Vibration Welding

Vibration welding can join all known thermoplastics including materials with
up to 45 percent filler content. Vibration welders can also join many
dissimilar materials with compatible melting points, composite materials and
fabrics. The following materials may be assembled by vibration welders:
amorphous resins such as ABS/PC, PVC, PMMA or PES; semi-crystallines such as
HDPE, PA, PP and TEO.

Vibration welders can also join fiber reinforced carriers such as wood
fiber, textile fiber or Polyurethane Long Fiber directly or by claw effect,
or with composite surface coating.
Linear vibration welding physically moves one of two parts horizontally
under pressure, creating heat through surface friction that melts and welds
the parts together.

Compared to ultrasonic welding, vibration welding operates at much lower
frequencies, higher amplitudes and much greater clamping force. Linear
vibration welding is designed with electromagnetic heads that eliminate wear
and lubrication associated with bearing surfaces.

Dukane vibration welders are ideal in automotive assembly applications such
as door panels, intake manifolds, instrument panels, tail lights and lenses,
fluid reservoirs and bumpers. Aviation applications include HVAC ducts, air
diverter valves, interior lighting and overhead storage bins. Appliance
manufacturers may use Dukane vibration welders for dishwasher pumps and
spray arms, detergent dispensers and vacuum cleaner housings. Accessories
applications are business and consumer toner cartridges, point-of-purchase
displays, display stands and shelves. Vibration welders may also assemble
chainsaw housings and power tools. Medical applications will include
surgical instruments, filters and I-V units, bedpans and insulated trays.

For more information visit http://www.dukcorp.com/us/PVI_Vibeweld.htm or Contact Equipment Resources NW.