Temperature beyond textile specification
A standard textile pin plate is not made for these conditions. The plates we supply for PI film are high strength stainless steel, heat resistant up to 800 degrees and corrosion resistant.
Pain Points
What Goes Wrong On These Lines
Chemical aggression
PI film production combines high temperature with a chemically demanding environment, so corrosion resistance is not optional in the material choice.
Line speed and film tension
Pinning increases the tension on the polyimide film, and higher tension is what lets the line run faster. A tired pin bed limits throughput directly.
Bed geometry and film width
Film is unforgiving of stepped pin height. Renewing by section keeps the pin line straight along the whole film path.
What Customers Need
- Pin plates in a material specified for the line temperature, not for a textile frame
- Corrosion resistance alongside heat resistance
- Pin arrangement specified for film thickness and width
- Material certification passed through with the order
Our Delivery Capability
- High strength stainless steel pin plates, heat resistant up to 800 degrees, corrosion resistant, fully adapted to PI film production
- Pin arrangement specified for film thickness and width rather than taken from a textile standard
- Base profile cut to your existing holder
- Material certificates checked on incoming stock and passed through with the order
Recommended Parts
Parts For Polyimide Film Lines
High strength stainless pin plates rated to 800 degrees for PI film production.
Stainless Steel Pin Plate For Polyimide Film Lines
High strength stainless pin plate rated to 800 degrees for PI film stenter lines.
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Pin Needles For Textile Stenter Machines
Replacement pins for stenter pin plates, supplied loose for re-pinning rather than plate replacement.
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PEEK Nut For Monforts Stenters Brown
Self-lubricating adjustable nut for the guide rod that widens the rail, in sizes 44x7, 44x6 and 45x6.
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Carbon Graphite Strip For Monforts Guide Rails
Graphite strip fitted into the guide rail as a low friction running surface.
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How We Work With These Plants
Custom Parts To Drawing or Sample
We customise parts according to customer needs: pin plates, pin plate holders, clips, brush wheels and other metal parts.
Multi Brand Spare Parts Supply
Parts for multiple brands of stenter machine, so a mixed fleet is served from one order.
FAQ
Questions From Polyimide Film Lines Plants
What temperature can your PI film pin plates take?
They are made from high strength stainless steel and are heat resistant up to 800 degrees, which is what polyimide film production requires.
Why not use a standard textile pin plate?
The material will not survive the temperature and chemistry of a PI film line. The geometry may look similar but the specification is not.
Does pinning help on film as it does on fabric?
Yes. Pinning increases the tension on the polyimide film, which lets the line run faster.
Can you match our existing holder?
Yes. Send a sample plate or a drawing of the holder seat.
Do you supply material certificates?
Yes. We check the certificate on incoming stock and can pass it through with the order.
What is polyimide film used for?
Electronics, aerospace and other high technology applications, for insulation, heat insulation and protection.
Knowledge
Related Guides
What Is a Stenter Machine and How Does It Work
The stenter heat-sets and dries fabric by stretching it to width and holding it there under controlled heat.
Key Parts of a Stenter Machine
Entry section, clip or pin chains, rails, heating chambers, exhaust, blowers, temperature control, width adjustment and weft straightener.
Pin Stenter or Clip Stenter Which To Use
Clips leave no pin marks and suit thicker fabrics; pins hold more tension and run faster, to 100 m per minute.
Tell Us What You Finish And We Will Specify The Parts
The article decides the pin density, the bristle type and the chain grade. Tell us what runs on the line and we recommend rather than default.