Blockwise pleating dies are designed specifically to match the customer’s balloon designs. Balloon diameter, wall thickness, inner-member size, length, and number of wings determine the die’s center cavity, wing gaps, and wing curvature. By building the intended pleat shape into the tooling, the dies provide predictable, consistent pleating behavior across the specified product range. Each die set is manufactured from stainless steel, hardened for durability, and electropolished for a smooth working surface.
The integrated track supports operation with one or two product carriers. Each carrier secures and positions the catheter for controlled alignment within the pleating and compression stations. Track geometry controls carrier movement and maintains the required processing sequence.
A large touchscreen HMI (human-machine interface) uses familiar touch controls and intuitive navigation to make operating the machine simple and efficient. Users can create and manage recipes, adjust balloon wrapping parameters, access guided calibration tools, and quickly move between machine functions. Manual mode provides responsive, direct control without requiring a recipe.
Blockwise pleating dies are designed specifically to match the customer’s balloon designs. Balloon diameter, wall thickness, inner-member size, length, and number of wings determine the die’s center cavity, wing gaps, and wing curvature. By building the intended pleat shape into the tooling, the dies provide predictable, consistent pleating behavior across the specified product range. Each die set is manufactured from stainless steel, hardened for durability, and electropolished for a smooth working surface.
The integrated track supports operation with one or two product carriers. Each carrier secures and positions the catheter for controlled alignment within the pleating and compression stations. Track geometry controls carrier movement and maintains the required processing sequence.
A touchscreen HMI (human-machine interface) allows the user to enter settings in “recipes” that specify a set of parameters for the balloon wrapping process. Pressure calibration and gauge checks are easy. Manual mode allows direct commands without a recipe. Engineering, maintenance, and manual functions can be password-protected.
The Model VE2 balloon wrapper builds on the proven process capabilities of the pneumatically actuated Model VC2. VC2 recipes can be transferred to and improved with the VE2, which uses electric station actuation and force or diameter feedback and control. The VE2 also provides expanded recipe control, easier calibration, improved diagnostics, and more intuitive manual operation.
| Required Installation Connections – Model VE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Physical Specs | Functional Specs | ||
| Electric Power | Powers the control system, HMI, heaters, etc. | C13 Coupler (IEC 60320) | 100-240 VAC 8A 50-60Hz |  |
| Compressed Air | Powers the Simpluer connector, etc. (see Knowledge Base: Compressed Air & High Pressure Gas Connections) |
Instant Tube Fitting Accepts ¼-inch OD Plastic Tube | 6.9 to 8.3 bar (100 to 120 psi) |  |
