Case study · Manufacturing
A bespoke tangential taping machine, engineered end-to-end.
Purpose-built cable-wrapping machine — designed, fabricated, wired, PLC-programmed and commissioned by Lutrom Engineering.
The brief
A repeatable, adjustable tangential taping operation for cable assemblies — variable pitch, controlled tension, and a HMI simple enough for a shift-change hand-over. The unit had to fit an existing footprint and integrate with upstream and downstream conveyance.
Mechanical design & build
In-house design of the drive frame, taping head and guide roller assembly. Aluminium drive wheels for weight and inertia; laser-cut and machined mounting plates for repeatability. Fabrication and assembly at our Northwich workshop.
Electrical & controls
Custom control panel built to BS EN 61439 with a Siemens PLC, VFD-controlled main drive and independent tape-tension servo. Full HMI with recipe management so the operator can call up product-specific pitch and tension profiles.
Commissioning & FAT
Factory Acceptance Test at Lutrom before delivery — full functional run, safety-circuit verification, and hand-over documentation including electrical schematics, operator instructions and PLC program back-up.
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