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Teufelberger Signs Definite Agreement for Acquisition of Steel Wire Rope Specialist Redaelli Tecna


> By acquiring the Italian steel wire rope specialist Redaelli Tecna, one the world market leaders in the design and production of steel wire rope, Teufelberger takes yet the biggest step toward expansion in more than 225 years of company history. To strengthen its position in the steel


wire rope business, Teufelberger has signed a definite agreement for the acquisition of the long-established Italian company Redaelli Tecna (“Redaelli”) from the Russian JSC “Severstal–metiz”. Redaelli is specialized in the design and manufacture of steel wire ropes for off-shore and on-shore oil and gas activities, mining, cableways, material transportation and hoisting, in the development and production of innovative systems for the tenso structures, and operates for the distribution, service and technical assistance business with its logistic rope center Teci. Hence, the two companies will complement one another ideally in terms of their product portfolios, by featuring a wealth of rope constructions and larger rope diameters and cater to a variety of applications with new opportunities for market distribution. Florian Teufelberger, CEO of


TEUFELBERGER stated: “We are convinced that Redaelli will be an enormous gain for Teufelberger. Together, we will now be able to offer customers a product portfolio of steel wire ropes and services that is unprecedented in the industry”. Giuliano Ambroset, M.D. of Redaelli Tecna


declared: “With TEUFELBERGER, we will become part of a long-term-oriented, stable family enterprise. The resulting synergies and the competences of Redaelli will open a wide range of opportunities for our companies”. The closing of this deal is expected to take


place in spring of 2017, subject to receipt of antitrust clearances and other customary closing conditions as agreed by the parties. y


New Clamp On Line Tension- meter with Bluetooth App


> Straightpoint has launched a new product for measuring tension on static lines—the Clamp On Line Tensionmeter (or COLT)—with a state-of-the-art Bluetooth load monitoring app among a myriad of standout features.


The COLT measures tension on wire


rope up to 11,000 lbf (lb. force) / 5,000 kgf (kg force) and up to 1 in. / 25mm diameter. It clamps onto pre-tensioned wire ropes, eliminating the need for additional sheaves or tooling, as is the case with alternative solutions. An integral Bluetooth module, meanwhile, transmits tension data wirelessly to any smart device running the Android or iOS app that also contains an infinite wire rope library. Tension in wire ropes can be measured and logged within a few seconds. David Ayling, director at Straightpoint,


said: “Therein lies the two revolutionary features of the product. Measuring tension of differing wire rope diameters often requires different sheaves to be exchanged, requiring tools and other ancillary equipment. The COLT boasts an integral quick adjustment mechanism, meaning it can be used to measure wire rope diameters from 3/16 in. to 1 in. or 5mm to 25mm.” He added: “We’ll launch the app with a


library of around 20 differing rope types but as our library here increases over time, the information will be forwarded to all app users via updates. They will be available even to users who download the technology upon its launch.” Wire ropes are complex; composition, size,


construction, type of core and lay all need to be considered. A 1 x 7 rope behaves differently to a 7 x 19 or 6 x 36 rope; even wire ropes of the same diameter will calibrate differently because of varying rigidity. End users will leverage the hardware and software benefits of the COLT to simplify tension-measuring applications beyond what was previously thought possible. Ayling added: “As is the backstory to many


Straightpoint innovations, we based the COLT on feedback from the end user marketplaces that apply our technologies. Combining industry intelligence with our own research


and engineering expertise, we devised a product that fills a gap in the market and supersedes alternative solutions. Further, it raises the bar in tension measuring technology to the stratosphere.” The COLT features a computer numerical


control (CNC) machined aluminium construction with high precision roller bearing pivot; high leverage tensioning arm; auto- locking magnetic handle mechanism for security when installed; and IP67 / NEMA6 waterproofing rating. Typical applications will include tower and


stack guy wires; pretensioned cable barriers; bridges; elevators; winch rope; overhead electric transit wires; fall arrest systems; aircraft cables; and utilities. It is expected to be most widely utilised in North American markets and will be officially unveiled at the Nation Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) annual conference, which takes place 27 February-2 March in Fort Worth, Texas. However, it will be consumed in other geographies and is available through Straightpoint’s global dealer network. Additionally, the COLT carries many


hallmarks of Straightpoint’s extensive range of equipment, including its construction from aerospace grade aluminium; exceptional battery life (up to 1,000 hours operational time); use of standard alkaline batteries; and its supply in a purpose-made carry case, suiting it to on-site cable tension measurement applications across the world. y


Mammoet USA Answers Cus- tomer’s Call: Expands Fleet and Services


> Mammoet USA is pleased to announce its new Crane Services Division and fleet expansion to support clients and plants along the Gulf Coast.


WIRE ROPE EXCHANGE MARCH–APRIL 2017 7


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