VAF-1015
VAF-1015
Vertical Air/Pneumatic Hot Plate Filter Welder
The VAF-1015 is a vertical heat platen orientation, pneumatic motion controlled hot plate welding system specifically designed for welding filter assemblies up to 10" D x 15" H x 69" L (254mm x 381mm x 1753mm). Customized variants of this model are available.
The system design is ideal for: Welding stackable filter cartridge modules together. Embedding filter media into plastic end caps (replacing potting operations). Welding of filtration housings. Welding termination fittings (ie: end-caps, twist-lock unions, O-ring fittings, etc..) to the ends of filter cartridge modules.
- 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).