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Hot-pressing device PT-50 The PT-50 is a hot pressing device for Thermofix joining Habasit belts and tapes up to a width of 50 mm / 2 in. and a thickness of 2 mm / 0.08 in. It is especially suitable for joining spindle tapes and for many applications in the printing industry.
Hot-pressing device PT-5 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. The maximum belt thickness is 2.0 mm / 0.08 in..
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.
Subject to alterations Mode of operation The hot-pressing device PT-50 operates at a pressing temperature of 110°C / 230°F. A universal heating cartridge in the upper press part regulates the fixed and not adjustable temperature. This feature allows the device to be connected to any supply voltage from 110V up to 240V, 50 or 60 Hz without adaptation.
Hot-pressing device PT-50 Operating instructions 36008 Page 6 of 16 Edition: 01/0409 Subject to alterations Hot-pressing of belts / tapes Process: Thermofix guidelines and individual product datasheets. Raise the upper handle (8) and unlatch locking hook (2). Flip up top part of press (4) to open hot-pressing device.
Hot-pressing device PT-50 Operating instructions 36008 Page 7 of 16 Edition: 01/0409 Subject to alterations Service Maintenance Keep the hot-pressing device clean at all times. Clean the set-up plate (5) and the heating plate (3) regularly and remove all material residues.
Hot-pressing device PT-50 Operating instructions 36008 Page 8 of 16 Edition: 01/0409 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-50 Operating instructions 36008 Page 9 of 16 Edition: 01/0409 Subject to alterations Illustrations Illustration 3 Illustration 4 Legend Illustrations 3 and 4 Hot-pressing zone Belt clamp Locking hook Upper handle Pivoting metal heating plate Lower handle Top part of press...
Hot-pressing device PT-50 Operating instructions 36008 Page 12 of 16 Edition: 01/0409 Subject to alterations Circuit diagram With EURO-connector plug: With US-connector plug: brown black Ground = yellow-green Ground = green blue white...
9.1.1 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 36008 Hot-pressing device PT-50 Appendix Page 14 of 16 Edition: 01/0409 Subject to alterations Responsible persons: Machine Operator Maintenance Technician Work to be carried out Performance Spares number (see operating instructions No. 36008 for further information and reference numbers)
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Report sheet preventative maintenance Operating instructions 36008 Hot-pressing device PT-50 Appendix Page 15 of 16 Edition: 01/0409 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.