Alpha 550

Alpha 550

Consistent high productivity and flexibility with maximum precision are the requirements fully automated wire processing has to meet, both today and in the future. The Alpha 550 – the latest fully automatic crimping machine for two-sided seal loading – meets these requirements across the entire spectrum with revolutionary technology

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Specification name Specification value
Wire cross section min. 0.13 mm²
Wire cross section max. 6 mm²
Wire length, single-sided processing min. 60 mm
Wire length, processing on both sides min. 60 mm
Wire length, processing on both sides (optional from) min. 30 mm
Wire length max. 65000 mm
Strip length side 1 min. 0.1 mm
Strip length side 1 max. 29.5 mm
Strip length side 2 min. 0.1 mm
Strip length side 2 max. 29.5 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 1 with wire outer diameter 1mm/0.4 inch (blade in wire line) max. 15 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 1 for wire outer diameter 2mm/0.08 inch (blade in wire line) max. 14.9 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 1 for wire outer diameter 4mm/0.16 inch (blade in wire line) max. 14.5 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 2 for wire outer diameter 1mm/0.04 inch (blade in wire line) max. 16 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 2 for wire outer diameter 2mm/0.08 inch (blade in wire line) max. 16 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 2 for wire outer diameter 4mm/0.16 inch (blade in wire line) max. 15.5 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 1 for wire outer diameter 1mm/0.04 inch (blade next to wire line) max. 29.5 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 1 for wire outer diameter 2mm/0.08 inch (blade next to wire line) max. 29.4 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 1 for wire outer diameter 4mm/0.16 inch (blade next to wire line) max. 29.2 mm
Strip length full stripping side 2 for wire outer diameter 1mm/0.04 inch (blade next to wire line) max. 29.5 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 2 for wire outer diameter 2mm/0.08 inch (blade next to wire line) max. 29.4 mm
Strip length, full stripping side 2 for wire outer diameter 4mm/0.16 inch (blade next to wire line) max. 29.2 mm
Strip length, partial stripping side 1 (blade in wire line) max. 15.5 mm
Strip length, partial stripping side 2 (blade in wire line) max. 15.5 mm
Strip length, partial stripping side 1 (blade next to wire line) max. 35.5 mm
Strip length, partial stripping side 2 (blade next to wire line) max. 35.5 mm
Wire outer diameter max. 5.1 mm
Wire cross section (optional) max. 10 mm²
Wire draw-in speed max. 12 m/s
Noise level (without crimp modules) max. 80 dB
Electrical connection 3 × 208 – 480V 50/60Hz; 5.6kVA
Electrical connection (optional) 3×400V, 50/60Hz, neutral required, 5.6kVA
Minimum permissible cross section of connection lines 5 x 4 mm²
Wire protection/ground 32 A
Compressed-air connection 5 – 8 bar
Air consumption with wire length of 500mm (19.7inch) (Crimp/Crimp) 7 m³/h
Air consumption with wire length 500mm & 19.7 inch (Seal Crimp/Seal Crimp) 11 m³/h
Recommended operating pressure ±0.5bar/7.25psi 6 bar
Operation outside the recommended operating pressure Non-compliance with the recommended operating pressure can restrict the proper functioning of peripheral devices. Please also observe the technical data for peripheral devices.
Weight (approx.) 1300 kg
Weight (including 2 crimp modules) approx. 1300 kg
Length 3825 mm
Length with basic module 2m/78.74 inch 3825 mm
Length with basic module 4m/187.48 inch 5770 mm
Width 1525 mm
Height (with safety cover closed) 1790 mm
Height (with safety cover open) 2790 mm
Ambient temperature min. 10 °C
Ambient temperature max. 45 °C
Humidity, non-condensing 30 – 90 %
Processing outside the specifications Processing outside the specifications upon request. In case of doubt, we will be happy to provide processing samples for your wires.
Hard, tough wires In the case of extremely hard, ductile or thick-stranded wires, processing might not be possible even within the cross section range. In case of doubt, Komax will be happy to provide processing samples of your wires.