Add ADDITIONAL value to your cable - Silicone oil spraying Units (SSU)
PROBLEM FROM TALCUM POWDER MACHINE
The problems of using talcum powder are not few and they are widely known by cable manufacturers.
PROBLEM 1
MESS FACTORY ENVIRONMENT
Talcum powder tends to easily spill out of the chamber at any time while functioning, which not only makes the surrounding area far from clean but also pollutes the air quality, thus increasing the risk of a possible respiratory disease if exposed for long periods of time.
PROBLEM 2
UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION
Another common problem is caused by the accurate control of the applied amount of powder which ultimately results in an uneven distribution of the talcum powder onto the cable.
If the amount of powder is less than required, some conductors might stick together. On the other hand, if the amount of powder is too much, this extra powder could accumulate into the entrance of the crosshead thus causing further difficulties.
PROBLEM 3
ELECTROSTATIC TALCUM POWDER MACHINE
To deal with the problems from the traditional talcum powder machine, some factories bring in the electrostatic talcum powder machine, which applies talcum powder directly onto the cable surface, preventing the dirtiness of the nearby area. Besides, powder can also distribute evenly with precise control.
Talcum powder easily gets damp and cakes in a moisture environment. That causes nozzles of the electrostatic talcum powder machines turning into malfunction quite often.
Silicone oil spraying UNit at a glance
▋Spraying chamber
▋HMI (Human machine interface)
▋platform support
▋Recycle system
Furthermore, rather than dispose of the already used oil, the SSU is equipped with a filter system that helps to recollect and recycle this oil for its reuse.
Specification of the Silicone oil SPRAYING UNits
Cleaner
When peeling the outer sheath, talcum powder will not fall all over the place. Both surrounding areas and hands can stay clean.For those high-tech industries, cables with talcum powder are prohibited from being used in the clean room to prevent contaminating the process.
More Reliable
Silicone oil is much more stable than talcum powder, which is prone to absorb moisture and agglomerate. Stability of the silicone oil prevents uneven distribution and malfunction by nozzle stuck
More Efficient
Because SSU is able to control the spraying amount precisely thanks to the nozzle adjustment and HMI control, quality and cost can reach a balance to pursue the greatest profit.
More sustainable
Eliminating dependence on the talc mining industry and the oil recycling system allows us to reduce our footprint on the environment.
The SSU may just be a small piece in the complex makeup of an extrusion line, but at Pioneer we believe that it is also a representation of adapting to these changing times and advancing towards a more sustainable, efficient and profitable production process.