Protective corrugated tube for wire harnesses is defined by more than outside diameter. The resin, corrugation geometry, flexibility, slit or unslit construction, thermal environment and packaging format all influence the proposed production line.
RUNNING MACHINE organizes these product requirements before equipment selection so the extruder, tooling, corrugator and downstream handling can be discussed on the same basis.
Product inputs that affect the line
- Resin grade and formulation
- Slit or unslit finished tube
- Outside and inside dimensions
- Corrugation pitch and profile
- Flexibility and bend requirements
- Color and marking requirements
- Coil length and packaging method
- Applicable product test or customer specification
Typical equipment scope
The proposal may include material feeding, extrusion, tube tooling, corrugation forming, cooling, pulling or guiding, optional slitting, length control and winding. Inspection devices and auxiliary equipment should be specified only when the product requirement is known.
Information needed for a proposal
- Drawing, sample or dimensional table
- Resin grade and color
- Slit position and slit method, if required
- Minimum and maximum tube size
- Corrugation profile requirements
- Coil length and package size
- Target output or line speed
- Inspection criteria
- Factory electrical and utility conditions
Frequently asked questions
Can slitting be included in the production process?
It can be evaluated when the slit geometry, position, finished-tube behavior and inspection method are provided.
Is a physical sample enough to quote the line?
A sample is useful, but material, tolerance, production target and acceptance requirements are also needed for a meaningful equipment scope.
Can several colors be produced?
Color change requirements should be discussed with the resin and production schedule because they affect material handling and cleaning plans.
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Discuss your wire-harness tube project
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