Some developments in nylon and polyethylene wire extrusion

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The manufacture of an electrical conductor cable, known as WD-1 Assault Wire, is described; the extrusion of the polyethylene insulation over the bare conductor and the nylon jacket are emphasized. The extrusion machinery used is described; the equipment for controlling tension, the wire propelling capstan, and continuous reel take-ups are among the features considered.

Description

The manufacture of an electrical conductor cable, known as WD-1 Assault Wire, is described; the extrusion of the polyethylene insulation over the bare conductor and the nylon jacket are emphasized. The extrusion machinery used is described; the equipment for controlling tension, the wire propelling capstan, and continuous reel take-ups are among the features considered.

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Author(s)

Litzler, C.A., Industrial Ovens Inc.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products26(6): 484, 486-488, 511, 513, 515-516 1951, Paper presented at WAI Regional Meeting, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Year

1951