摘要 |
A system and method for forming an extruded jacket over an elongated object is provided. The system includes a quantity of heated jacketing material and at least one die having an entry side and an exit side, the entry side proximate to the quantity of heated jacketing material, wherein the quantity of heated jacketing material is extruded through the at least one die. A heating device is located proximate to the exit side of the at least one die, wherein the heating device positioned to maintain the extruded quantity of heated jacketing material in a heated state. A wrapping device is positioned to rotate the elongated object, wherein the extruded quantity of heated jacketing material is wrapped around at least a portion of the elongated object. |