Insulation & sheathing

Cable Extrusion Lines

Insulation and sheathing lines for power, building, solar and data cables, plus silicone, fluoropolymer and foamed-insulation applications. Select the process around the compound and cable construction.

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Ultra-fine fluoropolymer wire extrusion line

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Insulation and sheathing lines for power, building, solar, data and specialty cable applications.

Cable Extrusion catalogue equipment example — Insulation & sheathing

Start with what the machine needs to do.

Material entering the machine: Conductor or assembled cable core
Required result: Insulated wire or jacketed cable

Match the working range, material handling and controls to this operation.

Power, building & new-energy linesCore insulation and cable sheathing

Confirm before selectionMaterial grade, conductor or core diameter, wall thickness and output.

Photovoltaic cable linesSolar cable insulation and sheath processes

Confirm before selectionCable structure, compound specification and layer arrangement.

Silicone & fluoropolymer linesSpecified specialty insulation materials

Confirm before selectionMaterial processing requirements, wire size and associated equipment.

Physical & chemical foaming linesFoamed insulation for specified cable designs

Confirm before selectionDielectric construction, material, dimensions and process requirements.

Which situation matches your project?

Open the operation you need, then review its configuration inputs.

Cable Extrusion · catalogue equipment example

Insulating a conductorThe required layer is applied directly around an individual conductor.

Review together: Review compound grade, incoming diameter, layer thickness, finished diameter and in-line inspection.
Next decision: Provide the core drawing and the smallest and largest planned conductor sizes.

Sheathing an assembled cableA prepared cable core needs its outer jacket.

Review together: Review core dimensions, jacket compound, layer thickness, haul-off, cooling and reel handling as one line.
Next decision: Provide the core and finished-cable dimensions with the required package.

Using a specialty material or dielectricThe design calls for silicone, fluoropolymer or a foamed layer.

Review together: Review the material process and layer construction before selecting the screw, head and supporting equipment.
Next decision: Provide the compound specification and identify any required treatment or validation.

When the scope changes

Insulation and sheathing use different incoming products. Compound-specific curing, cross-linking, shielding and final cable testing need an explicit scope; they are not established by choosing an extruder size.

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Check the differences that matter to your product. Final selection follows a technical review.

Power cable insulation & sheathing

2026 catalogue · p. 23

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PY-Φ90 compared with PY-Φ100
Specification	PY-Φ90	PY-Φ100
Screw Ø (mm)	90	100
Screw L/D	25:1	25:1
Extrusion (kg/h)	300	350
Wire-size range Ø (mm)	5–35	5–50

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The catalogue lists PVC, XLPE and low-smoke halogen-free applications for this family. Compound processing and any additional treatment require confirmation.

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All catalogue reference models for Power cable insulation & sheathing
Model	Screw Ø (mm)	Screw L/D	Extrusion (kg/h)	Wire-size range Ø (mm)
PY-Φ90	90	25:1	300	5–35
PY-Φ100	100	25:1	350	5–50
PY-Φ120	120	25:1	400	10–80
PY-Φ150	150	25:1	600	20–200

New-energy cable extrusion

2026 catalogue · p. 22

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Model AModel B

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PY-Φ70 compared with PY-Φ90
Specification	PY-Φ70	PY-Φ90
Screw Ø (mm)	70	90
Screw L/D	25:1	25:1
Extrusion (kg/h)	100	200
Conductor area (mm²)	1.5–10	10–35

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These are a separate family: the same screw diameter does not imply the same output as the power-cable line. Material and conductor construction determine the final selection.

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All catalogue reference models for New-energy cable extrusion
Model	Screw Ø (mm)	Screw L/D	Extrusion (kg/h)	Conductor area (mm²)
PY-Φ70	70	25:1	100	1.5–10
PY-Φ90	90	25:1	200	10–35
PY-Φ110	110	28:1	300	35–95
PY-Φ130	130	28:1	450	95–240

Catalogue figures are reference values. Material, product dimensions and the agreed configuration determine operating output and the final technical specification.

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What determines the configuration?

Review the choices behind the equipment package.

Start with the compound

PVC, LSZH, silicone and fluoropolymers require their own processing review. Confirm the compound grade and material treatment before choosing the screw, head and downstream equipment.

Separate insulation and sheathing

Insulating an individual conductor and sheathing an assembled cable use different inputs. Provide the incoming diameter, layer thickness and finished diameter for each operation.

Balance the whole line

Extruder capacity alone does not establish finished-cable output. Review cooling, haul-off, inspection and take-up against the same cable and material specification.

Check the connections around the machine.

Input, equipment and output must work as one connected process.

Incoming materialConductor or assembled cable core

Required outputInsulated wire or jacketed cable

Incoming product to pay-off

Confirm conductor or assembled-core dimensions, reels, loading weight and tension requirements.

Extrusion to downstream equipment

Review the same product and output basis for cooling, haul-off, measurement, spark testing and take-up.

Materials to the factory

Identify feeding, drying, cooling utilities and any separate treatment required by the actual compound.

From this operation to your production line.

See the role of this equipment in each cable project, then open the complete route.

Solar Cable

Apply the specified insulation and sheath layers for solar cable.

Confirm firstConfirm compounds, layer arrangement and any separately required material treatment.

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Power & Building Cable

Insulate conductors or sheath assembled power-cable cores.

Confirm firstDefine each operation separately with its input diameter, compound and layer thickness.

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LAN & Data Cable

Apply core insulation or the finished LAN cable jacket.

Confirm firstThe shown line is an example; confirm material and solid or foamed construction for the selected process.

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USB & Data Cable

Review core insulation and jacket processes for the specified data cable.

Confirm firstThis photograph shows a fluoropolymer line; the required equipment depends on the actual compound.

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Power Cord

Apply insulation to the cord conductors and a sheath where specified.

Confirm firstConfirm round or flat geometry and compounds. The image is a line example, not a fixed cord configuration.

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Coaxial Cable

Apply the specified dielectric or the outer coaxial cable jacket.

Confirm firstReview solid or foamed dielectric separately; the image does not establish the final dielectric configuration.

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Define your equipment package

Agree the main machine and supporting items together before comparing proposals.

Specify in the equipment list

Pay-off and conductor or cable-core handling
Extruder, screw and head for the selected material
Cooling, haul-off and take-up arrangement
Specified diameter measurement and spark testing

Confirm the related requirements

Material drying, feeding and plant cooling utilities
Cross-linking, curing or other material-specific treatment
Finished-cable testing and applicable product requirements

Compare the proposal, not only the model.

Is the quotation based on the same compound, layer and finished cable?

Use the same product and scope when comparing suppliers.
Decision	What to check	What to request
Material & layer	Separate insulation from sheathing. Identify the compound grade, input product, layer thickness and finished dimensions.	A cable/material schedule tied to the proposed screw, head and line arrangement.
Finished layer	Agree how dimensions, concentricity where relevant, surface and in-line checks will be assessed on your material.	Trial conditions, measuring/inspection scope and the acceptance points to agree.
Supporting line	Check pay-off, cooling, drying, haul-off, accumulation and take-up together with the extruder.	A complete equipment list and line/interface drawing with supply boundaries.
Output & specialist processes	Compare output on the same product. Any curing, cross-linking or other material treatment requires a separately defined scope.	Product-specific operating assumptions and a list of external processes or equipment.

What changes the quotationCompound and layer requirements, screw/head arrangement, tooling, cooling, in-line checks, haul-off and take-up change the package. Mark tooling, supporting units, site works and services as included, optional or buyer-supplied before comparing prices.

Define a useful equipment trial.

Agree the representative product, incoming material, setup, run conditions, measurements and records before the trial. Confirm the acceptance criteria together; a catalogue maximum is not a guaranteed result for every product.

Prepare your selection requirements

Cable dimensions

Input diameter, insulation or sheath thickness and finished diameter.

Compound

Material type and grade, layer count and specialty processing needs.

Production mix

Target products, output expectations, colors and changeover needs.

Supporting equipment

Pay-off, cooling, haul-off, spark testing, diameter measurement and take-up.

Equipment questions

Can one line produce every cable material?

A line is selected for a defined material and product range. Conventional thermoplastics, silicone, fluoropolymers and foaming applications need their own technical review.

Is a published speed the output for my product?

Actual production depends on the product, compound, dimensions and complete line configuration. Confirm output against the intended cable rather than a standalone machine figure.

Can inspection equipment be included?

Spark testers and laser diameter gauges are included in the catalog’s supporting equipment. Their role and position should be agreed for the selected process.

Does a larger screw always give a better line?

No. The material, required output, cable dimensions and operating range should determine the screw and line configuration. The smallest and largest products in your planned range both need review.

What affects the price of a cable extrusion line?

The material system, screw and head, number of layers, reel handling, cooling length, controls and inspection equipment affect the quotation. Compare the complete equipment list and supply responsibilities.

Your Project Brief

Share the cable you want to make and the scope of your project.

Cable Extrusion Lines

Choose the equipment for your operation

Start with what the machine needs to do.

Which situation matches your project?

Compare reference configurations

Power cable insulation & sheathing

New-energy cable extrusion

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Fluoropolymer extrusion

New-energy cable extrusion

Power cable extrusion

Photovoltaic cable extrusion

What determines the configuration?

Check the connections around the machine.

From this operation to your production line.

Solar Cable

Power & Building Cable

LAN & Data Cable

USB & Data Cable

Power Cord

Coaxial Cable

Define your equipment package

Specify in the equipment list

Confirm the related requirements

Compare the proposal, not only the model.

Define a useful equipment trial.

Prepare your selection requirements

Equipment questions

Your Project Brief