Overview
The NovaJet is a state-of-the-art inkjet based wire mark, measure and cut system engineered for precision processing of non-laser markable wire and cable. Designed specifically for aerospace and other demanding industries, every subsystem and component has been carefully engineered and specified to maximise system performance and reliability.
High-Speed, Precise Marking
NovaJet is engineered for fast, accurate, and repeatable inkjet marking of Filterline wires, delivering high-quality, legible marks that meet aerospace and Mil-Spec standards. The plasma and UV curing systems ensure marks are applied permanently while operating at speeds up to 30 m/min (~ 100 ft/min) to maintain consistent mark quality and maximising throughput.
Enhanced Productivity and Reliability
Designed for maximum uptime, the NovaJet can run continuously with minimal intervention. Its advanced design ensures reliable operation under standard factory conditions, while an optional UPS provides controlled shutdown in the event of power loss, protecting the ink module and system PC from damage or data loss.
Flexible and Scalable
NovaJet offers full customisation options, from manual to fully automated configurations. With innovative features like multi-station dereeling and ASL wire loading, the system can handle up to 32 wires, giving customers the flexibility to scale up production while maintaining maximum efficiency.
Benifits
Plasma pre-treatment combined with UV curing ensures permanent, legible marking, meeting key aerospace standards (SS7333, SAE ARP5607B).
High speed wire marking maximises system productivity.
The automated system can be preloaded with up to 32 different wires and cables, enabling rapid changeover to maximize uptime and productivity in complex harness manufacturing, allowing manufacturers to efficiently group wires into complete harness assemblies.
Optional UPS ensures safe shutdown and prevents data loss or service interruptions in the event of electrical power loss.
Designed for long-term operation with minimal running costs.
Technical Specifications
Standard Features
| Processing Specifications | Wire size (OD) | Up to 6.35 mm / 0.25 in |
| Wire gauge | 24 - 10 AWG | |
| Wire type | 55FB Black filter line wire (AS 85485)* | |
| Font sizes | See font size table below | |
| Mark spacing | 10 - 1000 mm / 0.394 - 39.4 in | |
| Cable length (min) | 152.4 mm / 6.0 in | |
| System Specifications | Configuration | Reel-to-reel wire processing |
| Temperature control | Air cooled | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 1550 x 2230 x 2076 mm / 61.0 x 87.8 x 81.7 in | |
| Weight | Manual: 1100 kg / 2425 lbs Automatic: 1200 kg / 2646 lbs | |
| Control and Software | Machine control architecture | Windows based control software |
| Interface | Height-adjustable HMI touchscreen | |
| Communications | Ethernet | |
| Program configuration | Spectrum Technologies bespoke program | |
| Program recipes | Comma separated value (.CSV) files, manual input | |
| Environmental and Operational Conditions | Operating temperature | +15°C to +30°C / +59°F to +86°F |
| Operating humidity | 20% to 80%, non condensing | |
| Noise level | 77 dB(A) | |
| Power, Air and Fume Management | Electrical connection | EU: 415 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 3Φ. NA: 480 VAC, 60 Hz, 3Φ |
| Electrical consumption | EU/US: 15 kVA | |
| Compressed air | 7 bar (80 psi) | |
| Fume extraction | 934.5 m³/hr (550 cfm peak) / 550 ft³/min, 7" static pressure head** | |
| Compliance and Standards | Conformity | CE, Machinery Directive |
| Standards | ISO 9001, Sikorsky SS7333, SAE ARP5607B |
Font Sizes
| Font | Metric (mm) | Imperial (in) | Dot matrix |
| Horizontal (Large) | 2.1 x 1.9 | 0.083 x 0.075 | 9x6 |
| Horizontal (Medium) | 2.0 x 1.8 | 0.079 x 0.071 | 7x5 |
| Horizontal (Small) | 1.2 x 1.5 | 0.047 x 0.059 | 5x5 |
| Vertical (Small) | 1.9 x 1.0 | 0.075 x 0.039 | 5x5 |
Accessories and Options
| Transformer |
| Single or multi-station dereelers (up to 32 station) |
| Wire Automatic Select & Load (ASL) module |
| Rereelers |
| Stackers |
| Extended warranty |
*Other wires depending on validation testing.
**A 150 mm (6”) aperture is provided for connecting to factory extraction systems. A suitable LEV system should be used capable of handling 934.5 m³/hr (550 cfm peak) 550 ft³/min @ 7” static pressure head, including means to filter NO, NO2 , NOx and O3.