Sun Concentrator for Plastic Injection

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Sun Concentrator for Plastic Injection

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In order to provide you with energy independence in terms of heating, volks.eco offers you a solar and portable solution reaching up to 250 ° C (482 ° F). This device is intended for the production of recycled plastic injections, according to the project carried out in collaboration and presented by Plastok.ch. [https://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Plastic-Injection]

3D Model : https://a360.co/3ilST2c

Step 1 : Cut the Wooden Planks

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Cut wooden planks 12 millimeters thick, according to the dimensions indicated in the attached pdf file

Step 2 : Cut the Mirrors

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Cut the mirrors 4 millimeters thick, according to the dimensions indicated in the attached pdf file

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Step 3 : Cut the Double Tape

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Cut 6 double tape strips of 500 millimeters. If possible use a outdoor double tape

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Step 4 : Assemble the Mirrors and the Wooden Planks With the Double-sided Tape

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Assemble the mirrors and the wooden planks with double-sided tape according to the attached pdf plan. Please note the shutters are asymmetrical

Step 5 : 3D Print the Tube Holders

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Print the attached 3D files, preferably in ABS

STEP 6 : Assemble the Thermical Sun Collector

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The sun collector made is made of tempered glass and can provide temperatures above 250°C

To fixe the tube tighten the screws of the 3D printed front holder

The overall size is 660 mm (overall) X 127mm outside diameter. The approximate interior dimensions are: 584 mm X 101mm inner diameter.