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Wire & Cable Processing

Induction technology opens up new possibilities for high-quality wire & cable processing by providing superior control and consistency. Radyne induction wire & cable heating systems are fast, clean, and energy-efficient. These systems can be fitted directly into your existing production line and matched to your mill speed for continuous uninterrupted processing. Induction systems from Radyne require minimal maintenance and provide highly uniform metallurgical quality.

Many wire materials are compatible with induction including:

  • Aluminum
  • Copper
  • Beryllium Copper
  • Carbon Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Titanium
  • Nickel
  • Nitinol
  • And more

Innovative Continuous Product Handling Solutions

An important requirement of a continuous line application is the accuracy of the output power regulation. Radyne’s VersaPower®-Xtreme™ and TFD™ power supplies are equipped with the new and innovative Digital-iQ™ Control technology. This high-speed Control is 100% digital offering extremely precise and fluid regulation of power. Digital-iQ™ Control technology also offers advanced communication, control, and programming features that make monitoring, recipe storage, and management quick and easy.

Wire & Cable Annealing

Wire Annealing is usually performed post-drawing in order to ensure the desired metallurgical properties are achieved such as ductility and electrical conductivity. Annealing is also performed in between drawing stages in order to allow the wire to be drawn down further without increasing the hardness and causing the wire to become brittle. When performing the annealing process, it is of the utmost importance that temperature consistency is maintained along the entire length. Induction technology offers a compact, continuous, and highly accurate solution that fits directly into your production line.

Radyne Bright Annealing Wire Line
Radyne Bright Annealing Wire Line

Radyne offers a system for bright annealing wire in a controlled atmosphere. Click on the picture above to learn more about the Bright Annealing Wire Line from Radyne.

Stainless Steel Wire Annealing

Radyne induction heating equipment is ideal for stainless steel bright or dull annealing.

Wire & Cable Hardening

Wire and cable hardening is done when hardness properties are needed beyond those that can be achieved by drawing or cold working. This is especially common in the manufacture of spring wire where precise hardness profiles are needed to achieve the desired spring rates and wear properties. This hardening process can be done prior to “cold rolling” or after the spring has been formed.

Radyne - Spring Wire Line
Radyne Spring Wire IT Hardening Line

Radyne offers a system for hardening spring wire. Click the picture above to learn more about the Spring Wire IT Hardening Line from Radyne.

Wire & Cable Cladding

Wire & Cable cladding is the process of coating a wire with a layer of dissimilar metal in order to achieve the desired mechanical properties. Induction equipment aids in this process by preheating the wire ahead of the laser cladding system. This leads to more consistent cladding and higher line speeds because the wire is held at a consistent temperature prior to undergoing the cladding process.

Radyne Modular Wire Processing Unit

Radyne offers modular wire processing systems that can be customized for your specific wire processing needs. Click the photo above to learn more about modular wire processing systems from Radyne.

Wire & Cable Coating

Induction technology can be advantageous in wire coating processes by decreasing curing times and facilitating effective bonding of the coating material to the wire. Induction can be used post-coating to cure liquid or powder coating materials at a quicker rate, or pre-coating to pre-heat the wire for a more effective bond.

Radyne Modular Wire Processing Unit

Radyne offers modular wire processing systems that can be customized for your specific wire processing needs. Click the photo above to learn more about modular wire processing systems from Radyne.

Wire & Cable Diffusion Bonding

Wire diffusion bonding uses a combination of pressure and heat to join similar and dissimilar metals at the atomic level. Induction technology can be used to maintain a constant temperature while the bonding process is taking place insuring that a consistent and strong bond is formed.

Wire & Cable Jacket Extrusion

Wire jacket extrusion is a process in which a heated wire has a plastic or other non-metallic jacket material extruded over it. This is useful for wires that need to be electrically insulated or protected from oxidation. Induction technology can be used to heat the wire prior to the extrusion stage. Maintaining a precise and consistent temperature is important to ensure that the jacket thickness remains constant. Induction technology provides the precise temperature control necessary to achieve high-quality results.

Radyne Multi Wire Line
Radyne Multi-Wire Induction Heating Line

Radyne offers a wire heating system designed for heating multiple wires at once. This system can be utilized for multiple different wire processing applications. Click the photo above to learn more about the Multi-Wire Induction Heating Line from Radyne.

Wire & Cable Stripping

Induction can be used to strip some large wires of their insulating coatings. This process works by heating the wire to a temperature at which the coating material is evaporated off of the wire. This method is much quicker and less labor-intensive than sanding or grinding off the coatings. It is also less hazardous and more controllable than using a flame torch to burn off the coating. This allows sections of the coating to be stripped without the heat traveling up the wire and affecting other sections of the coating.

Radyne Voyager™ Nano Handheld Induction System

The Voyager™ Handheld Induction System can be utilized to quickly and conveniently strip wires. Click the photo above to learn more about the Voyager™ Handheld Induction System from Radyne.