We needed a better cable in critical areas of our control system so TPC showed us their Super-Trex® and Trex-Onics® products but TPC challenged us to try anything to cause a failure. We decided to try the most abusive thing we could think of — run the cable over with a 60,000 lb track rig. When the initial test didn’t cause a failure, we performed a 0 degree turn, pivoting directly on the cable. The only damage to the cable was the abraded outer casing. Since this experiment 3 years ago, we have been using Super-Trex® and Trex-Onics® for our mission-critical cable assemblies, without a failure.
Al Creely
Senior Control Engineer Schramm, Inc.

Case Study: Plug and Play Cable Carrier Replaces Ordinary Coil Carrier at Steel Mill

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CUSTOMER PROBLEM:

The current take up reel that was used in the unit that moves steel coils to the outside of the mill (about 125') would break weekly. The cable that powered this unit was also getting run over by the coil car. On the average, they were repairing weekly and replacing monthly.

TPC SOLUTION:

Our engineering department worked with the customer to build a cable carrier system that fit the specific requirements of their situation.

CUSTOMER’S RESULT:

No repairs or replacement of the cable carrier system have occurred in 6 months. Considering the former unit was failing weekly, we feel like we helped this customer find a real solution. In 6 months, they’ve saved $62K in material costs, over $1,800 in labor costs and increased production by 26 hours.

TPC PRODUCT: Custom Designed Cable Carrier System

Total Savings in Material and Labor = $63,800 and Increased Production by 26 Hours
Source: TPC Cost Value Analysis Report #2501

 

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We needed a better cable in critical areas of our control system so TPC showed us their Super-Trex® and Trex-Onics® products but TPC challenged us to try anything to cause a failure. We decided to try the most abusive thing we could think of — run the cable over with a 60,000 lb track rig. When the initial test didn’t cause a failure, we performed a 0 degree turn, pivoting directly on the cable. The only damage to the cable was the abraded outer casing. Since this experiment 3 years ago, we have been using Super-Trex® and Trex-Onics® for our mission-critical cable assemblies, without a failure.
Al Creely
Senior Control Engineer Schramm, Inc.

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