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ESVA-1015

Extended Stroke Vertical Air/Pneumatic Hot Plate Welder

The ESVA-1015 is an extended stroke, vertical heat platen orientation, pneumatic motion controlled hot plate welding system capable of welding parts up to 10” x 15” (254mm x 381mm) or multiple smaller parts.  Customized variants of this model are available.

This vertical system's twin motion (left and right) tool mounting platens allows independent control of force/speed on each part half, both against heat platen when in melt phase and against each other in weld phase.

When compared to horizontal platen systems, vertical systems typically:

  • allow faster tooling changeovers
  • allow ergonomically easier and more positive operator loading and unloading of the tooling
  • ensure more precise part half alignment during welding (less scrap) as no special part-part alignment features must be designed into the parts themselves (required for accurate machine pick-up of one part half on horizontal systems)

Optional Features.

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Standard Features

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

Digital One-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 PLC with PanelView Plus 600 Touch-Screen 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 venturi-vacuum systems for each tool.  

Pneumatic Dual Power Sliding Safety Doors with Zero Force Cycle Activation Switch and Door Safety Tapeswitch provides optimum personnel protection while reducing operator fatigue.

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 provides detailed documentation and instruction of installation, operation, setup, maintenance & troubleshooting procedures.

Maximum Heat Platen Capacity:  10.0" D x 15.0" H (254mm x 381mm)

Heat Platen Carriage Stroke (back-front):  12.0” (305mm)

Heat Platen Assembly Lateral Stroke (side-side):  1.5” (38mm)

Thermal Terature Rangempe:  100ºF – 1000ºF (38ºC – 538ºC)  Tooling & Application Dependant

Tool Mounting Platens:  10.0” D x 15.0” H (254mm x 381mm)

Moving Tool Mounting Platens:  Dual – Left & Right

Daylight Opening (between Tool Mounting Platens):  30.0” (762mm)

Tool Mounting Platen Stroke (ea):  12.0” (305mm)

Maximum Clamp Force:  390 lbs @ 80 PSI (1.74kN @ 5.4 Bar)

Front Door Opening:  32.0” W x 23.8” H (813mm x 605mm)

Machine Dimensions:  55.0” D x 91.0” W x 72.3” H  (1397mm x 2311mm x 1836mm)

Weight:  ~1750 lbs (795kg)

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

Electrical Requirements:  240 VAC, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

Pneumatic Requirements:  80 PSI, 0.5” ID (5.4 Bar, 13mm ID) Supply Line   System includes Filter, Regulator

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

Sequence of Operation

  • 1.Operator loads part halves into holding fixtures.
  • 2.Operator initiates cycle activation switch.
  • 3.Safety doors close.
  • 4.Part halves are automatically held with vacuum or mechanical grippers.
  • 5.Heat platen advances between part halves.
  • 6.Holding fixtures apply part halves to heat platen.
  • 7.Holding fixtures retract from heat platen.
  • 8.Heat platen retracts.
  • 9.Holding fixtures apply part halves together, welding parts together.
  • 10.One holding fixture releases its clamping mechanism.
  • 11.Holding fixtures open, retaining welded part(s) in one fixture.
  • 12.Safety doors open.
  • 13.Operator unloads welded part(s).