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ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Unit

Reliable Magnetization and Demagnetization

The ElectroPermanent power supply and control units are designed to magnetize and demagnetize all types of ElectroPermanent magnetic devices, depending on factory settings. MPI offers several control units, depending upon size and the number of chucks. In case of other magnetic device brands and models, consult MPI. EPCU control units are named by the number of output channels (i.e., number of electrical circuits to be energized in the magnetic clamping system): EPCU10: 1 channel, EPCU20: 2 channels, and EPCU40: 4 channels.

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Benefits of the ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Unit From Magnetic Products, Inc

  • EPCU control units come in two different versions:
    • SW for single wave rectified output voltage
    • DW for double-wave (full wave) rectified output voltage
  • Operational safety – the machine cannot be started up at a low holding force
  • Safe magnetization level setting
  • Effective demagnetization of the chuck and the workpiece for easy removal
      • Control of the chuck via remote controller available
      • Control one or more magnets at the same time (depending on selected unit type)
      • One (1) year warranty
      • Models 10SW and 10DW use U19 Control style. All other models use RM control style.
      • U19: No channel selection possible but it can be used with EP-CU20 and 40
      • Mag and demag cycles will start for all channels
      • RM : Channel selection possible

        ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Unit Product Details

        How It Works

        The ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Units are designed to magnetize and demagnetize all types of ElectroPermanent magnetic devices depending on its factory settings. The magnetization cycles consist of one or several positive voltage pulses. The demagnetization cycles consist of a specific combination of alternating positive and negative voltage pulses. Note: The work piece material may retain some residual magnetism due to its chemical and magnetic properties.

        Specifications

        When to choose the ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Unit:

        The ElectroPermanent power supply and control units are designed to magnetize and demagnetize all types of ElectroPermanent magnetic devices, depending on its factory settings. MPI offers several control units depending upon size and number of chucks. In case of other magnetic device brands and models, consult MPI.
        EPCU control units are named by the number of output channels (i.e., number of electrical circuits to be energized in the magnetic clamping system):

        • EPCU10: 1 channel
        • EPCU20: 2 channels
        • EPCU40: 4 channels

        EPCU control units also come in two different versions:

        • SW for single wave rectified output voltage.
        • DW for double-wave (full wave) rectified output voltage.
        Model SW for Single-Wave Rectified Output Voltage
          Part Number Description Number of Chuck & Size Main Operating Voltage (Vac) Main Operating Frequency (Hz) Operating Temperature (ºF) Maximum Relative Humidity Maximum Working Altitude (ft) Cabinet Protection Class Required Circuit Breaker Required Power Cable (*) Number of Output Channels
        EPCU-10SW ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Remote Control (RC-EPC) included 1 chuck sizes to 16” x 32” 200-460 50/60 32-122 90% 3,280 IP66 32A-D 3 G 4 1
        EPCU-20SW ElectroPermanent Chuck Control for 2 chuck sizes to 16” x 32” Remote Control (RC-EPC) included 2 chuck sizes to 16” x 32” 200-460 50/60 32-122 90% 3,280 IP66 40A-D 3 G 6 4
        EPCU-40SW ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Remote Control (RC-EPC) included 4 chuck sizes to 16” x 32” 200-460 50/60 32-122 90% 3,280 IP66 40A-D 3 G 6 2
        *Cable between electrical grid and control unit is not supplied. Make sure to follow required cable specifications.
        Model SW for Double-Wave (Full Wave) Rectified Output Voltage
          Part Number Description Number of Chuck & Size Main Operating Voltage (Vac) Main Operating Frequency (Hz) Operating Temperature (ºF) Maximum Relative Humidity Maximum Working Altitude (ft) Cabinet Protection Class Required Circuit Breaker Required Power Cable (*) Number of Output Channels
        EPCU-10DW ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Remote Control (RC-EPC) included 1 chuck sizes to 16” x 32” 200-460 50/60 32-122 90% 3,280 IP66 40A-D 3 G 6 2
        EPCU-20DW ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Remote Control (RC-EPC) included 2 chuck sizes to 16” x 32” 200-460 50/60 32-122 90% 3,280 IP66 40A-D 3 G 6 1
        EPCU-40DW ElectroPermanent Chuck Control Remote Control (RC-EPC) included 4 chuck sizes to 16” x 32” 200-460 50/60 32-122 90% 3,280 IP66 50A-D 3 G 10 4
        *Cable between electrical grid and control unit is not supplied. Make sure to follow required cable specifications.

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        • US Customary Units
        • Metric Units

        US Customary Units

        Part Number Dimensions (Inches)
          A B C D E F G H I J K
        EPCU-10SW 12 10 6 9.8 7.9 0.4 9.8 7.9 8.9 6.9 0.4
        EPCU-10DW 16 12 6 13.8 9.8 0.4 13.8 9.8 12.8 8.9 0.4
        EPCU-20SW 16 16 8 13.8 13.8 0.4 13.8 13.8 12.8 12.8 0.4
        EPCU-20DW 16 12 6 13.8 13.8 0.4 13.8 9.8 12.8 8.9 0.4
        EPCU-40SW 16 16 8 13.8 13.8 0.4 13.8 13.8 12.8 12.8 0.4
        EPCU-40DW 19.7 16 8 17.7 17.7 0.4 17.7 13.8 12.8 16.7 0.4

        Metric Units

        Part Number Dimensions (Millimeters)
          A B C D E F G H I J K
        EPCU-10SW 305 254 152 249 201 254 249 201 226 175 325
        EPCU-10DW 406 305 152 351 249 325 351 249 325 226 325
        EPCU-20SW 406 406 203 351 351 325 351 351 325 325 325
        EPCU-20DW 406 305 152 351 351 325 351 249 325 226 325
        EPCU-40SW 406 406 203 351 351 325 351 351 325 325 325
        EPCU-40DW 500 406 203 450 450 325 450 351 325 242 325
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          EPCU-10SW Penn-Tool-Co-logo EPCU-10SW https://www.penntoolco.com/mpi-electropermanent-chuck-control-unit-single-wave-rectified-output-voltage-1-channel-epcu-10sw/
          EPCU-10DW Penn-Tool-Co-logo EPCU-10DW https://www.penntoolco.com/mpi-electropermanent-chuck-control-unit-double-wave-full-wave-rectified-output-voltage-1-channel-epcu-10dw/