ServoStaker: Servo Electric Heat Staking Machine
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Sonitek ServoStaker
Advanced AC Servo Heat Staking Machine
Revolutionizing Thermal Plastics Joining with Unmatched Precision, Efficiency, and Versatility
Why Choose ServoStaker?
- Precise Z Axis Profile Control
- Multiple Auto Control Modes
- Integrated Temperature Controls
- Real-Time Monitoring and Trends
- Advanced Safety Features
- Customizable Units and Modes
- Parts & Lifecycle Counting
- Energy-Efficient Operation
ServoStaker vs. Traditional Pneumatic Systems
Feature | ServoStaker | Pneumatic Systems |
---|---|---|
Control Mechanism | AC Servo Motor with advanced profile control | Compressed air |
Precision | High (Position, Velocity, Dwell control) | Limited (mechanical stops) |
Temperature Control | 4-8 Integrated zones with auto-tuning | Limited or separate control |
Monitoring | Real-time I/O, status, and temperature trends | Limited monitoring capabilities |
Standard Features
- ✓ Z Axis Profile Control
- Position, Velocity, Dwell control
- Rapid Approach, Seek, Final positioning
- Strip Delay and Process Home functions
- ✓ Manual Axis Control via Jog Mode
- Precision actuator control for profile development
- Real-time actuator position display
- ✓ Multiple Auto Control Modes
- Absolute, Stepping, Stepping End
- Step By Force, Stop At Force, Seek To Contact
- ✓ 4 Integrated Temperature Controls & Outputs
- Easy multi-zone auto-tuning
- Dynamic heater output assignments
- OTA (Out of Temperature Cycle Limit) protection
- ✓ Thermal Runaway Protections
- Unplugged thermocouple detection
- Zone over/under temperature monitoring
- Incorrect output assignment detection
- ✓ Multi-Layer Password Protection
- Operator, Administrator, and Calibration access levels
- ✓ Real-Time I/O and System Status View
- ✓ Real-Time Temperature Trend
- 10-second interval temperature capture for all zones
- Graphical display of auto-tuning and process temperatures
- ✓ EPR (Electronic Pressure Regulator)
- Interface-adjustable process pressure
- Process pressure fault monitoring
- ✓ LPS (Line Pressure Sensor)
- Air supply pressure monitoring
- Cycle restriction on low pressure
- ✓ Unit Selection (Fahrenheit / Celsius – Millimeter / Inch)
- ✓ Heat Bypass Mode
- ✓ Profile Control Dwell Timers
- Adjustable dwell timers between axis moves
- Enhanced heat, cooling, and strip delay control
- ✓ Parts & Lifecycle Count
- Resettable part counter for fault-free cycles
- Non-resettable lifecycle counter
Optional Upgrades
- ➕ Up to 4 PPS (Parts Presence Sensors)
- Detect and verify part placement before staking
- Customizable activation based on application design
- ➕ Slide (Manual)
- Load parts away from heated tooling
- Manually move parts under tooling for staking
- ➕ 8 Zone & Output Upgrade
- Expand from standard 4 zones/outputs to 8
- Customizable configurations available
- ➕ Real-time Ethernet Data Collection via Modbus TCP
- Access machine alarms and production data
- Limited machine control modification capability
- ➕ Calibration
- NIST traceable calibration for Time, Temperature, Line Pressure, and Motor Load Feedback
- ➕ EOS (End of Stroke)
- Verify actuator reaching final position
Power Requirements
Vertex 4 or 8 Zone Servo Staker:
240V @ 30 Amp – Max System Power: 3840 Watt