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 Powder application unit (CPF–400)
- New electronics and control cabinet for the installed Powder recycling 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
- Integrated help center (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 III: What does this mean for you?
- All deliveries and repairs will still be executed
- Prices can no longer be guaranteed
- We recommend allocating budgets for a conversion to SOUCOAT P-80S or SOUCOAT P 120S to benefit from all advantages
- PCE and UNICOAT will be phased-out completely by 06.2026
Exception!
An exception applies for all systems with SIEMENS S5, SIEMENS S7-200, SIEMENS S7-300, OMRON control:
- Repairs depend on availability of spare parts
Options available for SOUCOAT P-80S
- Mechanical upgrade of the FDC–100 for higher production availability
- Welding speed until 115 m/min (P-120S)
- Powder flow monitor that indicates the feeded powder quantity
- Wear detection for nozzle and injector sleeve