Smart Molding International 4-2022

33 www.smart-molding.com molding technologies are very compact and can be mounted and used flexibly on every type of injection molding machine. Another great advantage of this system is that the technical expertise for the injection molding machine and the Airmould system both come from a single source, and Airmould 4.0 is optimally designed to meet the demands of the market. In fact, Airmould 4.0 can not only be integrated into the B8 control system of an injection molding machine for easier operation, but also into machines of other brands via the uniform operating panel of the WITTMANN Group. For example, at the company`s long-standing Airmould customer Oberland MV, where Airmould 4.0 has already been in use on one of their existing machines since mid-April. The team members of Oberland MV commit themselves daily to keep on inspiring their customers with innovative ideas and excellent performance. To achieve this, they rely on Airmould 4.0 every day. Almost 80% of the reusable boxes produced by their company have been manufactured using the Airmould process for decades, so more than 120 modules from WITTMANN BATTENFELD are now in use there, from both the predecessor series and the new generation of Airmould 4.0. Weight reductions, component stability and minimization of sink marks are important arguments in favor of this technology, as these constitute an assurance of high- quality standards for the strong wall thicknesses of Oberland MV’s products. I n n o v a t i v e a n d e c o l o g i c a l l y susta i nab l e , reusab l e so l ut i ons have made Oberland MV a leading manufacturer of packaging for the European beverage industry. They offer their customers system solutions which include product development, manufacturing and design as well as recycling. Prizes won such as the German Packaging Award and the World Star Packaging Award are tangible evidence of the company’s commitment to high quality standards for more than 50 years. Satisfied customers using internal gas pressure every day have confirmed to WITTMANN BATTENFELD that the development targets for Airmould internal gas pressure technology have been defined and pursued correctly. WITTMANN BATTENFELD looks forward to opening up further market potential with Airmould 4.0, especially under present production conditions, and to convincing users of the advantages of this internal gas pressure technology. After all, who would not prick up their ears when there are buzzwords in the air such as saving resources, minimizing energy consumption, simple workcell concept, intuitive operation, low operating costs and short cycle times? Whe r e ne c e s s a r y, c u s t ome rs will receive application technology support in introducing Airmould. This support may range from assistance with the machine layout right up to the pilot series in production, depending on the customer ’s r e q u i r e m e n t s , s i nce WI T TMANN BATTENFELD not only offers the necessary components, but also application technology support, s e r v i c i ng o f t he equipment and spare parts. Moreover, prospective buyers can see the advantages of Airmould 4.0 for themselves on Wittmann Interactive. WITTMANN BATTENFELD www.wittmann-group.com Airmould 4.0 pressure control modules, central unit and manual operating panel Airmould pressure generator and nitrogen generator for own nitrogen supply Airmould 4.0 units in connection with any injection molding machine with EUROMAP 62 interface