High-Speed Servo Injection Molding Machine
This high-speed servo injection molding machine combines an accumulator-assisted injection unit with a high-response closed-loop servo system. Engineered for thin-wall packaging, medical consumables, and fast-cycle industrial parts, the system achieves injection speeds up to 500 mm/s and dry cycle times under 1.5 seconds.
By integrating a dual-pump hydraulic layout with a rigid five-point toggle clamping unit, the platform maintains stable tie-bar parallelism (within 0.05 mm) under continuous full-tonnage operation. The energy-efficient servo drive reduces power consumption by 30% to 70% compared to standard hydraulic systems, delivering precise shot-to-shot repeatability (+/- 0.3%) across multi-cavity production runs.
Key Specifications
|
Parameter |
Metric Unit |
Imperial Unit |
Standard Range / Value |
|
Clamping Force |
kN / Ton |
US Ton |
1,800 - 4,500 kN (200 - 500 Ton) |
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Tie-Bar Distance (H x V) |
mm |
inch |
560 x 560 to 820 x 820 mm |
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Platen Dimensions (H x V) |
mm |
inch |
830 x 830 to 1,200 x 1,200 mm |
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Max. Mold Height |
mm |
inch |
550 - 780 mm |
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Min. Mold Height |
mm |
inch |
200 - 350 mm |
|
Ejector Stroke |
mm |
inch |
140 - 220 mm |
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Injection Speed |
mm/s |
in/s |
300 - 500 mm/s (Accumulator Assisted) |
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Injection Pressure |
bar / MPa |
psi |
1,800 - 2,400 bar (180 - 240 MPa) |
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Screw Diameter Options |
mm |
inch |
35 / 40 / 45 / 50 mm |
|
Screw L/D Ratio |
L/D |
L/D |
22:1 - 24:1 |
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Theoretical Shot Volume |
cm3 |
oz |
180 - 680 cm3 |
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Dry Cycle Time |
sec |
sec |
1.2 - 1.8 s (dependent on frame size) |
|
Servo Motor Power |
kW |
HP |
30 - 75 kW |
Key Features
High-Response Servo-Hydraulic Drive: Permanent magnet synchronous motors paired with internal gear pumps yield response times of 30 ms from zero to maximum flow.
Nitride-Hardened Bimetallic Screw & Barrel: Standard SACM 645 steel with bimetallic lining provides resistance to abrasive fillers (up to 30% glass fiber) and corrosive resins.
Nitrogen Accumulator Injection Circuit: Dedicated hydraulic accumulators supply peak flow rates during the injection phase, enabling ultra-fast cavity filling without overloading the main pumps.
High-Rigidity Platen Structure: Finite Element Analysis (FEA)-optimized box-type platens minimize platen deflection under clamping pressure, preventing mold flash and parting-line wear.
Closed-Loop Temperature & Pressure Control: Multi-zone PID barrel heating combined with linear transducer feedback on clamping, injection, and ejection positions ensures operational accuracy within +/- 0.1 mm.
Centralized Automatic Oil Lubrication: Microprocessor-controlled volumetric gear pumps deliver metered lubrication to toggle pins and bushings based on stroke count, preventing localized wear.
Working Principle / Machine Configuration
[Servo Motor + Gear Pump] ---> [Hydraulic Accumulator] ---> [High-Speed Injection Unit]
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v
[Mold Closed & Locked] <--- [5-Point Toggle Clamp] <--- [Multi-Cavity Mold Cavity]
Clamping Unit: A high-tensile 5-point mechanical toggle mechanism generates structural clamping force. Linear optical encoders provide position feedback to regulate high-speed closing, mold protection zones, and final high-pressure lockup.
Injection Unit: A twin-cylinder injection structure maintains balanced axial forces on the screw shaft during acceleration. The nitrogen accumulator discharges into the injection line during the filling phase to reach high peak velocities.
Hydraulic & Servo Loop: The system reads oil pressure via pressure transducers and position via linear scales. The main controller adjusts motor RPM via a high-frequency inverter every 0.5 ms, matching pressure and flow demands in real time.
Product-Specific Technical Advantages
Dynamic Response and Velocity Control
Standard hydraulic machines struggle to reach speeds above 150 mm/s due to pump flow limits. This machine uses a high-flow proportional directional valve coupled with an accumulator circuit, accelerating the injection screw to 450+ mm/s within 25 ms. This fast filling prevents premature freeze-off in thin-wall sections under 0.4 mm.
Thermal and Dimensional Consistency
Direct-drive servo motors eliminate continuous hydraulic bypass heating. Oil temperatures remain below 45 degrees C without requiring high cooling water volumes. Lower thermal drift directly translates to melt density control, keeping individual part weight variation within a +/- 0.2% tolerance over 24-hour continuous production cycles.
Platen Parallelism and Mold Protection
Heavy platen structures guided by linear guide bearings (optional) or hardened frame ways maintain parallel alignment between moving and stationary platens. The dynamic mold protection monitoring system checks torque variations during the low-pressure closing segment, interrupting stroke within 10 ms if foreign matter or stuck parts are detected.
Typical Applications
Packaging & Containers
Thin-Wall Food Containers: 500 ml to 1,000 ml PP tubs, ice cream tubs, and deli lids (wall thickness: 0.35 mm - 0.6 mm).
Closures & Caps: High-cavity beverage caps, flip-top dispense closures, and tamper-evident bands requiring fast cycle times under 3.5 seconds.
Medical Consumables
Laboratory & Diagnostic Ware: Pipette tips, Petri dishes, centrifuge tubes, and test cuvettes molded in ISO Class 7/8 cleanroom environments.
Syringe Barrels & Hubs: Multi-cavity molds requiring zero flash and tight dimensional tolerances for leak-free assembly.
Technical & Electronic Parts
Light-Guide Plates & Connectors: Fine-pitch electronic connectors and optical components requiring high injection pressure to eliminate sink marks and internal stress.
Material Compatibility
|
Resin Type |
Material Grade Example |
Processing Temp. Range |
Key Considerations |
|
PP (Polypropylene) |
High MFI (30-100 g/10min) |
190 - 240 degrees C |
Requires high velocity to fill thin walls; minimal holding time needed. |
|
PS / HIPS |
Injection Molding Grade |
180 - 230 degrees C |
High clarity; sensitive to shear stress; precise back pressure needed. |
|
PET |
Packaging / Preform Grade |
260 - 290 degrees C |
High torque drive required; optimized L/D screw to prevent acetaldehyde (AA) buildup. |
|
PC / ABS |
Engineering Blends |
240 - 280 degrees C |
Requires high injection pressure and precise mold temperature control to prevent stress cracking. |
|
HDPE |
Rigid Packaging Grade |
200 - 250 degrees C |
High shrinkage material; accurate holding pressure profiles essential to prevent warpage. |
How to Select / Configuration Options
To match machine capacity with your production requirements, evaluate these core parameters:
Clamping Force Calculation
Calculate total projected area including runners:
Required Force (kN) = Total Projected Area (cm2) x Cavity Pressure (bar) / 100
Thin-wall packaging: Requires high cavity pressures (600 - 800 bar).
Standard parts: Requires lower cavity pressures (300 - 500 bar).
Shot Size and Screw Selection
Screw A (Small): Highest pressure capability (> 2,200 bar); ideal for thin-wall engineering resins.
Screw B (Standard): Balanced volume and pressure for general packaging and medical applications.
Screw C (Large): Higher volumetric capacity; recommended for polyolefins with lower pressure limits.
Factory Configurable Packages
High-Speed Packaging Package: Includes accumulator expansion, pneumatic core pulls, air-blow valves, and synchronized ejection during mold opening.
Cleanroom / Medical Package: Chrome-plated tie bars, non-paint nickel-plated platens, food-grade NSF-H1 hydraulic oil, and HEPA filter hood integration.
Abrasive Resin Package: Fully hardened bimetallic barrel, carbide-coated screw flight tips, and heavy-duty drive couplings.
Manufacturing & Quality Control
[Raw Castings Inspection] ---> [5-Axis Machining Center] ---> [CMM & Laser Interferometry]
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v
[72-Hour Load Testing] <--- [Dry Cycle Calibration] <--- [Assembly & Wiring]
Machining Precision: Platen mounting surfaces and tie-bar guide holes are machined on 5-axis horizontal CNC centers in a single setup to maintain perpendicularity and flatness within 0.02 mm.
Tie-Bar Stress Alignment: Tie bars undergo high-frequency induction hardening and chrome plating (0.03 - 0.05 mm layer thickness). Ultrasonic flaw detectors verify the absence of internal micro-cracks prior to assembly.
Hydraulic System Flushing: All hydraulic manifolds are flushed in a closed loop to ISO 4406 cleanliness standard 16/14/11 before component mounting.
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Every unit runs a mandatory 72-hour continuous dry-cycle test followed by full-tonnage strain gauge checks on all four tie bars to verify balanced load distribution.
Customization & OEM Support
We support tailor-made equipment configurations based on specific mold tooling and factory automation requirements:
Custom Platen Drilling Pattern: SPI, Euromap 2, or custom threaded hole layouts to integrate directly with existing mold bases.
Core Pull & Pneumatic Circuits: Up to 4 hydraulic core pulls and 6 pneumatic air valves configured directly within the controller software.
Automation Interface: Full Euromap 67 or Euromap 73 interfaces for pick-and-place side-entry or top-entry robots, IML (In-Mold Labeling) systems, and downstream conveyors.
Extended Daylight / Stroke: Custom frame extensions for high-stack molds or long core-pull medical applications.
What Buyers Should Provide for a Quote
To receive an accurate technical proposal and commercial quotation within 24 hours, submit the following details:
Part Drawings / Samples: 3D CAD files (.STEP or .IGES) including wall thickness profiles and net weight.
Resin Specifications: Material grade, melt flow index (MFI), and filler percentages (e.g., glass fiber, mineral powder).
Mold Details: Cavity count, total mold dimensions (L x W x H), hot runner layout, and core-pull logic.
Target Output: Desired cycle time and annual production volume requirements.
Regional Utilities: Factory operating voltage (V), frequency (Hz, e.g., 480V/60Hz or 400V/50Hz), and ambient operating temperature.
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Q: How does an accumulator-assisted high-speed machine differ from a standard servo-hydraulic machine?
A: Standard hydraulic systems draw oil directly from pumps, limiting injection speed to pump displacement capacity (typically 100 - 150 mm/s). Accumulators store hydraulic energy under pressurized nitrogen gas during idle phases and release it instantaneously during injection, propelling the screw at speeds up to 500 mm/s without requiring massive motor power additions.
Q: What maintenance intervals are required for the hydraulic servo system?
A: Hydraulic oil filters require initial replacement after 500 operating hours and every 3,000 hours thereafter. Hydraulic oil should undergo sampling and testing every 4,000 hours, with full oil replacement typically required around 8,000 to 10,000 operating hours depending on thermal maintenance.
Q: Can this machine handle engineering plastics like PA66 with 30% glass fiber?
A: Yes. When ordering for abrasive or filled materials, specify the Bimetallic Barrel and Hardened Screw package. The barrel features a tungsten-carbide alloy lining, and the screw flights receive a specialized PTA plasma hardfacing treatment to prevent premature wear.
Q: What controller interface options are available for English-speaking operators?
A: The standard controller supports multi-language display toggles including English, Spanish, German, French, and Portuguese. Operating parameters, alarm histories, and SPC data plots use standard Euromap unit conventions.
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