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ProThermic PH300 series wire preheater from Proton

PROTON Products continues to expand its product range with technologies that provide its customers with solutions that improve production, quality and product safety. insul- ation-to-wire adhesion and stripping characteristics to stop pinholes and bare patch faults, especially at high line speeds. By preheating the conductor, it eliminates any “thermal shock” between a cold (ambient temperature) wire and a relatively hot material flowing from the extruder, while also driving off wire moisture. By preheating the conductor to the same temperature as the extruded insulation, it significantly improves the quality of the final product to ensure that the adhesion and electrical properties of the finished product are correct. delivers high-frequency induction pre-heating to 200ºC or greater with a high electrical energy efficiency (EEE) power-to-wire transfer rate of 96 per cent, using the latest solid-state technology. It is designed for use on all types of wire including solid, copper-clad and aluminium up to 3mm diameter and stranded wires up to 3.2mm diameter. It employs a parabolic control algorithm to ensure optimal, accurate heating of the product at all line speeds and wire sizes. The ProThermic PH300 is housed in a rugged enclosure with a user-friendly, menu-based LCD interface. Industry- Proton’s preheater latest ProThermic TM wire increases the The ProThermic PH300

The ProThermic PH300 from Proton Products

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standard interfaces are available for integration into the customer’s automation platforms. Proton Products – USA Website : www.protonproducts.com communication

Ridgway’s new high-speed taping line Ridgway Machines has manufactured a new compact high-speed taping machine that can precisely apply up to two individual tapes per head onto small round or rectangle wires. The modular design also means it can be built to different specifications such as one, two or three bay. Twin servo motor technology ensures the fast and accurate application of the applied tapes. The taping head is designed to accommodate both flat and cross-wound tape pads to suit the required application. The HTM-Configurations can be used to apply a variety of materials including but not limited to PTFE, mica, paper, Nomex®, polyester, aluminium/mylar and Kapton®.

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