Taiwan plastics industry demonstrates prowess

Jon Wai Machinery Works

Tel: +886 2595 4867
Fax: +886 2593 2358
E-mail: infor.tw@jonwai.com.tw

Greater focus on food packaging 

As part of its goal to become one of the world’s leading injection machine makers, JON WAI is focusing on the food packaging market. An injection moulding machine for thin-walled containers was the main highlight of its exhibit, and Jon Wai demonstrated the multi-cavity JW-180SET’s capability with the production of 200-ml IML oval containers. A decade’s worth of experience is behind the thin wall technology, said manager Harrison Chen. “We’re building the best solutions for turnkey systems that include the machine, mold, material and automation,” he explained, “and also meeting challenges and concerns like power consumption and cycle times.” The JW-180SET has a cycle time of 4.9 seconds and injection speed of 550mm/sec.

Multiplas Enginery Co., Ltd

Tel: +886-3 318 0090
Fax: +886-3 397 5498
E-mail: sales@multiplas.com.tw

Fully automatic integrated system

To demonstrate the fully automated capabilities of its integrated injection moulding system, Multiplas produced screwdriver sets. The hybrid system, consisting of three machines and a robot, has a cycle time of 35sec end to end. The first, a vertical injection moulding machine with a rotary table (V3-2R-55TT), produced the screwdriver core and completes the screwdriver; the second, a vertical injection moulder with turret (V4U-55T), was used for the long handle attachment; and the third, a horizontal injection machine with toggle clamp (TS-120T), produced the packaging box. A 6-axes robot completed the process by packaging the finished product. “The vertical injection moulding machines are more robust and save on footprint. All the injection and compression units are servo driven,” explained Multiplas general manager David Wu, adding that such a hybrid system could lead to 40 to 70 percent energy savings compared to a traditional (fully hydraulic) system, depending on the type of product and the holding pressure.

ChumPower Machinery Corp.

Tel: +886-4 2338 8289
Fax: +886-4 2338 0219
E-mail: servers@chumpower.com

World’s fastest linear blowmoulder

ChumPower exhibited a 16-cavity PET blowmoulding machine, the CPSB-LSS-16, for 600cc water and carbonated soft drinks bottles. “With speeds of 24,000 bph, this is the world’s fastest linear machine,” managing director Bush Hsieh claimed. He was also equally pleased to highlight a 3-cavity stretch blowmoulding machine, the CP SB-S10-3, which targets the packaging needs of the cosmetic and personal care industry. “The opaque but glass-like bottles have high visual appeal,” said Mr. Hsieh. “This is a first for us, as we expand into other packaging markets.” There’s already great interest in both machines in Taiwan and among international visitors who saw both units in action at the show, he added.

Tenso Machinery Ind. Co., Ltd.

Tel: +886-4 2565 4888
Fax: +886-4 2560 7888
E-mail: tenso@tenso.com.tw

5-axes robots for injection moulding machines

Five models of 5-axes robots were the latest from Tenso, a specialist in robots for plastic injection moulding machines intended to produce products for the automotive, household and electronic sectors worldwide, but increasingly entering the packaging markets in the Middle East and Africa. In fact, said Tenso’s Ivan Chen (right), over 70% of the company’s output is exported owing to rising labor costs and the trend toward 24/7 operations. Each of the five models has servo-driven X-, Y- and Z-axis, he said, but customers can request fully servo-driven units.  All of Tenso’s robots have CE certifications and the control system fully meets CE, SPI and Euromap standards.

Tung Yu Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd.

Tel: +886-49 2253 588
Fax: +886-49 2252 998
E-mail: tungyu@tungyu.com

All-electric rubber compression unit

Tung Yu launched its all-electric TYC rubber compression moulding machine, which features a clamping force that will allow a wide range of different products. Savings are a big benefit of the design, said vice general manager Steven Yen. “Compared to hydraulic models, there will be savings in electricity, oil and water,” he said. “We estimate up to 80% savings in power consumption with this all-electric servo motor unit compared to the traditional model.” The all-electric TYC rubber compression moulding machine is suitable for the medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging industries using composite materials. 

Fong Kee International Machinery Co, Ltd.

Tel: +886-6 2532 157
Fax: +886-6 2533 079
E-mail: sales@fki.com

Extrusion expertise

Fong Kee International (FKI) showcased its co-extrusion blow mouulding capabilities with a demonstration of its HBA series, which can be used to produce 100mm to 30 litre bottles, jerry cans and containers. The fully automated blow moulding series offers high productivity with low power consumption, said FKI vice president and CEO Charles T. J. Wei. Featured in the demonstration were 30-litre jerry cans. “Using HDPE, there is up to 15% less wastage whilst having a jerry can that has a smoother mouth,” explained Mr. Wei. The next step in the development of the HBA series will be fully servo-driven alternative to be launched in the 3rd quarter of 2015.

Forwell Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.

Tel: +886-4 834 5196
Fax:+886-4 834 5197
E-mail: forwell@forwell.com

Labour-saving technologies

Market requirements for constantly new products together with customer requirements for higher output but labour-saving technologies has been good for Forwell, “These trends mean manufacturers are using different types of moulds and dies, and making more frequent changes to meet the demand,” explained acting general manager Victor Lim. The need to adapt to these trends means the market for Forwell’s automated Quick Mold Change (QMC) and Quick Die Change (QDC) systems is growing, prompting the company to build a new plant in Jiangsu, China. The QMC system decreases mould change time to allow easy changeover for small batch runs. The QDC system can be specifically designed for hydraulic and mechanical power presses.