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Product Overview: Cathode Lighting Systems in Gaithersburg, MD is the world’s premier manufacturer of specification-grade, modular cold-cathode fixtures and lamps. Because of the high quality product it produces, the company has come to be known as “the gold standard” in architectural cove lighting. In order to achieve such a superior product, Cathode Lighting Systems uses only the highest quality machinery in its manufacturing process. Part of this manufacturing process consists of creating a custom cable design that includes cutting, window stripping and stripping the ends of the cable. According to the company’s President, Steve Grossman, this process would be a “disaster” if it were done by hand because the material is very difficult to strip and the time investment needed would be unrealistic. Understanding that the automation of this process was the key to cost-effective production, Grossman conducted research to find a solution that would meet his needs for cost efficiency, quality and automation. Cathode Lighting Systems chose the PowerStrip 9500 automatic cut and strip machine from Schleuniger. This machine is able to cut, strip and window strip cables in one easy automated step, giving Grossman the automation and cost efficiency he was looking for. “With the cost savings we achieved, the machine paid for itself within one year,” says Grossman. Its innovative design enables the PowerStrip 9500 to process many different types of applications, including Cathode Lighting System’s difficult to strip cable, with precise and repeatable stripping quality, upholding Cathode Lighting Systems’ high standards. “The machine is well made and runs flawlessly,” Grossman added. “I wish everything would run this well.” Automatic Cut & Strip Machine with Rotary Cutting Unit and Saw Module The PowerStrip 9500 SAW is a fully automatic wire cutting and stripping machine with the addition of a saw module for the precision cutting of various materials, such as POF and Sucoform cables. The system is based on field proven Schleuniger PowerStrip family of cutting and stripping machines. The PowerStrip 9500 SAW is available in two base units: • PowerStrip 9500 P/SAW: A fully automatic cutting and stripping machine with programmable multi-blade cutter head and sawing unit. • PowerStrip 9500 RSL/SAW: A fully automatic cutting and stripping machine with programmable multi-blade cutter head, sawing unit and programmable rotary cutting unit. The use of the saw is controlled by the PowerStrip 9500 and is stored with the cable program in memory. The actual sawing process is managed by a separate control system in the saw module. Parameters for the saw module and blade selection are set at Schleuniger based on samples provided by the customer. Product Features: • Sawing Unit • Arbor for standard saw blades • Adjustable speed (factory set per customer supplied samples) • Connection for extraction system • Pneumatic saw feed • Clamping means • Double pneumatic clamping supports • Retainer for cable specific clamping jaws The PowerStrip 9500 P/SAW and RSL/SAW combine a precision sawing process with all of the advantages of the Schleuniger PowerStrip 9500: • Clean, square cut without any damage to the cable surface • Heavy-duty cutting and stripping unit • High flexibility with the multi-blade cutter head and wide range of available blades and tooling • Short changeover time since most parameters are stored in memory • Easy programming and adjustment directly on the machine or with Schleuniger Cayman cable processing software The individual processes are combined in a user friendly system to achieve the highest process quality and production throughput, assuring economic efficiency is achieved. Options: • Customer specific jaws and guide parts • Saw blades made of different materials and with different cutting geometries The PowerStrip 9500 SAW makes it possible to process applications which are restricted or impossible with other common cutting processes: • POF, the clean saw cut guarantees a perfect end surface with low insertion loss. This eliminates the need for subsequent grinding, polishing or hot plating. • Sucoform, the solid inner conductor is cut cleanly and at right angle with the cable axis. General: Manufacturer: Schleuniger Model Name: Wire Stripper Model Number/MPN: POWER STRIP 9500 Inventory Number: 0221-082-0027 Series: 3033-2007 Make Year: 2007 Specifications: Aisle: 04A Bay: 2000 Weight (lb): 280 lbs. Saw Blade Diameter: 80 mm Revolutions/minute: 3000 to 4000 rpm (factory set) Minimum Cable Length: 140 mm Interface: Hot-Stamp or CAN