Caterpillar BCA 6

BCA+6
  • Capstans and Caterpillars
  • Communication
  • Fiber Optic Cable
  • Secondary Coating

Stable line speed, high pulling force

Our belt caterpillars ensure the stability of line speed and are highly reliable in long runs as well as with high pulling forces. The stable line speed minimizes cable diameter variations.

Key figures
Cable diameter, max.
10 mm
Pulling force, max.
10N
Line speed, max.
500 m/min
Gripping length
260 mm
Part no. SB0905004

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Description

Our Caterpillar BCA 6 is normally used as an exit caterpillar on secondary coating lines, but it can also be used for other purposes.

  • Buffered fibre is guided between two rubber belts pressed against the fibre by independent rollers. The gripping pressure is pneumatically adjustable and the belt tension can be set with an adjustment screw.

Technical characteristics

Cable diameter, max.
10 mm
Pulling force, max.
10N
Line speed, max.
500 m/min
Gripping length
260 mm
Dimensions L x W x H
975 x 720 x 1440 mm
Exact values depend on the assembly.

Options

  • Pneumatic dancer
  • Pneumatic dancer with tension measurement
  • Pneumatic dancer with encoder

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