SimTech WeldTech User manual

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Corrosion Resistant Fluid and
Air Handling Systems.
WeldTech
Socket Hand Held Tool
Operation Manual

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Safety Rules
The use of electrical components is always a potential danger. In order to avoid any kind of accident
caused by electrical sources it’s strongly suggested to read and follow carefully the following safety
rules before operating the machine.
The working area must be clean.•
Do not use machine in rain, inclement weather or close to flammable liquids.•
Always use the machine in a fixed and safe position.•
The machine is operated by 110 Volts therefore be sure that the power supply plug is•
supplied with the safety devices according to the standard requirements also check
that the power supply will be on the range of maximum 10% of the machine’s nominal
tension.
Regularly check the cables and the plug. If the cable needs to be replaced, please contact•
factory.
Never unplug the power supply by pulling the cable.•
Never carry the machine by the cable.•
Before using the machine, always check that the handle is dry.•
The heater is extremely hot, it’s strongly suggested to use suitable gloves.•
Before packing away the machine, wait for the complete cooling of the heating surface.•
Description
The Simtech portable socket fusion machines are available in two size ranges ½”-2” (20mm to
63mm) and ½” – 4” (20mm to 110mm) in both IPS and metric sizes. Each unit come completes with
an electric heating plate, digital temperature controller, durable plastic handle, two position metal
bench mounting bracket and heater stand. The unit also includes a side handle handle attachment
and heater bushing tools. A convenient carry case provides protection and safety while not in use.
½”-2” Tool is 110v / 800 w
½”-4” Tool is 110v / 1200 w
220v Avaliable upon request

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20mm through 110mm:
Complete Unit includes: Metal carrying case, Table stand, Table clamp stand, PTFE heater bushings: 20mm,
25mm, 32mm, 40mm 50mm, 63mm, 75mm, 90mm and 110mm, Adjusting tools and fasteners. Electrical
requirements: 110 /1Ph/60Hz
20mm through 63mm:
Complete Unit includes: Metal carrying case, Table stand, Table clamp stand, PTFE heater bushings
20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm 50mm and 63mm, Adjusting tools and fasteners. Electrical requirements:
110/1Ph/60Hz

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•Unpackthemachine,putitinthesupport,and
assemble the PTFE coated bushes of the required
diameter. ( The diameter is clearly stamped on
the bushes themselves)
•MakesuretheTableviceisrmlymountedon
the work bench and insert and secure the Hand
Tool.
•ShouldsuppliedCordlengthbeinsufcient,a
standard 110V extension should be used.
•Selecttherightsizebushing,correspondingto
the size of the pipe and fitting to be welded.
•Whenfacingthetool,positionthefemale
bushing on the right side of the tool and the
male bushing on the left side.
•Lineuptheholesinthecenterofthebushing
with the hole in the center of the heat plate.
•Puttheallenboltthroughthefemalebushing
first then the heat plate and finally thread it into
the male bushing.
•Useanallenwrenchtoensurethatboth
bushings are securely fastened to the heat plate.
•Plugthehandtoolintoa110Vsocket;the
green power light and the yellow temperature
indicator light will go on.
•Selecttheappropriatetemperature(260C)You
can set the required temperature by pushing the
up/down arrows.
•Waituntiltheyellowtemperatureindicator
light goes off before proceeding with the weld.
•Pipemustbecutsquareandtheendmust
be chamfered. The fitting interior should be
thoroughly cleaned using a cleaning agent. The
pipe end should be chamfered on the outside.
•Pipeinsertiondepthmustbemarkedfrom
chamfered end as follow:
•Fittingandpipeshouldbepushedaxially
against the abutment (fitting) or the marking
(pipe) and should be held there.
•Thepartstobeweldedshouldbeheatedin
accordance with the information and time given
intheSocketWeldReferenceValuechart.
•Aftertheheatingtime,thettingandpipes
should be withdrawn from the heater element
abruptly and without twisting. They should be
pushed together right up to the mark or the
abutment.
•Afterobservingthe“TotalCoolingTime”your
joint is now ready to take on full pressure (equal
to the rating of the pipe and fitting).
•Cleantheinternalpartofthettingandthe
external part of the pipe with acetone or alcohol.
( Dirt or grease damage the weld)
DO NOT USE ACETONE OR ANY OTHER
CLEANING AGENTS ON THE BUSHINGS.
Pipe OD Insert Depth
20mm / ½” 0.63
25mm / ¾” 0.7
32mm / 1” 0.78
40mm 1¼” 0.86
50mm / 1½” 0.94
63mm / 2” 1.14

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Standard values for socket welding of pipe and fittings at an ambient temperature of 20°C and at a
moderate air flow.
Weldingtemperatureforallmethods:255°C-270°C
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
75
90
110
4
8
8
12
12
16
16
21
25
32
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
7
7
7
6
12
12
18
18
24
24
30
40
50
2
2
2
4
4
4
6
6
6
8
Clamped
(sec) (sec) (sec)
OD
(MM)
OD
(Inches)
Total
(min)
Pipe Insertion Time Cooling Time
Maximum
Changeover
Time
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
2-1/2
3
4
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
75
90
110
8
10
15
18
22
35
45
60
75
80
4
4
4
6
6
6
8
8
8
10
8
10
15
15
20
20
30
30
40
50
2
2
2
4
4
4
6
6
6
8
Pipe Insertion Time Cooling Time
Clamped
(sec) (sec)
PN10/SR150
(sec)
OD
(MM)
OD
(Inches)
Cooling Time
(min)
Maximum
Changeover
Time
PP Socket Welding Times
PVDF Socket Welding Times

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Notes
•Althoughtheindicatorlightisoffwhenyou
first insert pipe and fittings into the bushings, it
will probably light as soon as the ‘cold’ pipe and
fitting touch the bushings. This is natural and you
can proceed with your weld. Just make sure that
light is off before inserting.
•Ifattheendofanyweldthereisanymaterial
left onto the bushing just use a clean wipe to
remove it from the Teflon coated surface of the
bushing.
•Ifthematerialisleftontothebushingafterall
welds performed check the following:
a)Yourpre-heatingtime(youareheatingtoo
long);
b)Yourtemperaturesettingmaybetoohigh
(you have a ±10°C window to adjust your
temperature)
WARNING:
This tool operates at elevated temperature.
Direct contact, even brief, with any heated parts
(plates or bushings) can result in severe burns to
unprotected skin.

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Simtech Industrial Products, Inc.
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