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Semi / Fully Automatic

Formech TF686 reel-fed vacuum former

The TF686 combines fully automated vacuum forming operation with a compact size and footprint.

Capable of operating autonomously using reel materials up to 1.8mm thick and sheet materials up to 6mm, and with a maximum sheet size of 686x660mm, the TF686 is a highly versatile machine.

It comes with high-end features as standard, such as Plug Assist, pneumatic clamping, table, and heater drive with ceramic elements, cooling system, vacuum tank, safety light curtain, and an extensive range of options.

Ceramic heaters
Ceramic heaters are well suited for high volume production when heaters are engaged for long periods and constant temperature must be maintained.

Plug Assist including digitally controlled flow valve
Pneumatically-powered Plug Assist forces the heated material into tool cavities to increase the thickness of material at the bottom of the cavity.

Pneumatically powered hinged clamping frame
A pneumatically powered clamping system that provides powerful and effortless control.

What's included?

  • A table mesh
  • 12mm push-in tube fitting on machine (connected to 1/2" BSP regulator)
  • 3m x 12mm pipe supplied with 12mm push-in to 1/2" BSPT fitting
  • Approx. 5m Flying lead, with exposed conductor wires to connect to mains power box
  • Pneumatic Plug Assist

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SKU: m13-01-1

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Formech TF686 reel-fed Features

Optional extras

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TF686 Technical specifications

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Forming capacity

Forming area 647 x 622 mm
Sheet size 686 x 660 mm
Max depth of draw 350 mm
Max material thickness 6 mm

Dimensions

Machine width 3677 mm
Machine height 2576 mm
Machine depth 2600 mm
Machine weight 1150 kg

Power

Power consumption (kW) 11
3 Phase power requirements 380-415V / 32A

Air

Air requirements (PSI/bar) 87 / 6
Operating interface 9.7" Colour HMI
Vacuum pump type Oil filled rotary vane pump
Pump flow (SCFM @ 0 in. / 60Hz) 15.9
Pump flow m3 /h @ 0mbar / 50Hz 23.5
Mould release method External air supply

Heating

Heater type Ceramic
Heating zones 16
Fully-automatic Formech machine features and specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our continual product development program

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