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Replaces: Edition 02/9912 Welding Device PQ-18 The PQ-18 is a simple and cost effective tool for welding of Polycord round belts. The joining operation is by blunt welding: Ends of the belt are melted by pressing them against the surface of a precisely regulated hot welding plate.
Welding device PQ-18 Operating instructions 36009 Page 2 of 14 Edition: 03/0404 Subject to alterations Table of contents General information ..........................3 Application............................. 3 Important safety terms .......................... 3 Scope of supply............................. 4 1.3.1 Available accessories ........................... 4 Ordering of accessories/spare parts..................... 5 Warranty..............................
General information Application The welding device PQ-18 has been specifically designed for rapid and safe welding of Polycord round belts up to a diameter of 15 mm / 0.6 in. The PQ-18 welding device was developed solely for the purposes described in the operating instructions.
State the numbers according to Section 8. Drawing and spare part numbers and, if applicable, the required electric voltage for connection to the mains. WARNING The use of parts by other manufacturers not meeting Habasit specifications is not admissible. Habasit declines all responsibility for the consequences if non-Habasit parts are used.
Welding device PQ-18 Operating instructions 36009 Page 6 of 14 Edition: 03/0404 Subject to alterations Mode of operation The heating power and the output control of the welding tool (2) in combination with the welding plate (1) are optimally adapted to the energy requirement for butt-end welding of Polycord round belts.
Welding device PQ-18 Operating instructions 36009 Page 7 of 14 Edition: 03/0404 Subject to alterations Welding of Polycord round belts Process: Engineering manual 1260 Cut Polycord round belt to length at right angles with cutting device S-16 (-> available accessories).
Welding device PQ-18 Operating instructions 36009 Page 8 of 14 Edition: 03/0404 Subject to alterations Service Maintenance Keep the welding device clean at all times. Clean the welding plate (1) regularly and remove all material residues. Clean the welding plate (1) while heated with a cotton cloth.
Welding device PQ-18 Operating instructions 36009 Page 9 of 14 Edition: 03/0404 Subject to alterations Adjusting of the thermostat The maximum plate temperature of 270 °C / 520 °F, preset at the factory, must not be exceeded by more than ± 10 °C / ± 18 °F from 270 °C / 520 °F. It can therefore only be adjusted with a precision temperature measuring device (see 1.3.1, Available accessories).
Heating up time to 270 °C / 520 °F [min] Power consumption [W] 40 ... 200 Voltage [V~] 230 (PQ-18/8) or 120 (PQ-18/6) Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] [in.] 420 x 140 x 115 16.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 Net weight [kg] [lbs] 0.68...
Welding device PQ-18 Operating instructions 36009 Page 13 of 14 Edition: 03/0404 Subject to alterations Required accessories Cutting device S-16 The cutting device S-16 (operating instruction 3890) is a manual cutting tool to cut Polycord round belts to the required length before the Quickmelt joining procedure takes place.
Subject to alterations Product liability, application considerations If the proper selection and application of Habasit products are not recommended by an authorized Habasit sales specialist, the selection and application of Habasit products, including the related area of product safety, are the responsibility of the customer.
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