Patented MICROGAP Control

MICROGAP Control Modes

FORCE control Metal Contact (MC)
 Off: MC not monitored Fix Gap mode
 Close loop monitoring system
 Strict: MC error, stops system  No automatic adjustments
 Smart: The Sonotrode is moving away
from the anvil when MC occurs

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 Generating the High Frequency
human hair
60-100 µm
Generator Converter Amplitude (zero
to peak)
max: 42 µm

Longitudinale,
mechanical movement
(Exaggerated representation)

9µ 18 µ
50 / 60 Hz 9µ Amplitude
high frequency signal
Plug socket e.g. 20.000 Hz up to
1200V
230/400V

Definition Amplitude

o A piezoelectric disk generates amount of expansion or contraction Definition Frequency

a voltage when deformed
(change in shape is greatly
exaggerated)
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measured from zero to maximum
Unit: micron (µm) number of cycles per unit of time
Unit: Hertz (Hz), Kilohertz (kHz)
1Hz = 1 cycle per second
Nonwovens Training 2
 Ultrasonic Stack
 The ultrasonic stack (converter / Booster / Converter
 By the creation of a high frequency tension to the
sonotrode assembly) is rigidly mounted in a piezo-ceramic it become an alternating contraction
and expansion. This leads to a longitudinal,
cast-iron tooling holder in the actuator mechanical movement
Possible Frequency
8Nm
100Nm 20 kHz
8Nm
30 kHz
35 kHz
Max. 50°C

Booster
 The booster (amplitude coupler) increases the input
amplitude delivered by the converter to the amplitude
required by the weld horn and transfers the vibration
energy to the sonotrode.

Possible Transformations:
1:1,4
1:1,5
1:2
1:2,5
25Nm
Sonotrode
 The tooling holder is
 Transmission of the vibration energy
electrically isolated against  Transmission of the mechanical weld force

the actuator unit to allow Delivery of the required amplitude
Possible measures:
the metal contact 85mm
100mm
recognition... 161mm
200mm Max. 80°C
240mm
270mm
31.08.2016 Nonwovens Training 3