Apparatus and method for applying traction to an elongate element produced by fusing a preform of glass material and usable in a process for producing an optical fibre

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PATENT NO 8695379
APP PUB NO 20030140658A1
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10169125

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Apparatus for applying traction to an elongate cylindrical element produced by fusion of an end portion of a preform of glass material, in which a traction device is capable of being connected to a portion of the elongate cylindrical element to provide traction of the elongate cylindrical element along an axis. A device for the rotation of the elongate cylindrical element applies a twist to the elongate cylindrical element about the axis simultaneously with the traction.

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PRYSMIAN CAVI E SISTEMI ENERGIA S R LITALY MILAN

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Caiata, Marco Antonio Pontecagnano-Faiano, IT 3 5
Cocchini, Franco Cava Dei Tirreni, IT 24 67
Ferri, Giuseppe Cava Dei Tirreni, IT 5 7
Mazzotti, Andrea Rende, IT 5 15
Rossi, Alessandro Baronissi, IT 40 285
Schiaffo, Antonio Salerno, IT 13 27

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