INTEGRATED CARBON FIBER
PRODUCTION LINES

Through our experience and expertise in the carbon fiber industry, we have established relationships that allow us to facilitate the installation, commissioning and optimization of a complete carbon fiber line through one point of contact. Despatch keeps your costs down with efficient use of energy such as using reclaimed heat, easy access to all parts of the line for maintenance, and top quality components for maximum uptime.

Oxidation ovens (see oxidation oven page for details)

LT and HT furnaces

Despatch offers LT and HT furnaces designed for ease of operation with quick access to the muffle interior for easy cleaning. A PLC provides precise temperature control, critical systems monitoring and automated heat up and cool down programs.

The energy efficient design uses reclaimed heat for the inert atmosphere gas. The internal atmosphere is uniformly sealed and remains in balance while the exhaust removes effluent freight.

Surface treatment

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, and electrolyte solution is efficiently removed from the fiber.

Sizing

A PLC controls the recipes and fluid levels for sizing with a SCADA interface. Size fluid is continually circulated and filtered while in use. The system provides uniform and constant distribution of size on the fiber and easy access for cleaning.

Drying

Following surface treatment the fiber is dried through a contact dryer with a uniform surface temperature. After sizing, a non-contact dryer delivers uniform low velocity airflow with a filtration system to capture fibrous debris. Temperature for both dryers is controlled by a PLC with a SCADA interface.

Material handling equipment

Material handling equipment is engineered for precise tension monitoring and speed control, designed for safe operation and easy maintenance. Roller surfaces are damage resistant and the entire system is PLC controlled and monitored.