06.02.15
Zeeland, Mich.-based Extol Inc. has released Compact Fusion, a servo-driven plastics welder designed for clean rooms and limited-space installations. The system features servo-driven actuation on the upper and lower press platens and the heated platen for force and distance control, weld strength, and cycle time efficiency. According to Extol, hot-plate welding is an ideal process for a variety of applications, especially where contoured surfaces exist and internal walls are required to be sealed. Achieving high-strength, hermetic seals and excellent flash control while preserving the aesthetic attributes of the product are hallmarks of the process. Two pneumatic doors with safety pressure strips open from the side and the front to provide operator flexibility and assembly orientation options. The welder was designed with easy automation integration capabilities in mind. Compact Fusion features an Allen-Bradley control system that includes a reliable and comprehensive hardware and software package. A large, color 6.5-inch human machine interface (HMI) provides what is being touted as comprehensive and intuitive graphics. “Quick-change” tooling simplifies and reduces the time to change tooling. The welder is built of high-strength, low-inertia aluminum to provide years of reliable performance under heavy daily use. Available options include a clean-room model, a 12-inch HMI, integrated load cells, integrated linear scales, data acquisition, and backup power supply. Extol also manufactures the Ergostation for the Compact Fusion, a heavy-duty, height-adjustable machine base designed for the comfort and safety of the operator.
More info: (800) 324-6205; www.extolinc.com
More info: (800) 324-6205; www.extolinc.com