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was able to prove that this material offers exactly the same short and long-term mechanical properties as our conventional materials. And we naturally also make sure that the products we make from this re-compound comply with the most demanding specifications with regard to fire prevention – which is extremely important in our segment – and also has the required very high flexural fatigue strength. We can, with a good conscience, therefore provide the same guarantee as we do with the corresponding corrugated tubing made of virgin material.” Together with the cable protection tubing of biobased PA 11, which has been available for some time now and even exceeds the performance of conventional alternatives under dynamic flexural fatigue stress, REIKU now offers its customers two product families that both help to save fossil raw materials. Says Peter Sailer, who shares the company management with David Guitton: “The environmental aspect does not stop at industrial applications. We recognized this trend at an early stage and invested accordingly to underline our commitment to sustainability and to support our customers – both OEMs and end users – in implementing their own environmental strategies. Customer applications, in some cases under extremely rough 24/7 industrial conditions, confirm that both our regenerate-based and our biobased polyamide product comply with all the expectations. They enable uninterrupted operating times for cost- efficient production over just as long a period as the types based on conventional PA.” REIKU will present its extensive portfolio of cable protection systems, which, in addition to corrugated tubing, also includes fittings such as bracket systems and tube clamps as well as sophisticated system components such as connecting joints, cable stars, jointed tubing, gripping clamps, conduit protectors and spring holders, at SPS 2019, taking place in Nuremberg from 26 – 28 November, in Hall 3C on Stand 366. . www.reiku.de Roll Kraft Ltd. Adds Computer Numerical Control Machine Roll-Kraft Ltd. has purchased and installed a new Computer Numerical Control Machine (CNC) at its location in Woodbridge, Ontario. Roll-Kraft Ltd. manufactures new roll tooling and reconditions worn tooling for companies that produce tube and pipe and various roll formed shapes. It is the parallel facility to the Roll-Kraft headquarters plant in Mentor, OH. The new CNC machine has improved features that will aid in the production process. It performs both roughing and finishing operations on the rolls, and the turning capacity has increased from 24-inches to 27-inches. With the addition of this newer technology, it is expected to allow rolls to be cut more precisely and more efficiently. As a leader in the industry, Roll-Kraft continually updates and improves its facilities and processes to meet the ever- increasing demands of the market and reach its goal of first-time performance for every customer. . www.roll-kraft.com TUBE NEWS December 2019 11