Focus. Packaging technology. Complete solutions for high performance.

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1 Focus Packaging technology Complete solutions for high performance

2 At a glance Example - drink bottle caps: these mass-produced plastic items are in daily use and therefore need to be produced quickly, reliably and cost-efficiently. Milk stays fresh, mineral water retains its taste and paint keeps in its container. These are just some of the applications for packaging items that you can produce on our ALLROUNDERs. No problems. Reliable. And, most importantly, in large unit volumes. Here, every hundredth of a second and every kilowatt-hour represent hard cash for you. That s why we have consistently further developed ALLROUNDER injection moulding technology into complete energy-efficient, high-performance solutions. With the special Packaging (P) version, we guarantee you short cycle times and a high level of process reliability: around the clock, 365 days a year. In short: maximum productivity with low energy requirements, throughout the entire volume production. From closures weighing only one gram, to large-capacity containers, you can rely on our support as a partner perfectly positioned in the global market. Special equipment for machines in packaging applications Stable machine base FEM-optimised mounting platens Servo-electric toggle-type clamping units with energy recovery during braking Individual media connections in the vicinity of the mould Synchronisable servo-electric ejector with booster function Prepared for high-speed removal or IML system Turnkey solutions from a single source Highly wear-resistant cylinder modules with barrier screws Servo-electric dosage drives High-performance drives for even higher circumferential screw speeds Highly-dynamic, position-regulated screws with active braking Dynamic injection with either servo-electric or hydraulic accumulator technology Individual bolt-type and needle shut-off nozzles Control functions such as start-up parameters and dosage across cycles Packaging (P) version Options /2013

3 Example - flip-top caps: individual turnkey systems from ARBURG always ensure consistently high quality. Utilising innovative technology Packaging items require application-specific system solutions for maximum productivity. All ALLROUNDERs in the Packaging (P) version offer: fast, precise, energy-saving mould movements, through servo-electric toggle-type clamping units high plasticising capacities, through barrier screws and servo-electric dosage drives as well as dynamic injection flow and energyefficient operations, through hybrid fully-electric drive concepts. The modular drive technology means that the best possible system design can be achieved for every application. High-end injection moulding technology, such as liquid-cooled servo motors, automatic clamping force control and planetary roller screw drives are a guarantee of economical operation. Targeted process optimization The freely programmable, graphic-based SELOGICA machine control system enables even complex sequences to be transparently managed. The real-time plausibility check of all entries during programming is a major advantage. Application-specific production sequences can be put together without requiring special programs. Special functions help operators to get the best out of all processes. Aiming for short cycle times? No problem with the cycle time diagram and synchronous sequences. Controlled start to production required? Easy with the right start-up parameters. Need effective process control? Comprehensively possible with individual monitoring inputs Easy, reliable and fast injection moulding management only with the SELOGICA control system. Comprehensive service benefits As a system provider in the packaging sector, ARBURG is capable of offering all of its customers seamless worldwide support, from the idea to the production-ready product. Mould tests, machine comparisons and process optimisations can be implemented in the Lossburg technical centre under near series-production conditions. Expert advice on all technical issues is guaranteed by an inter-departmental packaging team. This covers customer specific, as well as machine and process technology-related issues, support in mould design, conception and evaluation of alternative solutions, as well as detailed trials and tests. The focus here is always on finding the most rational technical solution for customers. 10/

4 Special: machine concept for maximum productivity Distance between tie bars [mm] Injection units according to EUROMAP x x x x x 570 Clamping force [kn] Shot weight [g PP] 1,800 2,300 2,900 3,700 4,600 Freely combinable: injection and clamping units The requirements are complex: maximum productivity allied to high energy sector. Our response consists of innovative high-end injection moulding technology, offering high-performance, speed and top quality. These include closures with integral dosage aids, tamper-evident caps for beverages, or labelled tubs with integrated barrier coating for foodstuffs. In the case of packaging, functionality, convenience, material savings and the best technical properties are increasingly required. To be able to meet the trend for increasingly sophisticated injection moulding technology. In other words: ALLROUNDERs from ARBURG. Fast cycle times stringent requirements The complete production cells demanded by the packaging industry must be able to produce consistent, high-quality injection or thin-walled items, the product to be manufactured determines the equipment pertise in terms of machine, mould and process technology to enable individual Flow path/wall thickness ratio Flexible: modular system The modular ARBURG system permits indi- ing forces, distances between tie bars and - trolled separately using servo-electric drives taneous movements mean that short cycle Technology Standard Thin wall /2013

5 Stable: machine bases for permanent Basis: adapted design The reliability of injection moulding machines over their entire service life special Packaging (P) ALLROUNDER versions ensure: permanent process reliability, thanks to their stable machine bases low mould wear, thanks to precisely guided clamping units with symmetric force application minimal mould breathing, thanks to FEM-optimised mounting platens In addition there are generously dimensioned clamping ranges with plenty of free The servo-electric toggle-type clamping energy in comparison with the hydraulic clamping units, also making them more duced thanks to extremely fast mould move- during braking ensure that the energy ap- totalling up to 30% can thus be achieved positioning of the servo electric clamping Important: high plasticising capacity Correspondingly high plasticising capacity is often crucial in the production of packag- compression zone has been replaced with a barrier zone, ensure homogeneous melt highly wear-resistant and thus ensure a long permits dosage across cycles, precise - screw circumferential speeds permit mini- 5

6 Application oriented: variety of technical details Highly dynamic: servo valves arranged near the point of application. High precision: servo-electric ejectors with booster function. Fast actuation: valve clusters with large cross sections for pneumatic functions. A collection of technical components only becomes a fully functional production system when you are supported by a reliable partner throughout the entire value-added chain. A partner like us: as system provider, we always maintain the overview. We combine the injection moulding machine, mould and automation, as well as competent service. Whether in-mould-labelling or multicomponent technology, machine configuration or turnkey projects: we offer you a broad range of technical details for specific applications that will satisfy every demand. In this way, we can always provide you with a suitable production solution. Fast, dynamic injection Highly dynamic filling during injection moulding is decisive for thin-walled items. This is the only way to achieve the shortest injection times on a reproducible basis. As well as high acceleration, active braking is also important. This is assured by the unsurpassed, position-regulated screw from ARBURG. This is achieved by means of hydraulic servo valves and servo-electrically powered planetary roller screw drives for correspondingly fast movements. Synchronous, powerful ejection Fast cycles are also influenced to a significant extent by a fast, reliable ejector. ARBURG also has practical solutions on offer for this important detail. The combination of servo-electric toggletype clamping unit and servo-electric ejector is extremely powerful and results in short opening and closing times thanks to the precise, reproducible dropping of moulded parts. The hydraulic booster function means that even shrunk-on closures can be demoulded with ease. Force is applied evenly in all mould cavities through the use of ejector platens with several eccentric ejector pins. 6

7 Highly customised: media connections in the vicinity of the mould. Effective cooling: connection lines with large cross-sections. Tailored expansions Large valve clusters help with the fast actuation of pneumatic functions in the mould. Mould cooling can be optimised through customer-specific cooling water distributors with feed lines measuring up to two inches. A dry air device above the clamping unit prevents the formation of condensation. System solutions for packaging As system service provider, ARBURG also handles the project planning of complete systems, commissioning at the customer s premises, CE labelling, as well as training and support. This is made possible through close cooperation with leading manufacturers of moulds, automation systems and peripheral devices. 7

8 Freely programmable: SELOGICA control system Firmly under control: synchronous entry of the high-speed removal systems. 1 Flexible sequence management The SELOGICA can be configured ideally to suit the specific production application sequence, with no need for special programs. Synchronisation of movements is individually adjustable, depending on the paths or forces. Equally unique: all signals can be monitored for optimum process and quality control, as well as process reliability. The production sequence is controllable, depending on machine, mould and peripheral signals. Follow-up functions can be individually selected. Example: production will only start if compressed air is available. Only the SELOGICA offers operators so much freedom when configuring ALLROUNDERs. Maintaining control over sophisticated machine, mould and robotic technology is the domain of SELOGICA. With this setting and monitoring system, you can quickly set up both simple and complex injection moulding processes, operate them intuitively and perform reliable optimisation. In other words: central management. All technical features of the SELOGICA control system, such as the graphic sequence editor, are also ideally suited for the production of packaging items and aimed at making operation faster, more reliable and more convenient. Here too, ARBURG provides you with decisive application advantages: because we have already integrated all the necessary functions for high-quality and cost-effective part production in the SELOGICA system. 3 2 Further information: SELOGICA control system brochure /2013

9 Highlights 2 Reliable start-up A controlled production start ensures maxi- ters no longer need to be ad- the data record start-up is always performed automatically 3 Ultimate process optimisation From simultaneous injection as the mould system advancement as the mould opens, the SELOGICA offers almost unlimited options for getting the very best out of nious and reliable, even at maximum Control centre for the entire injection moulding technology Convenient sequence programming with graphic symbols Immediate plausibility checks Free programmability of production sequences Common data record for the entire production unit Water-cooling for continuous temperature control in the control cabinet Ultimate process optimisation Flexible sequence management 1 Reliable start-up 10/

10 Application examples 1 2 Efficient: fully integrated mould technology impresses with its reliable processes and short cycle times. High-quality: flip-top caps are closed directly in the mould. Injection moulded plastic packaging is on the advance, offering universal design options, for example. In order to ensure that optimum performance is achieved in your business on a daily basis using multi-cavity moulds, speed, a high degree of reliability and quality are essential. These are precisely the features that characterise our ALLROUNDER technology. As system service provider, our concern is with complete solutions from a single source with machine technology that is precisely tailored to the specific individual application. Professional advice, from the planning stage and installation on site through to service, round off our offer. This ensures that you are al - ways on the safe side when it comes to packaging. 1 Complex two-component bottle caps ARBURG cooperates with established experts to develop perfectly harmonised complete solutions. The best example of this is the combination of innovative mould technology with a two-component ALLROUNDER to produce water bottle caps. The machine technology can be adapted individually to the mould, e.g. through corresponding flexible arrangement options for injection units. ARBURG handles the complete integration of the mould functions, such as servo-electric turning, in the machine. 2 In-mould closing of flip-top cap The integration of functions is always an important issue in the packaging sector with its high requirements in terms of cost efficiency. In the case of flip-top caps for shampoo bottles, the open cap can actually be closed inside the mould, for example. The flexible SELOGICA machine control system offers significant advantages here. Thanks to the detailed, configurable sequence management feature, the production sequence can always be ideally adapted to the relevant application. The intuitive human/machine dialogue lends transparency to complex sequences and makes the production process easy to control /2013

11 3 4 5 Productive: production of mass-produced items in a matter of seconds. Time-saving: simultaneous insertion of labels and removal of containers. Dynamic: achieve long flow paths with short injection times screw caps in 3 seconds Multi-cavity moulds that produce large unit volumes in a matter of seconds are the dominant technology when it comes to the production of screw caps. In addition to a correspondingly large plasticizing capacity implemented with barrier screws and highperformance drives for the shortest possible dosage times, there is a particular requirement for powerful servo-electric ejection that can be synchronised with the mould movements. All other components of the system, such as cooling sections and visual part inspections are also coordinated in accordance with the application. This is the only way in which production can run quickly, reliably and to a high quality. 4 Reliable label insertion Those wanting to produce containers in large unit volumes in a single process step with the appropriate labels using the inmould labelling process (IML), can rely on us to provide a complete turnkey solution. As systems supplier, ARBURG designs and configures such systems individually, in line with requirements. Speed, functional reliability and cost efficiency are important keywords here. This is provided mainly by the servo-electric toggle-type clamping unit with its extremely short dry cycle times, energy recovery during braking and high positioning accuracy. 5 Long cartridges Owing to the long flow channels, many packaging applications such as cartridges for silicone compounds require the shortest injection moulding times and thus dynamic movements and high speeds. Here, the position-regulated screws of the ALLROUNDER can fully demonstrate their great advantages in combination with hydraulic accumulator technology and servo valves positioned close to the consumers, as well as fully electric injection units. 10/

12 Distances between tie bars of 920 x 920 mm Clamping forces up to 4,600 kn Injection units up to size 4600 (according to EUROMAP) Film ARBURG GmbH + Co KG With locations in Europe: Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Asia: People s Republic of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates America: Brazil, Mexico, USA For more information, please go to ARBURG GmbH + Co KG Subject to alterations Printed in Germany