The “Preheater” range is built around an innovative intelligent induction power controller, ensuring stable and linear heating of conductors. This advancement enhances extrusion productivity and dramatically improves product quality. Through extensive product development, the “Preheater” range now includes integrated wire speed sensors that automatically adjust power output, automated range selection, and smart self-monitoring capabilities. These features ensure repeatable and uniform conductor temperatures, shortening start-up times and reducing waste — key factors in boosting profitability and efficiency within manufacturing processes.

Key features of the “Preheater” range
– Material Recipes: Supports 20 different materials, with 3 fixed and 17 configurable recipes to meet specific composition and heating requirements.
– Accurate Temperature Measurement: Precisely calculates temperature increases required to heat the wire from ambient to the desired preheating temperature.
– Optional Interface: Allows connection to external temperature measuring systems, such as the “ZUMBACH AUTAC 300”, for closed-loop temperature control.

Zumbach products are celebrated for their robustness and durability, and the “Preheater” is no exception. Designed to withstand the rigorous demands of harsh manufacturing environments, the “Preheater” features the “Visu-Touch” – a rugged and compact 7” capacitive touch screen operator interface. This interface offers flexible positioning via a standardized VESA mount.

The Preheater range is available in three models with power ratings of 8kW, 16kW, and 25kW, covering wire diameter ranges up to 6mm. Each model includes an Ethernet TCP/IP service interface as standard, with additional interface options such as serial RS-232/-422/-485, Profibus DP, Profinet IO and EtherNet/IP.

“Autac 300” – Wire temperature measurement system
The “Autac 300” is used for temperature measurement and control in applications with conductor preheating or post annealing stages. The system consists of a sensor and a processor unit. Non-contact and precise temperature measurement with "Convective Heat Flow Principle" from 10° C to 300° C on wires and cables with a diameter range from 0.2mm to 7mm (.008in. to .28in.).

The measurement is independent of influencing factors such as colour, emission, speed, material or surface structure meaning the wire. The measuring head is slotted and can be changed without interruption, there is no need to thread the wire.

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Zumbach Electronic AG
2552 Orpund/Switzerland
Tel.: +41 32 3560400
sales@zumbach.ch
www.zumbach.com