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Manual - Formech FLB500

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For Parts, Service & Technical Assistance UK, 

Europe and Rest of the World

Telephone: +44 (0) 1582 469 797

Fax: +44 (0) 1582 469 646

[email protected]

For Parts, Service & Technical Assistance North 

and South America

Telephone: 312.396.4072

Fax: 312.396.4073

[email protected]

Formech International Limited

Unit 4, Thrales End Farm, Thrales End Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3NS U.K.

Tel: +44 (0)1582 469 797  Fax: +44 (0)1582 469 646

Email: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for FLB1000

Page 1: ...1 For Parts Service Technical Assistance Telephone 44 0 1582 469 797 Fax 44 0 1582 469 646 Installation Operating and Service Manual Formech Line Bender FLB1000 FLB1000 ...

Page 2: ...erating Procedure 6 B Basic Operation 6 C Heater 8 Accessories 9 A Cooling Jig Optional Extra 9 B Adjustable Back Gauge Optional Extra 9 Digital Timer 10 Warranty 11 Service Repair 12 Electrical Troubleshooting 12 Parts Identification 13 Technical Data 14 Electrical Specifications 14 Mechanical 14 Functions 14 Electrical Schematic and Major Components Parts Listing 15 EC Directive 16 ...

Page 3: ...nning indefinitely Never remove any panels unless the electrical supply has been isolated Note the safety warnings situated on the top panels Only use the machine for bending plastic sheet It is not intended for any other purpose Ensure that the area you are working in is properly ventilated and that you are aware of the potential hazards from the plastics you are forming It is the responsibility ...

Page 4: ...The Quartz Heating lamp is packaged securely inside the appliance during transit To install the heating lamp follow the procedure below 1 Remove the 8 screws from the base of the unit and the 2 countersunk screws from each side to remove the base of the unit and gain access to the internal of the unit 2 Remove the packaged lamp from inside the unit 3 Inspect the lamp and report any breakages 4 The...

Page 5: ...e that plugs into this receptacle and then into a suitable power socket The fuse protects the machine and should only be replaced by another of same type and rating See Safety section at the beginning of this manual Note the safety labelling If your machine is a special voltage or frequency then it may be supplied with a lead not terminated into a mains plug 4 Measurement guides To help create acc...

Page 6: ...p helps to keep the material flat over the element during the heating process to produce an even heating band all the way along the bend 4 You can use the digital timer counting up to find out how long you need to heat the sheet of plastic for if it is a job that will be repeated Please see how to operate the timer on page 8 5 If you are unsure of the heating time for the material then all you hav...

Page 7: ...B Basic Operation continuation Line bender with optional Adjustable Back Gauge in extended position The fence allows you to accurately position your material for production runs Line Bender with Optional Adjustable Back Gauge in standard position ...

Page 8: ...spect to reflector gap setting Reflector gap Regulator position Max 18mm Up to position 6 Full Approx 10mm Up to 5 Approx 5mm Up to 3 Heating cycle times vary according to a number of factors With a little experience timings may be easily estimated Some plastics such as polystyrene have a wide tolerance to heating times giving consistently good mouldings Care must be taken with other materials suc...

Page 9: ...mech FLB1000 9 Accessories A Cooling Jig Optional Extra Cooling jig with adjustment from 0 180 degrees B Adjustable Back Gauge Optional Extra This allows the material to be placed in the exact position each time ...

Page 10: ...seconds The unit then returns to standby Pressing and holding START for 2 seconds during a timed run cancels the run and returns the unit to standby Pressing the and START pushbuttons together starts the unit timing up from 0 when the START button is pressed again the unit stops counting and the display slowly flashes the time measured Pressing START restores the Time Setting before the time measu...

Page 11: ...Manual Formech FLB1000 11 Warranty Reliability and a long service life are synonymous with the Formech brand and we offer a 12 month warranty with the machine ...

Page 12: ...fault scenarios Apply a methodical approach when diagnosing For power problems there are basic indicators that will assist with diagnostics if the switch indicator is on then this confirms there is power to the machine If the Power switch indicator is OFF then the problems lies before the switch power lead or input fuse Also if the timer shows ON then there is power to the machine If there is no h...

Page 13: ...LB1000 13 Parts Identification 1280 50 1 2 300 13 175 7 6 5 4 3 1 Power Switch ON OFF 2 Temperature Regulator 3 Power Inlet Receptacle Fuse 4 Measurement Guides 5 Specification plate 6 Material Clamp 7 Digital Timer 7 ...

Page 14: ...ns 220 240V 50 60Hz Single phase 208 220v 60Hz Twin Phase N America 800 watts Fuses 5 amp on machine Mechanical Width 1280mm Depth 330mm Height 175mm Weight 15Kg Life of element many years depending on usage Functions Bending width 1000mm Sheet thickness up to 10mm ...

Page 15: ...Manual Formech FLB1000 15 Technical Data Electrical Schematic and Major Components Parts Listing ...

Page 16: ...ine Function Linear Heat Assisted Bending of Plastic Sheet Model Type FLB1000 Serial Number Date of Manufacture Is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC Directives 2004 108 EC EMC 2006 95 EC LVD Technical File Compiled by Martin Smith Significant harmonised standards applied EN ISO 12100 2010 EN ISO13849 1 2006 EN 60204 1 2006 EN 12409 2008 ___________________________________...

Page 17: ...0 1582 469 646 spares formech com For Parts Service Technical Assistance North and South America Telephone 312 396 4072 Fax 312 396 4073 spares formechinc com Formech International Limited Unit 4 Thrales End Farm Thrales End Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3NS U K Tel 44 0 1582 469 797 Fax 44 0 1582 469 646 Email info formech com ...

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