Page 2 Table of Content Content PVI Corporate Mission PVI History Customer First All Machine Types Machine Specifications Single Heat Twin Heat Top and Bottom Platen Twin Heat Plug Assist Print to Form Configured Compact High Performance All Machines Type Features All Machine Type Thermo-Dry-Ovens Service & Support Request for Quote Web-Sites Product Short description X & XX XT & XTX DPA XT-PA & XTX-PA Printformer Performer Overview Features Matrix TD to pre-dry PC & ABS Customer Satisfaction Warranty, Service, E-help, Spare Parts Training, Manual, Consulting Web-sites Page From-To 3 4 5 6-9 10-25 11-13 14-15 16-18 19-20 21-23 24-26 27-34 28 35 36 37 38 39 40 41
Page 3 PVI Corporate Mission For over 46 years, PlastiVac, Inc. has been committed to providing high-quality, innovative vacuum/thermoforming solutions through partnership with our valued customers. Our vision is built upon the following core principles: Customer: to provide a product that meets or exceeds our customers need for innovation, quality, dependability and profitability. Employees: to provide our employees stability, equal opportunity for learning and personal growth, and the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every PlastiVac customer. Suppliers: to extend the same respect to our partnering suppliers, on who we depend for quality and dependability. Technology: to remain one step ahead of manufacturing trends in developing leading-edge solutions and custom automated processes that revolve around vacuum/thermoforming. Growth: to grow our existing worldwide markets, not only for the increased profitability of the company, but to benefit customers through expanded technological and service capabilities.
Page 4 PVI: Our History Founded in 1962 46 years strong Pioneer in vacuum/thermoforming technology Acquired by current Management May 2006 Continues to be a technology leader Over 2500 machines in operation in 59 countries
PVI: Customers First Reliability Responsiveness Ingenuity Rapid delivery Follow-through Page 5
Page 6 All Machine Types Machine types short description Single heater X and XX type machines Allows forming under the heater Most common used machine by sign makers and POP displays, forming polycarbonate and other plastics Twin heater XT and XTX type machines Twin heat systems forming outside of the heating system XT and XTX are available with a traveling oven allowing the forming under the heating system All purpose machine including for forming laminated sheets to be heated from two sides up to ½ thick plastic sheets
Page 7 All Machine Types Machine types short description Plug Assist XTX-PA For all XTX machines, a plug assist is available to attach a counter mold or a bubble pre-draw box over the mold DE (double-ender) Configurations for X, XT, PA, DPA and Printformers adaptable for a second forming station (doubles production)
Page 8 All Machine Types Machine types short description DPA type machines DPA machines are all equipped with a twin heater Most common used machine for forming thick gauge plastic with deep draw capability Top and bottom mold possible Limited pressure forming possible Printformer machines Available in single and twin heat Most suitable machine for forming pre-printed plastic sheets Highly accurate repeatability Single and twin heat Traveling oven available
Page 9 All Machine Types Machine types short description Performer type machines Small compact and powerful Most common used machine for forming smaller parts Available in single and traveling oven or Twin heat and traveling clamping frame Plug-assist and many other process control features
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X & XX Type Machine Specs Features X &XX machines Page 11 Applications: Most used sign machine Over 700 machines in operation Forming takes place under the heater Sheet thickness up to 1/4 Specifically suited for forming plastics that cool down rapidly like: Polycarbonate ABS Extremely thin plastic sheets
X & XX Type Machine Specs Page 12 Applications: Most used sign machine Over 700 machines in operation Product description The x and xx series represent our core architecture from which the most simple to complex thermoforming processes can be achieved X series: manual, single heater XX series: automatic, single heater
X & XX Type Machine Specs Page 13 PlastiVac s X & XX Series are our manual and automatic, single heat, single forming table models. Standard configuration ships complete with ceramic infrared heating system, cooling fans, adjustable forming table, vacuum system and a pneumatic clamping frame that fits plastic sheets according to the table below. Choose optional a double-ender forming table to almost twofold your production. X & XX machines are available in the following stock sizes: Model Platen Size Clamping Frame Size Standard Draw Depth 404X & XX 4' x 4' 52" x 52" 22" 406X & XX 4' x 6' 52" x 76" 22" 408X & XX 4' x 8' 52" x 100" 22" 4100X & XX 4' x 10' 52" x 124" 26" 4120X & XX 4' x 12' 52" x 148" 26" Applications: Most versatile Twin-Heat machine You can form just about anything with this one 608X & XX 6100X & XX 6120X & XX 6140X & XX 6160X & XX 6180X & XX 6' x 8' 6' x 10' 6' x 12' 6' x 14' 6' x 16' 6' x 18' 76" x 100" 76" x 124" 76" x 148" 76" x 172" 76" x 196" 76" x 220" 30" 30" 30" 30" 30" 30" 8100X & XX 8' x 10' 100" x 124" 36" 8120X & XX 8' x 12' 100" x 148" 36" 8140X & XX 8' x 14' 100" x 172" 36" 8160X & XX 8' x 16' 100" x 196" 36" 8200X & XX 8' x 20' 100" x 244" 38"
X & XX Type Machine Specs Page 14 Features X & XX machines Over 700 machines in the Sign and POP Industry Applications: Most used sign machine Over 700 machines in operation
X T& XTX Type Machine Specs Features XT & XTX machines Page 15 Applications: Very versatile machine for heavy duty applications Twin heat system, Top and bottom heater Forming takes place outside of the heater Sheet thickness up to 1/2 Specifically suited for forming thick gauge plastics Can be configured with a Traveling Oven which allows forming under the heating system
Page 16 X T& XTX Type Machine Specs Product description Applications: Applications: The XT (manual) and XTX (automatic) series represent our basic twin heat vacuum former Most Most versatile versatile Twin-Heat Twin-Heat machine machine You You can can form form just just about about anything anything with with this this one one Plastic is heated from top and bottom Forming takes place outside of the heating system A wooden platen with vacuum port is provided for mold
XT& XTX Type Machine Specs Page 17 With dual heat (top & bottom), PlastiVac s XT & XTX thermoformers are ideal for thick plastic sheets. XT & XTX series machines can be optionally configured with sheet temperature sensor, photoelectric eye, fan delay, air-eject blow off, and recipes storage. XT & XTX machines are available in the following stock sizes: Model Platen Size Clamping Frame Size Standard Draw Depth 404 XT & XTX 4' x 4' 52" x 52" 27" 406 XT & XTX 4' x 6' 52" x 76" 27" 408 XT & XTX 4' x 8' 52" x 100" 27" 4100 XT & XTX 4' x 10' 52" x 124" 27" 4120 XT & XTX 4' x 12' 52" x 148" 27" Applications: Most versatile Twin-Heat machine 608 XT & XTX 6100 XT & XTX 6120 XT & XTX 6140 XT & XTX 6' x 8' 6' x 10' 6' x 12' 6' x 14' 76" x 100" 76" x 124" 76" x 148" 76" x 172" 37" 37" 41" 41" You can form just about anything with this one 6160 XT & XTX 6180 XT & XTX 8100 XT & XTX 6' x 16' 6' x 18' 8' x 10' 76" x 196" 76" x 220" 100" x 124" 41" 41" 41" 8120 XT & XTX 8' x 12' 100" x 148" 41" 8140 XT & XTX 8' x 14' 100" x 172" 41" 8160 XT & XTX 8' x 16' 100" x 196" 41" 8200 XT & XTX 8' x 20' 100" x 244" 41"
Page 18 DPA Type Machine Specs Applications: Most powerful dual platen, deep draw vacuum forming machine DPA Series: Top and bottom platen for heavy duty and high definition deep draws Standard twin heaters For plastic up to 1/2" thick Fully automatic with standard and remote control consoles Heavy duty hydraulic system for platen movements
Page 19 DPA Type Machine Specs PlastiVac s DPA thermoforming machines are ideal for heavy-duty applications requiring positive and negative molds, high definition and deep draws. Standard twin heater enables use of plastic up to 1/2" thick. Fully automatic with freestanding PLC and remote control consoles. Can be configured with double-ender forming tables (DE) for higher production capacity. DPA machines are available in the following stock sizes: Model Platen Size Clamping Frame Size Standard Draw Depth 404DPA 4' x 4' 52" x 52" 30" 406DPA 4' x 6' 52" x 76" 30" 408DPA 4' x 8' 52" x 100" 30" 4100DPA 4' x 10' 52" x 124" 36" 4120DPA 4' x 12' 52" x 148" 36" 608DPA 6' x 8' 76" x 100" 36" Applications: Most powerful dual platen, deep draw vacuum forming machine 6100DPA 6120DPA 6140DPA 6160DPA 6180DPA 6' x 10' 6' x 12' 6' x 14' 6' x 16' 6' x 18' 76" x 124" 76" x 148" 76" x 172" 76" x 196" 76" x 220" 36" 36" 36" 36" 36" 8100DPA 8' x 10' 100" x 124" 42" 8120DPA 8' x 12' 100" x 148" 42" 8140DPA 8' x 14' 100" x 172" 42" 8160DPA 8' x 16' 100" x 196" 42" 8200DPA 8' x 20' 100" x 244" 46"
Page 20 DPA Type Machine Video Applications: Most powerful dual platen, deep draw vacuum forming machine
Page 21 PA Type Machine Specs Features XTX-PA machines Applications: Very versatile machine for heavy duty applications Plug Assist machine, to help pushing the plastic into or over the mold from the top Plug mount can be used for a vacuum box to pre-stretch the plastic sheet Twin heat system, Top and bottom heater Forming takes place outside of the heater Sheet thickness up to 1/2 Specifically suited for forming thick gauge plastics
Page 22 PA Type Machine Specs Applications: Most cost effective Plug- Assist machine PA Series: Top and bottom platen for heavy duty and high definition deep draws Standard twin heaters For plastic up to 1/2" thick Fully automatic with standard and remote control consoles Heavy duty hydraulic system for platen movements
Page 23 PA Type Machine Specs PlastiVac s plug-assist PA configuration can be added to our XTX model for applications requiring draw depths up to 38". PVI s PA thermoforming machines are ideal for heavy-duty applications requiring positive and negative molds, high definition and deep draws. Standard twin heater enables use of plastic sheets up to 3/4" thick. Fully automatic with freestanding PLC and remote control consoles. PA and DE configurations can be combined for higher output. XTX-PA machines are available in the following stock sizes: Model Platen Size Clamping Frame Size Standard Draw Depth 404XTX-PA 4' x 4' 52" x 52" 22" 406XTX-PA 4' x 6' 52" x 76" 22" 408XTX-PA 4' x 8' 52" x 100" 22" 4100XTX-PA 4' x 10' 52" x 124" 26" 4120XTX-PA 4' x 12' 52" x 148" 26" 608XTX-PA 6' x 8' 76" x 100" 30" 6100XTX-PA 6' x 10' 76" x 124" 30" 6120XTX-PA 6' x 12' 76" x 148" 30" Applications: Most cost effective Plug- Assist machine 6140XTX-PA 6160XTX-PA 6180XTX-PA 8100XTX-PA 6' x 14' 6' x 16' 6' x 18' 8' x 10' 76" x 172" 76" x 196" 76" x 220" 100" x 124" 30" 30" 30" 36" 8120XTX-PA 8' x 12' 100" x 148" 36" 8140XTX-PA 8' x 14' 100" x 172" 36" 8160XTX-PA 8' x 16' 100" x 196" 36" 8200XTX-PA 8' x 20' 100" x 244" 38"
Page 24 Printformer Applications: To form distorted-printed sign faces Very accurate repeatability The Printformer Series powerful, compact Thermoformers for distorted printed sign faces Highly accurate sheets registration Precise process control Machine sizes from 4 X6 to 10 X24 Manual or automatic operation Multiple options/accessories
Page 25 Printformer Applications Applications: To form distorted-printed sign faces Very accurate repeatability
Page 26 Printformer Applications Applications: To form distorted-printed sign faces Very accurate repeatability Features: Allows to print plastic sheets before forming Highly accurate registration of plastic sheet to mold Rack and pinion guided Benefits: No decorating after forming Low labor cost Fast turn around Machine can be used for other plastics forming applications
Page 27 Performer Series Applications: High production machine for smaller size parts, up to 4 X4 The Performer Series powerful, compact Thermoformers For smaller product applications Precise process control 3 machine sizes Manual or automatic operation Multiple options/accessories
Page 28 Performer Series Applications: Embossed signage POPS Retail fixtures Prototyping Training machine High precision parts fabrication Stand alone or production cell configuration The Plug and Play Performer Small compact and powerful Multiple options/accessories 3 machine sizes 2 x2, 3 X3, 4 X4 Manual or fully automatic Single or Twin heat Plug assist Roll feeder Sheet cutter Pyrometer sensor Optimum heat zone control with PDI loop For the customer who needs sophisticated process control for manufacturing high demanding plastic parts
All Machines Type Features The following applies to all previously illustrated machines Page 29
Page 30 All Machines Type Features Matrix Single heat Twin heat Fast heat elements Ceramic heat elements PLC Controls Manual Push Button Controls Percent heat timers (analog/plc) Heat sheet sensor Photo electric eye (drape) Single forming table Double forming table Vari Frame (Pnumatic) Vari Frame Manual Vari-Frame Bar Inserts Cooling fans Vacuum pump & motor fully functional One vac tank sized to your machine Second vac tank Bottom platen Upper plug Plug delay up Plug delay down Platen delay Fan delay Recipes Traveling oven Load/unload plastic station Standard Optional Not available Air eject and blow off Machine Model X X-PA X-DE X-PA-DE XX XX-PA XX-DE XX-PA-DE XT XT-PA XT-DE XT-PA-DE XTX XTX-PA XTX-DE XTX-PA-DE XTX-T DPA DPA-DE
All Machines Type Features Machine Features Page 31 Adjustable clamping frames Unlimited heat zone control Choice of quartz, ceramic and fast-heat elements Handle 1 x1-10x24 plastic sheets From 12-41 draw depths All machine types can be configured as double enders (DE) except Performer series Broad range options allow all machines to be configured to meet most any sheet-fed application and budget requirements
All Machines Type Features Machine Features Can adapt a second forming station (DE) Machines are equipped with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC controls Touch screen operator interface Recipe storage Page 32
All Machines Type Features Machine Features Sheet sag sensor Clamping bars for smaller plastic sheets in 1 increments Blow off to assist de-molding Page 33 Pyrometer sensor to measure sheet temperature Modem to remotely troubleshoot the PLC Heat zoning as small as element size
All Machines Type Features Machine Features Page 34 It's Quality that counts Pneumatic Clamping: 2" bore cylinders Viton seals Stainless steel braided air hoses Manual Clamping: Manual lock-levers High-grip aluminum extrusion Economical Extensive Adjustability Forming Size: 1x1' up to 10x24' Special sizes on request
All Machines Type Features Page 35 Size is important Manual Operation: Manual percentage timers Push-button controlled Manual or automatic clamping system Automatic Operation: Touch screen PLC, remote troubleshooting Percentage timer input over touch screen Motion control Up to 50 PLC recipes standard Hydraulics: Proper sizing for fast operation High-quality components Custom hoses Vacuum Tanks: 250 gallon, 500 gallon, 1000 gallon 3 + 5HP vacuum pump
All Machines Type Features Page 36 Industries Served: Hospitals & Medical Jet-ski & Snowmobile Lighting Quality: fabricated in the USA, using the highest grade materials and technology. Robustness: specifically designed to withstand the rigors of high-volume and rugged production environments. Maintenance-friendly: electrical panels and wearable parts are easily accessible and quickly repairable in the field. Flexibility: design simplicity facilitates rapid and economical application changeover and straightforward retrofits. Custom Solutions: customer-specific configurations, custom-engineered features, upstream and downstream automation, systems integration.
Page 37 Thermo-Dry-Ovens (TD) Applications: For drying Polycarbonate and ABS prior to forming ThermoDry Oven: quick, economical pre-drying of polycarbonate and ABS sheets: All steel construction with heavy-duty insulation Electric heaters PDI and thermocouple controlled--maintains temperature accurately High/low switch heats oven quickly High-velocity 2-blower system for quick/thorough drying Handles sheet sizes up to 10x24 Custom sizes available Dual Power Blower System: Electric
Service & Support From the start, and for the long run.
Page 39 Customer Satisfaction Industries Served: Retail Fixturing Sign Making Automotive Dependability: On-time delivery Robust machine design Project management Follow-through: Installation + set up On-site machine training Quick turnaround on spare parts Customer Care: Rapid response Customer-specific solutions Flexible financing
Page 40 Warranty, Service, E-help, Spare Parts Industries Served: Aerospace Theme Parks Marine Warranty: One year Service contracts available Extended warranty Remote troubleshooting via modem Spare Parts: Most parts in stock at PVI OEM parts in stock at vendor Shipping within 24 hrs available Credit card payment available
Page 41 Training, Manual, Consulting Industries Served: Spas & Pools Theatrical Sets & Props Toys Machine training standard: Safety System start-up +shutdown procedures Fault diagnostic + recovery (automatic version only) Operation of all functions of the system General maintenance Operator manual supplied with each machine Vacuum-forming process training consultants available On-site training available
Page 42 Request for Quote Please download this page and email it to us at info@plastivac.com Your Name Company Name Street Address State City Country Phone: Fax: Email: Website Address Plastic Type to be Formed How Thick How Wide How Long How Deep Machine Type Desired Automatic Manual Double Ender Production Requirements How many different parts Parts per year
Everywhere plastics are found PVI website: Globalspec: Polysort: Thomasnet: Thomasglobal: www.plastivac.com www.globalspec.com www.polysort.com www.thomasnet.com www.thomasglobal.com 214 Dalton Avenue, PO Box 5543 Charlotte, NC 28299 p: 704.334.4728 f: 704.334.0251 e: info@plastivac.com