Formech 508FS Floor-Standing Vacuum Former Higher Wattage Quartz Heaters Further Enhance the Versatility Handle Demanding Applications with Ease The Formech 508FS Vacuum Former versatile machine is ideal for prototyping, product development, small-scale manufacturing, and light industrial applications. Its compact floor-standing design optimizes workspace without compromising on functionality. Higher Vacuum Flow The 508FS comes with a dry rotary vane pump providing 10m3/h - more than enough for intensive vacuum forming on the machine. Auto-Level Feature Avoid material sag during the heating cycle with the Auto-Level feature, which maintains an even distance between heater and sheet. An audible alert tells the user the material is ready to form. Pre-stretch Pre-stretch enables the user to pump air under the heated sheet, creating a bubble to avoid thinning of material with deeper tools. What's in the box? With the 508FS, you'll find Approx. 5m flying lead, with exposed conductor wires to connect to mains power box, 3m x 10mm air connection pipe with 10mm push-in to 3/8" BSPT fitting, and a table mesh. Key Features Vacuum & Release — After the formed part has cooled, air is forced between the mould and the sheet to help it release. Vacuum Gauge — A visual indication of consistent vacuum pressure being applied (pressure in Hg / bar). 20 Program Memory — 20 nameable memory presets enable convenient recall of settings for each application. 4 Independently Controllable Heating Zones - Quartz heaters with variable standby. Provide rapid heat response with a greater range of control to form challenging shapes and materials. Auto-level — Avoids material sag during the heating cycle and maintains an even distance between heater and sheet whilst providing the user with an audible indication the material is ready to form. Pre-stretch — Pre-stretch enables the user to pump air into the heated sheet, creating a bubble to avoid thinning of material with deeper tools. Technical Specifications Forming Capacity Forming Area 19 x 17 in Sheet Size 20 x 18 in Maximum Depth of Draw 11.4 in Maximum Material Thickness 0.2 in Machine Dimensions Width 29.8 in Height 44.9 in Depth 58 in Weight 275.6 lbs Power Requirements Single Phase Power 208-240V / 20A Power Consumption 4.2 kW Air System Air Requirements (PSI/bar) 87 / 6 Operating Interface 3.8" Mono HMI Vacuum Pump Type Dry rotary vane pump Pump flow (SCFM @ 0 in. / 60Hz) 7.1 SCFM Pump flow m3 /h @ 0mbar / 50Hz 10.0 m³/h Mould Release Method External air supply Heating System Heater Type Quartz Heater Heating Zones 4 Optional Extras for the Formech 508FS Enhance your vacuum forming experience with these available upgrades and accessories designed specifically for the Formech 508FS. Reducing windows for the Formech 508DT/FS (5"x5"): Reduces forming area to utilize smaller sheets of material and minimize wastage. Vacuum Tank Package: Vacuum tank (49 L) to provide instant stored vacuum, for high demanding materials and shortening cycle times. Cooling Fan System: Overhead gantry and 235W fan to cool formed material and shorten cycles times. Starter Pack of Plastic: Assortment of material (HIPS, ABS, PETG) cut to size to fit your Formech vacuum forming machine. Tools Kits for the 508FS: Keep your forming station stocked with essentials like release agents, cleaning supplies, and replacement parts.
