Graphite Mold (Crucible):
A specifically designed graphite mold is composed of a chamber, a discharge hole, and a weld gap. Thermal reaction occurs in the chamber. The molten copper pours into the weld gap from the discharge hole. This section is designed to easily separate the mold from the completed connection. Hence, it also prolongs the life of the mold if care is taken during use. The mean life of a welding crucible is around 50 uses.
Amperweld powder:
A kind of copper alloy, Amperweld powder is available in plastic tubes with various weights depending on the section of conductors to be connected. Each tube contains enough metal weld powder for the desired connection, along with silver-colored starting powder.
Lever clamp (Pliers):
It is the pliers with two handles that prevent the mold from opening and dispersion of the weld powder inside the mold by clamping the graphite mold, including the conductors to be welded. Lever clamps can be used to clamp different types of molds and are produced depending on the type and size of the required connection.
Igniter (Lighter):
This is used to start the reaction. Using the electronic crucible lighter developed based on Occupational Health and Safety Code No. 6331 is more advantageous than using a traditional exothermic welding lighter to ignite the powder during this process.
- Performance of Ignition Process by Amper Electronic Crucible Lighter -
Cable cleaner:
Designed to clean the circular conductors, i.e. rods and cables. The head of the cable brush can be changed.