LAN Cable Production Lines & Equipment
Complete LAN cable manufacturing solutions from conductor preparation to final electrical testing, configured around the cable category and performance you need to produce.
- Cat5e to higher-performance route planning
- Equipment grouped by manufacturing process
- Performance-led configuration logic
- One coordinated project scope
What Type of LAN Cable Are You Planning to Produce?
Select the target category first. The page will translate that decision into performance priorities, process requirements, related equipment and an enquiry brief.
Cat6 F/UTP & Shielded Cable
Shielded enterprise and industrial network environments
- Frequency orientation
- 250 MHz typical
- Conductor orientation
- 23 AWG typical
- Shielding structure
- Foil and drain wire
- Production difficulty
- 04 / 05
- Foil overlap control
- Drain-wire continuity
- Pair balance through shielding
Choose Equipment According to Cable Performance Requirements
The practical configuration difference comes from control accuracy, shielding complexity, test scope and target output, not simply from machine count.
Start with the finished product: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7 or a flexible patch-cable construction.
Conductor, insulation geometry, pair lay, shielding and testing become more demanding as the target performance rises.
The required accuracy, monitoring and supporting systems determine the line—not the number of machines alone.
| Jenis kabel | Frekuensi | Konduktor | Shielding | Primary production focus | Difficulty | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabel UTP Cat5e | 100MHz | 24 AWG | Unshielded | Insulation diameter and twist consistency | 02 / 05 | |
| Kabel UTP Cat6 | 250MHz | 23 / 24 AWG | Optional | Pair geometry and impedance control | 03 / 05 | |
| Cat6 F/UTP | 250MHz | 23 AWG | Foil and drain wire | Shield overlap and continuity | 04 / 05 | |
| Cat6A | 500MHz | 23 AWG | Usually shielded | Crosstalk and process consistency | 04 / 05 | |
| Cat7 | 600 MHz+ | Confirm per project | Complex shielding | Individual-pair shielding and coverage | 05 / 05 | |
| Patch Cable | Category dependent | Stranded; confirm per project | Optional by product | Flexibility and termination readiness | 03 / 05 |
Typical orientation values only. Confirm the applicable standard, cable construction, target output and acceptance criteria before equipment configuration.
From Copper Conductor to Verified, Packed LAN Cable
All eight stages remain visible. Selecting a stage carries its equipment focus into the next section without hiding the rest of the production route.
- 01Persiapan Konduktor
- 02Insulation Extrusion
- 03Memutar Pasangan
- 04Cabling
- 05Shielding
- 06Outer Sheathing
- 07Electrical Testing
- 08Coiling & Packing
Prepare the conductor route required by the approved cable design.
- Input
- Copper rod or incoming conductor
- Critical control
- Diameter tolerance and surface condition
- Output
- Prepared copper conductor
- Peralatan
- Drawing, annealing, pay-off and preparation systems
Apply stable insulation with dimensional and process monitoring.
- Input
- Prepared conductor and insulation compound
- Critical control
- Diameter, concentricity and material consistency
- Output
- Insulated core wire
- Peralatan
- Insulation extrusion line and inline gauges
Twist two insulated wires with controlled pitch, symmetry and tension.
- Input
- Two insulated wires
- Critical control
- Twist pitch, pair balance and tension
- Output
- Controlled twisted pair
- Peralatan
- Pair twisting machine and tension-control route
Lay up four pairs around the confirmed central construction.
- Input
- Twisted pairs and separator if required
- Critical control
- Pair position, lay length and tension
- Output
- Cabled core
- Peralatan
- Cabling line and separator application
Apply the confirmed foil, drain-wire or braid structure without disturbing pair geometry.
- Input
- Cabled core and shielding material
- Critical control
- Overlap, coverage, continuity and tension
- Output
- Shielded cable core
- Peralatan
- Foil applicator, drain-wire feed and braiding systems
Apply the final jacket while protecting the controlled cable geometry.
- Input
- Cabled or shielded core and jacket compound
- Critical control
- Wall thickness, ovality, cooling and print quality
- Output
- Finished LAN cable
- Peralatan
- Outer sheathing extrusion line
Verify the agreed electrical parameters and retain traceable test evidence.
- Input
- Finished cable sample or reel
- Critical control
- Test setup, frequency range and acceptance criteria
- Output
- Project-agreed test record
- Peralatan
- Electrical test and measurement systems
Prepare the finished cable for the confirmed pack length and delivery format.
- Input
- Tested finished cable
- Critical control
- Length, tension, coil geometry and labelling
- Output
- Coiled or boxed finished cable
- Peralatan
- Coiling, take-up and packing systems
Process note: Required and optional labels follow the selected category. Final process stages, equipment source and acceptance criteria remain subject to the approved cable specification.
Browse Machines the Way the Line Is Built
The established process Accordion remains on the left. Opening a group updates the related real/reference equipment image and control summary on the right.
- Mesin menggambar kawat
- Annealing system
- Copper pay-off and preparation
Incoming copper format, conductor design and responsibility boundary are confirmed per project.
- Insulation extrusion line
- Crosshead, cooling and haul-off
- Inline dimensional monitoring
Final configuration follows conductor size, insulation material and agreed control requirements.
- Pair twisting machine
- Pay-off and tension control
- Back-twist configuration where required
Pair design, lay-length window and target cable determine the selected configuration.
- Cable twisting line
- Separator application where required
- Wrapping and take-up systems
Central construction, pair position and downstream shielding route require joint confirmation.
View cross-web separator line reference- Aluminium-foil application
- Drain-wire feed
- Braiding equipment where required
Shield material, overlap, coverage and equipment source are confirmed in the approved scope.
- Outer sheathing extrusion line
- Cooling, haul-off and take-up
- Inline marking and spark-test interface
Jacket material, finished diameter and pack format define the final line arrangement.
- Cable test and measurement system
- Project-agreed sample preparation
- Traceable test-record workflow
Test standard, frequency range and acceptance criteria require written project confirmation.
- Coiling and take-up systems
- Length-control interface
- Packing system for the agreed format
Pack length, coil geometry, labelling and downstream scope remain project-specific.
Shielding
Apply the confirmed foil, drain-wire or braid structure without disturbing pair geometry.
- Critical control
- Overlap, coverage, continuity and tension
- Related equipment
- Foil applicator, drain-wire feed and braiding systems
Safe reference only — a verified shielding-equipment image is not yet assigned. Foil, drain-wire and braid scope are confirmed in the proposal.
Build the Right LAN Cable Production Configuration
Start from the target category and performance window, then confirm the equipment scope, interfaces and responsibility boundary.
Cat5e & Flexible Cable Route
A practical route for baseline Ethernet or flexible downstream cable products, finalized from conductor and jacket construction.
- Insulation extrusion
- Pair twisting and cabling
- Sheathing, testing and packing
Cat6 Production Configuration
Higher pair and geometry control, with shielding systems added when the approved Cat6 construction requires them.
- Precision insulation route
- Pair twisting and separator control
- Optional or required shielding scope
Cat6A & Higher-Performance Shielded Route
A control-led route for cables needing tighter geometry, complex shielding and an expanded electrical test plan.
- Tighter upstream process windows
- Confirmed foil, drain-wire or braid stages
- Project-agreed test scope
Complete Network Cable Factory
A coordinated factory scope assembled only after the target product mix, required output, utilities and responsibility split are confirmed.
- Conductor and extrusion planning
- Twisting, cabling and shielding integration
- Testing, packing and project interfaces
These routes support initial planning. Final cable construction, performance targets, equipment scope and acceptance criteria are confirmed in the approved technical proposal.
Choose a Route, Then Review the Technical Detail
Browse HONGKAI product-detail pages alongside clearly labelled planning routes. Product pages open the technical detail; planning cards continue the comparison and enquiry workflow.
01 · CAT5/5E
Cat5 Cable Production Line
A dedicated Cat5 product route covering conductor insulation, pair twisting, cabling, outer sheathing and supporting checks.
02 · CAT5/5E
Cat5e Ethernet Cable Production Line
A Cat5e-focused detail page for buyers comparing the required extrusion, twisting, cabling and sheathing stages.
03 · CAT5/5E
UTP Cat5e Production Route
A dedicated UTP Cat5e route from insulated conductors and controlled pairs through cabling, sheathing, testing and packing.
04 · CAT5/5E
Lini Produksi Kabel Ethernet
Use this broader product page when the exact category is still being confirmed but the buyer needs the complete manufacturing route.
05 · CAT6/6A
UTP Cat6 Production Route
A Cat6 UTP route emphasizing precision insulation, pair twisting, cross-separator control, cabling and final electrical verification.
06 · CAT6/6A
Cat6 Ethernet Cable Production Line
A dedicated Cat6 detail page for reviewing the connected extrusion, pair-twisting, cabling and sheathing equipment stages.
07 · CAT6/6A
Cat6 Plenum Cable Production Line
An application-specific route for buyers who need the cable construction, material plan and connected production stages reviewed together.
08 · CAT6/6A
Cat6 Network Cable Production Line
A separate Cat6 network-cable entry for buyers comparing the complete line configuration rather than one machine in isolation.
09 · CAT6/6A
Cat6 Shielded Planning Route
A project-planning route for shielded Cat6 constructions. The approved foil, drain-wire and test requirements determine the final equipment scope.
10 · CAT6/6A
Cat6A Ethernet Cable Production Line
A Cat6A product route combining tighter upstream geometry, shielding stages and a category-specific electrical test plan.
11 · CAT7+
Cat7 Ethernet Cable Production Line
A dedicated Cat7 route for cables whose individual-pair and overall shielding must be coordinated with upstream geometry and testing.
12 · CAT7+
Cat7–Cat8 Technical Planning Guide
A technical guide for higher-performance projects that require cable construction, shielding method and acceptance criteria to be defined first.
13 · PATCH
Patch Cable Manufacturing Route
A planning route for flexible cable manufacture. Coiling, packing and any downstream connector-termination scope are confirmed separately.
Opens an existing HONGKAI cable-production-line page.
Opens a process-planning article for a higher-performance route.
Carries the selected construction into comparison and enquiry without implying a fixed machine package.
The route cards organize buyer choices; they do not pre-confirm machine model, quantity, output, staffing, floor area, utilities, commercial scope or delivery schedule.
Compare Routes by Cable Construction and Control Priority
Start with the finished cable family, then compare conductor route, shielding structure and primary process control. Commercial and capacity figures remain project-specific.
Scroll horizontally on desktop, or review the stacked fields on mobile.
| Memilih | Production route | Cable construction | Conductor route | Shielding | Primary control focus | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01CAT5 / CAT5EBaseline and category-specific Ethernet routes | ||||||
| Cat5 Cable Production LineProduct detail | Cat5 · UTP baseline | Solid copper route; confirm design | Unshielded | Stable insulation and pair repeatability | View detail | |
| Cat5e Ethernet Cable Production LineProduct detail | Cat5e · Ethernet | Solid copper route; size TBC | Typically unshielded | Insulation diameter and pair consistency | View detail | |
| UTP Cat5e Production RouteProduct detail | Cat5e · UTP | Solid copper route; size TBC | Unshielded | Repeatable twist and finished geometry | View detail | |
| Lini Produksi Kabel EthernetProduct detail | Ethernet · category TBC | Confirm from cable drawing | Confirm by construction | Complete route before category is fixed | View detail | |
| 02CAT6 / CAT6AHigher pair precision, separator, shielding and application routes | ||||||
| UTP Cat6 Production RouteProduct detail | Cat6 · UTP + separator | Solid copper route; size TBC | Unshielded / optional by design | Pair geometry, separator and impedance | View detail | |
| Cat6 Ethernet Cable Production LineProduct detail | Cat6 · Ethernet | Solid copper route; size TBC | Confirm by construction | Higher pair precision and route integration | View detail | |
| Cat6 Plenum Cable Production LineProduct detail | Cat6 · plenum construction | Confirm approved material design | Confirm by construction | Material route and application requirements | View detail | |
| Cat6 Network Cable Production LineProduct detail | Cat6 · network cable | Confirm from cable drawing | Confirm by construction | Complete network-cable line configuration | View detail | |
| Cat6 Shielded Planning RoutePlanning route | Cat6 · F/UTP | Solid copper route; size TBC | Foil + drain wire | Shield overlap, continuity and pair balance | Use route | |
| Cat6A Ethernet Cable Production LineProduct detail | Cat6A · usually shielded | Project-confirmed conductor | Confirm approved shield system | Tighter process windows and crosstalk control | View detail | |
| 03CAT7+Individual-pair shielding and higher-performance planning | ||||||
| Cat7 Ethernet Cable Production LineProduct detail | Cat7 · S/FTP route | Project-confirmed conductor | Individual + overall shielding | Coverage, pair balance and test traceability | View detail | |
| Cat7–Cat8 Technical Planning GuideTechnical guide | Cat7–Cat8 · project-specific | Confirm from approved design | Project-specific shield system | Define process and acceptance criteria first | Open guide | |
| 04PATCH CABLEFlexible stranded-conductor and downstream handling route | ||||||
| Patch Cable Manufacturing RoutePlanning route | Patch cable · category TBC | Stranded conductor; design TBC | Product dependent | Flexibility, coiling and termination readiness | Use route | |
No production routes are selected. Return to the route cards and choose the routes you want to compare.
No speed, output, staffing, footprint, price or ROI figure is assumed here. Confirm the cable drawing, applicable standard, acceptance criteria and factory conditions before equipment configuration.
Electrical Performance Is Built into the Process
End-of-line testing verifies the finished cable; it cannot correct uncontrolled conductor, insulation, pair, cabling or shielding geometry. Start with the target category, then define the production controls and test plan together.
Conductor Uniformity
Confirm conductor construction, diameter consistency and surface condition before insulation begins.
- Production control
- Diameter and conductor condition
- Verification connection
- Resistance consistency and pair balance
Insulation Geometry
Control insulation diameter, concentricity and material consistency across every insulated core.
- Production control
- Diameter, concentricity and material
- Verification connection
- Impedance and attenuation behaviour
Twist Pitch & Pair Balance
Maintain the approved lay length, tension and pair symmetry without introducing avoidable variation.
- Production control
- Lay length, tension and balance
- Verification connection
- NEXT and return-loss objectives
Core Geometry
Protect pair position and lay geometry while applying the separator or confirmed central construction.
- Production control
- Pair position, separator and lay
- Verification connection
- Finished-cable geometry consistency
Shield Application
Apply foil, drain wire or braid with controlled overlap and continuity while preserving pair geometry.
- Production control
- Coverage, overlap and continuity
- Verification connection
- Shield continuity and interference control
Traceable Verification
Test the approved cable construction with a confirmed setup, frequency range and acceptance basis.
- Production control
- Method, sample and instrument setup
- Verification connection
- Project-agreed test evidence
Control Priorities Change with the Cable Construction
The same machine count does not create the same electrical result. Higher-performance and shielded cables require tighter, construction-specific process control.
Kabel UTP Cat5e
Baseline controlConductor, insulation diameter and repeatable pair twist
Confirm the applicable category test plan
Kabel UTP Cat6
Higher precisionPair geometry, separator position, cabling lay and impedance consistency
Confirm construction and electrical acceptance basis
Cat6 F/UTP
Shielded routeCat6 pair controls plus foil overlap and drain-wire continuity
Add shield-continuity checks to the test plan
Cat6A
Tighter process windowGeometry consistency, shielding stability and crosstalk-oriented control
Define expanded test scope from the approved cable design
Cat7+
Complex shieldingIndividual-pair shielding, overall coverage and pair balance
Confirm frequency range, test method and traceability
Patch Cable
Flexible constructionStranded-conductor handling, flexible jacket and termination readiness
Verification follows the finished category and assembly scope
Connect Test Results Back to Production Variables
These are planning relationships, not guaranteed acceptance values. The applicable standard, test range, instrument setup and thresholds remain project-specific.
Pair-to-pair interaction
Connect the result back to twist schedule, pair balance and cabling geometry.
Geometry consistency
Review conductor, insulation, pair and finished-cable impedance consistency.
Controlled construction
Confirm that conductor size, insulation geometry and pair construction remain within the approved process window.
Material and dimensional stability
Review conductor condition, insulation material and process consistency across the tested cable.
Confirm the target cable category, conductor construction, insulation material, shielding structure, applicable standard, sample preparation and required test record.
One Project Team, with a Clear Supply Boundary
A coordinated production-line project does not require claiming that every specialist machine comes from one factory. The proposal should identify equipment source, system interfaces and responsibility before the order is confirmed.
Core Equipment Scope
Equipment identified as HONGKAI-manufactured is listed as a defined part of the approved project scope.
- Extrusion equipment within the confirmed route
- Electrical-control and line-integration scope
- Agreed pre-delivery checks and documentation
Exact model, quantity and interfaces are confirmed in the proposal.
Review equipment by processCoordinated Production Route
HONGKAI coordinates the required process stages around the approved cable construction and project boundary.
- Connected process-stage configuration
- Auxiliary systems and equipment interfaces
- Route-level delivery and coordination planning
Configured scope may combine manufactured and declared specialist equipment.
Review production routesDeclared Supporting Scope
Specialist systems are identified separately so their source, interface and responsibility are visible before contracting.
- Drawing and annealing systems
- Shielding, special testing or supporting equipment
- Supplier boundary and interface requirements
Source and responsibility must appear in the final proposal rather than be inferred from this page.
Define project inputsConfirm the Inputs, Interfaces and Delivery Scope
These responsibility rows create a practical review sequence. They are planning guidance and do not replace the final technical and commercial agreement.
Cable & design inputs
Target cable category, drawing or construction, materials, applicable requirements and acceptance needs.
Reviews the requested product and translates the confirmed design into process and equipment requirements.
Equipment supply boundary
Confirms the required production scope, existing equipment and any preferred or excluded systems.
Lists manufactured, configured and specialist equipment with inclusions, exclusions and responsibility.
Factory & line interfaces
Provides usable area, power, utilities, material flow and interface conditions at the factory.
Provides the agreed equipment interface and layout information for the contracted scope.
Pre-delivery verification
Confirms witness requirements, samples, documentation and any agreed acceptance procedure.
Performs and records the checks stated for the contracted equipment and agreed test basis.
Installation, training & support
Confirms site readiness, local support conditions, personnel and required service scope.
States installation, commissioning, training, documentation and after-sales responsibilities in the offer.
The final proposal must state the contracting entity, equipment origin, included interfaces, installation and commissioning scope, training, documentation, warranty and after-sales responsibility.
Define the project inputsDefine the Project Before Discussing Investment
Build a usable technical brief in four steps. This worksheet collects project inputs without inventing equipment price, output, factory cost, ROI or payback.
Define What the Line Must Deliver
Use your own target and finished packing requirement. No default production figure is assumed.
Confirm the Available Production Environment
Factory conditions affect equipment layout, interfaces and the practical delivery boundary.
Define How the Line Will Be Operated
Operating pattern and handling priorities help determine control, accumulation and supporting-system requirements.
State the Current Decision Stage
A budget status helps set the right next action without asking the page to calculate investment or payback.
HONGKAI reviews the cable construction, route, factory conditions and required equipment boundary before preparing a project-specific proposal.
Use Available Evidence for the Right Decision
These assets support equipment, line-integration and process-control discussions. They are not presented as customer results, capacity proof, acceptance records or completed-project cases.
01
Conductor-Preparation Equipment
A visible equipment reference for discussing the upstream copper-conductor preparation route.
- Identifying the equipment family
- Discussing drawing and annealing scope
Incoming copper format, finished conductor requirement, exact model, interfaces and source boundary.
02
Core-Wire Insulation Line
A line-level reference showing that extrusion must be reviewed together with pay-off, cooling, measurement, accumulation and take-up interfaces.
- Understanding the connected line scope
- Reviewing upstream and downstream interfaces
Extruder configuration, materials, control method, gauges, line arrangement and delivery boundary.
03
Pair-Twisting Equipment
An equipment reference for explaining why twist pitch, tension and pair balance must be controlled as part of electrical-performance planning.
- Connecting equipment to the pair-twisting stage
- Discussing pitch, tension and repeatability controls
Approved cable design, spool route, exact machine selection, operating window and acceptance criteria.
- Equipment reference images
- Production-line reference images
- Existing HONGKAI equipment and route pages
- Customer identity, country and supplied scope
- Acceptance record or measured result
- Media ownership and publication permission
Add customer, location, supplied scope, performance result or production footage only after the underlying facts and publication permission are verified.
Discuss the required evidence and scopeChoosing the Right Cable Route
A shared route may be possible, but it depends on the approved conductor range, insulation configuration, pair-twisting requirements, separator application, target output and test plan. Compare both cable designs before defining the common equipment scope.
Shielded Cat6 adds the approved foil, drain-wire or other shield-application stage while retaining the upstream pair-control requirements. The final configuration depends on the selected F/UTP, U/FTP or other confirmed construction.
Higher-performance constructions normally require tighter control of conductor and insulation geometry, pair balance, shielding consistency and electrical-verification planning. Exact process windows and test criteria follow the approved cable design and applicable requirements.
Defining the Required Manufacturing Scope
The review can include conductor preparation, insulation extrusion, pair twisting, separator application, cabling, shielding when required, outer sheathing, electrical testing, coiling and packing. Only the stages required by the approved product belong in the final scope.
Start from the cable category, construction, required parameters, test range, sample format and acceptance basis. Testing verifies the finished result; production controls must still maintain conductor, insulation, pair, cabling and shielding consistency.
Potentially, yes. Provide the existing machine model, operating range, interfaces, controls, condition and available documentation. HONGKAI can then review where the equipment may fit and what remains to be supplied or modified.
Preparing a Proposal and Delivery Boundary
Start with the cable category, cable drawing or construction, conductor requirement, shielding structure, target capacity basis, pack format, factory area, power and utilities, operating pattern and preferred project scope.
HONGKAI can coordinate the required process stages and equipment scope around the approved cable specification and factory conditions. The proposal identifies equipment source, interfaces, inclusions, exclusions and responsibility.
The page labels these roles for planning orientation. The final proposal must identify the actual source, contracting entity, interfaces, pre-delivery checks, installation, commissioning, training and after-sales responsibility for every included stage.
Send the cable drawing, target category and known factory conditions. The first review can then separate confirmed requirements from items that still need technical clarification.
Start the technical enquirySend the Cable Requirements You Already Know
Start with the target cable and the factory information available today. HONGKAI will use it to prepare the first production-route and equipment-scope review.
- 01Define the cableCategory, conductor and shielding structure
- 02Confirm the routeProcess, equipment and configuration focus
- 03Add project inputsOutput, factory conditions and reference files
Your Project Route Summary
Review the complete carried-over summary Cable, process, equipment, route comparison and planning inputs +
01Cable decision
- Cable category
- Select a cable category to create the project brief
- Shielding
- Not committed
02Production decision
- Active process
- Not committed
- Equipment focus
- Not committed
- Configuration
- Not committed
03Project preparation
- Compared routes
- None selected
- Planning inputs
- None provided
This summary prepares the first technical conversation. It is not a quotation, performance guarantee, final equipment list or confirmed supply boundary.
