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Chargemaster Pinner Superbar
5101167 Rev. F
2. DESCRIPTION
Simco-Ion’s Pinner Superbar Charging Applicators are part of the Chargemaster
Electrostatic Generating System. The Superbars are energized with Simco-Ion
Chargemaster CH or BP series DC power supplies that provide the necessary high voltage
(up to 30 kV) for operation. This system is used to produce electrostatic adhesion for
temporarily bonding or pinning materials. The success of the process depends on the
insulating qualities of the material being charged, the distance to ground, distance between
bars, cleanliness, ion pin sharpness and the applied voltage. Good insulators, such as
plastic films, work particularly well with this process.
Eight rows of ionizing pins enable the Superbar to produce more ionization and afford
higher pinning action than conventional charging bars. The locations of the ionizing pins
on the charging bar are divided into two sections. Each row consists of four sets of pins.
Pin alignment for both sections is staggered to increase the effective pinning area.
Pinner Superbars are resistor-limited to provide arc-resistant operation. It is this
advancement that prevents hard arcs from occurring resulting in several improvements
when compared to traditional charging equipment:
• Increased voltage consistency and continuous pinning action
• Reduced EMI/RMI that can disturb sensitive electronic components
• Limited energy release that could otherwise degrade some plastics and other
materials causing additional damage and failures
CAUTION
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Personal Injury Hazard.
Pins are very sharp, be careful when
handling Superbars.
Receipt of equipment:
1. Carefully remove the equipment from its carton.
2. Inspect contents for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If any
damage has occurred, the local carrier should be notified at once. A report should be
forwarded to Simco-Ion, 2257 North Penn Road, Hatfield PA 19440, and (215) 822-
6401.
3. Empty the carton to ensure that small parts are not discarded.
Return Shipments:
Prior to returning goods, contact a Simco-Ion Customer Service Representative for a
Return Authorization Number. This number should be included on the packing list. All
correspondence should also reference the Return Authorization Number. Any item being
returned should be shipped prepaid and packed to provide adequate protection.
