American Mine Door's December 2013 e-NEWSLETTER
Cable Vulcanizers
Underground mining presents a harsh environment for both men and
equipment. When it comes to high voltage mining cables, wear and tear is
an unavoidable fact of life.
Damaged trailing cable in a mine results in expensive downtime, and with some cables carrying up to 25,000 volts, a quick, safe repair becomes a high-priority.
A Cable Vulcanizer is a compression molding machine designed to repair cable jacketing where splicing has occurred, where connectors and other devices have been added, or to replace damaged sections.
At American Mine Door, we offer two premium solutions:
- Our Steel Frame Cable Vulcanizer is favored by many cable repair shops and stands up to heavy use. (Weighs in at 152 lbs., minus the handle)
- Our Aluminum Frame Cable Vulcanizer allows for easy transport and repairs on the spot (Weighs in at 75 lbs., minus the handle)
Our innovative and proven design has been used in the mining
industry for years, making jobs easier and safer.
Features of AMD Cable Vulcanizers
- Accepts most mine cable molds
- Fast clamping action
- Easy to load and unload
- Sturdy construction for harsh mining environments
- Open front - no tie bars
- Snap action thermostats
- Indicating lights
Cable Vulcanizer Molds
We
design and machine in-house two different types of molds that are used
in our CV machines. Molds are machined from 6061 aluminum using CNC
machining equipment. All CV molds are fitted with hardened pins and
bushings for alignment of the top and bottom halves of the mold.
Splicing molds are used to join two cables together or repair damaged
wires within a multi-conductor cable. These molds open up to a larger
diameter in the center of the mold to accommodate the extra space
required for the splice.
Repair molds are used to repair damaged outer jacket only. Repair
molds have the same diameter of the cable being repaired all the way
through the mold. Attached photo is an example of a “repair mold.?/p>
Specifications of Cable Vulcanizer
All electric circuits are circuit breaker protected within the CV controls.
| Voltage | Most |
| Watts | 3000 |
| Platens | 6-1/2 x 20 |
| Bench Space | 16 x 20 |
| Set Temperature | 300 degrees |
| Temperature Adjustable | 240 / 350 degrees |
| Acme Screw | 1-1/2 - 4 thread |
| Net Weight | 150lbs. |
| Throat Opening (Standard) | 6 inches |
| Throat Opening (High Back) | 10 inches |
Request a Quote or Contact Us Today for more Information
Interested in working with American Mine Door? Call us at 216-432-3240 or visit our Contact Us page to discuss your needs with an American Mine Door representative.
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