Horizontal injection molding machine VECTOR sT

servo-hydraulichybridfor PVC

Overview The VECTOR sT Series are 5-point double toggle clamp, hybrid injection moulding machines available in 650, 800, 1100 and 1300 tonne models. Injection units 4960 to 17000 feature an hydraulic motor driven screw rotation. Energy efficiency was a primary design focus, incorporating the latest servo-pump technology purpose-built for injection moulding applications.

MOTUS Multi-Touch Controller

• Innovative gesture navigation system incorporating swipe, scroll & zoom functions
• Virtual object for axis movement based on gesture orientation (Patent Pending)
• Modern, slim design with smartphone familiarity
• Customisable interface to personalise screen and functions
• Sequencer to create special cycles
• Quick search function for parameter editing, graphical editing and analysis
• New functioning modes: "step" and "in production"
• Smart alarms function for improved fault management
• 21.5" colour TFT LC multi-touch display with 1920x1080 resolution
• PowerLink bus connections based on real time Ethernet technology
• Data transmission with < 2 ms communication speeds
• RFID for external access

Key Features

• Fully digital POWERLINK control
• Smart Flex clamping unit with generous tie bar spacing to accommodate larger moulds
• Long ejector strokes
• Robust in-line injection unit
• Pressure on material increased by over 15%
• Injection speed increased by over 25% with regeneration
• AMICO 4.0 preparation

Key Sectors

• Contract moulding
• Construction
• Material handling
• White goods

Technologies & Automation

• Multi-component/multi-material processing capability
• PVC injection moulding
• Foam microcellular moulding (MuCell)
• Gas injection
• Robot automation integration

Features - Clamping Unit

• 5-point double toggle clamp
• Euromap or SPI platen configuration
• Hardened tie bars
• Moving platen guided by self-lubricating tie bar bushings
• Moving platen support feet
• Powered mould height control
• Automatic central lubrication system by electric pump
• Three-stage mould closing and opening speed profiles
• Mobile plate pre-feed
• Mould closing/opening governed through closed loop with proportional control valve
• Digital reading of moving platen position on operator interface
• Digital control and reading of cross-head position on operator interface
• Digital reading of clamping force on operator interface
• Mould thickness and clamping force self-adjustment
• Two-stage ejection speed profile with repeated ejection adjustable for speed, pressure and position
• Digital reading of ejector position on operator interface
• Ejector return signal
• Freely-programmable multiple core pulling control
• Air-operated front gate

Features - Injection Unit

• Injection unit with in-line hydraulic cylinder
• Electric motor for screw controlled by vectorial inverter
• Closed loop motor speed control
• Injection unit sliding on linear bearings
• Swivelling injection unit for easy screw removal and cleaning
• Quick barrel change system
• Bimetallic barrel
• General purpose screw profile suitable for most thermoplastics
• Injection unit driven by two cylinders for perfect nozzle centring
• Ceramic heater bands with alarm threshold for set temperature range
• Injection speed and pressure profiles
• Switch to holding pressure triggered by screw position, hydraulic pressure or time
• Digital reading of screw position on operator interface
• Adjustable screw rotation speed profile and rotation delay
• Adjustable back-pressure profile with digital reading
• Decompression before and after screw recovery
• Intrusion moulding and auto purge programs
• Stainless steel hopper

Features - Hydraulic System

• Variable delivery pump with closed loop proportional flow and pressure control
• Digital reading of hydraulic circuit pressure on operator interface
• Proportional control valve for moving platen movement
• Monitoring of oil level, temperature and filter blockage
• Oil temperature control system
• Automatic cooling water shut-off valve
• Oil preheating program
• Oil filter in pump delivery and/or return circuit
• Oil cooling heat exchanger
• Tank window to ease cleaning
• Oil gauge

Features - Electrical System

• Enclosure for electric components with IP55 protection
• Electric motors with direct start-up
• Interlocked main switch to prevent opening when press is energised
• Overload cutouts for motor-pump units and lubrication/auxiliary circuits
• Fuses and static relays controlling plasticising cylinder heating
• Vectorial inverter for screw rotation
• Fan for air circulation in electrical cabinet
• LED indicators on solenoid valves and fully labelled electrical circuits
• Conforms to Euromap or UL electrical standards

Cooling Circuit

• Flow meter with adjustable independent circuits and water temperature/flow indication (one circuit for throat cooling, remaining circuits for mould cooling)

Base

• Lowered base to optimise combined use of a robot
• Optional raised base to allow part drop
• Sound insulated motor-pump assembly housings
• Anti-vibration mounting pad holes
• Lubricating oil recovery trough

Safety Devices

• Constructed in compliance with Machinery Directive 98/37/CE and subsequent amendments
• All models CE certified by a European certification organisation
• Devices comply to European Standard EN 201 and ANSI/SPI B151.1-2007
• Safeguarding at front and rear of moulds with double interlocking and hydraulic safety devices
• Monitoring of correct operation of hydraulic and electric safety devices
• Interlocked nozzle purge guard

Technical specifications

• Model series: VECTOR sT
• Available clamp capacities: 650, 800, 1100, 1300 tonnes
• Injection units size range: 4960 to 17000
• Clamp type: 5-point double toggle
• Drive: hybrid servo-hydraulic with servo-pump technology
• Controller: MOTUS Multi-Touch, 21.5" 1920x1080 display, PowerLink connectivity, RFID
• Clamping: Smart Flex platen configuration, hardened tie bars, digital position and force readings, mould height control
• Injection: in-line hydraulic cylinder, vectorial inverter screw drive, bimetallic barrel, quick barrel change
• Performance improvements: +15% pressure on material, +25% injection speed with regeneration
• Hydraulics: variable delivery pump, closed loop proportional control, oil management and cooling systems
• Electrical: IP55 enclosure, vectorial inverter, labelled circuits and conforming to Euromap/UL
• Cooling: multiple independent circuits with flow and temperature indication
• Automation-ready: robot-friendly lowered base; numerous interfaces (robot, process monitoring, data logging)
• Options include core pull, air blast, proportional ejection valve, robot interfaces, special screws/barrels, hot runner integration, gas injection interface, RJG process monitoring, AMICO system services and more
• Safety: CE certification, compliance with relevant EN and ANSI standards, interlocked guarding