Automotive Wire Insulation

  • Wire & Cable
  • Transportation
  • Automotive Wire Production

You can take advantage of our material-efficienct insulation technology for the production of thin wall automotive wires. Not only is this technology user-friendly, but we also offer you all of the components you need for implementation.

Key figures · EEL 30
Line speed
1200 m/min
Product range
Conductor cross section 0.22 – 6 mm2
Compounds
PVC, optional XLPE

EEL 30 Extend

Production line for making thin wall automotive wires

Are you concerned about your profitability in the automotive wire market?

Because automotive wire margins are low and material savings have a key role in production, our EEL 30 Extend insulation line offers you

  • Complete production line from a single supplier
  • Reduced material usage via our quick color change system
  • Production scheduling and quality reporting systems available as standard features

What you get

An automotive insulation line which is optimized for high-speed, reliable production of thin wall wires with quick color changes, and features which are proven through decades of know-how

  • Quick color change with minimal scrap rate
  • Excellent process repeatability
  • Precise product quality within the tight tolerances required in automotive wire production

Customer story

Maillefer's engineering ensures reliable operation of the automotive wire insulation line for many years. This line has user-friendly production features and is easy to operate. Color changes can be made quickly, ensuring high equipment efficiency and a low scrap rate.

The high-output extruder is equipped with a Maillefer barrier screw and a barrel with a unique feeding section. These features ensure a stable and homogeneous output throughout the entire speed range of the extruder. The automatic dual take-up ensures reliable continuous production. Also, the Nomos® control system features proven tools which help you monitor the production process and manage machine settings.

Typical line composition

  • KR 630 Dual flyer pay-off 
  • EMB 250 Electromagnetic brake 
  • Wire stabilisator
  • MXC 60-24D Extruder 
  • Coloring unit for main extruder
  • Conveying unit for main extruder
  • NMA 30-24D Two auxiliary extruders 
  • Coloring unit for auxiliary extruders
  • Conveying unit for auxiliary extruders
  • Quick color change system X-flow
  • Diameter gauge
  • MCS 20 Cooling system 
  • MCS Dryer 
  • Diameter gauge
  • Spark tester
  • Dual take-up
  • Autoextrusion 4.1 Line control 

Optional components

  • Welding machine
  • Marking unit
  • Lump and neckdown gauge
  • Eccentricity gauge
  • Double X-flow system quick color change for stripe and skin

Specifications

Conductor type Copper and aluminum
Conductor cross section Cu mm2, solid 0.22 - 6.0 mm2
Conductor cross section Cu mm2, stranded or bunched 0.22 - 6.0 mm2
Insulation layer thicknesses (mm) 0.2 - 0.4 mm
Max. Cable diameter (mm) 6.0 mm
Lenght of typical line (m) 33 m
Constructive line speed (m/min) 1200 m/min

Value packages

Upgrade the EEL 30 with proven packages.

Need more details on the Automotive Wire Insulation? Contact your nearest Maillefer representative →