RWC 601 – Winding System for Large Coils and Thick Wires – Also Handles Fine Wire

The RWC 601 is our high-performance winding machine designed for demanding applications involving heavy coils and large diameters – ideal for fine wires starting from 0.2 mm as well as thick round and flat wires, supporting coil weights of up to 500kg.

🌐 Versatility & Customization

  • Suitable for: Fine wires from Ø 0.4mm up to heavy round and flat wires
  • Coil diameter: Expandable up to a winding diameter of 750mm
  • Flexible coil weight: Up to 500kg
  • Extended applications: Ideal for current transformers, power supplies, railway technology (e.g. ICE4), energy transmission, and more

🔧 Tailstock Options

  • Pneumatic tailstock: For quick and reliable clamping
  • Servo-synchronized tailstock: Gear-driven for precisely synchronized motion under high torque

⚡ Advanced Drive Technology

  • Powerful AC synchronous servo motors: For dynamic and precise winding processes
  • High-performance servo controllers: Air-cooled for maximum reliability – even under continuous operation

🖥️ Intelligent Control & User Convenience

  • Intuitive machine operation: Via touch panel directly on the machine
  • External program creation: With RAWITEC winding editor, Microsoft Excel, or the WiDaMa system
  • Centralized data management: Through integrated file server
  • Fully customizable winding types & parameters: For maximum application flexibility
  • Real-time adjustments: Modifications possible during live operation

🛠️ Efficient Mechanics & Data Handling

  • Mechanical fine-tuning: By easy swapping of belts and gears
  • Program transfer: Via USB or LAN interface
  • Integrated flash memory: For safe storage of all machine and program data

✅ Summary

The RWC 601 combines robust performance with intelligent control – ideal for complex winding tasks in demanding industrial environments.

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RWC601-SA RWC601-PR
Technical Specifications
Machine Types RWC601-PR* RWC601-SA*
Wire range mm² 110 mm² 210 mm²
Traverse width mm 800 / 1400 / 1800 mm * 1000 / 1400 / 1800 mm *
Clamping length mm 950 / 1540 / 1950 mm * 1140 / 1540 / 1950 mm *
Max. traverse feed mm 99.99 / spindle revolution ³ 99.99 / spindle revolution ³
Gear stage 0 - 1 0 - 1
Gear stage 0 – speed rpm max. 100 max. 100
Gear stage 0 – torque Nm max. 1400 max. 2400
Gear stage 1 – speed rpm max. 500 max. 500
Gear stage 1 – torque Nm max. 280 max. 1480
Spindle/tailstock center height mm 1000 * 1000 *
Winding diameter mm 800 * 800 *
Control Industrial PC with single-/dual-core processor **
Languages DE, EN, AL, IT, FR, ES, CS, HU, SU, RU, PL, NL, EL, PT, ZH...
Connections 2× USB2.0, 1× Ethernet, 2× RS232, 1× VGA, foot pedal, I/O, 2× PS/2
OS Robust real-time operating system
Data backup / update via USB and Ethernet
Printer (optional) USB / Parallel **
Digital/analog I/O (optional) Expandable ***
Display 15" standard, 12.1" / 15" IP65 **
Keyboard USB wireless 2.4 GHz **
Storage capacity Locally approx. 5,000 programs², network approx. 20,000 ***
Extensions PLC interface integrated **
Joystick Teach-in function for manual axis control: CW/CCW winding axis rotation, traverse left/right
Power consumption kVA 12.9 16.8
Dimensions (W×D×H) 2540 × 1280 × 1960 / 3140 × 1280 × 1960 * 2540 × 1280 × 1960 / 3140 × 1280 × 1960 *
Power supply 400V – 50Hz / 32A
Weight approx. 2,646 kg / approx. 2,817 kg approx. 2,784 kg / approx. 2,893 kg

* Specifications may vary
** Optional equipment
*** Expandable on request
² Approx. 400 KB (500 steps incl. comments)
³ Valid for spindle speed × feed < 3600/min

Intuitive touch software for winding machines – powerful and versatile

The user interface was specially developed for easy and efficient touch operation on winding machines.
In addition to basic functions such as opening, closing, copying, saving, deleting, editing, and printing
of winding programs, the software offers a wide range of additional features.

These include:

  • an integrated language switch for international use,

  • extensive configuration options,

  • service-relevant diagnostic tools, and

  • functions for system optimization and machine customization.

Thanks to its clearly structured interface, the software supports both operators in everyday production and technical staff in machine configuration.

Home screen – central user interface Display of main winding parameters and activated setup functions Display of main winding parameters and special functions
Manual functions Programming page for entering all relevant winding parameters Programming page with example – copying the right reversal point
Programming page for entering all relevant winding parameters Programming functions & control, winding types extension Display and acknowledgment of already corrected errors
Overview of active error messages INPUTS: Configuration of programmable inputs and outputs with various options Language switching – also supports Cyrillic and Chinese
I/O diagnostics incl. forcing function, status queries, and live diagnostics Language texts for individual adaptation of interface texts System update function for software maintenance
Backup function PLC integration for external control and data exchange PLC integration incl. I/O forcing, status monitoring, and live diagnostics
System settings – basic info Network settings Process step management
This interface allows users to open winding programs from various storage sources: internal iSATA drive, USB stick, network drive (FTP server), or USB floppy disk drive. As the number of stored programs increases over time, a built-in search function helps streamline selection. By entering the first three characters, the program list is automatically filtered to show relevant matches. Programs can also be saved to all of the above storage media, internal iSATA drive, USB stick, network (FTP), and floppy disk drive.

🔧 Dynamic Working Lines – RWC 601

The adjacent diagram illustrates the relationship between the winding radius and the resulting wire tension force under different operating conditions of the RWC 601 winding machine.

As the winding radius increases – i.e., the coil diameter grows – the force at the winding axis decreases. The physical relationship is simple:

Power = Torque × Speed

Since the machine power remains constant, the torque decreases as the speed increases – and thus the available wire tension also decreases.

⚙️ Timing Belt Overview – RWC 601

The RWC 601 is equipped with two gearbox stages. The following overview shows the maximum speed and corresponding torque for the RWC601-PR and RWC601-SA models:

Gear Stage Speed (RPM) Torque – RWC601-PR Torque – RWC601-SA
0 max. 100 max. 1400 Nm max. 2400 Nm
1 max. 500 max. 280 Nm max. 1480 Nm

📈 Diagram Interpretation

  • The lines represent the wire tension [N] as a function of winding radius [mm] for the RWC601-PR and RWC601-SA models.
  • The left Y-axis is logarithmically scaled to visualize both low and high forces.
  • The right Y-axis displays typical wire diameters [mm] to assist in wire selection.
  • Gear stage 0 provides high torque for large cross-sections – ideal for thick wires and large coils.
  • Gear stage 1 is suitable for higher speeds with moderate tension requirements.

🧩 Practical Benefits

This visual representation supports decision-making when selecting the appropriate drive setup:

  • Adjustment based on wire diameter (e.g. 0.4 mm to 20 mm)
  • Consideration of the required tension range
  • Depending on the desired winding speed
  • Optimized for the respective coil diameter

The RWC 601 can thus be optimally configured for a wide range of applications in transformer and power engineering.

🔎 Note: The actual wire tension also depends on the wire material, the wire brake system, and friction. All values are approximate based on the gear configuration.

RWC 601 – Precision and Power for Large Coils and Industrial Winding Applications

🔧 High-performance winding machine: The RWC 601 is a robust solution for precise and efficient winding of large coils – ideal for wire diameters from 0.4 mm up to heavy flat and round wires up to 210 mm².

📐 Versatile geometry: Suitable for round and rectangular coil bodies – with or without integrated cooling channels – using linear winding techniques.

🧩 Modular design: The RWC 601 is ideal for both single-item production and industrial series manufacturing.

🏗️ Typical Industrial Applications:

  • 🔋 Large power transformers with thin and thick flat or round wires (up to 210 mm²)
  • 🏭 Power supply components for medium and high-voltage installations
  • 📏 Current transformers and measuring coils
  • ⚡ Coil manufacturing for substations and energy distribution systems
  • 🚆 Railway technology – e.g. high-current coils and medium-frequency traction transformers
  • 🔌 Special applications in the field of energy transmission

✅ Your Advantages at a Glance:

  • 🎯 Flexible parameter configuration and easy adaptation to various winding tasks
  • 🧵 Processing of fine to very thick wires on various coil geometries
  • 📈 Maximum repeatability and process reliability – even with heavy coils up to 500 kg
  • 🖥️ Intuitive control via modern touch panel
  • 🔄 Expandable with options such as tailstock, automatic wire guide, and PLC interfaces

🏗️ Ideal for large-scale industrial projects: The RWC 601 stands for reliable high-performance winding – from power distribution to advanced railway systems.


3-phase 2MW transformer substation Transformer station Example application, power supply – substation
30kVA transformer Rail – ICE4 Example application, illustrated, automotive industry
Power supply – substation, measuring transducers Example application, choke High-current coils
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