ALWECO EXPLAINS : Ultra Groove Cable Drum
In 2013, we introduced the new standard in cable drums: the Ultra Groove. It has since become a very popular product in the greenhouse industry, but do you know the story behind the Ultra Groove cable drum?
Double H in the United Kingdom experienced issues with broken tension cables in their phalaenopsis cultivation in 2013. At that time, ALWECO had just developed the Ultra Groove cable drum. Since there was no immediate existing solution for Double H, we decided to test this new cable drum in practice. After all, that's what we stand for: always solving every problem, ensuring the customer is never at a disadvantage.
Was the Ultra Groove cable drum successful at Double H? Since 2013, no tension cable has broken. What makes this cable drum so special is that its diameter is larger than the shaft it is installed on. This increases the running radius of the cable on the drum, reducing wear. At the same time, the special grooves provide better support for the cable and prevent it from making contact with itself during winding, which also reduces wear. Simply put: the cable no longer has point contact, which is better for the cable.
Additionally, the Ultra Groove cable drum can be installed in existing systems without the need to cut through existing shafts. We also developed a special clamping tool and bracket to set the drum to a predetermined tension. This ensures that every tension cable and every Ultra Groove cable drum maintains the same tension. Naturally, we have patented this unique cable drum.
And Double H? In September 2020, we were also able to equip a new department with an installation. With the Ultra Groove cable drum, of course.