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CHARGEMASTER VCM
5201247 Rev. C
Installation Options for Charging Bars and Applicators
VCM30 and VCM60 Power Supplies can be used to energize a variety of charging
bars and applicators manufactured by Simco-Ion, including the following models:
• Pinner-T Arc Resistant Bar
• Pinner-LP Arc Resistant Bar
• Pinner Arc Resistant Bar
• Tetra Charging Bar
• Pinner 5-Point Applicator
• Linear Pinner
• Pinner Claw Applicator
• Multi-Point Applicator
• FlexTac Applicator
Connecting a Chargemaster HV Power Supply to a bar or applicator not
manufactured by Simco-Ion for use with that model of power supply, without the
written permission of Simco-Ion, will void the power supply’s warranty.
A Pinner bar (see Figure 3) will be
used in this manual for purposes of
illustrating the three most common
installation options for charging bars
and applicators. The three methods
of installation generally apply to all
types of bars and applicators, except
for option 2, which is normally used
only with bars.
The Pinner bar is energized by
connecting it to a Simco-Ion
Chargemaster VCM Power Supply,
which provides the high voltage
necessary to power the bar. The
energized Pinner bar is used to produce
electrostatic adhesion for temporarily
bonding or pinning materials.
Option 1: Charging Bar with
Grounded Surface
This application illustrates the use
of a Pinner bar facing a grounded
surface. The material to be charged
should rest on the grounded surface.
In the example shown in Figure 4,
the charging bar is located facing
an empty core in a roll-to-roll
changeover application. The empty
core is mounted on a grounded metal
shaft. The plastic film is between the
charging bar and empty core. The
negative ions created by the charging
Figure 3. Typical Pinner Bar
Figure 4. Pinning Against a Grounded Background Roller
