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RF welding clear containers at up to 600/h
Automatic radio frequency welding systems produce containers from clear or printed PVC and PET sheet materials at outputs of up to 600/h.
News from GEAF North America (29 October 2007)
Line welds intravenous bags at 900-5000/h
An automatic welding line produces intravenous 100ml to 5 litre bags of PVC and PVC FREE film at outputs of 900 to over 3000 bags/h.
News from GEAF North America ( 6 September 2007)
Save 60% of plastics welding energy costs
Plastics welding system saves up to 60% on energy costs, when compared with traditional hot plate welding and has HMI to make process setting easier.
News from CPR Automation (20 November 2006)
Induction heating heat stakes metals to plastics
A turnkey induction heating system for heat staking metal components to plastic assemblies is designed for open-air operation in a lean manufacturing environment.
News from Induction Atmospheres (14 November 2006)
Technology Transfer Improves Performance
RotaBolt has applied their expertise to the Indicating Rod Bolt - an existing marketplace product - to dramatically improve its performance. Brochure available
News from James Walker Rotabolt (10 October 2006)
Safety fastener designed to Break
James Walker RotaBolt have successfully developed the "BreakBolt" - a unique safety fastener that is designed to deliberately shear at a predetermined tension level. Brochure available
News from James Walker Rotabolt (10 October 2006)
Systems weld standard polypropylene - most colours
Recent orders for CleanWeld systems include automotive air and fuel filter production taking work away from traditional hotplate machines and resin bonded assemblies.
News from CPR Automation ( 1 August 2006)
One piece quick fit nylon hose clamp
Ezyclik, a one piece quick fit nylon hose clamp, is now available from HCL Fasteners.
News from HCL Fasteners ( 7 June 2006)
Wasting time and money trying to bond plastics?
How do you select the best method for bonding plastics - at a recent conference, delegates had a frequent complaint that joining is not considered until the product design is complete.
News from Rapra Technology ( 1 May 2006)
Infra-red welding doubles plastics parts output
User application article Infra-red welding system has helped plastics pipe systems maker to double welding throughput of two complex geometry drainage components, while eliminating fume problems.
News from Heraeus Noblelight, I-R Division (13 April 2006)
Rubber bonding in molded-metal inserts
Release film assists to improve the rubber bonding to molded-in steel inserts, while providing semi-permanent molded release performance and adds 15 to 25% to product productivity.
News from Huron Technologies (14 March 2006)
High plastics purity tubing welded cleanly
Plastics welding system that offers faster weld times, increased weld identification and traceability, improved durability, and ease of use produces a smooth interior surface at the weld.
News from FCX Performance ( 2 August 2005)
Weld heat reached quickly by induction
Induction heating allows target temperatures to be achieved within one second or less for forming and welding of PVC, polyethylene, polyurethane, nylon, PTFE and other thermoplastics.
News from Medical Engineering Technologies (26 April 2005)
Infra red melts away plastics welding problems
Manufacturers using traditional hot plate welding methods to weld plastics will experience numerous advantages in switching to infra red, particularly in volume applications.
News from CPR Automation (25 March 2005)
PE rubber jointing system works in 30s
A new method of joining EPDM rubber extrusion joins two sections of rubber by placing a thin film of hot melt PE tape between the two ends and heating all three to around 130 deg C.
News from Industrial Automation (21 September 2004)
Visit website for thermoplastics welding data
Information on welding thermoplastic materials is now available free on TWI's website at http://www.twi.co.uk/plasticswelding Processes covered in this area of
News from TWIxxx (13 April 2004)
Plastics stake welder head attaches to robots
Single head plastics assembly stake-welding unit is designed for mounting on rotary or linear tables, simple presses and manufacturing robots.
News from Phasa Developments ( 9 September 2002)
Visit website for thermoplastics welding data
Information on welding thermoplastic materials is now available free on TWI's website at http://www.twi.co.uk/plasticswelding Processes covered in this area of
News from TWI-The Welding Institute (14 November 2001)
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