Maximizing Wire & Cable Line Speed
Custom Screw Design from Xaloy? Increases Cable Coating Line Speed by 89%
Is your extrusion process producing the best possible production rate? If you are struggling with this, you may need to reevaluate your process performance. Custom-tailored solutions can increase throughput in your extrusion operation while providing consistent melt quality. This real-life example demonstrates how Xaloy provided a wire and cable manufacturer with a custom screw design to exceed their production goals.
THE CHALLENGE
A wire and cable manufacturer in the western United States was maxed out on performance with their current screw. They sought a 30% increase in line speed on one of their manufacturing lines processing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and thermoplastic urethane (TPU) using a 2.50” 27:1 single-flighted screw in a Genca extruder.
After evaluating their process, Xaloy engineers designed a solution to increase their performance. [continue reading...]