leading supplier of coaxial cable, connectors and assemblies has acquired a Schleuniger MultiStrip 9480 RS cut and strip machine. This fully programmable rotary incision unit allows easy processing of high precision coaxial cables. It is an updated version of a machine Webb has had for some years and is thought to be the only one in South Africa. Additional features, such as the multi- position cutter head, create a nearly endless range of application possibilities. Also, each machine can be easily interfaced with Schleuniger’s vast line of integrated accessories to create a fully automatic coaxial cable processing production line. One of the accessories Webb uses is a printing unit which automatically labels the coaxial cable assembly according to customers’ specs. The Schleuniger RS can cut and strip a wide range of diameters from RG214 to 2 mm shielded coax. “In preparing coaxial assemblies there is a high premium on accuracy and the Schleuniger has no peer in this regard,” says Webb MD, Paul Richards. He adds that one of Webb’s strengths is its ability to deliver the highest quality bespoke solutions across a wide range of applications and the Schleuniger adds huge value in this regard. “For example we can program it to cut antenna cable to different depths – braided shield, foil shield or dialectic – at different distances along the cable according to specifications. The task is performed fast and precisely, producing a world class quality product,” he concludes.

Enquiries: +27 (0)11 719 0000

SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

JULY 2017