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Linear Vibration Welder 5000 Series
Welder Overview
The linear vibration welder excels at joining large
assemblies and parts made from glass–filled and high
performance plastics.
The VW5X00 (Vibration Welder 5300/5500/5700/5900)
family is Dukane's fourth generation linear vibration
welder. These systems all share the same basic
mechanical components. Software and controls are
significantly improved in this fourth generation.
The VW5X00 differences are in the size of tooling they
can accommodate. The tooling capacity for each model is:
VW5300 .................24 in. wide by 18 in. deep
610 mm wide by 457 mm deep
VW5500 .................38 in. wide by 18 in. deep
965 mm wide by 457 mm deep
VW5700 and VW5700LPT
52 in. wide by 24 in. deep
1,321 mm wide by 610 mm deep
VW5900 and VW5900LPT
72 in. wide by 24 in. deep
1,828 mm wide by 610 mm deep
VW5960 and VW5960LPT
62 in. wide by 24 in. deep
1,575 mm wide by 610 mm deep
Most VW5X00 models have the same vertical clearance
of 26 inches (660 mm) between the lift table and upper
springs, and have a 20-inch (508 mm) stroke. The
VW5960 and VW 5960LPT has 43 inches between the lift
table and the upper tool mounting plate. These machines
have 29 inches (736mm) of stroke.
Unlike competing machines, the upper vibration spring
is not held in place by a swing frame. It incorporates
a frameless design which has less vibrating mass to
accommodate heavier tooling and provide additional
tooling clearance.
The hydraulic system uses a commercial, readily
available, self–contained system. This allows customers
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to do some of their own parts replacement, and it
minimizes costly field service calls.
The new and larger color operator interface is also a
commercial unit containing Dukane's field–tested and
proven control software and interface. Every subassembly
has been selected to provide the maximum reliability with
a long and economical service life. The electrical cabinet
has been redesigned to increase reliability, minimize
electrical noise and meet the applicable CE regulations.
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