PCE or UNICOAT conversion to SOUCOAT P-80S / P-120S
End of life will be 06.2026
Retrofitting
PCE and UNICOAT powder systems can be equipped with the new high voltage technology (HVS-400), as well as the new Powder application unit (CPF-400). In combination with a powder spray arm with the proven Cumulus spray head (PSA-Cumulus), the system is again at the latest level of technology. The Powder recycling unit (FDC-100) will be partially revised, depending on the conversion package.
Advantages
- Latest High Voltage System (HVS–400)
- Latest Compact Powder Feeder (CPF–400)
- New electronics and control cabinet for the installed Feed and Dose Compact unit (FDC–100)
- Reduced CPF footprint for better lateral passage between slitter and welding machine
- Availability of spare parts guaranteed
- No more manual settings, parameters are set by proportional valves according to stored recipes
- Visible fluidization level with automatic settings and a limiter to prevent bubbling
- Welding speed up to 85 m/min as standard
- Integrated help system (with UNICONTROL)
- Optimized energy efficiency
Conversion
Detailed product information on the new high voltage system HVS-400 as well as on the new powder application unit CPF-400 is available on the product page of the SOUCOAT P-80S / P-120S series.
Why upgrade?
Soudronic developed the PCE powder system in 1988, which was renamed UNICOAT in 2002. The system was sold until 2005. Due to the steady advance in technology, SOUCOAT P-60 and P-120 were launched as successor products. These were equipped with new High Voltage Electronics (HVS-01) and the new CUMULUS Powder Spray Head as well as a redesigned Powder recycling unit (FDC-1000) and Powder application unit (CPF-320 and CPF-340).
With the latest generation SOUCOAT (P-80S and P-120S), a technologically further advanced product is now available for converting the PCE or UNICOAT powder system to a SOUCOAT S powder system. The Powder recycling unit (FDC-100) will be reused and upgraded, while the latest High Voltage System (HVS-400), the latest Powder application unit (CPF-400) and the Powder Spray Arm (PSA-CUMULUS) will replace the older equipment.
Due to increasing difficulties in sourcing the mechanical and electronic components, Soudronic will phase out the PCE and the UNICOAT powder systems by June 2026.
Phase-out – Phase IV – Upgrade now: What does this mean for you?
- Production of system has been stopped because key components are no longer available
- Repairs depend on availability of spare parts
- We strongly recommend an upgrade to SOUCOAT
- PCE or UNICOAT will be phased-out, end of life will be 06.2026
Options available for SOUCOAT P-80S
- HVS-Measuring Device to measure the electrostatic output on the electrode
- Welding speed until 115 m/min (P-120S)
- Powder flow monitor that indicates the feeded powder quantity
- Wear detection for nozzle and injector sleeve