Horizontal injection molding machine

fully-electricfor thin-walled partsfor medical devices

Overview
Complete injection moulding production cells combining injection moulding machine and automation for the requirements of medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. KraussMaffei is the only manufacturer to have implemented injection moulding machines in cleanroom Class 5 (DIN EN ISO 14644-1) / GMP class A in multiple production environments. Decades of experience and a dedicated network support cost-effective GMP-compliant solutions for medical and pharmaceutical applications.

Key benefits

• GMP-conform production cells delivered with qualification and validation support
• Capability for the highest cleanroom classes: Class 5 (DIN EN ISO 14644-1) / GMP A
• High productivity through stable, reproducible process capability
• Modular flexibility with a wide range of machine and automation options
• Comprehensive digital documentation and interfaces (e.g., OPC UA)

Clamping unit

• Large sprue plates enable high cavity counts
• Lubricant-free clamping unit compatible with cleanroom requirements
• Good accessibility to clamping area and ejector for maintenance and tool changes
• Low energy consumption enabled by linear guidance

Injection unit
Consistent, high component quality achieved by:

• Optimal melt quality from a range of KraussMaffei injection units and screw diameters
• Available screw geometries, coatings and surface treatments for diverse medical-grade materials
• Wide injection speed range to suit thin-wall and precision applications
• Encapsulated nozzle areas to minimise contamination risk

Integrated mold cooling

• Fully integrated into machine control for unified operation
• Temperature, pressure and flow are recorded, monitored and documented
• Space-saving, low-maintenance design
• Optional maintenance-free variants available

Production cells

• Compatible with linear and industrial robots for automated handling
• Lubricant-free, clean production environment
• Support for complete process sequences from pick-and-place to complex downstream steps (weighing, cavity-sorted storage)
• Space-optimized compact cell design
• Smart integration of automation within the machine control system

Technical specifications

• Cleanroom capability: up to Class 5 (DIN EN ISO 14644-1) / GMP class A
• Delivered as complete production cells: injection moulding machine + automation
• Digital documentation and interfaces (OPC UA)
• Clamping: lubricant-free design, large sprue plates, linear guidance (low energy)
• Injection: multiple injection unit options, various screw diameters and geometries, coatings and surface treatments, wide injection speed range, encapsulated nozzle areas
• Integrated mold cooling: monitoring and documentation of temperature, pressure and flow; full control integration
• Automation: compatible with linear robots and industrial robots; supports pick-and-place, weighing, cavity sorting and other downstream operations
• Target industries: medical, pharmaceutical (GMP-compliant production)