CR Clarke: R30

Description

The R30 Sheet Press converts granulated thermoplastic material into a usable form using heat and pressure. As standard, the formed article is a flat plastic sheet, which can typically be used for vacuum forming, laser cutting, line bending etc.  There are also tools available for making shaped parts, for example Frisbees, on the machine.

A removble material cassette is loaded with granules of the material to be pressed. For best results the granules are sprinkled uniformly over the base of the cassette. The cassette is then loaded into the R30 sheet press, and clamped firmly between two temperature controlled aluminium hotplates. The heat and pressure causes the material granules to soften and fuse.

At the end of the pressing cycle, the material cassette is unloaded and allowed to cool. The formed sheet of material can then be removed and used. An optional stand (R30S) and cooling fan set (R30SC) is available for the R30.  A liquid cooled Press (R30W) is also available, which reduces cooling time significantly.

As standard, the R30 produces a sheet size that is suitable for use on our 725FLB Vacuum Former. Other sizes of material can be produced using separately available heating trays.

The R30T3 produces a sheet of 457 x 305mm, while the R30T1 produces a sheet of 305 x 229mm (suitable for our 1210 Vacuum Former).

 


Specifications:

Voltage 230V 50-60Hz
Max Current 8 Amps
Standard Sheet Size 457 x 254mm
Maximum Sheet Size 457 x 305mm
Sheet Thickness 2-3mm
Pressing Time (excluding cooling) 10 minutes
Dimensions 690 x 581 x 655mm
Weight 92kg

 

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