Netstal produces PP lids in less time at Plastimagen

NETSTAL recently demonstrated how its Elion 3200-2000 produces polypropylene lids in a cycle time of approximately 3.6 seconds during the Plastimagen trade fair in Mexico City.  

Experts from the company presented to Mexican customers how custom applications can achieve maximum output at lowest unit costs and maximum profitability. Compared with regular hydraulic injection molding machines, the hydromechanical and servo-electrical drive components of the Elion and Evos series enable up to 50% reduction in energy consumption. The highly efficient central drive system, to which the drive components are connected, adapts the drive performance to the demand of the current production cycle through a variable speed synchronous motor.

PP lids were produced in 3.6 seconds using the state-of-the-art Elion 3200-2000 from Netstal

Moreover, the innovative double valve technology delivers an injection performance of up to 2,200 mm/s, which cuts material usage and cycle times and boosts productivity by up to 15 percent.

At Plastimagen, Netstal reinforced its positioning as a general contractor that provides buyers with a complete production system from a single source and one point of contact. Bolliger said the reliability of the whole production system is supported by the optimal interaction of all system components, which is important, particularly in terms of lowering unit costs.  

The company works with a network of experienced partners when implementing custom projects. Netstal works with Canadian company StackTeck in producing the 4-cavity mold. Eurochiller and Conair provide the cooling, while Indelpro from Mexico supplies the materials, and Clariant from Switzerland the masterbatch.