Injection Molding Machine

The injection side can optimally be configured to the demands of the respective application with different injection unit and plasticizing unit sizes. The injection units 1000, 2000, 2900, 4200 and 6000, each featuring two or three different screw diameters, are available for the ELIOS 4500. The user can choose among a total of 12 injection unit-screw combinations. The selection for the ELIOS 5500 starts with an injection unit size of 2000 with a total of nine combinations. Across the entire series, customers can select from a total of 33 combinations of clamping force, injection unit and screw diameter. The hydraulic injection cylinder of the hybrid injection unit in combination with the two-valve technology ensures a very high injection performance, while the servo-electric drive of the dosing axis contributes to a low electrical energy consumption. The two servo valves respond very quickly with a reaction time of no more than 11 milliseconds and permit dynamic injection with up to 2200 mm/s and an acceleration of up to 20 G. Large flow path/wall thickness ratios of up to 350:1 and over can be achieved effortlessly. The position and speed-controlled movement of the injection unit with torque- free nozzle contact pressure allows total precision and the best shot-to-shot consistency on the market. Top media flexibility The media equipment catalog provides customers with a wide range of options. The connections for hydraulic mold auxiliary functions can optionally be attached to the fixed (operating side) or the moving plate (operating side or non- operating side). The air valves can also be positioned with great flexibility. It doesn't matter at which plate or whether the valves are supposed to be accessed up top, on the operating side or the non-operating side. The pressure regulators can optionally be integrated in the protective cover on the operating side or the non-operating side. Depending on customer specifications, the entire cooling water installation can be done with high-quality components selected because of their longevity. For power connections, socket boxes with integrated circuit breakers can be installed in various locations. High performance and freely programmable aXos controller All ELIOS series machines are equipped with the high performance aXos control technology. "The aXos controller from Netstal allows customers to get the most out of their Netstal machines. Not only because it can be adapted to many applications but also because its operation is very intuitive and comfortable," explains Davatz. As opposed to a pure touchscreen controller, the aXos controller consists of two screens. The upper operating panel for the machine function is equipped with a membrane keyboard equipped with a clearly arranged keypad. The noticeable pressure point provides operators with an instant feedback, which allows for the "blind" operation while looking at the clamping unit. The lower 17" monitor is available for programming and parametrization. It is operated with a foldable keyboard with navigational buttons and a trackball. The individually configurable header, which can be expanded into a full-screen dashboard if needed, provides operators with all relevant information at a glance. The dashboard can be adapted to individual needs with various tiles and therefore provides direct access to the individual production parameters. About Netstal The Netstal product brand stands for first-class, high-performance, high-precision injection molding machinery and system solutions. Netstal customers set a high value on the company’s continuous drive to innovate, excellent service and efficient, high-performance engineering solutions, especially for the beverage, packaging and medical technology industries. The Netstal brand, embodied by the Netstal company with its long engineering tradition in Nafels, Switzerland, has been part of the KraussMaffei Group since 1992. For more information: www.netstal.com About the KraussMaffei Group The KraussMaffei Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of machinery and systems for producing and processing plastics and rubber. Its products and services cover the whole spectrum of injection and reaction molding and extrusion technology, giving the company a unique position in the industry. The KraussMaffei Group is innovation-powered, supplying its products, processes and services as standard or custom solutions which deliver sustained added value along the customer’s value-adding chain. The company markets its offering under the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands to customers in the automotive, packaging, medical, construction, electrical, electronics and home appliance industries. Continuing a long tradition of engineering excellence, the international KraussMaffei Group currently employs around 5,000 people. With a global network of more than 30 subsidiaries and more than 10 production plants, supported by around 570 sales and service partners, the company is close to customers around the world. KraussMaffei has been headquartered in Munich since 1838.