New Systec SP (Speed Performance) fast cycling packaging injection moulding machine
09/09/2013 Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
The new Systec SP (Speed Performance) 280, with a clamping force of 2,800kN, is designed for injection moulded packaging, boasting fast cycling speeds and low running costs making it ideal for budget conscious, high volume plastic manufacturers.The Systec SP range is available with a clamping force of 1600 to 4200kN. It combines a powerful electric motor for dosing and hydraulic drives for mould and injection movements which are all supplied by a central, optimised system, using activeDrive servo technology which minimises energy losses in partial load and idle operation. A hydraulic accumulator is configured with an intelligent load sensing system to reduce energy consumption and thanks to this and a fast position controlled hydraulic valve, high speed injection is delivered. The Systec SP is equipped with a rapid ejection system taken from the El-Exis SP for increased production rates.
When packaging production requirements change, the inherent activeAdjust function allows cycle optimisation through individually adjustable parameters without any external assistance via a slider system. Acceleration and deceleration ramps can be optimised - for a hard or soft operating mode, according to the mould. Using activeAdjust users of the Systec SP can optimise the performance of each machine phase to the mould, therefore reducing the cycle time and increasing the productivity of the machine. activeAdjust also offers possibilities for optimising ejection and dosing.
Protection of the mould is an essential task of any injection moulding machine. Thanks to the active mould protection system - activeQ which is incorporated into the Systec SP's NC5 controller as standard, the force on the mould is measured and monitored, detecting any deviations and thereby protecting the mould, even during high speed movements. Any signs of wear are discovered at an early stage and any unplanned stoppages caused by damage to the mould are prevented.
Suitable applications for the machine are varied and include mass production of latches, lids, buckets and stacking boxes to name a few. Using In-Mould Labelling techniques, the Systec SP 280 can manufacture 1.2L polypropylene buckets (84g) at a cycle time of just 5.3 seconds. Parallel removal of the buckets and insertion of the IML label into the next mould for the next cycle is performed by high speed linear robotic handling.
Nigel Flowers, Managing Director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag adds: "The Systec SP model has been fine-tuned in all areas to improve product quality, quantity and lower energy consumption. For high volume packaging manufacturers, these enhancements aid company profitability and give the flexibility in capacity to meet future growth demands."
For more information, please contact:
Sumitomo (SHI) DEMAG contact:
Nigel Flowers, Managing Director
T+44 (0)1296 739500
F +44 (0)1296 739501
E nigel.flowers@dpg.com
W uk.sumitomo-shi-demag.eu/
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