The energy in vibration welding

The energy in vibration welding

Recently, we’ve been discussing conventional vibration welding and hybrid or ‘clean’ vibration welding. Vibration welding, a linear frictional weld method, you probably know all about. Hybrid – the introduction of an infrared preheat function prior to the conventional vibration weld process, is a relatively new method of welding plastic parts.

Hybrid welding and 4 reasons why you might need it

Hybrid welding and 4 reasons why you might need it

Have you heard the news? Extol recently partnered with CEMAS to distribute their vibration and hybrid welding machines in the US and Canada. We are thrilled to now be able to offer our customers even more plastic joining options as well as top of the line vibration and hybrid welding equipment, service, and support. Now just in case you’re thinking, “I know about vibration welding, but what is this hybrid welding thing you mentioned?” we’re going to dig into it a bit and explain why it might be a great option for your project.

Extol named distributor of CEMAS hybrid vibration welding technology in United States and Canada

Extol named distributor of CEMAS hybrid vibration welding technology in United States and Canada

Extol and CEMAS have reached an agreement that appoints Extol as the sole distributor of CEMAS’s exceptional vibration and hybrid vibration welding machines in the United States and Canada. Effective today, customers in the US and Canada will be able to purchase from CEMAS’s wide selection of vibration welding machines through Extol. In addition, Extol will build and provide tooling, stock and supply spare parts, and offer service and support.

Vibration vs. Hot-Plate Welding

Vibration vs. Hot-Plate Welding

We all love options – colors, cars, hobbies, music, and of course our favorite, plastic welding!
Let’s talk about a few of the differences between vibration and hot-plate welding that may help in discerning when to choose one over the other. Ah, but first we should briefly review the two welding processes.