508DT

Formech Vacuum Forming Machines

Formech 508DT

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Product information

Featuring PLC touch screen control, Formech’s plug and play 508DT is a user friendly desktop machine with the power and capability to form more demanding shapes and materials.

Rapid, energy efficient quartz heaters with variable standby means the 508DT is ready to form in less than 5 minutes.

20 programme memory to recall heater profile and timing settings for each project. A dedicated trolley option provides a minimal footprint with the convenience of portability and optimum working height.

 

Features

4" Mono HMI /PLC Interface with Memory Function
Mitsubishi integrated PLC/HMI with 4" mono touch screen control and 20 programmable presets.

Quartz Heaters with Variable Standby
Quartz heaters have the benefit of a rapid response and high efficiency resulting in time and energy savings.

4 Independently Controllable Heating Zones
Four heating zones and quartz heaters provide rapid heat response with a greater range of control to form challenging shapes and materials

Safety Interlock
Mechanical interlock prevents table being raised whilst heaters are in forward position (all desktop machines).

Vacuum & Release
After the formed part has cooled, air is forced between the mould and the sheet to help it release.

Vacuum Gauge
A visual indication of consistent vacuum pressure being applied (pressure in Hg / bar).

 

Technical Specs

Forming area (mm/inches) 482 x 432mm / 19 x 17'' 
Sheet Size (mm/inches) 508 x 457mm / 20 x 18'' 
Max depth of draw 185mm / 7.3'' 
Max Material Thickness 6mm / 0.25'' 
Heating Zones 4 
Heater type Quartz 
Width 720mm / 28.4'' 
Height 538mm / 21.2'' 
Depth 1394mm / 54.9'' 
Weight 100kg / 220Ibs 
Single Phase Power Requirements 208-240V/13A 
Europe - 3 Phase Power Requirements N/A 
USA - 3 Phase Power Requirements N/A 
Power Consumption 3.2kW 
Air Requirements N/A 

Options

Reducing Windows
Reduces forming area to utilize smaller sheets of material and minimize wastage. Standard or custom size.

Trolley
A dedicated white trolley with locking wheels and convenient storage for plastics sheet.

Reel Feed Unit
Assembly to hold reel materials. Suitable for the Formech 300XQ, 508DT, 508FS and 686.

Starter Pack of Plastic
Spare parts kit
A consumable parts kit typically including seals, elements, filter, fuses, toggle clamps.

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