Rinco Ultrasonics Showcases Latest Welding Innovations at MD&M West

Press release submitted on behalf of Rinco Ultrasonics

Rinco Ultrasonics, Danbury, Connecticut, a leading global manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, will showcase its latest plastics welding innovations for the medical market at Medical Device & Manufacturing West (Booth #3414) Feb. 4-6 in Anaheim, Calif. The company will highlight its next-generation Standard Series ultrasonic welding machines and its new Electrical Motion servo-driven machine, available in 20 kHz and 35 kHz frequencies, which provides superior performance, cost effectiveness, and the latest in user-friendly features for the medical device market.

Both these new welding systems meet ISO 13485 certification standards for medical device manufacturing, and feature a non-volatile audit trail which provides complete traceability of weld parameters, adjustments and any errors or faults that occur.

The next-generation Electrical Motion 20 and 35 machines take ultrasonic welding to a new level, pushing the limits of what customers can achieve in weld quality and repeatability, said Bill Aurand, Rinco sales manager. “We’ve developed a more intuitive ultrasonic system that is faster and more efficient to help manufacturers meet today’s challenging productivity demands,” he said.

An important feature of the next-generation Electrical Motion welding system is a completely redesigned microprocessor operating system which significantly increases screen response time. The Linux Ubuntu operating system is logically structured, self-explanatory, and easy to use, enabling operators and maintenance personnel easy access. In addition, the new operating system doesn’t require a licensing agreement like Windows-based systems.

The next-generation welding system also boasts a completely new graphical, ergonomic, and intuitive user interface. This user-friendly feature affords operators much greater flexibility, access, and speed. The user interface is easily operated via a larger color touchscreen monitor which provides quick and easy operation. The user interface also provides programmable password protection, offering many levels of digital security and protection.

A new stack mounting feature facilitates easy alignment for quick-change tools. The Electrical Motion welder is also fully calibratable and offers permanent audit trails so users can track all system errors and adjustments. To ensure quality and process traceability, all events and changes to the parameters are automatically stored in an audit trail protocol. This permanent audit trail along with Electrical Motion’s ISO13485 and Class 6 cleanroom certifications help medical device manufacturers comply with the unique requirements of their industry.

Traceability also helps provide quick diagnosis of any problems. A Rinco technician, with the help of remote maintenance using an internet connection, can quickly identify any issues and, in many cases, directly correct any parameter errors immediately, reducing valuable downtime.

At MD&M West, Rinco will also highlight its next-generation Standard Series workhorse line of ultrasonic welders, available in 20kHz, 35kHz, and 70kHz frequencies. They have been significantly upgraded with enhanced pneumatics, the latest in user-friendly features, and a fresh new look.

The next-generation Standard Series also boasts a completely new graphical, ergonomic, and intuitive user interface. This user-friendly feature affords operators much greater flexibility, access, and speed. The user interface is easily operated via a built-in 10-in color touchscreen monitor which provides quick and easy operation. The new touch panel generator face has a user-friendly interface which includes advanced weld data graphing.
The user interface also provides programmable password protection, offering many levels of digital security and protection. Improved weld data transfer and storage is significantly enhanced with automatic transfer of welding results to internal and external data carriers and network drives.

The new Standard Series also offers permanent audit trails so users can track all system errors and adjustments. To ensure quality and process traceability, all events and changes to the parameters are automatically stored in an audit trail protocol. Non-volatile storage of all weld alerts and process changes makes setup tampering impossible. This permanent audit trail along with the Standard Series’ ISO 13485 and Class 6 cleanroom certifications help medical device manufacturers comply with unique regulatory requirements.

The new Standard Series also comes equipped with a patented machine status indicator on the front of the machine. A light strip indicates machine status (ready=green, error=red) thus alerting the operator to good and bad parts.

The Standard Series machines boast a robust design and ultra-rigid construction, offering versatility, superior performance, and optimum functionality. The Standard 3000 and 745 are also available with stainless steel housings for use in cleanrooms. Moreover, the Standard 3000 CR is certified to ISO class 6. The Standard 50 is targeted for micro components such as those used in demanding microelectronics applications.

About Rinco Ultrasonics
Rinco Ultrasonics is a specialist in the design and manufacturing of ultrasonic welding and cutting machinery since 1976. In 1997, the company, based in Romanshorn, Switzerland, became a member of the Crest Group, making them American owned. The company operates internationally, employing more than 150 persons worldwide. The company’s products are used to weld plastic components and to cut synthetic textiles as well as food products. The modular design of the systems enables them to be easily retooled and upgraded. With a wide range of frequencies and power outputs, Rinco can offer a suitable system for almost any application. With 15 wholly owned subsidiaries, including the Danbury, Conn. operation in the U.S., Rinco offers a global presence and wide-reaching technical support. For more information, visit www.rinco-usa.com.