CONSISTENT EXACT PLATES CAN ONLY BE PRODUCED ON A PRECISION PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
Plates pasted on the Wirtz Fixed Orifice Paster (FOP) have extremely uniform thickness and weight. Plates are held to less than +/- 0.002" (0.054mm) of thickness and +/- 2 grams of paste weight. The uniformity minimizes problems in the cast-on-strap process and ensures proper fit at assembly.
The Wirtz FOP starts with a frame of heavy gauge tubing which is machined after welding to maintain accuracy. The remaining components are then precision machined and cmm inspected. Stainless steel and plating is used throughout the machine to resist corrosion and allow easy disassembly. Heavy duty components greatly reduce pasting operation downtime and ensure machine reliability.
Greater Production for Less Cost
The production speeds of our paster range from about 100 to well over 175 double panel plates per minute. That means over 130,000 plates per shift for certain plate designs. The grid delivery system is vacuum feed with mechanical carrier chains. The feeder magazine is 30 inches long to allow greater running time between refilling the magazine. Lower pasting pressures are used due to the internal design of the hopper assembly. This results in lower horsepower and reduced energy costs. Generously sized drive train components and sealed ball and roller bearings ensure long life and low maintenance. The FOP paste hopper has an independent drive motor to allow speed control to be separate from the machine drive and has an internal roller design which allows crushing of oxide particles or lumps in the paste. This machine has been designed for continuous use in a harsh environment.
The Wirtz Fixed Orifice Paster can be used for pasting of continuous strip at speeds up to 200 feet per minute (60 meters per minute). The FOP would come with a continuous strip feeder and provisions for adding paper to the top and bottom of the strip are available.
The Wirtz orifice paster will give you the edge you need for the future. An edge in plate quality, in production, in the working environment, and in cost.
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