Accra-Wire Controls Inc
Various equipment
Company Overview
Accra Wire Controls (AWC), established in 1975, specializes in the design and manufacturing of innovative and reliable material handling equipment. Leveraging over five decades of experience in machine building and maintenance, AWC provides solutions primarily focused on wire payoffs, decoilers, and related machinery for a diverse range of industrial applications.
Products and Services
AWC offers a comprehensive line of material handling products. Their core offerings include wire payoffs and decoilers, designed to handle materials from fine medical wire and fiber optic cable to rope, flat-stock steel, and various types of tubing. The Accra-Flex series (F-100 to F-500) and Classic decoilers are highlighted for their ease of adjustment, threading, and integration into press, roll forming, and slide forming applications. Key features of the Accra-Flex series include a clutch-free design, simple table rotation, adjustable guide rollers, and a safety-focused table stem system. Optional equipment for decoilers includes Coil Containment Systems, Pneumatic Tension Control, Plane Turners, and various Centering Devices.
Beyond decoilers, AWC manufactures rewind and respool equipment, including tension-controlled random rewinds capable of handling a wide range of wire types and spool sizes, up to 1,000 pounds. They also provide specialized tubing dereelers (D-30T, D-40T, D-60T models) for plastic, rubber, or silicone tubing, and weld wire payoff machines suitable for automatic, semi-automatic, and robotic welding.
AWC further offers the SpoolSafe Tilter, a durable and compact solution for safely turning 1000-pound spools from horizontal to upright, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.
Technical Capabilities and Materials
AWC's machines are engineered for durability, featuring at least 95% steel construction and load-tested designs. Their equipment accommodates a wide range of material sizes, handling wire thicknesses from 0.001 inches to 0.750 inches. The company's expertise extends to processing various materials, including wires (medical, spring, weld), cables (fiber optic), rope, flat-stock steel, and tubing (plastic, rubber, silicone). Custom units can also be developed to meet specific client requirements.
Unique Value Proposition
A central tenet of AWC's offering is its proprietary Tension Control System. This system eliminates clutches and brakes, providing smooth acceleration and deceleration to prevent abrupt starting and stopping. This design significantly lowers electrical consumption by avoiding large energy usage spikes, offering a cost-saving solution for clients. AWC prides itself on offering the broadest range of payoff systems on the market. The company also provides in-house repair services and a refurbishment program, allowing customers to purchase refurbished products or sell used AWC machinery, contributing to cost savings and extended equipment lifespan. An online ROI Calculator is available to demonstrate the potential financial benefits of their equipment.
