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Defines safety marks and their importance in the manual.
Highlights essential safety rules for operating the welding machine in a workshop environment.
Details on machine description, type, and weight.
Specifies authorized usage and limitations for the SG 160 machine.
Lists and describes the main components included in the basic package of the machine.
Emphasizes the importance of reading and understanding the manual for responsible operation.
Describes the machine's purpose for joining thermoplastic piping systems.
Guidelines on packaging choices and basic disassembly for transport.
Instructions on handling the machine carefully during transport and intermediate storage.
Overview of the machine's modular design and available accessories.
Details on accessory parts specific to butt and socket fusion versions.
Recommendations for safe and optimal installation of the SG 160.
Importance of trained personnel for optimal machine functioning.
Step-by-step guide to prepare the machine for butt fusion operations.
Instructions for setting up the machine for socket fusion procedures.
Fundamental principles of butt fusion using a heating element.
Detailed steps for preparing the machine and components for butt fusion.
Guidance on fusion parameters, pressures, and time diagrams for butt fusion.
Specific procedures for segment fusion, thin-walled, and reinforced pipes.
Identifies common failures in butt fusion and their possible causes.
Fundamentals of socket fusion using heating elements and overlapping parts.
Steps for preparing pipes and fittings for socket fusion.
Provides heating times and cooling data for socket fusion joints.
Addresses difficult fitting combinations and secondary containment piping.
Details common failures in socket fusion and their potential causes.
Routine care and cleaning instructions for the SG 160 machine.
Guidance on replacing components like PTFE covers and planer blades.
Steps for setting welding temperature and calibrating the digital heating controller.
Overview of basic adjustment parameters and their default values.
Instructions on safely switching between programming and operating modes.
General| Material | Steel, Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Welding process | GMAW (MIG/MAG) |
| Pipe Diameter Range | 60 – 160 mm |
| Welding Current Range | 30 - 350 A |
| No-Load Voltage | 50-70 V |
| Duty Cycle | 60% at 350 A |
| Power Supply | 3 x 400 V / 50 Hz |
| Weight | 180 kg |
| Protection Class | IP 23 |
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