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The welding of SYMALIT - PVDF and SYMALIT - PVDF Flex

semi-finished products
(all specifications for 68F (20C) room temperature)

1. Hot air welding

The form of the weld (vee or double vee butt joint, for filled weld) depends on the type of application and on the material
thickness.
As PVDF does not oxidise, air may be used for welding. The temperature of the welding air should be (measured 5 mm
in front of the nozzle end) between 662F - 680F (350C - 360C)
The necessary air volume is about 50 - 60 litres/minute.
The welding pressure on the welding wire should be similar to the pressure used when welding PVC.
welding
welding
pressure
speed
for normal round section nozzles 10 - 15 N
10 - 15 cm/min
for high speed nozzles
approx. 20 N
25 - 40 cm/min
Cleaning the material and welding rod prior to welding is advisable.
Normal welding factors 0.8 to 1.0.

2. Heated element welding (butt welding)

For heated element welding, the temperature of the mirror is 446F - 464F (230C - 240C).
The fusion pressure for butt welding is 11.4 psi (0.8 kp/cm2).
The heating-up period should be about 20 seconds.
The welding pressure is as well 11.4 psi (0.8 kp/cm2).
The heated element (mirror) should be coated with polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) to prevent the materials to be welded
from sticking.
Normal welding factors 0.8 to 1.0.
It is possible to weld with the element at higher or lower temperatures, but all other parameters have to be modified
accordingly.

3. Welding equipment
Cutting instruments to prepare the welds, temperature measurements, welding gun, welding machine and spark tester.

Information about processing, suitability and application of our products is in accordance with the latest state-of-the-art and is correct to the best of our
knowledge. It is given without warranty and does not absolve the buyer and processor from observing necessary safety precautions and proper care.
The information does not guarantee non-infringement of possible patent and industrial rights.

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