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Formech 686 vacuum former
In addition to the auto-level and pre-stretch features, Formech 686 features a power table and a coloured PLC screen, making it the most ergonomic of all manual machines. This machine is also available as a single-phase electrical version. Click here to watch the floor-standing models in action
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Formech 686 Features
Quartz heaters with variable standby
Vacuum & release
Vacuum gauge
PLC Control with 5" colour touch screen control
20 programme memory
6 independently controllable heating zones
Pre-stretch
Auto-level
Vacuum flow regulator
Pneumatic table
Dry rotary vane pump 16m3/h
Optional extras
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Reducing windows for Formech 686 (custom size)
Cooling fan system for Formech 686
Reel feed holder for Formech 686
Heating pyrometer for Formech 686
Cooling bolster for Formech 686
Mobility with castors for Formech 686
Vacuum tank package for Formech 686
Heater / table interlock override Formech 686
Single phase electrical version
Starter pack of plastic for Formech 686
Spare parts kit for Formech 686
686 Technical specifications
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Forming capacity
| Forming area | 646 x 620 mm |
| Sheet size | 686 x 660 mm |
| Max depth of draw | 320 mm |
| Max material thickness | 6 mm |
Dimensions
| Machine width | 960 mm |
| Machine height | 1165 mm |
| Machine depth | 1932 mm |
| Machine weight | 260 kg |
Power
| Power consumption (kW) | 8 |
| 3 Phase power requirements | 380-415V / 32A |
Air
| Air requirements (PSI/bar) | 87 / 6 |
| Operating interface | 4.3" Colour HMI |
| Vacuum pump type | Dry rotary vane pump |
| Pump flow (SCFM @ 0 in. / 60Hz) | 11 |
| Pump flow m3 /h @ 0mbar / 50Hz | 16 |
| Mould release method | External air supply |
Heating
| Heater type | Quartz |
| Heating zones | 6 |
Floor-standing Formech machine features and specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our continual product development program
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