Ultrasonic welding equipment welds two pieces of plastics, through friction caused by ultrasonic sound vibrations, which result in heat. The heat melts the plastic, and when the ultrasonic sound vibrations stop, the plastic cools and solidifies. Ultrasonic welding process is quick compared to other welding processes.

The ultrasonic welding equipment not only welds thermoplastic parts, but also has an application for the welding of metal parts and thermoplastics. The ultrasonic welding process is useful for various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, computers and aerospace.

Some important parameters you must consider before you buy ultrasonic welding equipment are:

1. The size of the product for which you require the ultrasonic welding equipment
2. The quantity of the product you want to weld
3. The number of pieces that you want to weld in a single operation
4. Power consumption of the ultrasonic welding equipment

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy ultrasonic welding equipment from reliable manufacturers

Once you identify your welding requirements, check ultrasonic welding equipment available in the market.

I recommend: You can buy a bench top ultrasonic welder at Ultra Sonic Seal, a reputable manufacturer of ultrasonic plastic welding equipment. You can buy microprocessor controlled bench top ultrasonic welders, hand held ultrasonic welders and ultrasonic kits at Sonics & Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of various types of ultrasonic welding machines and power supplies. AmTech is a manufacturer that offers different types of ultrasonic welding systems.

Buy ultrasonic welding equipment from reliable distributors' or retailers

You can compare different ultrasonic welders based on features and prices at distributors or retailers' websites. If your budget for a welding application is a constraint, you can buy used ultrasonic welders.

I recommend: If you need a used ultrasonic welder, check products offered by PAS Plastic Assembly Systems, an ultrasonic welding machine distributor. You can buy an ultrasonic plastic welder at Baumann Machinery, a reputable distributor of ultrasonic welding machines. Abbeon Cal, Inc. is an ultrasonic welding machine distributor that provides a handheld ultrasonic welder, an ultrasonic plastic welder and ultrasonic welding accessories.

Buy customized ultrasonic welding equipment from reliable manufacturers

If the standard ultrasonic welding equipment available from various manufacturers do not meet your requirements, buy customized ultrasonic welders suitable for your applications.

I recommend: You can buy customized ultrasonic welding equipment at Toman Tool Corporation, an ultrasonic welding equipment supplier. AMTEC is a manufacturer that can provide the ultrasonic welding machines as per customers’ requirements. Dukane is another welding equipment manufacturer that can provide customized ultrasonic welding equipment.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Train your employees for efficient and safe use of the ultrasonic welding equipment.
• •  For durable and optimal use of your ultrasonic welding equipment, service it periodically using certified service providers.