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2.8 INDUSTRIAL GRINDER
The Industrial Grinder is an optional item and is
used to grind pre-forms or other finished
products to produce polymer chips.
AMETEK recommends the Fritsch Pulverisette 15.
2.9 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
REQUIRED (Not Supplied by AMETEK)
2.9.1 Nitrogen supply
1.
Nitrogen gas supply with a water content of
less than 5ppm (parts per million), oxygen
free, 'white spot' specification.
2.
The supply is to be fitted with an on/off
gas tap and a regulator that can be set to
30 bar (440 psi).
2.9.2 safety Equipment
1.
Cut resistant gloves made of DYNEEMA
material. Useful when removing O Ring
from die or scraping polymer off die or
follower.
2.
Heat resistant gloves.
3.
Safety glasses.
2.9.3 Hot Plate
To aid cleaning of follower, put the dirty followers
on the hot plate, PET will carbonate and be
easier to remove.
2.9.4 PTFE Tape
To seal gas connection joints.
2.9.5 Razor Blade, scalpel
To scrape molten polymer off dies and followers.
2.9.6 scotchbrite Pad
To polish followers and dies until shiny.
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2.10 OPTIONAL SPARE ITEMS
The following optional spares items are avail-
able.
QTY Description
1
Probe Rod
1
Probe Calibration Tool
1
Probe Repair Kit
1
Chip Transfer Vessel
Repair Kit
2.11 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
(Not Supplied by AMETEK)
coMPUTER
A computer with the minimum specification
as stated below will be required if the optional
NEXYGEN™ Plus software is to be used.
•
2GHz Pentium
•
RAM 256MB or more
•
Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 or higher
•
CD ROM drive
•
Unused COM Port with a 16550 UART
•
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