Tunisie Cables, a leading manufacturer in the wire and cable industry, has significantly enhanced their production processes by integrating advanced technologies from ZUMBACH Electronic AG. By utilizing Zumbach’s state-of-the-art solutions, Tunisie Cables ensures superior insulation and sheathing quality control. Key improvements include precise defect monitoring, accurate lump and neckdown detection, and meticulous measurements of cable wall-thickness and eccentricity of plastic layers. These advancements not only elevate the quality of their products but also reinforce their commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry.
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Zumbach ODAC® & KW at Tunisie Cables
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Established in 1978, Tunisie Cables is a prominent manufacturer of medium and low voltage cables. As part of the OneTech group, they play a crucial role in connecting cities and communities, contributing significantly to global electrification efforts. Tunisie Cables offers one of the most comprehensive product ranges in the industry, known for their precision and reliability. Their innovative solutions are designed to perform in the most challenging environments, reinforcing their position as a leader in the wire and cable manufacturing market, and in order to maintain this esteemed position, they rely on measuring and monitoring products and systems from ZUMBACH Electronic AG.
Strategically located in Tunisia, Tunisie Cables use a variety of technologies from ZUMBACH Electronic AG. Many of the extrusion lines are fitted with ODAC® Laser Measuring Heads primarily to measure the diameter of the produced cables, with some being used in conjunction with KW Fault Detectors. The KW range offer optical measuring for detecting faults, lumps and neckdowns using cutting-edge 3-axis measuring optics. Thanks to their clever design and ability to be flexibly mounted in any orientation, the ODAC® and KW devices have been very easy to integrate into Tunisie Cables’ existing lines. They both offer non-contact measurement with extremely high sampling rates, and are exceptionally robust and immune to dirt, providing an exceptional level of accuracy and stability.
In order to further guarantee the quality of the cable insultation, Tunisie Cables uses a variety of Zumbach Sparktesters on the sheathing lines. The Sparktesters are used to detect bare patches and pinholes which can expose the conductive core of the cables, leading to short circuits and electrical failures. Defects in cable sheathing can significantly compromise the overall performance and reliability of the cable, resulting in costly downtime, as well as wasted materials.
Tunisie Cables’ Purchasing Manager, Mr Fakhréddine Bousnina stated “Our operation has used products and systems from ZUMBACH Electronic AG for many years, and we rely on them due to their exceptional robustness and reliability. Their advanced solutions have consistently delivered precise and accurate measurements, enabling us to maintain the highest quality production standards. The low maintenance costs and ease of repair associated with Zumbach’s equipment further enhance their appeal, allowing us to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations.”.
This long-standing partnership with ZUMBACH Electronic AG underscores Tunisie Cables’ commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology in order to achieve excellence in wire and cable manufacturing.
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