Smart Molding International 1-2021

10 newsfeed smart_molding international 1/2021 The new duo speed in - jection moulding machine sees ENGEL combine pro - ductivity and efficiency with short cycle times in the high clamping force range. Avail able wi th clamping forces from 5,000 to 11,000 kN, the new large-scale machine type is aimed at manufacturers of buckets and storage and transport containers. The new injection mould - ing machine is based on the ENGEL duo platform, which has been tried and tested on global markets for more than 25 years, and has been specifically adapted to the requirements of packaging applications on both the clamping and injection unit sides. "Above all for buck - ets and logistics products, the duo speed extends the portfolio into the higher clamping force range", says Christoph Lhota, Vice Presi - dent of ENGEL's Packaging business unit. "The devel - opment focus was on short cycle times." With dry cycle times between 2.35 and 3.4 seconds, the duo speed is the fastest dual-platen in - jection moulding machine on the market. ENGEL's compact dual- platen technology further contributes to excellent cost effectiveness. Across all clamping force sizes, the duo speed is shorter than comparable injection moulding machines used in this field of application, which saves expensive shop floor space. In addition, the platen geometry has been optimized for the special requirements of the pack - aging industry. Particularly clean and energy-efficient Thanks to exposed tie- bars, injection moulding machines from the ENGEL duo series have a very clean mould area and achieve high energy efficiency. The duo speed relies on ENGEL's energy-saving ecodrive ser - vo-hydraulics with operat - ing point optimisation and is equipped with an electric motor-driven screw drive. Optimised accumulators are used for particularly fast injection. They support demand-driven charging of the accumulators to further improve energy efficiency. The duo speed already features a barrier screw and sliding ring non-return valve optimised for PP and HDPE as standard equipment. Leveraging the full potential This extension of ENGEL's portfolio, puts ENGEL in a position to optimally lever - age all efficiency and quality potentials, from thin-walled packaging and caps and clo - sures to thick-walled large containers, with a perfectly matched solution in each case. In addition to the duo speed, the e-cap and e-speed injection moulding machine series were spe - cifically developed for ap - plications in the packaging industry. ENGEL www.engelglobal.com Automotive and manu - facturing leader Plasman Group has announced they will now be known solely as Plasman™ in the automo - tive, consumer and medical markets. With a rich history dating back over 40 years, the change reflects the company’s growth from a two-person tool shop into a global industry leader. Plasman™ is a key supplier of exterior trim, bumpers/ fascia, interior systems, and sub-components for major OEM automotive brands, and is a significant player in the consumer goods market specializing in precision molding. Re - cently, the Company fur - ther diversified into the medical device and biotech industry. Prior division names, in - cluding A-Brite Plating, A.P. Plasman, Build-A-Mold, Plastal and Thermotech, will now be united under one global brand name. It marks an excitingmilestone for the company, as Plasman CEO David Wiskel explains. “It is not only about the name change, but an opportunity to reflect on everything our history has afforded us and everything we aspire to be - come. In the 16 plus years I have been CEO, Plasman hasn’t stopped growing. It is an exciting time for me personally, our entire team, and each of the customers we serve”. The new duo speed, tailored to packaging and logistics applications, is based on more than 25 years of experience with large dual-platen machines ENGEL extends machine portfolio for packaging Plasman Group announces global rebrand