Evolution of stranding equipment for exchange area cable at Western Electric Company

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Cable stranding equipment developed over 76 years for production of exchange area cable at Western Electric Co is described. Drum stranders, flier stranders, storage conveyor, supply unit, unit binder, and main core binder are described. The Lay Trachometer helps achieve cable speeds of up to 350 FPM.

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Description

Cable stranding equipment developed over 76 years for production of exchange area cable at Western Electric Co is described. Drum stranders, flier stranders, storage conveyor, supply unit, unit binder, and main core binder are described. The Lay Trachometer helps achieve cable speeds of up to 350 FPM.

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Author(s)

Reichelt, L.O., Western Electric Co., Inc.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products36(7): 866-870, 924-925, Paper presented at WAI Electric Wire/Cable Regional Meeting, New York, NY USA

Year

1961