NORTHAMPTON Planetary Cabler 8 + 16 Bobbins (457 mm) (Ref : D5AXCP)
This planetary cabler is based on 2 cages of respectively 8 & 16 bobbins.
It is designed for laying-up light core cables like FO or equivalent with backtwist.
Line was made originally in 1984 by Northampton for FO.
It was upgraded recently with new taping heads and take-up, and used lately for cabling special cables for aeropspace & military application.
Equipment is part of a complete factory stopping activity in UK.
It is operating till October 2017.