Novitool® AERO™ Portable Splice Press Welding Guidelines
FC9 and FC12
Novitool® AERO™ Portable Splice Press Welding Guidelines – V6
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B. Pre-dry option
– If the working environment is humid or wet, pre-dry the belt. Failure to do so will cause
pinholes created by the steam escaping from the belt during welding. The pre-dry temperature and time
must be set manually. No pressure is used in the press during the pre-dry cycle. The pre-dry setting is
200°F for five to ten minutes.
C. The actual belt temperature will vary due to the individual press, the belt material and the environment.
Prior to attempting the actual weld, it is necessary to confirm that the temperature needed to achieve this
phase transition is met by conducting a test weld. To conduct this test, a thermocouple must be embedded
in the belt material. The minimum actual belt temperature as measured by your own thermocouple placed
between the silicone pad and the belt itself can be found directly below the Weld Parameters table.
D. The settings below are recommended starting points only. Note that final belt temperature is influenced
by the material, the environment and the Aero press itself.
Welding Parameters
FC9
FC12
Top Platen
Degrees F
360°
360°
Bottom Platen
Degrees F
360° (+0%)
360° (+0%)
Cycle Time
Minutes
7 1/2
7 1/2
Pressure
Bar
1.98
1.98
Type of Cut
Finger
Finger
Pad
Smooth
Teflon
Teflon
Embossed
Silicone
Silicone
FC9
FC12
Temperature
Degrees F
360°
360°
Dwell Time
Minutes
3
3
Minimum Actual Belt Readings