Patent ID: 9196400
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,H01B

Abstract:
1. A method for producing cable, the method comprising: applying an insulative coating to each of a plurality of conductors at a primary extruder system to form a plurality of insulated conductors having a first end and a second end; directing the plurality of insulated conductors from the primary extruder system to a twisting system; taking up the plurality of insulated conductors on a spool of the twisting system with the first end leading the second end to twist the plurality of insulated conductors together and apply a first portion of a desired twist to the plurality of insulated conductors, wherein the spool defines an axis and rotates in a first direction about the axis and within a spool cradle to take up the plurality of insulated conductors; paying off the plurality of insulated conductors from the spool of the twisting system with the second end leading the first end, to further twist the plurality of insulated conductors together and apply a second portion of a desired twist to the plurality of insulated conductors to form a twisted plurality of insulated conductors having the desired twist, wherein the spool rotates in a second direction opposite the first direction about the axis and within the spool cradle to pay off the plurality of conductors; and directing the twisted plurality of insulated conductors from the spool to a jacket extruder configured to apply an outer jacket over the twisted plurality of insulated conductors.