Cutting and Sealing System

The SeamMaster textile assembly system provides a reliable and efficient cutting method for the assembly of fuel filters. With a configuration similar to a traditional sewing machine, the continuous cutting and sealing system increases plant efficiency, as compared to the stand-alone assembly equipment that was previously used.

The cutting and sealing system has been used for the assembly of apparel items, home furnishings, industrial fabrics and medical disposables. Now filter manufacturers are discovering the benefits of utilizing the ultrasonic equipment to assemble their products. In addition to reducing production time, the system cuts and seals cleanly without leaving frayed or beaded edges and operating the system requires little training.

The system has been designed to cut through the filter media without cutting through the release tape. It channels high-frequency vibrations to the material as it passes between the horn and the rotating pattern wheel, creating a rapid heat build-up at the material contact point. Depending on the pattern wheel used, the SeamMaster can slit, cut, emboss, imprint, seal and bond all in one step, and it can be used on a variety of thicknesses or layers.

Sonobond Ultrasonics, 1191 McDermott Dr., West Chester, PA 19380. Tel: 610-696-4710; Fax: 610-692-0674.