I. Operating Principle: Electromagnetic Molecular-Level Fusion
The High-Frequency (HF) welding process utilizes oscillating electromagnetic fields (standard frequencies: 27.12/40.68 MHz) to induce molecular excitation in thermoplastics (PVC/TPU). Fundamental mechanisms:
1. Precision Thermal Management
- Selective surface heating via skin effect (depth ≤0.15mm @27MHz)
- Uniform temperature gradient (ΔT ≤5°C across 150mm weld line)
2. Stress-Free Bonding
- Non-contact electrode configuration (2-5mm air gap)
- Residual stress <0.8MPa (ASTM E837 measurement)
3. Instantaneous Phase Transition
- Cooling rate: 50-80°C/sec (DSC-verified)
- Pore-free microstructure (per ASTM F3039 porosity criteria)
II. Critical Applications in Drainage Bag Manufacturing
1. Mission-Critical Sealing
A. Catheter-Body Fusion
- Leak-proof interface strength: ≥65N/cm (ISO 8536-4 compliant)
- Bacterial filtration efficiency: >99.9% (ASTM F2101)
B. Valve Integration
- One-step molding precision: ±0.03mm dimensional tolerance
- Crack pressure: 30±2cm H₂O (EN 13544-7 tested)
2. Complex Geometries
A. Multi-Layer Lamination
- PVC (0.5mm)/TPU (0.3mm) interface bonding strength: 48N/cm
- Layer-specific dielectric control: 5-15kV/cm field gradients
B. Micro-Feature Welding
- Transparent scale window (Φ3mm) bubble-free sealing
- 85% visible light transmission (EN 170 compliance)
3. Automated Production Systems
A. Integrated Processing Line
- 6-station configuration:
▪ Web feeding (SICK CLV630 alignment)
▪ High-speed die cutting (±0.1mm)
▪ HF welding (15kW generator)
▪ Vision inspection (0.02mm defect detection)
B. Flexible Tooling
- Quick-change mold system (3min changeover)
- 150+ bag configurations with single PLC platform