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Particleboard Continuous Hot Press PLC Control System

The particleboard continuous hot press is critical for efficient, low-cost production, with its technological core lying in uniformity control at high speeds.
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Particleboard Continuous Hot Press PLC Control System

Particleboard Production Line

MINGHUNG Chipboard Continuous Hot Press

I. Basic Definition 


Particleboard:  

 A panel formed by hot pressing wood or non-wood plant particles (flakes, sawdust, etc.) blended with adhesive. It features a homogeneous structure and low cost, widely used as furniture substrate and decorative backing.  

Continuous Hot Press:  

 Utilizes circulating steel belts to carry the mat continuously through a high-temperature, high-pressure zone for curing. Compared to batch-type multi-opening presses, it offers core advantages of high efficiency, low energy consumption, and consistent quality.


II. Key Differences from OSB Continuous Presses  


Feature

Particleboard Continuous Press

OSB Continuous Press

Raw Material Form

Random particles (sawdust, small flakes)

Oriented long strands (length ≥50mm)

Forming Requirement

Uniform forming, no orientation

Multi-layer oriented forming (cross-directional)

Product Structure

Homogeneous single-layer or graduated

3/4-layer oriented structure

Strength Property

Isotropic

Anisotropic (longitudinal > transverse strength)


III. Core Parameters & Technical Specifications  


1. Physical Parameters

Useful Width: 2.5m – 4.2m (Mainstream: 2.8m/3.6m)  

Press Length: 25m – 45m (Shorter for thin boards, longer curing zone needed for thick boards)  

Steel Belt Speed:  

  Thin boards (3-8mm): 800–1200 mm/s  

  Thick boards (18-40mm): 150–400 mm/s  

2. Process Capabilities

Parameter

Typical Range

Remarks

Thickness Range

2.5mm – 40mm

<3mm ultra-thin boards require special design

Working Pressure

2.5 – 4.0 MPa

High-pressure zone for rapid mat compression

Heating Temperature

180°C – 220°C

UF resin: 180-200°C

Annual Capacity

200,000 – 400,000 m³

Based on 15mm board, 3.6m width, 500mm/s speed

3. Precision & Energy Consumption

Thickness Tolerance: ±0.2mm (can reach ±0.1mm after sanding)  

Density Deviation: ≤±3% (key indicator for surface uniformity)  

Comprehensive Energy Consumption:  

  Electricity: 30–50 kWh/m³  

  Steam: 500–800 kg/m³ (including drying + pressing)  


IV. Key Subsystem Design  


Subsystem

Technical Highlights

Forming System

Air/mechanical forming ensuring uniform particle distribution (density fluctuation ≤5%)

Steel Belt Unit

1.6–2.0mm thickness, chrome-plated anti-stick surface (thinner than OSB presses for high speed)

Heating System

Thermal oil circulation + zoned temp control (6-8 zones), ΔT ≤±2℃

Hydraulic System

15-30 pressure zones, gradient control from entry high-pressure (3.5MPa) → exit low-pressure (1.0MPa)

Anti-Stick Tech

Laser-microtextured belt surface + silicone release agent spraying system


Details of continuous flat pressing lines


.PLC Continuous System  


1. Core Functions of PLC in Continuous Presses

Functional Module

Control Target

Technical Highlights

Steel Belt Sync Drive

Main drive motor + idler rolls

Servo closed-loop control (±0.1mm/s precision)

Gradient Pressure Ctrl

Hydraulic zones (30-50 zones)

PID pressure regulation (fluctuation ≤±0.05MPa)

Zoned Temp Management

Heating plate thermal oil circ.

Thermocouple + smart PID (ΔT ≤±1℃)

Mat Weight Feedback

Online density scanner

Real-time forming motor adjustment (density dev. ≤3%)

Safety Interlocks

E-stop/belt drift/overload prot.

SIL3 safety circuit response <100ms

2.Key Component Specifications

CPU: Supports multitasking (1ms cycle), >99.99% availability with redundancy

Communication:

PROFINET IRT (Real-time, jitter <1μs)

OPC UA protocol (MES/ERP integration)

Remote I/O: IP67 rating for high-temp/humidity environments



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MINGHUNG is a leading company in the industry of OSB&MDF making machine. With a strongfocus on producing high-quality machinery, we specialize in manufacturing thecomplete production line of Medium density fiberboard (MDF), High densityfiberboard (HDF),Particle board (PB), Oriented strand board (OSB), andVeneerable super strong particle board (LSB).


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