Heat Sealing a Boat Port
This video features a C-Series Thermal Press configured to hea seal a boat port onto an IV bag, a critical application in medical fluid management where seal integrity and consistency are essential. Port and fitment sealing requires precise control of heat, pressure, and alignment to ensure a reliable, leak-proof bond between the port and flexible […]
Heat Staking an Automotive PCB Assembly 2-Up
This video highlights an H-Series Thermal Press configured for heat staking automotive PCB assemblies in a 2-up configuration, enabling increased throughput while maintaining precise process control. The system incorporates a power shuttle table and custom-engineered tooling to streamline loading, positioning, and cycling. Two PCB assemblies are loaded into the dedicated fixture, where they are securely […]
Heat Staking an Automobile PCB Assembly on a Manual Press
This video showcases a Thermal Press International manual thermal press being used during the process development phase of an automotive PCB heat staking application. The system provides a flexible and cost-effective solution for evaluating feasibility, optimizing process parameters, and refining tooling design before transitioning to production. In this application, the PCB assembly is poisitioned within […]
Heat Sealing an Impeller Base
This video showcases a standard Dual C-Series machine designed for heat sealing a large impeller base to a bioreactor bag. This type of application is commonly found in biopharmaceutical and single-use process environments, where reliable, repeatable seals are critical to maintaining sterile conditions and product integrity. The Dual C-Series configuration allows for efficient handling of […]
Choosing Between Pneumatic and Servo Actuators for Thermal Assembly
A Practical Guide from Thermal Press International In precision thermal assembly – whether joining, sealing, or staking thermoplastics – actuator choice influences consistency, performance, and validation capabilities. Pneumatic and servo actuation each offer distinct advantages, depending on material characteristics, regulatory expectations, and production goals. Pneumatic actuators remain the industry standard for most applications, providing constant […]
Port Sealer in Action
The Port Sealer Thermal Press shown in this video is engineered to deliver precise, repeatable heat sealing of ports and fitments across a wide range of medical and fluid management applications. The system utilizes interchangeable, precision-machined Delrin nests – visible as the white ring beneath the port – to securely locate and support each component […]
Post Cooling in Heat Staking: Improving Process Reliability
In high-precision plastic assembly applications, process control and repeatability are everything. One feature that often gets overlooked – but can significantly enhance part quality and cycle consistency – is post cooling. At Thermal Press International, our machines include an optional post cooling feature, designed to improve the consistency and durability of thermoplastic assemblies by introducing […]
Heat Staking a Surgical Device with an Intricate Fixture
This video showcases a Thermal Press International C-Series Thermal Press performing a precision heat staking operation on a delicate surgical device. The application involves heat staking a single plastic post to securely retain a component, requiring careful control of heat, time and pressure to avoid damaging surrrounding features. Due to the intricate geometry and sensitivity […]