Understanding the Drum Twister: High-Efficiency Stranding Solution for Modern Cable Manufacturing

The Drum Twister is a critical piece of equipment in the wire and cable manufacturing industry. It is primarily used for stranding large-length and large-cross-section power cables and Milliken conductors, ensuring stable structure and reliable electrical performance. In addition to stranding, the Drum Twister can also perform steel wire or steel tape armoring, as well as copper wire or copper tape shielding, making it one of the most versatile and advanced machines in today’s cable production field.

Compared with conventional stranding equipment, modern Drum Twisters offer significantly higher production efficiency, with operational speeds generally above 30 m/min. This makes them ideal for factories aiming to improve capacity, control cable quality, and expand production capabilities.

Why Drum Twisters Are Essential in Cable Manufacturing

One of the biggest advantages of the Drum Twister is its flexible back-twist and non-back-twist operation modes. Depending on the cable structure and material requirements, the pay-off bobbins can rotate synchronously with the take-up frame or remain fixed. This adaptability ensures consistent cable quality across diverse production needs.

The equipment also features a large take-up bobbin capacity, reaching up to 4000 mm, which significantly broadens the production range and reduces downtime caused by frequent bobbin changes.

With years of development experience, our rotary caterpillar-type Drum Twister integrates the production technology used by leading domestic cable manufacturers. We provide a wide range of models—2000, 2500, 3150, 3500, 4000, 4200—capable of producing:

3-core cables

4-core cables

5-core cables

“4+1” structures

“3+2” structures

This flexibility enables users to meet a wide array of project demands with a single machine type.

Key Features of Our Drum Twister

Our Drum Twister adopts a sub-motor driving system, bringing several important performance benefits:

1. High Precision & High Efficiency

All major components are built with high precision and high structural strength, ensuring excellent rotational balance and stable high-speed performance. This directly contributes to higher production output and consistent cable quality.

2. Intelligent Control System

Technical parameters can be set, monitored, and modified directly through the touchscreen interface.

The PLC system calculates key operational data in real-time to ensure process accuracy.

In addition, the interface displays fault types and locations, helping operators quickly pinpoint issues and reduce downtime.

3. Flexible Configuration Options

Customers can configure the Drum Twister with various process devices to meet different production requirements, including:

Metallic or non-metallic taping

Steel wire armoring

Filling units

Longitudinal wrapping devices

This modular design allows manufacturers to build an optimized production line tailored to their cable types.

Conclusion

As cable manufacturing evolves toward higher efficiency and broader product capabilities, the Drum Twister stands out as an essential and advanced solution. With high production speed, intelligent control, flexible configuration, and compatibility with large bobbins, it significantly enhances both productivity and product quality.

With extensive industry experience, we continue to provide innovative Drum Twister solutions that support the growing demands of power cable and conductor production worldwide.