Single lever mixers/thermostatic cartridges – Temperature adjustment and test
The thermostatic mixing valve/cartridge adjustment and test bench carries out the testing and adjustment, in production, of thermostatic mixing valves/cartridges (tightness, flow rate, anti-scalding).
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Main functions
The thermostatic mixing valve/cartridge adjustment and test bench carries out the testing and adjustment, in production, of thermostatic mixing valves/cartridges (tightness, flow rate, anti-scalding).
The manual adjustment and control bench for thermostatic mixing valves/cartridges allows :
- air and/or water tightness test
- adjustment of the temperature and flow rate of the mixed water
- measurement of the mixed water temperature in hot conditions
- measurement of flow rate
- antiscald and hysteresis measurement
Operating mode
Find out how our temperature control and test bench for thermostatic mixing valves and cartridges works.
Programmable test cycle :
- Installation of the mixer/cartridge with clamping without screwing
- Air and water tightness test
- Mixed temperature setting
- Flow rate measurement
- Anti-scalding test (safety test) and hysteresis measurement
- Marking of the set position (optional)
- Draining and blowing out the mixer
Control :
The system is computer controlled. The software allows :
- editing and selection of test programs
- the visualization of the measurements
- edition of an automatic control report on the production batch.
In production mode, the operator controls the bench directly with the buttons on the front panel of the test bench.
Test boards:
The mixers or cartridges are fixed on a test board. The bench can be fitted with several different plates, each adapted to a different shape of tap. The plates are equipped with a quick connection system which allows the plate to be changed in a few seconds.
Device features
- Stainless steel frame
- Hydraulic assembly consisting of :
- 2 pumps (EC and EF)
- 3 pressure sensors (EC, EF and EM)
- 2 flowmeters (EC and EF)
- 3 temperature sensors (EC, EF and EM)
- Control cabinet
- PC + touch screen
Bench developed to meet these standards:
EN-1111
Control panel for thermostatic valves
Check the safety temperature limit on thermostatic valves.
Removable control plate for testing thermostatic mixing valves
Quick and easy interchangeability of different test boards.
Cartridge temperature setting bench
Cartridge temperature setting bench
Adjustment plate for thermostatic cartridges
Adjustment plate for thermostatic cartridges
Thermostatic cartridge test zone
Thermostatic cartridge test zone
THERMCONTROL-MANU – Cartridge Test Zone
Cartridge temperature setting bench
Benefits of ThermControl-Manu
Reproducibility
The use of control software enables rapid, repeatable automatic testing.
Bridle / unbridle
Automatic cartridge clamping and unclamping in complete safety.
Ergonomics
Parameters are set on a touchscreen, and operations are controlled by 3 buttons on the front panel.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS of the temperature control and test bench for mixing valves/thermostatic cartridges
Specifications | ThermControl-Manu-Valve | ThermControl-Manu-Cart |
Max. test pressure | 5 bar | 5 bar |
Pressure regulation accuracy (at constant flow rate) | ± 0,02 bar | ± 0,02 bar |
Max. hot/cold water flow | 2 x 25 l/min | 2 x 25 l/min |
Temperature measurement accuracy | ± 0,3° C | ± 0,3° C |
Flow measurement accuracy | ± 0,2 l/min | ± 0,2 l/min |
Pressure measurement accuracy | ± 0,02 bar | ± 0,02 bar |
Accuracy of standard antiscald volume measurement | 25g /5s | 25g /5s |
Accuracy of antiscald volume measurement (accuracy option) | 3g /5s | 3g /5s |
Multi-station board | NO | YES |
OPTIONS
Temperature and flow control
The pumps bring the water to the desired pressure and the machine automatically adjusts the mixed temperature.
Precision-antiscald
For antiscald measurements (cold water cut-off), the Precision-antiscald option provides highly accurate measurement of hot water volume. Thanks to this high level of accuracy, antiscald test times can be shortened to increase productivity.
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