ACR3 Hot Bonder

Description

BriskHeat ACR®3 Hot Bonder is a versatile and powerful bonding tool designed to make quick work of even the most challenging bonding projects such as debulk and cure resins, prepregs, adhesives, fibers, and more.

Controlling both heat and vacuum, the ACR 3 is compact and portable, making it ideal for on-the-spot composite curing, metal bonding, and out-of-autoclave/oven processing applications. With an easy-to-program touchscreen interface, dual vacuum system, and quick data transfer, the ACR 3 is an all-in-one composite curing control for a wide variety of manufacturing and composite repair applications.

  • Built-in electric pump and vacuum venturi for each zone
  • Single or Dual Zone with 30 amp output per heat zone, 10 thermocouple sensors per zone
  • Data logs digitally (USB drive) or through built-in printers
  • 3 Year warranty

The ACR 3 can be purchased as a kit with composite curing blankets.

Part Number

ACR3 Series - RFQ
  • Controls both heat and vacuum — Ideal solution for localized, on-the-spot composite curing, metal bonding, and ‘out-of-autoclave / oven’ processing applications
  • Intuitive graphical touchscreen interface is easy-to-program and use
  • Compact size allows users to easily transport hot bonder from job-to-job
  • Completely self-contained and portable with built-in vacuum pump
  • Secure — multiple levels of password protection
  • Transfer your programs quickly from one bonder to another
  • Simple post-cure data transfer and analysis — files can be transferred easily with USB drive and opened with spreadsheet and word processor programs including Microsoft® Excel® and Word®
  • Rugged — hot bonder is enclosed in extra durable, high-impact hard case
  • Multi-language support including English, German, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin). Additional languages available upon request
  • Update your hot bonder easily with the latest FREE software at www.BriskHeat.com
  • 3 Year Warranty
  • Full-color touchscreen interface
  • Dual vacuum system — built-in electric pump and vacuum venturi for each zone
  • Single or dual zone
  • 30 amp output per heat zone
  • 10 thermocouple sensors per zone
  • Audible and visual alarms for high and low temperature / vacuum limits
  • Data logs digitally or through built-in printers
  • Fast and simple data transfer with USB drive
  • Includes everything you need

General
Display: 8.4 in (213 mm) full-color touchscreen
Temperature Control Range: Up to 1400°F (760°C)
Temperature Display Units: °F or °C
Sensor Input: Type-J Thermocouples with mini connectors — 10 inputs per zone
Accuracy: ±3°F (1.67°C)
Temperature Measurement Source: Choice of average of all selected thermocouples
(TCs), high TC, low TC, or one selected TC
Dimensions (Closed): Hot Bonder: 22 x 18 x 10 in (559 x 457 x 254 mm); Accessory Case: 19 x 15 x 7 in (483 x 381 x 178 mm)
Weight (Hot Bonder): Single Zone: 39 lbs (18 kg); Dual Zone: 48 lbs (22 kg)
Alarms: Audible and visual alarms for high and low temperture/vacuum limits
Data Storage: Stores up to 30 programs and last 12 cures on unit
Data Transfer: Through USB port — USB flash drive included
Data Logging: Logs digitally or through built-in printer: prints and records real-time status of cure including program parameters
Data Logging Intervals: 1 to 99 minutes
Security: Multiple levels of password protection

Power
Input Voltage: 100-130 VAC, 200-240 VAC
Maximum Amp Load per Zone: 30 amps
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Ground Fault Protection: Input ground fault interrupter breaker protected
MAINS Supply Voltage Fluctuations: up to ±10% of the nominal voltage
Transient Over Voltages: Typically found on a Category II power source: i.e. a lighting circuit Input Power Cord: 10 ft (3 m) long with choice of plug (1 per zone)
Heater Output Cord: 5 ft (1.5 m) long with receptacle compatible with BriskHeat Composite Curing Heating Blankets with ‘C’ plug. — Other heater output cords available upon request

Vacuum
Vacuum System: Built-in electric vacuum pump and vacuum venturi for each zone
Pressure: 28 inHg (711 mmHg)
Flow: 5.7 scfm (vacuum venturi); 0.9 scfm (electric vacuum pump)
Vacuum Units: Programmable to inHg or mmHg
Vaccum Adjustment: Ability to manually adjust pressure for each zone

Environment
Location: Intended for use in dry environments. Do not expose to wet spray.
Altitude: up to 6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Storage Temperature Range: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Operating Temperature Range: 41 to 104°F (5 to 40°C)
Maximum Relative Humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 88°F (31°C) decreasing linearly to 50% relative to humidity at 104°F (40°C)
Pollution Degree: 2 — normally only non-conductive pollution occurs, however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected

The ACR ® 3 Hot Bonder can be purchased either with or without heaters.

ACR ® 3 Base Unit Hot Bonder Kit includes:

  • ACR ® 3 hot bonder unit
  • 10ft (3m) vacuum hoses (2 per zone)
  • 10ft (3m) input power cord (1 per zone)
  • 5ft (1.5m) heater output power cord (1 per zone)
  • USB flash disk
  • J-type thermocouples (10 per zone)
  • Standard connector adapters for thermocouple receptacles (10 per zone)
  • Vacuum bag feed-throughs (2 per zone)
  • Extra printer ribbon and paper (1 per zone)
  • DVD Training Video
Number of Zones Voltage Part Number
1 120VAC ACR-3-S1
2 120VAC ACR-3-D1
1  240VAC  ACR-3-S2
2  240VAC ACR-3-D2

 

ACR ® 3 Hot Bonder Kit with Heaters includes:

  • ACR ® 3 hot bonder unit
  • One 10" x 10" (254 x 254mm) SR composite heat curing blanket per zone
  • One 12" x 12" (305 x 305mm) SR composite heat curing blanket per zone
  • One 16" x 16" (406 x 406mm) SR composite heat curing blanket per zone
  • 10ft (3m) vacuum hoses (2 per zone)
  • 10ft (3m) input power cord (1 per zone)
  • 5ft (1.5m) heater output power cord (1 per zone)
  • USB flash disk
  • J-type thermocouples (10 per zone)
  • Standard connector adapters for thermocouple receptacles (10 per zone)
  • Vacuum bag feed-throughs (2 per zone)
  • Extra printer ribbon and paper (1 per zone)
  • DVD Training Video
Number of Zones Voltage Part Number NSN*
1 120VAC ACR-3-S120KIT 4920-01-538-9296
1 240VAC ACR-3-S240KIT 4920-01-538-9296
2 120VAC ACR-3-D120KIT 4920-01-545-5200
2 240VAC ACR-3-D240KIT 4920-01-545-5200

 *Please indicate voltage when ordering with NSN.

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