Magnum 44 Fiber Glass Closure

The first stand alone
fiber glass duct closure machine
that is PLC (programmable logic controlled)

The inside dimensions of the duct, as well as the thickness of the duct board are entered into the computer. This directs the rollers to the appropriate location. The board is then fed between the powered rollers and the staple flap is secured with heat seal tape for perfect duct every time!

Board thickness (1" to 2") may be changed without re-entering the duct dimensions, eliminating manual calculations. The position of the rollers is displayed on the PLC screen for ease of data entry. The activation of the power roller feed, the temperature of the iron, and the cutting of the tape are also controlled by the PLC. The heat tape is bonded to the duct board by the heated iron and secured with a motor-driven paddle wheel. The tape is cut to proper length by an air driven cut-off blade. Completed duct is fabricated at 1 foot per second!

The frame is constructed of powder-coated square steel tubing to enhance durability. All covers and guards are stainless steel. All operations and controls are solid state.

The Magnum 44 Closure Machine is hand assembled and inspected to insure the highest standards and most durable machinery on the market. It is manufactured with the finest quality materials available. As is all our machinery, it is designed to last a lifetime.

Specifications

Frame:

• Welded square steel tubing provides strong but lightweight structure
• Frame is powder coated for long life – resists rust and scratch
• Frame and rollers are designed at 30° angle (when feeding duct board it must be preloaded to insure duct is secured tightly)
• Heavy-duty castors are standard for transferring easily in shop
•  wiring and computer control housing

Covers:

• 16 gauge stainless steel guards for chains, electrical wiring and computer control housing

Mechanical Parts:

• Precision ball bearing linear tracks and ball screws provide smooth, accurate tray positioning
• Self-aligning floating iron accurately applies tape to duct board
• Paddle wheel, which runs on a separate motor, secures tape to duct board
• Electrical Baldor Industrial motors are standard for all power drives
• All motor controls are solid state
• Sensors are photoelectric and “prox” electric
• The power cord is detachable with a strain relief connector

 Computer Controls:

• General Electric Programmable Logic Computer provides ease of operation including dimensioning, control of heating iron temperature and tape cut off
• Shaft encoders insure precision dimensioning of rollers