ApplicationsHeat Thermal Plastic Tape
Application:
A manufacturer heating thermoplastic composite for filament winding.
Problem:
- Focused Heat - The energy from the heat source had to be localized to maintain the accuracy of melt-zone size.
- Winding Speeds - High heat flux densities were required to achieve acceptable winding speeds.
Solution:
- Heat - For tape widths of 6 mm or less, a Model 4085 Infrared Spot Heater supplied the heat to the thermoplastic composite tape. For tape widths exceeding 6 mm, Model 5194-02 Infrared Line Heaters supplied the heat to the thermoplastic composite tape.
- Power Control - Model 664F Phase Angle SCR Power Controllers controlled the power to the Infrared Spot Heater and Infrared Line Heaters.
Benefits:
- Focused Heat - Both heater types were able to focus the heat to maintain the accuracy of melt-zone size.
- Winding Speeds - By providing heat flux densities as high as 650 watts per square inch (100 watts per square cm), the heaters enabled the manufacturer to achieve acceptable winding speeds.