VH-2445
VH-2445
Vertical Hydraulic Hot Plate Welder
The VH-2445 is a vertical heat platen orientation, hydraulic motion controlled hot plate welding system capable of welding parts up to 24" x 45" (610mm x 1143mm) or multiple smaller parts. Customized variants of this model are available.
When compared to horizontal platen systems, vertical systems typically: Allow faster tooling changeovers. Allow 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).
- Operator loads part halves into holding fixtures.
- Operator initiates cycle activation switch.
- Safety door closes.
- Part halves are automatically held with vacuum or mechanical grippers.
- Heat platen advances between part halves.
- Holding fixtures apply part halves to heat platen.
- Holding fixtures retract from heat platen.
- Heat platen retracts.
- Holding fixtures apply part halves together, welding parts together.
- One holding fixture releases its clamping mechanism.
- Holding fixtures retract, retaining welded part(s) in one fixture.
- Safety door opens.
- Operator unloads welded part(s).