B2A-1132

The B2A-1132 is a horizontal heat platen orientation, pneumatic motion controlled hot plate welding system specifically designed for welding:

• two Standard Group size batteries 11”D x 16”W x 12”H (279mm x 406mm x 305mm) or smaller

• one Commercial Group size battery up to 11”D x 32”W x 12”H (279mm x 813mm x 305mm) per welding cycle.  

Customized variants of this model are available.

The system design is ideal for welding:

• battery covers to cases
• battery manifold covers to case covers

This horizontal systems single motion (upper) tool mounting platen makes possible automatic feed of the battery components into the equipment for welding and automatic out-feeding of the welded batteries via the system’s built-in conveyor system.

Standard Features

Ultra-Rigid Construction utilizing tubular steel framework with leveling feet and linear guide shafts/bearings designed for precise tool alignment through decades of use.  

Polymer Pass-Thru Power Conveyor System allows and pass-through assembly of the battery components in the production line.

Fully Automatic Cycle/Start & Operation enables system to cycle without operator intervention based on part flow down the assembly line.  System recognizes entry of batteries into the welder via power conveyor and automatically starts the welding cycle when the batteries are in the welding position.

Pneumatically Actuated In-Feed Diverter System controls quantity and rate of entry of pre-assembled battery components into the welding positions.  Presence sensors verify battery components are properly staged in the in-feed area and enables actuation of diverter to allow components to continue into welding positions.   

Pneumatically Actuated Locating Rail ensures precise location of battery components entering on the conveyor system.  Presence sensor detects correct positioning of battery on conveyor stop block and enables actuation of locator rail to properly square battery for welding.  Upon completion of welding the locating rail and conveyor stop blocks retract, allowing welded product to exit system on conveyor.   

Digital Two-Zone Temperature Control with Heater Burnout Alarm ensures even heating and precise temperature control with temperature alarm limits. Burnout alarm halts operation of the machine in the event of platen heater failure.

Programmable Automatic Heat Platen Startup (Time/Date Based) saves production time as the machine can be user programmed to automatically initialize warm-up of heat platen before start of production.

Allen Bradley MicroLogix Programmable Logic Controller (other controllers quoted upon request)

Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 600 Touch-Screen User Interface simplifies parameter input and allows the following to be displayed:

• Melt, Weld (Seal) & Open Time Digital Control & Display
• Resettable Parts Counter
• Non-Resettable Total Machine Cycle Counter
• Diagnostic Display
• Machine Alarms (storage up to 99)

Multi-Level Passcode Protection limits parameter adjustment to qualified personnel only.

5 Weld Program/Setup Memory allows storage for instant recall, minimizing tool change time.

External 120VAC Duplex Electrical Outlet allows user to easily connect small auxiliary equipment such as computers, printers, radios, etc.

0.75 HP, 1725 RPM, 25.0 in/Hg (0.56kW, 1725 RPM, 63.5cm/Hg) High Capacity Vacuum Pump System designed to secure even the largest parts within the tooling.  Eliminates the need for separate venture-vacuum systems for each tool.   

Hinged Access Panels with Safety Interlock Switches allows extensive access while providing maximum personnel protection.

Vent Hood with Exhaust Fan evacuates airborne smoke and particulate from the operator location when welding at high temperatures without coatings.  

Interior Viewing Lights enhance visibility of the welding process for the operator.

Two English Language Manuals provide detailed documentation and instruction of installation, operation, setup, maintenance & troubleshooting procedures.

Maximum Heat Platen Capacity:  11.0” x 32.0” (279mm x 813mm)

Heat Platen Carriage Stroke (back-front):  16.0” (407mm)

Heat Platen Assembly Lateral Stroke (top-bottom):   3.0” (76mm)

Thermal Temperature Range:  100ºF – 1000ºF (38ºC – 538ºC)  Tooling & Application Dependant

Tool Mounting Platen:  11.0” x 32.0” (279mm x 813mm)

Moving Tool Mounting Platen:  Single - Upper

Daylight Opening (between Tool Mounting Platen and Conveyor):  24.5” (622mm)

Tool Mounting Platen Stroke:  8.0” (203mm)

Maximum Clamp Force:  1000 lbs @ 80 PSI (4.45kN @ 5.4 Bar)

Machine Dimensions:  62.0” D x 86.5” W x 82.5” H (1575mm x 2197mm x 2096mm)

Weight:  ~3750 lbs (1705kg)

Color:  Forward Technology Two-Tone Gray (unless otherwise specified)

Electrical Requirements:  240 VAC, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

Pneumatic Requirements:  80 PSI, 0.75” ID (5.4 Bar, 19mm ID) Supply Line   System includes Filter, Regulator & Lubricator

Warranty:  Free from materials and workmanship defects for one year from delivery.

Sequence of Operation:

1. Pre-assembled unwelded battery covers & cases move down customer’s assembly line conveyor to the in-feed diverter section of the welder’s feed-thru conveyor.

2. Unwelded battery assemblies are detected via a part presence sensor on the conveyor and are held against a mechanical stop within the in-feed diverter section of the conveyor prior to entry into welding positions.

3. When already welded batteries have exited the welding area, the diverter assembly indexes one unwelded battery assembly at a time past the mechanical stop to allow passage of battery down the conveyor to the welding position.  

4. As battery assemblies move toward the welding area, part presence sensors on the conveyor detect their presence and pneumatically actuated stop blocks hold batteries in the correct position.

5. When all batteries have entered the welding area and are detected in correct position by part presence sensors, a pneumatically actuated locator rail moves outward to position batteries against an opposing fixed rail, squaring them in preparation for welding.

6. Conveyor motion stops and welding cycle starts automatically.

7. Upper holding fixtures descend downward and upper battery covers are automatically held with vacuum andor mechanical grippers.

8. Upper holding fixtures retract upward with upper battery covers.

9. Heat platen advances forward between battery covers and cases.

10. Heat platen descends and contacts lower battery cases.

11. Upper holding fixtures apply upper battery covers to heat platen.

12. Upper holding fixtures retract from heat platen.

13. Heat platen raises from lower battery cases and retracts rearward.

14. Upper holding fixtures apply upper battery covers & lower battery cases, welding batteries together.

15. Upper holding fixtures release clamping mechanisms.

16. Upper holding fixtures retract and welded batteries remain atop feed-thru conveyor.

17. Pneumatic locator rail and conveyor stop blocks retract and conveyor motion starts.

18. Welded batteries are indexed out of machine via feed-thru conveyor.