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Habasit AG 
Postfach, CH-4153 Reinach-Basel 
Phone 

++41 61 715 15 15 

Fax 

++41 61 715 15 55 

 

Operating instructions 

36008 

 

Author: Nyk 

Page 1 of

 

16 

Edition: 01/0409 

Subject to alterations 

Replaces: Edition 

9807 

Hot-pressing device PT-50 

 

 

The PT-50 is a hot pressing device for Thermofix joining 
Habasit belts and tapes up to a width of 50 mm / 

2 in.

 and a 

thickness of 2 mm / 

0.08 in

. It is especially suitable for 

joining spindle tapes and for many applications in the 
printing industry. 

It is equipped with an innovative universal heat cartridge 
that can be used at any mains voltage from 110 V to 240 V 
without any modification. 

The PT-50 is mostly suitable for on-site installation. 

 

Summary of Contents for PT-50

Page 1: ...50 is a hot pressing device for Thermofix joining Habasit belts and tapes up to a width of 50 mm 2 in and a thickness of 2 mm 0 08 in It is especially suitable for joining spindle tapes and for many applications in the printing industry It is equipped with an innovative universal heat cartridge that can be used at any mains voltage from 110 V to 240 V without any modification The PT 50 is mostly s...

Page 2: ...tial start up 5 4 Hot pressing of belts tapes 6 5 Service 7 5 1 Maintenance 7 5 2 Measuring of the plate temperature 7 5 3 Remedial action in the case of a temperature deviation 8 5 4 Replacement of the power cord 8 6 Illustrations 9 7 Technical data 10 8 Drawings 11 8 1 Assembly of press 11 8 2 Circuit diagram 12 9 Accessories 13 9 1 Preparing devices 13 9 1 1 Manual skiving tool AT 60 13 9 1 2 S...

Page 3: ...ons cannot cover all possible aspects of operation maintenance or repair The indications given herein refer to the use of the machines according to their designated purpose by skilled personnel In case of doubt or if further detailed information is required please consult the manufacturer Chapter 1 4 1 2 Important safety terms In these operating instructions you will find the terms WARNING CAUTION...

Page 4: ...Zona Industriale I 31029 Vittorio Veneto TV Tel 39 438 91 13 Fax 39 438 91 2374 Please accurately describe the parts required State the numbers according to Section 8 1 Drawings Assembly of press WARNING The use of parts by other manufacturers not meeting Habasit specifications is not admissible Habasit declines all responsibility for the consequences if non Habasit parts are used 1 5 Warranty All...

Page 5: ...mp or any other suitable device Alternatively such a device can be attached to the central fixing point of the set up plate with a 4 mm self tapping screw 3 Initial start up The PT 50 can be operated at any power supply voltage between 110 and 240 V Check to make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate 11 conforms to the electrical connection voltage Check to make sure that the set up ...

Page 6: ...de the hot pressing device Insert on belt tape end skived surface upwards under one of the belt clamps 7 and position the skived surface exactly in the middle of the set up plate 5 Insert the second belt tape end under the other belt clamp 7 and adjust its position so that the two skived surfaces are accurately superimposed Close the hot pressing device by flipping down the top part of press 4 and...

Page 7: ...er supply cable and connector plug for defects insulation damage etc and have it replaced if necessary 5 2 Measuring the plate temperature Check the operating temperature of the hot pressing device once a month Carry out this check in an interior room in a draft free environment with an ambient temperature of between 18 C 64 F and 25 C 77 F Place a heat resistant silicone foam rubber mat 2 4 mm 0 ...

Page 8: ...al laws about required training of such personnel If the temperature deviates from a maximum value of 130 C 266 F or a minimum value of 100 C 202 F the heating element is defective and must be replaced 5 4 Replacement of the power cord Check power cord periodically In case of damage replace with the same type H05 RNF WARNING All work on the hot pressing device involving electrical parts has to be ...

Page 9: ...trations 6 1 2 3 4 7 5 Illustration 3 8 10 11 9 12 Illustration 4 Legend Illustrations 3 and 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hot pressing zone Locking hook Pivoting metal heating plate Top part of press Set up plate Bottom part of press 7 8 9 10 11 12 Belt clamp Upper handle Lower handle Mounting hole Rating plate Indication sticker ...

Page 10: ...lt tape thickness mm in 2 0 0 08 Max skiving length mm in 35 1 4 Min continuous belt tape length mm in 130 5 12 Max deviation of plate temperature C F 20 10 36 18 Heating up time to 110 C 230 F min 14 at 120 V Heating up time to 110 C 230 F min 12 at 230 V Power consumption W 75 Voltage V 110 240 Dimensions L x W x H mm in 215 x 120 x 84 8 5 x 4 75 x 3 38 Net weight kg lbs 0 65 1 43 ...

Page 11: ...Operating instructions 36008 Hot pressing device PT 50 Page 11 of 16 Edition 01 0409 Subject to alterations 8 Drawings 8 1 Assembly of press ...

Page 12: ... Hot pressing device PT 50 Page 12 of 16 Edition 01 0409 Subject to alterations 8 2 Circuit diagram 3 2 1 PTC01 M1 L N With EURO connector plug With US connector plug L brown Ground yellow green N blue L black Ground green N white ...

Page 13: ...ation of single belts or spindle tapes on site in maintenance Ill 7 9 1 2 Skiving tool AT 200 The AT 200 is a preparing device for skiving of Habasit belts and tapes up to a width of 200 mm and a thickness of 7 mm The belt is clamped and stuck on a steel table The tilt of this table is adjustable in six steps it is fed under a grinding drum on precise guides For the drive of the unit there are two...

Page 14: ...ng instructions No 36008 for further information and reference numbers periodically monthly Evaluation criterion Daily 1 6 Remarks 1 Cleaning 1 1 Clean the press after use remove residual deposits A 2 Inspect the connector cable 2 1 Examine the cable and connector plug for defects replace if damaged B damaged insulation defective couplings 3 Measurement of the heater plate temperature 3 1 Proceed ...

Page 15: ... Machine type Machine no Date of first placing in operation Actions to be performed see checklist Next Performed Next Performed Next Performed Next Performed daily work not recorded Check Initials Date Check Initials Date Check Initials Date Check Initials Date 2 1 Inspect the cable for damage 3 1 Measure the heater plate temperature Observations repairs ...

Page 16: ...ies of any kind are made as to their accuracy or suitability for particular applications The data provided herein are based on laboratory work with small scale test equipment running at standard conditions and do not necessarily match product performance in industrial use New knowledge and experiences can lead to modifications and changes within a short time without prior notice BECAUSE CONDITIONS...

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