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Wire & Cable

#1 Extrusion Drive
CT 06379 Pawcatuck,

Tel: +1 920-215-6628

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Stable line speed, high pulling force

Our belt caterpillars ensure the stability of line speed and are highly reliable in long runs as well as with high pulling forces. The stable line speed minimizes cable diameter variations.

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Your caterpillar or capstan may be stopped because of an obsolete drive or motor. Don't keep your customers waiting and let your reputation suffer. Have your process requirements changed; do you need more speed or more pulling force from the equipment?

Description

Belt Caterpillar BCA 18 is a true workhorse of the cable industry. It is used in various insulation and sheathing applications, from low voltage to high and extra high voltage cables.

It has a robust steel frame. The gripping pressure and the belt tension are pneumatically adjustable. Belts are driven through a gear transmission by an AC motor.

The power transmission includes one speed controlled AC motor directly connected to an angle gearbox. The motor is equipped with an electromagnetic brake.

Technical characteristics

Cable diameter, max. 180 mm
Cable diameter, min. 4 mm
Pulling force, max. 16 kN
Line speed, max. 200 m/min
Gripping length 1800 mm
Pressing force at 5 bar 23 kN
Dimensions L x W x H 2940 x 1040 x 1655 mm

Exact values depend on the assembly.

Options

  • Air conditioning
  • Compressed air reservoir
  • Compressor
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