Rock Island Arsenal, ATTN: SIORI-CT, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000

35 -- VACUUM FORMER SOL W52H1B-6270-7006 POC Purchasing Agent Donald L. Crosby (309) 782-8644 (Site Code DAAA08) The required machine must be equal to or better than the Formech Incorprated FM1 machine when equipped with the pre-stretch option in respect to the following features. SIZE: The size of this machine shall be such to accommodate vacuum forming sheet stock up to 54 inches by 26 inches and allow a working area within that sheet stock of up to 52.1 inches by 24.3 inches. The machine must be capable of a depth of draw of at leasst 16 inches and capable of handling and forming material up to a thickness of .25 inches. The overall size of the equipment shall be no more than 54 inches in height, and no more than 84 inches in width and depth. The machine shall weigh no more than 2,000 pounds. HEATERS: The machine shall use thermostatically controlled infra-red ceramic heaters. CONTROLS: The machine will have at least the following controls: Heater timer, zoned thermostatic heater controls, heater indicator lights, tooling table counterbalance adjustment, automatic leveling of heated plastic sheet by means of positive air pressure to promote even heating and prevent unwanted stretching, reverse blow control for removal of formed sheet from tooling, manual pre-stretch controls, and quick release material clamps. OPERATION: The machine shall function at least as simply as follows, sheet material to be formed is clamped in place on the open top of the machine, the heater assembly is manually brought over the material and turned on, as the material is heating the automatic leveling device adjusts air pressure under the material to prevent it from sagging and stretching, when the timer times out the heater is manually moved away from over the material and the counterbalanced tooling table is manually raised into contact with the heated plastic sheet and into sealing peripheral contact which allows the effective application of vacuum. On cooling of the molded part, the machine provides a positive pressure to assist removal of the molded part from the tooling after which the tooling table is lowered, and the finished stock removed. POWER REQUIREMENTS: The machine shall operate on 60 Hz, three phase, 208/220 volt current. It shall draw no more than 20 kW and require no more than 90 amp service (30 amp per leg). AIR REQUIREMENTS: The pre-stretch option requires a supply of clean, dry shop air. Air provided by Rock Island Arsenal to the machine. REDUCING PLATE: An optional reducing plate shall be furnished to allow economical forming with smaller stock size of rectangular tray inserts with a finished size of 3 inches high by 12.5 inches wide by 25.5 inches long. (Approximate opening 20.5 inches by 33.5 inches). INSTALLATION, SET UP AND TRAINING: Installation, set up and training shall be provided by the manufacturers personnel at no cost to the Rock Island Arsenal. Include these costs in the machine cost. Contractor to provide their standard commercial warranty. 1 EA. FOB: Destination, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-5000. Delivery time is 60 days. Approximate issue date is 03 OCT 96 with quotes due 17 OCT 96. Firms interested in receiving quote should call (309) 782-3041. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The proposed contract listed here is unrestricted. Home Page Access: http://www.RIA.ARMY.MIL/(0278)

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