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Buckeye Electrical Sees Game-Changing Results with Schleuniger Equipment


By Melissa Bedard, Marketing and Communications Manager, Schleuniger


manufacturer of custom wire harness and cable assemblies. As a company that strives to provide its customers with the highest quality products, Buckeye under- stands the importance of invest- ing in reliable and efficient equipment. After struggling to meet


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critical manufacturing needs with outdated equipment, and relying on time-consuming man- ual processes that hindered out- put, precision, and overall effi- ciency, president Kevin Platfoot took decisive action to invest in new and innovative solutions.


Replacing Outdated Equipment


According to Platfoot, the


company conducted extensive re- search by attending trade shows, reaching out to other suppliers, and testing equipment in-house. He concluded that Schleuniger’s technology and expertise could streamline production and offer


Multistrip 9480 cut and strip machine.


sentative Bruce Moore, Platfoot explored solutions that could


Strip 9480 and PowerStrip 9580 cut and strip machines would be a


uckeye Electrical, located in Botkins, Ohio, is a fami- ly-owned and operated


the Buckeye team a revitalized competitive edge. With the assistance and ex- pertise of Schleuniger sales repre-


process 8 to 18 gauge hook-up wire as well as coax, multiconduc- tor, and battery cable. Together, they determined that the Multi-


great fit for the facility. Since implementing the ma-


chines, Buckeye’s production ca- pabilities have significantly im- proved. “We currently process about 12,000,000 feet of wire per year utilizing three cut and strip machines, which would have


Since implementing


the machines, Buckeye’s production capabilities have significantly


improved. “We currently process 12,000,000 feet of wire per year utilizing three cut and strip machines, which would have been unfathomable before.”


been unfathomable before,” shared Platfoot. Additionally, Platfoot commended Schleu- niger’s cut and strip software, Cayman, for its user-friendli- ness, seamless file sharing, and ability to easily modify produc- tion runs.


Alongside cutting and strip-


ping, Buckeye also utilizes wire marking in its manufacturing process and considers Schleu- niger’s ability to integrate with printer technologies a valuable bonus. One instance of this is the increased output from the Multi- Strip 9480 with an Inkjet printer integration. Platfoot estimates that this implementation has helped boost processing capacity by at least 50%. Overall, Buckeye’s produc-


tion has experienced a game- changing transformation. So much so that Platfoot shared he intends to purchase additional Schleuniger machines to accom- modate the future growth of the company and assist with meet- ing new production goals. For other small manufactur-


ers considering equipment up- grades, Platfoot noted, “It will be crucial [for manufacturers] to continue to pursue automation to


remain competitive.” Contact: Schleuniger, Inc.,


87 Colin Drive, Manchester, NH 03103 % 603-668-8117 E-mail: sales@schleuniger.com Web: www.schleuniger.com r


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