Horizontal injection molding machine BIPOWER

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Overview
The BIPOWER series are two-platen clamp hybrid injection moulding machines available with clamping forces of 1300, 1500, 2000, 2700, 3500, 4200 and 7000 tonnes. They feature a reciprocating-screw injection unit with electric screw rotation and a modular, low-base design for improved accessibility and robot integration. Injection capacities range from 3,877 to 74,884 g PS for single injection-unit models, and 117,199 to 149,768 g PS for the 7000-tonne two-injection-unit model.

Standard equipment / Key highlights

• Fully digital CanBus control
• Two-platen clamp with wide tie-bar spacing and clamping pistons on moving platen
• Long ejector stroke and two-stage ejection profile
• Twin-cylinder injection unit with electric screw drive (vector inverter)
• Overlapping movements capability for reduced cycle time
• C-TOUCH operator interface with comprehensive control parameters
• AMICO wireless remote service access

Key sectors

• Automotive
• Environmental
• Construction
• Material handling

Technologies & Automation

• Multi-component
• PVC injection moulding
• Microcellular foam moulding
• Gas-assisted injection
• Robots and automation integration

Clamping unit

• Compact two-platen design with high rigidity and minimal deflection
• ‘Hydroblock’ tie-bar locking system on the moving platen and clamping pistons
• Chrome-plated tie bars and extended moving-platen support shoes
• Euromap or SPI platen configuration available
• Moving-platen linear and lateral guidance; automatic mould-thickness control
• Automatic central lubrication by electric pump
• Three-stage closing/opening speed profiles; closed-loop proportional control
• Digital display of platen position, clamping force and ejector position

Injection unit

• Twin-cylinder injection unit sliding on linear bearings
• Electric motor for screw with vectorial inverter and closed-loop motor speed control
• Swivelling injection unit for easy screw removal and cleaning; quick barrel-change system
• Bimetallic barrel; general-purpose screw (special profiles on request)
• Injection driven by two cylinders for precise nozzle centring
• Ceramic heater bands with temperature alarms; digital screw-position and back-pressure readings
• Injection speed/pressure profiling; switch to holding pressure by position, pressure or time
• Decompression control, intrusion moulding and auto-purge programs; stainless-steel hopper

Hydraulic system

• Variable-delivery pump with closed-loop proportional flow and pressure control
• Digital reading of hydraulic circuit pressure on the operator interface
• Proportional control valve for platen movement; monitoring of oil level, temperature and filter efficiency
• Oil temperature control and preheating program; automatic cooling-water shut-off valve
• Off-line filtering/cooling circuit; oil cooling via platen heat exchanger
• Tank window for cleaning; optical and electrical oil level gauges

Electrical system

• Enclosure for electrical components with IP55 protection
• Motors with thermal protection and overload cutouts
• Interlocked main switch preventing cabinet opening when energised
• Fuses and relays for barrel temperature control; vectorial inverter for screw rotation
• LED indicators on solenoid valves; fully labelled electrical circuits
• Conforms to Euromap or UL standards

Cooling circuit (optional)

• Flow meter with independently adjustable circuits; water temperature and flow rate indication (one circuit for throat cooling; remaining circuits for mould cooling)

Base

• Lowered base to optimise combined use with robots
• Sound-insulated motor-pump compartment and anti-vibration mounting pad holes
• Lubricating oil recovery trough

Safety devices

• Constructed in compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC; CE certified
• Safety systems comply with EN 201 and ANSI/SPI B151.1-2007
• Front/rear mould safeguarding with double interlocking and hydraulic safety shutdown
• Monitoring of hydraulic and electrical safety devices; interlocked nozzle purge guard

Controller — C-TOUCH

• Single touch panel with resistive technology; 15" XGA colour TFT (1024 x 768), IP52
• Fast Powerlink communication (Ethernet); auto-calibration for I/O channels; USB interface
• Extensive process control: multi-stage injection/holding/back-pressure control, closed-loop speed and pressure, shot-size auto-calculation, PID barrel temperature control
• Internal archive for >500 moulds; password and data input lock-out; diagnostics and production control

Smart Energy option
The Smart Energy option integrates a variable-RPM electric motor with closed-loop inverter control parallel to the pump displacement. The controller optimises motor RPM and pump displacement to deliver required oil volume efficiently; during idle phases the motor can drop to low RPM (e.g. 600 RPM) for significant energy savings. Benefits include energy consumption comparable to all-electric technology depending on cycle, reduced noise, improved shot-weight precision and longer hydraulic component life.

Available options

• Core pull and air-blast systems (MP/FP)
• Proportional valve for hydraulic ejection
• Robot interfaces (E17 / E12 / E67 / integrated)
• Special screws and barrels (wear/corrosion resistant, mixing, barrier, low-compression)
• Barrel liners, extended nozzles, additional nozzle zones
• Mould valve gates (hydraulic/pneumatic); hydraulic shut-off nozzles
• Integrated hot runner; mould pressure transducer and gas-injection interfaces
• Data logging and RJG process monitoring interfaces; AMICO System Services

Markets / End applications

• Large general parts
• Automotive components
• Construction parts
• Industrial and appliance components
• Household and container moulding
• Aerospace and technical moulding

Technical specifications

• Series: BIPOWER
• Available clamping forces: 1300, 1500, 2000, 2700, 3500, 4200, 7000 tonnes
• Injection capacities (g PS): 3,877–74,884 (single injection unit across models)
• 7000-tonne model (two injection units) capacities: 117,199–149,768 g PS
• Controller: C-TOUCH, 15" XGA (1024 x 768)
• Standard control: Fully digital CanBus
• Smart Energy: variable-RPM motor; motor can drop to low RPM during idle phases
• Safety & Standards: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC; CE certified; EN 201 and ANSI/SPI B151.1-2007 compliance