UV-LAMP & LED CONFIGURATIONSUV-lamp machine — equipment image
UV-lamp equipment image from the outdoor cable project reference.
CONFIGURE THE WHOLE PROCESSFiber + ink + curing + tension + reel compatibility
01HONGKAI · OPTICAL FIBER PREPARATION
HK-235 Optical Fiber Coloring and Rewinding Machine
Identify every fiber. Control every reel.
Apply and cure identification ink on individual optical fibers, then rewind them with coordinated tension and traverse. Select the curing system, fiber path and reel package around your production requirements.
- INPUT
- Optical fiber, approved ink and supply reel
- OUTPUT
- Identified, cured and rewound fiber
- PROCESSING PATH
- Single fiber · seven integrated functional units
- OPERATING DUTY
- Coloring with curing, or controlled rewinding
Fiber preparation: this machine colors or rewinds individual optical fibers. Loose-tube extrusion, tight buffering and cable sheathing are separate downstream processes.
02PROCESS & MATERIAL HANDOFF
From incoming fiber to an identified reel.
Coloring follows all four steps. For rewinding without a new color coating, the machine uses the confirmed transfer path and operating settings.
01FIBER FEED
Supply fiber under controlled tension.
Coordinate the driven pay-off, dancer and guide path with the actual supply reel.
02INK APPLICATION
Apply the identification coating.
Select the ink and die, center the coating system and set the required application conditions.
03CURING
Cure before traction and winding.
Match the UV-lamp or LED system, nitrogen protection and speed to the approved ink.
04REWINDING
Build the specified output reel.
Coordinate wheel haul-off, winding tension and traverse for the required reel package.
03CONFIGURATION & PROJECT SCOPE
Choose the processing duty and curing system.
Compare UV-lamp coloring, an LED configuration and rewinding mode. Each requires its own operating and acceptance conditions.
PROJECT EQUIPMENT REFERENCEUV-lamp machine — equipment image
CONFIGURATION BASISUV-lamp equipment image · final layout follows the technical proposal
04SEVEN INTEGRATED MACHINE UNITS
Follow the fiber, one function at a time.
Select a unit to review its role and project requirements. These functions are integrated into the complete machine; the supplied reference image shows the whole equipment.
FIBER PATH & MACHINE CONTROL
07 · PLC & operator controls coordinate the process
UV-LAMP MACHINE · EQUIPMENT REFERENCE01 / 07
UV-lamp complete-machine image. Individual component photos and the final internal layout are confirmed for the selected project.
Driven fiber pay-off
Feeds one optical fiber from the supply reel. The movable, motor-driven pay-off coordinates reel motion with fiber demand to limit tension variation and vibration.
CONFIRM FOR YOUR PROJECT
Supply reel flange, barrel, bore, width and mass; fiber length; drive and threading arrangement.
Selected unit 01: Driven fiber pay-off
05SEPARATE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Two machine designs. Two specification schedules.
Select the complete UV-lamp or LED configuration. The electrical supply, drives, curing unit and speed ratings below belong to the stated reference equipment.
UV-lamp machine
| Process | Single-fiber coloring and rewinding |
|---|---|
| Coloring production speed | Up to 1,800 m/min |
| Mechanical design speed | Up to 2,000 m/min |
| Rewinding speed | Confirm in the selected technical proposal |
| Curing technology | UV lamp with nitrogen flushing |
| UV lamp power | 7.5 kW |
| Color coating thickness | 3–5 μm |
| Pay-off tension | 0.2–1.0 N; tolerance ±0.05 N |
| Reel reference | 25 / 50 km classes; final reel dimensions to confirm |
| Pay-off drives | 2 × 1.5 kW Panasonic servos; 0.4 kW traverse |
| Wheel haul-off | 0.75 kW Panasonic servo |
| Take-up drives | 1.5 kW Panasonic servo; 0.4 kW traverse |
| Controls | Siemens S7 PLC; Kinco 10.2-inch HMI; RKC PID |
| Installed power reference | Approx. 13 kW |
| Electrical supply reference | 380 V / 50 Hz |
Reference configuration. Final supply, performance and utilities follow the agreed technical proposal and trial conditions.
LED-curing machine
| Process | Single-fiber coloring and rewinding |
|---|---|
| Coloring speed | 2,000 m/min |
| Mechanical design speed | 2,200 m/min |
| Rewinding speed | ≤2,200 m/min |
| Curing technology | LED oven with nitrogen protection |
| LED curing power | 3.7 kW |
| Cooling fan motor | 1.1 kW |
| Color coating thickness | 3–5 μm |
| Pay-off tension | 0.2–1.0 N; tolerance ±0.05 N |
| Traverse pitch | 0.1–2.0 mm |
| Additional attenuation after coloring | ≤0.02 dB/km; agreed test method and conditions |
| Maximum reel diameter / mass | Ø236 mm / 10 kg |
| Machine dimensions (L × W × H) | 1,900 × 1,350 × 2,100 mm |
| Pay-off drives | 2 × 1 kW Panasonic servos; 0.4 kW traverse |
| Wheel haul-off | 0.75 kW Panasonic servo |
| Take-up drives | 1 kW Panasonic servo; 0.4 kW traverse |
| Controls | Siemens S7-300 PLC; Kinco 10.2-inch HMI; RKC PID |
| Electrical supply reference | 440 V / 60 Hz |
| Nitrogen purity | ≥99.99% |
| Compressed air | 0.5 MPa |
| Operating ambient temperature | 20–25 °C |
| Coating die temperature | 20–60 °C; tolerance ±2 °C |
| Ink pressure / capacity | 0–2.0 bar / 2 kg |
Reference configuration. Final supply, performance and utilities follow the agreed technical proposal and trial conditions.
COLORING SPEED · REWINDING SPEED · MECHANICAL DESIGN SPEED
Review My Requirements Specify the production duty and acceptance conditions.
The LED unit's 3.7 kW curing rating is not total machine power. Confirm the installed-load schedule and agree the fiber, ink, cure, tension, winding and optical tests for the selected design.
06DOWNSTREAM PRODUCTION
Connect prepared fiber to your cable route.
The coloring machine prepares the fiber package. Select the downstream production stages from the finished cable drawing and the processes already available in your factory.
NEXT PROCESS
Loose Tube Production Line
Feed the prepared fiber reels into the approved loose-tube extrusion and filling process.
Explore the routeFULL CABLE ROUTE
ADSS Cable Production Line
Connect fiber preparation with loose tubes, stranded core, aramid reinforcement and sheathing.
Explore the routeCOMPARE ROUTES
Fiber Optic Cable Production Lines
Start from the finished cable to identify the required preparation and downstream equipment.
Explore the route07UV EQUIPMENT REFERENCE & LED VIDEO
Review the equipment behind each configuration.
The UV-lamp image and LED factory video show their respective equipment designs. Use the selected technical schedule and agreed trial conditions for acceptance.
Enclosed machine reference
Equipment image from the outdoor optical cable project. Review the lamp system, reel arrangement and final installation drawing with the UV-lamp specification.
View UV-lamp specifications →Fiber path, reel stations and HMI
HONGKAI factory footage shows the fiber path, guide rollers, reel handling and HMI with a 2,000 m/min display. The display is an operating reference; acceptance uses the agreed materials and quality tests.
Trial the approved fiber and ink.
Confirm fiber condition, ink, input reel and output package before running the selected machine.
Observe steady running and transitions.
Check tension, coating, curing, haul-off and winding during starts, stable production and stops.
Agree the finished-fiber inspection.
Record color identification, coating and cure quality, reel build and the agreed optical measurements.
08HONGKAI PROJECT SUPPORT
Connect equipment supply with factory start-up.
The written proposal should connect equipment selection, integration and start-up responsibilities. Confirm the scope with HONGKAI for your project.
Equipment scope
- Specify the supplied modules and quantities
- Identify retained and buyer-supplied equipment
- Record equipment-source responsibilities
Line integration
- Review layout and material-flow interfaces
- Define controls, utilities and safety boundaries
- Agree installation and commissioning scope
Start-up & support
- Define trial products and acceptance records
- Confirm operator training and documentation
- Agree spare-parts and after-sales scope
09START THE ENGINEERING REVIEW
Tell us about your fiber preparation requirements.
Start with your fiber, ink and reel specifications. Technical details can be confirmed during the first review.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Nine inputs for your coloring machine.
- 01
Fiber type, coating diameter and incoming condition
- 02
Color program, ink brand / grade and coating target
- 03
UV-lamp or LED curing preference
- 04
Input and output reel drawings, mass and length
- 05
Target coloring and rewinding duties
- 06
Tension, winding and optical quality requirements
- 07
Site voltage, frequency, nitrogen and compressed air
- 08
Workshop space, installation and service access
- 09
Trial materials, inspection method and acceptance scope
10BUYER FAQ
Questions before specifying your HK-235 machine.
Review the fiber, curing method, reel compatibility and information needed for a proposal.
01Does HK-235 process 12 fibers at the same time?
The supplied machine reference processes one optical fiber at a time. Different identification colors are applied according to the production program; a 12-color program does not mean 12 simultaneous fiber paths.
02What is the difference between coloring and rewinding?
Coloring adds identification ink and cures it before winding. Rewinding transfers an existing fiber package with controlled tension and traverse, without applying a new color coating. Confirm the threading path and operating settings for the selected machine.
03Can I choose UV-lamp or LED curing?
HONGKAI source documents include a UV-lamp machine reference and a separate LED-curing configuration. Select the system together with the ink, nitrogen, cooling, electrical supply and required production duty. Final scope follows the technical proposal.
04Is the maximum mechanical speed the guaranteed coloring speed?
No. Mechanical design speed, coloring speed and rewinding speed describe different limits or duties. Achievable coloring performance depends on fiber, ink, coating thickness, cure conditions, tension and the agreed quality criteria.
05Will my existing fiber reels fit?
Reel length alone is insufficient. Provide flange and barrel diameters, width, bore, full-reel mass and winding requirements. The UV and LED source configurations have different stated reel references, so compatibility must be checked.
06Are the seven units separate machines?
They are seven integrated functional units of the coloring and rewinding machine. The supplied outdoor-project document provides one complete-machine image, not seven independent component photographs.
07Where does this machine fit in an optical cable factory?
It prepares identified fiber packages before processes such as loose-tube extrusion or tight buffering. The next production stage depends on the finished cable and on whether suitable pre-colored fiber is already supplied.
08What should I send for a quotation?
Send the fiber and ink specifications, required coloring or rewinding duty, reel drawings, target output, curing preference and site utilities. Add inspection and acceptance requirements and any existing equipment interfaces.
