Complete Carbon Fiber CFR Series

u CFR - Carbon Fiber Research A complete carbon fiber line in a micro-scale packageeQUIPMeNTu Center-to-ends oxidations ovensu Abatement systemsu Input creelu Rolls, stands and drivesu Pre-carbonization furnaceu Carbonization furnaceu Surface treatment equipmentu Sizing equipmentu Non-contact drying systemu Take-up windersu Integrated control system with SCADA interfaceI N S P I R e D I N N O VAT I O NThe Despatch CFR Series is a complete carbon fiber production line in a micro-scale package. Designed for universities and laboratories the CFR Series allows you to study and test fibers and processes with the same quality of a full production line at a fraction of the cost.The CFR is available as a complete line or as independent pieces.The line includes the same quality equipment offered in our production scale lines at a smaller scale. Despatch offers world leading center-to-ends oxidation ovens, energy efficient LT and HT furnaces designed for ease of operation with quick access to the muffle interior for easy cleaning. The Despatch surface treatment process provides uniform electro-chemical etching across the fiber web. A minimum amount of fresh water and base electrolyte is used due to effective recirculation systems. A sizing system provides uniform and constant distribution of size on the fiber. Fluid concentration and levels are PLC controlled and size fluid is continually circulated and filtered while in use. After sizing, a non-contact dryer delivers uniform low velocity airflow with a filtration system to capture fibrous debris.An integrated control system allows for accurate, centralized control of temperature and transport drive speeds, higher levels of automation, and increased flexibility of the production line. The integrated control system includes full data-logging and trending and enables the line to run at peak performance with maximum production output.M i n n e a p o l i s • s h a n g h a i • B e r l i n • s i n g a p o r e • h s i n c h u8860 207th Street West Minneapolis, MN 55044 USAgloBal headquartersphone: 1-888-DESPATCH (1-888-337-7282) international/main: 1-952-469-5424 fax: 1-952-469-4513sales@despatch.com www.despatch.comservice and technical supportservice parts: 1-800-473-7373 international service/main: 1-952-469-8230 service fax: 1-952-469-8193service@despatch.com© 2012 Despatch Industries. All rights reserved. Despatch is a registered trademark of Despatch Industries in the U.S. and other countries. CFR-2-12OxIDATION OVeNSu Center-to-ends airflowu Industry’s finest airflow and temperature uniformity resulting in uniform oxidized density across the entire tow-bandu Maximized heated zone size provides for increased fiber productionu Energy efficient design lt & ht furnacesu Quick access to muffle interior u Automated heat up and cool down programs u Energy efficient design - reclaimed heat u Uniform sealing of internal atmosphere u Balanced furnace atmosphere SURFACe TReATMeNTu Uniform electro-chemical etching across the fiber webu Minimal usage of fresh water and base electrolyteu Electrolyte solution efficiently removed from the fibersiZingu Size fluid continually circulated and filtered while in use u Uniform and constant distribution of size on the fiberu Easy access for cleaningdrying systeMsu Non-contact dryer with uniform low velocity air u Filtration system captures fibrous debrisMaterial handlingu Precise tension monitoring and speed controlu Designed for safe operationu Damage resistant roller surfacesintegrated controlu PLC with SCADA interfaceu Centralized control of temperature and transport drive speedsu Full data logging and trendingA complete carbon fiber line in a micro-scale package