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| The Strip-LOK™ Sheet Metal
Joiner is a portable strip-joining machine driven
by compressed air. Unlike traditional coil steel joiners the main use for Strip-LOK™
joiners is repairing strip tear off situations
on modern steel strip processing lines such
as continuous galvanizing and paint coil coating
lines. Four models are available to suit most
production facilities. Designed for use with aluminum or steel substrates, this is the best advance
in economical efficient and effective strip
joining equipment in over three decades. Already
used by major US, Canadian and Australian steel
manufactures, the Strip-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joiner
is highly appreciated and valued.
Repeatable, strong connections
can be achieved with a total sheet thickness
up to 1.8mm.
Operation is very clean and
quiet as the Strip-LOK™ Joiner does not require
any consumables other than the two pieces of
strip to be joined and no blank is produced. |
Long-Reach Heavy Gauge
Strip-LOK™ Joiner |
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| Joint Strength |
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| The strength of each join depends upon the gauge and properties of the metal being connected. As a general rule, 20 punches on each side of .4mm soft iron sheets provide a tensile force of approximately 25kN. If joining two sheets of different thick nesses, always place the thicker material on the underside.
Note: A light application of lubricant on the sheets being joined or on the punch will facilitate operation when joining thick sheets near the joiners upper capacity |
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| Principals of Operation |
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| The joint is achieved by mechanically punching a square hole through the sheets to be joined and folding the flared strip back onto itself. Apart from requiring an external compressed air source the Strip-LOK™ Joiner is fully self contained. The Strip-LOK™ Joiner is activated as soon as the trigger is pressed and an automatic cycle of punching and flattening the two layers of metal strip will then commence. The joining cycle will immediately stop as soon as the trigger is released. |
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| Warranty Information |
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| Strip-LOK™ Sheet Metal Joiners are manufactured using only the highest quality materials and workmen ship. The light weight housing is manufactured using a high strength grade aluminum alloy and the punch and die are manufactured using high strength tool steel which is hardened and heat treated prior to assembly. The joiners are fully bench tested in the factory prior to shipping. High performance Festo pneumatics provide repeatable long term performance. |
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