Pre Heaters

WIRE PREHEATERS
Precise, field-proven for superior

performance during the extrusion
process
Effectively bond insulation to conductor without
gaps or cracks for the highest quality results
Minimize power losses and heat wire with

94% efficiency to maximize production uptime
Protect personnel and equipment with

system safety features
Get maximum operational flexibility with

external temperature controller interface
Measured by Commitment
In-Process Wire Preheating
MCS280L1640
Higher Frequency, Optimum Performance

When your wire is preheated for only fractions of a second
by a low-frequency (50/60 Hz) heat cycle, heat is applied
unevenly to the wire, resulting in hot and cold spots in the
insulation material. Beta LaserMike Preheaters solve this
problem by using high-frequency preheating that applies
the optimum heat cycles to the wire as it passes through
the Preheater. This ensures a linear and consistent
heating along the length of the wire, regardless of
speed, to meet your unique temperature requirements.
Beta LaserMike Preheater components are also carefully
designed to ensure that power losses are minimized and
that all the input power is used to heat the wire.
Designed for Safety and Lowest Maintenance

Longevity, safety, and durability are also built into all
Beta LaserMike Preheaters. For example, wire break
MCS120L0817
detection and current overload sensors are included in
every unit, and we use an incremental encoder for speed 3 Models to Choose From
monitoring so there are no brushes to wear out. The MCS120L0817: Compact, economical model ideal
Preheaters wire path is concealed behind an electrically for wire sizes 0.28 - 1.4 mm (0.01 - 0.06 in.).
locked door for greater safety. The facility to fit an optional MCS280L1640: High-speed, powered preheater for
external temperature controller is provided on all models, wire sizes 0.45 - 2.8 mm (0.02 - 0.12 in.).
allowing for compensation for low-speed applications and
varying input temperatures. MCS190L1640: High-speed, precision ceramic pulley
preheater for wire sizes 0.37 - 1.4 mm (0.008 - 0.055 in.).
Ideal for Data, Telecom, and Coax cables.
Why Preheating is Important

The all-too-important properties of cable insulation can The bottom pulley is insulated while the top pulley allows for an
be dramatically affected by the temperature of the metal electrical short to occur in the wire loop at the junction of the
core as it is being formed. When a hot plastic is extruded onto pre-heater incoming and outgoing locations.
a cold core, the plastic is quickly chilled, and a condition called This loop then effectively becomes the secondary of the
Thermal Shock can occur. transformer, allowing for a voltage to be induced to the wire
This condition reveals itself in the formation of cracks in the as it passes through the transformer coil.
insulation. These cracks, in turn reduce the electrical and The primary voltage of the transformer is controlled by the
mechanical performance of the cable. Conversely, an required temperature setting, the line speed and a multiplying
over-heated wire can reduce the ability of the insulation to flow constant. Processed Wire
correctly around the wire and adhere to its surface. Both of In Out
This secondary voltage is
these problems can
derived from the primary
influence line tension as
voltage divided by the
the wire is pulled through
number of turns in the Transformer
the extruder, and
primary.
the electrical performace Primary coil
Improper preheating As the processed wire is
of the product, in creates cracks in insulation
particular, the capacitance. the secondary circuit with
a low resistance path, the
How it Works voltage across it produces
The wire being processed, passes around two pulleys and a large current to preheat
through a transformer located inside the pre-heater chassis. the wire and create a
uniform increase in Wire passing through Preheater
temperature. becomes secondary coil.
Optimum Temperature Control Operator displays and controls
All Beta LaserMike Preheaters are equipped with a C580 Start and stop buttons
temperature controller. Display function button
Set temperature increment and decrement buttons
BETA LaserMike C580 Preheater Controller Diagnostic lamps for start, stop, fault, run, and
remote control
Digital display for set temperature and loop voltage
PRESETS Presets
Gain, bias, cut-on speed, and wire break sensitivity
Select C/F and control loop ON/OFF switches
Interfacing
Set temperature input: 0-10 VDC = 0-1000C/F
Contact inputs: start, stop, and remote set
temperature enable
C580 Controller Contact output: operating fault/power OFF
Profibus option available
Performance Graphs*
MCS120L0817 MCS190L1640
MCS280L1640
*Maximum power not shown. 20% reserves calculated.

Base calculation for incoming wire temperature is 10C (50F).
Options
Standard Options Special Options
Option Model (MCS) Option Model (MCS)
2 Wire version 120, 280 Low loss pulley set 120, 280
Range switch 120* High temp pulley set 120, 280
PIB1001 Profibus ALL Wheels and rails-sunken ALL
Solenoid door switch ALL or floor mount
80 MM plinth ALL Material selector switch ALL
Wide track pulley set 280
*Range option standard on MCS190 and MCS280.
Preheater Models
Model MCS120L0817 MCS280L1640 MCS190L1640
Wire size 0.28 - 1.4 mm (0.01 - 0.055 in.) 0.45 - 2.8 mm (0.02 - 0.11 in.) 0.37 - 1.4 mm (0.015 - 0.055 in.)
29 - 15 AWG 25 - 9 AWG 27 - 15 AWG
Stranded wire up to Stranded wire up to
2.5 mm2 (0.0039 in.2) 6 mm2 (0.0093 in.2)
Maximum line speed 1500 m/min. (4900 ft./min.) 2500 m/min. (8200 ft./min.) 2500 m/min. (8200 ft./min.)
Maximum wire temp 190C (370F) 190C (370F) 400C (750F)
Pulley size 2 x 120 mm 2 x 280 mm 2 x 190 & 2 x 120 mm
(2 x 4.7 in.) (2 x 11 in.) (2 x 7.5 & 2 x 4.7 in.)
Pulley sleeve Contact/insulating Contact/insulating Ceramic
Power output 8 KVA 16 KVA 16 KVA
Max loop voltage 17 V 40 V 40 V
Dimensions H: 1277 mm (50.26 in.) H: 1277 mm (50.26 in.) H: 1277 mm (50.26 in.)
W: 390 mm (24.13 in.) W: 530 mm (20.87 in.) W: 530 mm (20.87 in.)
D: 613 mm (15.35 in.) D: 763 mm (30.04 in.) D: 763 mm (30.04 in.)
Efficiency rate >90% >94% >94%
Power supply 380-480 VAC, RMS 3 phase
Sealing Sealed to IP54 (NEMA 13)
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In line with its policy of continuous improvement, NDC reserves the right to Document #: C-BROC-SCAN-Preheater-EN-2016SEPT27
revise or replace its products or services without prior notice. The information Date of Issue: September 2016
contained in this document may not represent the latest specification and is for NDC Technologies 2016
indicative purposes only.

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WIRE PREHEATERS

Precise, field-proven for superior

Minimize power losses and heat wire with

Protect personnel and equipment with

Get maximum operational flexibility with

Higher Frequency, Optimum Performance

Designed for Safety and Lowest Maintenance

Why Preheating is Important

*Maximum power not shown. 20% reserves calculated.

NDC Technologies is represented in over 60 countries worldwide. www.ndc.com/betalasermike

NDC Americas NDC China NDC Italy NDC India

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