Induction Bonding Steel Clips

Objective To heat metal clips and press-bond them into rubber seals. The metal needs to be heated to 250°F to 350°F with a cycle time not exceeding 3 seconds
Material Steel clips and rubber sealer blocks
Temperature 250°F to 350°F
Frequency 373 kHz
Equipment Power of 6kW power supply including one remote heat station with one 1.2 μF capacitor using a specially
designed 3-turn pancake coil Process As illustrated below
Results Heating time of 1.5 seconds was attained; shorter heating times are possible due to fast response of the power supply. Bond formation is acceptable due to the even heat pattern produced through induction heating.