Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22A member of the Gasket Cutters Association Units 1 & 2, London Road Business Park,Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6HG, United Kingdom tel: +44 (0) 1777 712 400 fax: +44 (0) 1777 712 409 www.j-flex.co.uk SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE VAC-SIL® Membranes are wear and tear consumable parts, but to obtain maximum service life we recommend routine inspection each shift. Best performance of Membranes is achieved by continuous running of laminator at the normal process temperature (140˚/150˚C). ‘Stop start’ production where temperature drops and is then ramped up again can shorten the rated performance by 500 /800 cycles. It is also necessary to check and restore vacuum to the designated process temperature for more than 2 hours before re-commencing production. Regular cleaning of EVA deposits could help. If deterioration is spotted, spare parts can be ordered in time so that membranes can be changed at the first available opportunity. Re-tensioning the membrane regularly can alleviate the stresses that attack the usual corner / side weak points. Avoid sharp edges and to clean EVA stuck on the membrane. To extend life of membrane insert PTFE / Glassfabric between the membrane and modules to avoid the contamination caused by EVA residue. ( We do have stock options available – just talk to us). Ensure that there are no breaks, cracks or holes in the PTFE belt to avoid seepage of EVA coming into direct contact with the membrane. DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this document is intended as a guide to best practice and does not necessarily represent a guaranteed solution to any problems being encountered. J-Flex cannot be held responsible for any issues arising from application problems. J-Flex Engineered Rubber Products Think Quality: Think J-Flex January 2016