Fiber Optic Loose Tube Production Lines (Secondary Coating Line) | Savsan Machinery

In fiber optic cable manufacturing, the perfection of the secondary coating process is vital for protecting delicate optical fibers and delivering long-lasting signal transmission free from stress and environmental degradation. Savsan Fiber Optic Loose Tube Lines enable high-precision production of versatile product groups—including loose tubes, micro tubes, mini bundles, and gel-free (dry) tubes—at speeds up to 500 meters per minute with minor modular adjustments.

Featuring an engineered design that provides process flexibility, advanced tension management, and smart line integration, our line empowers fiber optic cable manufacturers with low scrap rates, maximum efficiency, and strong global competitiveness.

Versatile Manufacturing Architecture & Flexible Process Options

Savsan Secondary Coating Lines adapt effortlessly to diverse fiber optic cable standards and tube configurations:

  • Extensive Product Spectrum: Standard loose tubes, high-density micro tubes, mini bundles, and gel-free tube structures are produced seamlessly on a single line infrastructure.

  • Layering & Filling Versatility: Single-layer, dual-layer (co-extrusion), gel-filled, or gel-free production processes are executed with rapid changeover parameters.

  • 2 – 24 Fibers & 1.00 – 4.00 mm Diameter Capacity: Delivers exceptional geometric precision across 2 to 24 fiber counts and outer tube diameters ranging from 1.00 mm to 4.00 mm.

  • PBT & PP Polymer Compatibility: Processes high mechanical strength PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) and PP (Polypropylene) resins as standard, with bespoke modifications available for specialized engineering plastics.

Precision Tension Management & Excess Fiber Length (EFL) Control

Advanced monitoring and feedback systems engineered to prevent fiber breakage, micro-bending, and attenuation losses:

  • Optimum Tension Control: Integrated precision capstan and dancer control systems maintain ideal tension across both optical fibers and the extruded tube, ensuring zero-loss manufacturing.

  • Optional Post-Shrinkage (EFL) Unit: An integrated shrinkage module that precisely controls thermal post-shrinkage and Excess Fiber Length (EFL) during tube cooling.

  • Integrated Laser Diameter Gauging: High-precision online laser gauges deliver continuous real-time monitoring, maintaining tube outer diameter and wall thickness with millimeter-level stability.

500 m/min Production Speeds & Continuous Operation

  • 500 m/min Line Speed: High-output manufacturing performance reaching up to 500 meters per minute, optimized according to process requirements and polymer choice.

  • Semi-Automatic Dual Take-up: Facilitates reel changeovers without slowing down line speed or stopping production. This eliminates downtime and maximizes Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Why Choose Savsan Fiber Optic Loose Tube Lines?

Equipped with advanced automation, anti-micro-bending mechanical design, real-time quality control sensors, and dependable post-sales technical support, Savsan Machinery is your trusted partner in fiber optic cable manufacturing.

Contact our expert engineering team today to explore custom line configurations, technical specifications, and receive a competitive quotation tailored to your facility.


Fiber Optic SZ Stranding Line | Savsan Machinery

In indoor and outdoor fiber optic cable manufacturing, stranding loose tubes around the central strength member using the reverse oscillating (SZ) technique to form the cable core is the most critical process prior to sheathing. Savsan Fiber Optic SZ Stranding Line bundles multi-fiber loose tubes with extreme precision, stable lay lengths, and optimal tension control, delivering exceptionally repeatable cable core structures.

With its flexible modular hardware architecture, precise haul-off synchronization, and seamless process integration, our line guarantees zero attenuation loss and continuous production efficiency for fiber optic cable manufacturers.

Precision Cable Core Assembly & Flexible Modular Architecture

Savsan SZ Stranding Lines come equipped with versatile options designed to align cable core construction fully with global mechanical and optical standards prior to outer jacketing:

  • Wet & Dry Core Versatility: Supports both gel-filled (wet) and gel-free (dry core) cable core manufacturing depending on product specifications and end-use applications.

  • Integrated Sub-Modules: Seamless integration of essential process units including cross binders, yarn binders, and water-blocking tape application units.

  • Rapid Recipe & Process Changeovers: Modular architecture enables fast changeovers between different cable designs and performance requirements with minimal downtime.

Stranding Capacity, Performance & Precision Tension Management

Engineered to protect delicate optical fibers and eliminate micro/macro-bending loss risks:

  • Diameter & Fiber Capacity: High-precision stranding for cable cores up to 9 mm outer diameter, accommodating total fiber counts from 2 to 24 fibers per tube.

  • Accurate Lay Length: Fully adjustable and stable SZ lay lengths ranging from 80 cm to 150 cm.

  • Synchronized Production Speed: Delivers high-performance stranding up to 40 meters per minute at an 80 cm lay length setting.

  • Minimal Fiber Stress: Advanced line tension synchronization and dancer control minimize mechanical strain on the fibers, ensuring flawless optical transmission performance.

Project-Based Custom Engineering & Field Integration

Savsan Machinery delivers SZ Stranding Lines backed by custom engineering solutions and on-site integration support tailored specifically to your facility's layout footprint and targeted cable standards.

Why Choose Savsan Fiber Optic SZ Stranding Lines?

Offering high stranding repeatability, precision tension management that prevents optical attenuation losses, modular binding modules, and dependable technical support, Savsan Machinery is your trusted partner in fiber optic cable manufacturing.

Contact our expert engineering team today to explore custom project designs, technical specifications, and receive a competitive quotation tailored to your plant.


Fiber Optic Cable Sheathing Lines | Savsan Machinery

In aerial, direct buried, and duct fiber optic cable manufacturing, outer sheath extrusion provides vital protection against moisture, mechanical impact, UV radiation, and severe environmental conditions—directly determining the cable's operational lifespan and optical transmission quality. Savsan Fiber Optic Sheathing Lines enable the production of fiber optic cables fully compliant with international standards, featuring automatic speed synchronization, high-precision jacketing architecture, and production speeds reaching 200 meters per minute.

Driven by a project-based modular engineering design, precision tension management that preserves optical performance, and versatile armoring options, our line offers low operational costs and high output for your plant.

Automatic Synchronization & Precision Wall Thickness Control

Savsan Fiber Optic Sheathing Lines are equipped with advanced automation solutions engineered to eliminate outer diameter and wall thickness variations throughout the production run:

  • Automatic Speed Synchronization: An intelligent control system dynamically synchronizes extruder screw RPM with line haul-off speed in real time, maintaining wall thickness, outer diameter, and surface smoothness with millimeter-level stability.

  • Optical Performance Preserving Tension Control: Precision tension management applied across the line prevents mechanical stress on the glass fiber cores, eliminating micro-bending and signal attenuation risks.

  • Low Operational Cost & Minimized Scrap: The smart automation infrastructure dramatically reduces raw material waste during line startup sequences and stops.

Modular Armoring & Integrated Auxiliary Equipment Options

A comprehensive range of modular hardware components configured to match the exact end-product cable design (armored, self-supporting, or duct):

  • Corrugation Units: Corrugated steel tape (CST) armoring units engineered for direct buried and rodent-protected heavy-duty cables.

  • Steel Wire Pay-Offs: Dedicated pay-off systems for applying steel strength members or wires in aerial (ADSS / Figure-8) and armored fiber optic cables.

  • Gel Injection Systems: High-precision flooding compound injection units designed to apply moisture barrier gel between the cable core and outer sheath.

  • Yarn & Tape Binders: Integrated units for applying ripcords (enabling easy field stripping) and water-blocking tapes.

Broad Polymer Compatibility & Field Applications

  • Comprehensive Compound Compatibility: Full processing capability for UV-resistant PE (Polyethylene), high chemical/abrasion-resistant PA (Polyamide / Nylon), standard PVC, and low-smoke, flame-retardant LSZH / LSOH / HFFR polymers.

  • Diverse Cable Portfolio:

    • Aerial fiber optic cables (ADSS, Figure-8 series)

    • Direct buried armored fiber cables

    • Duct and micro-duct communication cables

Project Planning & Field Integration Support

Savsan Machinery customizes Fiber Optic Sheathing Lines to match your facility's footprint and specific cable manufacturing standards. Project planning, site installation, commissioning, and ongoing technical support are fully executed end-to-end by expert Savsan engineers.

Why Choose Savsan Fiber Optic Sheathing Lines?

Combining advanced automation synchronization, an anti-attenuation mechanical design, modular armoring options, and bespoke engineering support, Savsan Machinery is your trusted partner in fiber optic cable manufacturing.

Contact our expert engineering team today to explore custom project designs, technical specifications, and receive a competitive quotation tailored to your plant.


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