53" Top and Bottom Glue Spreader

Large diameter roller design is ideal for precision application of PVA glues, waterbase adhesives, and two component materials.

Model GS 414

Maximum Panel Thickness 3"

Maximum Panel Width 53"

Approx. 54 FPM feed speed

(2) 7.75 Inch Spreading Rollers, 65-70 Shore Hardness, 14 Grooves per inch

(2) 7.25 Inch Doctor Rollers 85-90 Shore Hardness

(2) .75HP Main Motors, direct drive, with chains or sprockets

Includes:

Corrosion Resistant rollers

Teflon end seals to avoid overheating during operation

Water tight bearings

Single handwheel operated panel thickness control with dial indicator

Single handwheel operated adhesive thickness control from one end

Galvanized water collection tank

Infeed/Outfeed protective covers with safety interlocks

Automatic Loading System:

Powered infeed conveyor with automatic panel positioning system and foot pedal control

Automatic loading system complete with Mylar belt to transport workpiece into and out of the press.

Midwest Automation HP 412-160 Hot Press

Platen size: 51 x 146 inches, fabricated steel 

Number of cylinders: 8

Cylinder diameter: 3.4 Inches

Cylinder Stroke: 18 Inches

Maximum Total Pressure: 160 Tons

Pressure: 45 PSI

Loading Configuration: End Loading.

Heating System:

Special thermal oil heating system with electric boiler, complete with pump, plumbing and open expansion tank.

Maximum temperature 248 degrees Fahrenheit.

Complete with:

Automatic opening kit by electric timer

Automatic parallelism sensor for addtional safety

Two (2) manual cut off valves to isolate two cylinders from the pressing system

Manual shut-off valve kit to direct heating medium to the top and/or bottom platens individually

Heavy-duty structured, welded, steel for optimum strength

Top and bottom platens are fabricated from steel machined and covered with Aluminum to insure flatness of pressing surfaces and uniform heat distribution

Bottom platen operated by two rack and pinion systems with end slides to insure parallel up/down movement

Self-Contained, electric driven, two stage hydraulic pump: 1. Low pressure for fast opening/closing

High pressure for maximum working pressure

Platens are fabricated with coils and plumbing connections for optional heating systems

Hydraulics include an automatic pressure recovery system

Electrical enclosure and control console designed to U.L. standards

Emergency Stop system on all four sides

Single action cylinders are hardened, ground and chorme plated

Automatic opening by push button control or optional timer

Line includes:

Gravity infeed and outfeed conveyors 

Index table for laying laminate on substrate after glue spreader.

Index rack:

Storage area above index table for laminate. 

Easy access of overlay during operation to lay laminate sheets in place as substrate comes through glue spreader.