Despatch - Model CFR Series -Carbon Fiber Production Line

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.

Oxidation Ovens

• Center-to-ends airflow
• Industry’s finest airflow and temperature uniformity resulting in uniform oxidized density across the entire tow-band
• Maximized heated zone size provides for increased fiber production
• Energy efficient design

LT & HT Furnaces

• Quick access to muffle interior
• Automated heat up and cool down programs
• Energy efficient design - reclaimed heat
• Uniform sealing of internal atmosphere
• Balanced furnace atmosphere

Surface Treatment

• Uniform electro-chemical etching across the fiber web
• Minimal usage of fresh water and base electrolyte
• Electrolyte solution efficiently removed from the fiber

Sizing

• Size fluid continually circulated and filtered while in use
• Uniform and constant distribution of size on the fiber
• Easy access for cleaning

Drying Systems

• Contact dryer with uniform surface temperature
• Non-contact dryer with uniform low velocity air
• Filtration system captures fibrous debris

Material Handling

• Precise tension monitoring and speed control
• Designed for safe operation
• Damage resistant roller surfaces

Integrated Control

• PLC with SCADA interface
• Centralized control of temperature and transport drive speeds
• Full data logging and trending