1. General description:
Raw Material Feeding: The raw materials, usually in the form of pellets or granules, are fed into the extruder hopper.
Melting and Mixing: Inside the extruder, the raw materials are heated and melted. If the cable requires multiple layers or components, different materials may be mixed together at this stage.
Extrusion: The molten material is forced through a die, which gives the cable its final shape and dimensions. The die determines the cross-sectional shape of the cable, whether it's round, flat, or any other specialized shape.
Cooling: After exiting the die, the newly formed cable passes through a cooling system, which solidifies the material and sets its shape.
Take-up and Packaging: Finally, the cable is wound onto a spool or reel for storage or further processing. It may undergo additional treatments, such as printing, marking, or insulation layer application, before being packaged for shipping.
2. Technical parameter:
Model | D50 | D70 | D90 | D120 |
Diameter of wire core | 0.4mm-2.5mm | 1.5mm-8mm | 4mm-15mm | 10mm-50mm |
Diameter of finished | 1.5mm-3.5mm | 1.8mm-10mm | 5mm-20mm | 15mm-70mm |
Extrusion capacity | 100kg/h | 200kg/h | 300kg/h | 500kg/h |
3. How to use the cable extrusion production line:
Preparation and Setup:
Ensure that all necessary raw materials, including polymers and conductive materials, are available and properly stored.
Set up the extruder line according to the specifications of the cable being manufactured, including selecting the appropriate die and setting temperature and speed parameters.
Material Feeding:
Load the raw materials into the extruder hopper. This may involve using automated feeding systems or manual loading depending on the scale of the operation.
Heating and Melting:
Start the extruder heaters to melt the raw materials. The temperature settings will vary depending on the type of materials being used.
Monitor and adjust the temperature profiles to ensure consistent melting and proper viscosity of the molten material.
Extrusion:
Once the materials are adequately melted and mixed, start the extrusion process.
Control the speed of the extruder screw to maintain the desired throughput and ensure uniform extrusion.
Monitor the pressure in the extruder barrel to prevent issues such as material surges or blockages.
Die and Cooling:
Guide the extruded material through the die, which shapes it into the desired cross-sectional profile.
Ensure proper cooling of the newly formed cable. This may involve passing it through a water or air cooling system to solidify the material and set its shape.
Quality Control:
Conduct regular inspections of the extruded cable for defects such as air bubbles, uneven thickness, or surface imperfections.
Measure key parameters such as diameter, thickness, and electrical properties to ensure they meet specifications.
Make adjustments to the process as needed to address any quality issues that arise.
Take-up and Packaging:
Wind the extruded cable onto spools or reels using take-up equipment.
Apply any necessary markings, labels, or additional layers (such as insulation or shielding) to the cable.
Package the finished cable according to customer requirements for storage or shipment.
Maintenance and Cleanup:
Perform routine maintenance tasks on the extruder line, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts.
Clean the extruder barrel and die between production runs to prevent contamination and ensure product quality.
3. FAQ:
Dear customers, there are several models for the cable extrusion production line. In order to recommend the suitabe model, we'd like to learn some information:
1. Bare wire diameter
2. Soft wire or hard wire
3. Insulation/Sheath layer thickness
4. Whether with color strips?
Best regards
5. Reference photos
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