Almost as if it does it on its own – wire processing made eight times faster

The Wire Terminal automates wiring. As a result, the process permits significant gains in efficiency. Wire processing is performed eight times faster with the machine than with conventional methods. The designation “WT36” stands for the number of wires that can be produced with the wire assembler. It is possible to automatically produce 36 different wires with cross-sections ranging from 0.5 mm² to 6 mm² without retrofitting and then to print them differently in either black or white. The Wire Terminal carries out several work steps in one device: Cutting to the required length, wire stripping and crimping operations are all performed without an operator needing to intervene. While these steps previously had to be carried out by hand, Elpex employees now receive great assistance and can concentrate on their other tasks. The wires for 400 enclosures are assembled with the machine every year. Manual wiring would mean that 21,600 hours would be needed, with 54 working hours necessary for each enclosure. With the Wire Terminal, this work can be done eight times faster in just 2,700 hours.

Without data, however, it would be impossible to use the wire processing system as efficiently. Elpex has already laid the foundations for this with the EPLAN Electric P8 and the Pro Panel. Electrical and assembly planning are carried out this way so that the data required – including wire lengths, cross-sections, colours or wire end preparation – can then be transferred seamlessly to the Wire Terminal. “In the past, we either had to do everything by hand or have it done externally. Now, thanks to these three machines, we can do everything ourselves and follow every step along the way,” Oliver Hirsiger says.