Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions to Introduce Smart Temp - the New Intelligent Pre-Heater

Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions (formerly NDC Technologies) launched a new intelligent pre-heating technology that will revolutionize the production of extruded cables.

The new Nordson Smart Temp pre-heater makes the extrusion process faster and easier, improving product quality and productivity. It comes with a host of features – including a touch-screen display, integrated temperature control, easy recipe setup, auto-range selection, multi-directional line heating, and more. 

As the name suggests, the Smart Temp is smart and uses high-frequency preheating to apply the optimum heat cycles to the wire. This ensures consistent heating along the length of the wire, regardless of speed. It is designed to minimize power losses, using all the input power to heat the wire and meet the unique temperature requirements of your process. 

“The temperature of the metal core is key to cable insulation properties,” says Phlopatir Rizk, Product Line Manager at Nordson MCS. “If hot plastic is extruded onto a cold wire, thermal shock can occur, creating cracks in the insulation which reduce the electrical and mechanical performance of the wire. If the wire is too hot, however, the insulation will not flow around it correctly, and will not adhere to its surface. These issues can adversely affect the line tension as the wire is pulled through the extruder and will influence the electrical performance of the product, especially the capacitance. Smart Temp produces a large current to preheat the wire, creating a uniform temperature increase and delivering optimum performance and high-quality cable.”

With Smart Temp, you can store up to 50 material types, automatically adjusting the voltage to the wire based on the type of material selected. Smart Temp also offers a wide range of dry contact and analog inputs and outputs. Safety and durability are built in, with wire break detection as standard. The sliding door locks electronically to conceal the wire path for safety. An internal temperature controller allows for precision closed-loop temperature control of the wire, and this data can be used for quality control.

Learn more about Smart Temp at this link.