Description
The VACUPRESS 900 XR COOL-TEC is a top-tier vacuum-deep-drawing machine built for demanding orthopedic, prosthetic, orthotic, and custom footwear workshops. It combines a large forming frame with advanced heating, vacuum control, and a built-in cooling system — delivering precision forming for insoles, footbeds, orthoses, prosthetic shells, test shoes, and even composite parts.
Key Features & Benefits
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Large formation area & versatile frame: The working frame measures 870 × 660 mm, allowing production of larger orthotic components, full-length insoles, foot orthoses, prosthetic shells, and orthotic shoe components.
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UNILOCK clamping system: Thanks to the patented UNILOCK material-clamping mechanism, the frame opens and closes with a single handle (gas-spring assisted), and adapts automatically to material thicknesses from 0.1 mm up to 12.0 mm — no manual adjustment needed. This ensures ease of use, quick material change-overs, and reliable sealing for vacuum forming.
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Integrated infrared heating: 12 infrared quartz heating elements (with reflectors and two-zone control) provide uniform, efficient heating of thermoplastic sheets, enabling consistent and accurate deep-drawing. Heating time is adjustable (30–199 seconds), with LED display for set and remaining time, and automatic shut-off when the cycle completes.
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Powerful, maintenance-free vacuum system: Dual oil-free vacuum pumps (each 0.45 kW, 12 m³/h, two-stage) deliver stable suction, ensuring uniform forming even for large or complex shapes. Vacuum is automatically controlled: pumps activate when the frame is closed and maintain suction until forming is complete.
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Built-in COOL-TEC cooling system: Special air-jet cooling cuts down cooling time of thermoplastic parts by up to 75%, greatly reducing cycle time and boosting production throughput — ideal for busy workshops or high-volume orthotic manufacturing.
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Robust construction & workshop readiness: Solid frame with smooth vertical-lift frame guidance (16 steel-rail ball-bearings), adjustable central locking mechanism, integrated work-area illumination (halogen lights), external vacuum-outlet option, and compatibility with standard orthotics materials — making the 900 XR COOL-TEC a stable, reliable core of any O&P or custom-shoe workshop.
Typical Use Cases
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Manufacturing custom insoles, footbeds, and shoe orthotic inserts — large-format or small-scale, as needed.
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Producing foot orthoses, ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), prosthetic shells, braces, and other orthotic components where precision and consistency are critical.
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Creating test shoes, trial shoes, or thermoformed orthotic shell prototypes, including work with composite materials or fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (e.g., carbon-fiber composites) when using compatible materials.
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Workshops requiring efficient, high-throughput vacuum forming with reduced cycle times thanks to COOL-TEC — ideal for clinics, rehabilitation centers, orthotic labs, and small to medium-size manufacturing facilities.
Why VACUPRESS 900 XR COOL-TEC Stands Out
The 900 XR COOL-TEC represents one of the most comprehensive vacuum-forming solutions available for the orthotics, prosthetics, and custom footwear industries. By combining a large working frame with a user-friendly UNILOCK system, powerful vacuum, precise infrared heating, and rapid cooling — it enables consistent, repeatable thermoforming across a wide variety of applications. For professionals seeking full-scale capacity, versatility, and reliable performance in a single benchtop-style press — this is a premium, future-proof solution.
