Formech 508FS vacuum former
Formech’s 508FS (Floor-Standing) machine offers significant advantages over the desktop series with pre-stretch and auto-level features, and a much more powerful flow rate for demanding applications.
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Featuring a power table, Formech’s 686 makes light work of the most demanding applications. Pre-stretch provides a more uniform material thickness for deep moulds whilst autolevel signals to the user the material is ready to form.
Rapid response quartz heaters with 6 independently controllable zones provides accurate heat control for consistent, high definition results. Intuitive colour touch screen interface and 20 nameable presets provide ultimate user convenience and ease of use.
Formech’s 508FS (Floor-Standing) machine offers significant advantages over the desktop series with pre-stretch, auto-level and a much more powerful flow rate for demanding applications.
Intuitive, graphically driven touch-screen control with memory function makes the 508FS very easy to use, whilst powerful forming capabilities provide extensive project versatility. Higher wattage Quartz heaters (vs. 508DT) further enhance the 508FS capability.
4″ Mono HMI /PLC Interface with Memory Function
Mitsubishi integrated PLC/HMI with 4″ mono touch screen control and 20 programmable presets.
Pre-Stretch
Pre-stretch enables the user to pump air into the heated sheet, creating a bubble to avoid thinning of material with deeper tools.
Auto-Level
Avoids material sag during the heating cycle and maintains an even distance between heater and sheet whilst providing the user with an audible indication the material is ready to form.
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
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).
Dry rotary vane pump 10m3 / hr
Oil free and requires minimal maintenance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Floor-Standing Vacuum Forming Machine |
| Forming Area | 482 × 432 mm |
| Sheet Size | 508 × 457 mm |
| Maximum Draw Depth | 290 mm |
| Maximum Material Thickness | 6 mm |
| Minimum Material Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Heating Zones | 4 Independently Controllable Zones |
| Heater Type | Quartz Heaters |
| Control System | PLC Control with 3.8″ Mono HMI Touch Screen |
| Program Memory | 20 Programmable Presets |
| Vacuum Pump Type | Dry Rotary Vane Pump |
| Pump Flow | 10.0 m³/h @ 0 mbar (50Hz) |
| Mould Release Method | External Air Supply |
| Air Requirement | 87 PSI / 6 Bar |
| Machine Width | 757 mm |
| Machine Height | 1140 mm |
| Machine Depth | 1474 mm |
| Machine Weight | 125 kg |
| Power Requirement | 208–240V / 20A (Single Phase) |
| Power Consumption | 4.2 kW |
| Vacuum Gauge | Yes |
| Pre-Stretch Function | Yes |
| Auto-Level Function | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
