An IntElect 220/660-1100, equipped with a special plasticising unit for processing crystal-clear multilayer PC, demonstrates all of the IMD advantages in a single, seamless process. Automating the production of emblems for automotive exterior applications, the IMD decoration process involves back-injecting a second surface using a single image followed by contactless cleaning in a laminar flow box. "This ISO Class 7 cleanroom and fully automated process corresponds well with our new ‘handle&place’ concept," explains Langwald.
Corroborating the company’s digitalisation and interface competence is a fully automated and highly efficient production cell for technical medical parts. The exhibit focuses on the IntElect S 100/460-250 with an automation system from Waldorf Technik GmbH, Engen, based on the German partner’s patented Vario Tip FSS system. “The uncompromising design of this trade exhibit showcases the production of medical parts and caps for insulin syringes, on a 16-cavity mould in a total cycle time of around six seconds", reports Anatol Sattel, Director Medical.
Once again, an El-Exis SP 250 proves its high-speed capabilities manufacturing a cup application. The hybrid machine for packaging impressively demonstrates high speed, user-friendliness and durability. "Opening and closing sides are the fastest on the market," reports Arnaud Nomblot, Director Packaging.
“The origins of the short cycle times and 1,000 mm/s injection speeds can be attributed to the hydraulic accumulator. As a result, processors can produce even thinner and lighter packaging items, resulting in a significant reduction in raw material requirements, packaging waste and shipping costs.”
Permanent condition monitoring of machine status
Another booth highlight is the inaugural launch of a series of permanent machine status condition monitoring systems. Reducing maintenance costs while maintaining reliability, they can be used to determine the actual degree of wear and tear, enabling early detection and optimal maintenance planning towards the end of the service life of the injection moulding machine. Utilising condition monitoring, complex processes can be reliably analysed directly on the machine. Making it possible to monitor critical parameters, which typically requires considerable effort and resources.
“At Fakuma 2021, we will present three options that can be implemented across all series," reports Dr. Thorsten Thümen, Senior Director Technology. “The first option helps to keep all-electric machines permanently energy-efficient and powerful. Another serves to optimise hydraulic machine oil parameters and maintain component quality. The third reliably monitors control voltage across the entire injection moulding machine series," he explains.
