MEDICAL | TECHNOLOGY
tries. In medical technology, the company adds that the focal points of the fast-running Netstal Elion 800 machine are output quantity and high precision. Sixteen syringes of cyclic olefin copolymer can be shaped under cleanroom
conditions. Smart operation for the aXos control system ensures
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exact settings used on the injection moulding machine when that individual plastic part was made. That’s where connectivity to a Management Executive System (MES) is vital. For parts being produced on multi-cavity tools, like pipettes, robots are programmed to remove and place the compo- nents into cavity-assigned racks. This means that if an issue with cavity 1 arises, the rack containing all corresponding cavity 1 parts can be isolated and the rack recalled, with all the production informa- tion stored in the MES. The new IntElect S 180-tonne also introduces new user parameters to ensure that processes are kept within specified ranges and operators cannot make adjustments unless they have been granted authorisation.” The company says that as well as fast cycling
time, the IntElect S 180-tonne machine offers moulding sustainability, energy efficiency, machine longevity and total cost of ownership. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag adds that it has conducted extensive machine and part lifecycle durability tests for the IntElect S, comparing it to equivalent all-electric injection moulding machines on the market. These tests have confirmed that the enhancements made to the high performance drives increase the machines’ lifespan and consequently decreases total cost of ownership. Flowers adds that another example of how the company is optimising investments for medical moulders is with the launch of eMultiPlug. De- signed for plastic moulders who want the option of transforming an existing moulding system into a multi-component press, the eMultiPlug uses the same drive as the IntElect machine. As an inde- pendent unit, eMultiPlug can be retrofitted to an existing machine, making multi-component injection more cost efficient and feasible. KraussMaffei and Netstal are combining their
expertise in injection moulding machinery under the new KraussMaffei umbrella brand. With the common portfolio, the company says that it wants to present itself even more effectively, particularly in the medical technology and packaging indus-
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free-of-defects compliance with GMP. The digital in-line printing of the syringe body is a new development.
In addition, the smallest all-electric PX 25 with a clamping force of 250 kN demonstrates highly challenging medical micro-moulding with LSR. A micro membrane with a shot weight of only 0.3g (8 cavities) takes shape within 14 s cycle time. For this purpose, a screw for extremely low shot weights, measuring only 12 mm in diameter, was devel- oped. The APC Plus machine function is also suitable for micro-moulding automation tasks with LSR and ensures high shot weight consistencies and, consequently, uniform component quality. Machines are equipped with cleanroom features, which include easy-to-clean surfaces. The product range also includes digital services for process improvement and for collecting and evaluating data.
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www.kraussmaffei.com �
www.moldworx.com
Left: The
all-electric PX 25 from KraussMaffei
Above: By adjusting the tie bar distance, the IntElect S 180 tonne can accommodate a larger mould tool enabling medical moulders to produce parts in high volumes
September 2019 | INJECTION WORLD 63
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