The newest device within the InfraStake product line is our 20mm diameter, ISM staking module. This baby is ideally suited for compact, sensitive staking applications.

The Extol InfraStake article in the July/August edition of the Plastics Decorating magazine was really well done. Click here for a PDF version of the feature.

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Tom Jessup, Molding Manager at Rexair, LLC in Cadillac, Michigan, commented about the recent 1015 Rapid Conductor installation:

"Many on our senior staff were skeptical of the machine's performance capabilities (too good to be true), they had some experience with old style hot-plate welders. To summarize the comments during the demonstration, "this is not your father's hot-plate welder" best captures it. By the time we were finished with the demonstration, everyone was a believer."

The InfraStake process incorporates cooling air that flows through each module during the staking cycle for a number of reasons:

• It maintains a positive pressure condition in the area between the reflector and the concentrator that keeps dust and airborne debris out
• It reduces potential 'out-gassing' build-up on the internal reflective surfaces
• It maintains reasonable lamp and punch temperatures
• It stabilizes the heating process especially for dark-colored resins, by optimizing the rate at which the plastic is heated
• It assures consistent plastic re-solidification during the punch or hold phase

Extol typically recommends a 1.2 SCFM flow-rate for InfraStake modules performing standard staking applications. Each Extol InfraStake systems includes a flow meter as part of the tool kit.

Missing yours? Order the InfraStake tool kit today: P/N PJ-IK-10000

Which Extol assembly process works at 186,000 miles per second? InfraStake of course...effortlessly operating at the speed of light, everyday.

"This welder is priced right, has all of the competitor's features built in, plus a few more, and [far exceeds the capability of our existing equipment]"*

Mr. Shane Harsha

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

M.P.C., Inc.

2004 Plastics News Processor of the Year

*Edited slightly by Extol. (The customer's actual wording was a bit more colorful)

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Mark Falkensteen, Director of Manufacturing at Expert, Corp. wrote us a very nice note at the completion of a project which included this summary of the Rapid Conductor welder:

"...from the first demonstration of one of your standard units we were extremely impressed with the almost incredible speed and control provided by the servo-based operating system. This distinct advantage quickly alleviated our concerns with process issues and the high temperature operation and related tool coatings proved very impressive..."