PECM Issue 44 2020 | Page 27

EDITOR’S CHOICE CABLE INNOVATION HEATSENSE CABLES Specialist High-Performance thermocouple and signal cable manufacturer continues to expand manufacturing capabilities CAPABILITIES Heatsense Cables is the UK’s leading specialist high-performance thermocouple and signal cable manufacturer. The company is a technology leader in fluoropolymer extrusion, high-performance taping and cable wrapping. Related processes include cover sintering, colouring, etching and the application of various specialist coatings. The range covers cables that are resistant to flame, oils and chemicals and which operate in ultra-high vacuum, cryogenic and high radiation environments.  INSULATION & BRAIDING EXPERTS Insulation materials include PFA, FEP, PTFE, ETFE, EFGLAS, SILICONE, PE, PU, PVC, Taped & Sintered PTFE, Polyimide, Aramid, PTFE impregnated yarns and Mica.    Braiding materials include glass & ceramic fibres, other specialist yarns and various metals. The company manufactures thermocouple cables, extension wires, equipment, wires, coaxial cables, multicore cables, micro- cables and fine wire from is manufacturing plant in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Markets include, aerospace, nuclear, automotive, medical, R&D, oil & gas and general industry. The company offers a range of approvals which meet internationally recognised specifications. Highly customer focussed, Heatsense offers a bespoke technical design and manufacturing service, rapid response times, short lead times, low MOQ’s and competitive pricing. EXPANSION Over the course of the last twelve months Heatsense has acquired a specialist thermocouple calibration laboratory. This has enabled the company to test thermocouple and resistance wires used in production and also ensure that all cables are calibration and resistance tested before dispatch. The company continues to upgrade and purchase additional specialist plant & equipment to further broaden capabilities and efficiencies.   In November 2019 the company was awarded F4N (fit for Nuclear Status) by the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. The company continues to develop its digital strategy encompassing shop floor data capture, ERP, CRM and machine automation. In March this year the company added a further 5000sq.ft of manufacturing space taking the total to over 17,000sq.ft. It also added to its capabilities by purchasing plant & equipment which manufactures PTFE impregnated yarn which is primarily used in the aerospace industry.     Heatsense is ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 Accredited and has been awarded F4N Status by the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. T: +44 (0) 1706 767070 W: www.heatsensecables.co.uk For further information, please visit www.heatsensecables.co.uk Issue 44 PECM 27