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Triathlon – Efficient automation for control cabinet construction

The Triathlon S and L are highly automated wire assembly machines that are revolutionizing the wiring process in switch cabinet construction

You supply complete, ready-to-install wire sets – assembled, labeled, and in the correct wiring order – saving considerable time and money.

Maximum productivity – up to 450 wires per hour

Metzner Triathlon L1060

Triathlon L

For maximum productivity

Automatic wire change, 36‑fold

For maximum productivity

Up to 10 magazines

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Metzner Triathlon S0525

Triathlon S

Ideal for small and medium-sized series

Automatic wire change, 12‑fold

Ideal for small and medium series

Up to 5 magazines

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Both models dispense wires as chain bundles or via wire magazines.

Fully assembled, ready-to-install wires

Triathlon processes all wires for a control cabinet project fully automatically

Crimping with ferrules (0.5–6 mm², 8–18 mm)

Cut to desired length

High-contrast, inline labeling using modern inkjet printers

Optionally fully or partially stripped

Output in correct wiring sequence for direct mounting

Intelligent automation & fast wire change

A special highlight of the triathlon series is the RFID-controlled automatic wire change.

Tool-free replacement in approx. 30 seconds.

Wire cassettes with RFID identification automatically recognize the wire type.

Minimized setup times – maximum machine availability.

Optionally, a wire storage system with up to 12 bundles/reels can be integrated, which automatically detects wires and keeps them ready for use. The L version can even process up to 3 storage units simultaneously.

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Significant time and cost savings – fast ROI

The triathlon solutions pay for themselves even with small series sizes.

Significant time and cost savings through automation and error reduction.

Fast amortization through efficient production processes.

Why triathlon?
Your advantages at a glance

Fully automatic wire assembly

Inline labeling without wasting time

Automatic, RFID-controlled wire change

Reduction of assembly errors

High flexibility with wire variants and magazine options

Faster processes and improved cost-effectiveness

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