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Hot-pressing device PT-55 The PT-55 is a hot-pressing device designed for the joining of Habasit machine and spindle tapes up to 50 mm / 2 in. wide and 2.5 mm / 0.1 in. thick by way of the Thermofix procedure.
Hot-pressing device PT-55 was specifically designed for the rapid and safe hot-pressing of Thermofix joints for Habasit belts and tapes up to a width of 50 mm / 2 in. (right-angle skiving, 90°). With 75° joining angle, a belt width of up to 45 mm / 1.8 in is possible (without guide rail).
(672050) 2" (672108) and 2 metal clamps (672202) for each guide rail WARNING Use only Habasit guide rails. Particularly the use of metallic guide rails is not admissible, it may destroy the hot-pressing device. • Skiving tool AT-60 (690050) •...
Please accurately describe the parts required. State the numbers according to Section 8.1, Drawings – Assembly of press. 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.
The hot-pressing device PT-55 operates at a pressing temperature of 120 °C / 248 °F, preset at the factory. The temperature of the heating plates is monitored by a special, self-regulating heating device monitor. Each heating plate has one replaceable electric heating device.
Hot-pressing device PT-55 Operating instructions 36001 Page 7 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations Hot-pressing of belts / tapes Process: Thermofix guidelines 3210 and individual product datasheets. 4.1. Hot-pressing without guide rail Plug in the connector cable and preheat the hot-pressing device. Depending upon the power supply voltage, the preheating time will be approx.
Hot-pressing device PT-55 Operating instructions 36001 Page 8 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations 4.2. Hot-pressing with guide rail Plug in the connector cable and preheat the hot-pressing device. Depending upon the power supply voltage, the preheating time will be approx. 12 (230 V) or 14 minutes (120 V).
Hot-pressing device PT-55 Operating instructions 36001 Page 9 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations Service Maintenance Keep the hot-pressing device clean at all times. Clean the heating plates (3) regularly and remove all material residues. WARNING For cleaning with a cloth moistened with water or solvent, the press must be disconnected from the power supply.
Hot-pressing device PT-55 Operating instructions 36001 Page 10 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations Remedial action in the case of a temperature deviation WARNING All work on the hot-pressing device involving electrical parts has to be carried out by the respective specialists only.
Hot-pressing device PT-55 Operating instructions 36001 Page 11 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations Illustrations Illustration 3 Illustration 4 Legend illustration 3 and 4 Top side of the hot-pressing device Heat insulated handles Hot-pressing zone Signal Lamp Pivoting metal heating plates...
Hot-pressing device PT-55 Operating instructions 36001 Page 14 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations Circuit diagram With EURO-connector plug: With US-connector plug: brown black Ground = yellow-green Ground = green blue white...
Hot-pressing device PT-55 Operating instructions 36001 Page 15 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations Accessories Guide rails, clamps These accessories are supportive in order to obtain good Thermofix joints. Width and number of necessary guide rails depend upon the belt width and the requirements of the machine or device.
9.3.1 Manual skiving tool AT-60 The AT-60 is a preparing device for skiving of Habasit belts and tapes up to a width of 60 mm / 2.4 in. and a thickness of 2 mm / 0.08 in.. The belt / tape is clamped and stuck on a steel plate. It is ground manually by means of a skiving disc.
Checklist preventive maintenance Operating instructions 36001 Hot-pressing device PT-55 Appendix Page 17 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations Responsible persons: Machine Operator Maintenance Technician Work to be carried out Performance Spares number (see operating instructions No. 36001 for further information and reference numbers)
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Report sheet preventative maintenance Operating instructions 36001 Hot-pressing device PT-55 Appendix Page 18 of 19 Edition: 04/0401 Subject to alterations Machine type: Machine no.: Date of first placing in operation: Actions to be performed – see checklist Next Performed Next...
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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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