Product novelty 02. October 2026
ALLROUNDER 475 V: Small footprint, high clamping force
The vertical ALLROUNDER 475 V with a clamping force of 1,000 kN looks predestined for manual and automated overmoulding of inserts. It showcases high energy efficiency, a small footprint and an attractive price-performance ratio. A wireless car key demonstrator will be used to show how this flexible vertical machine can produce products with high-quality designs and finishes for the mobility sector. The also new GESTICA lite control system ensures particularly simple and intuitive operation.
The material used is a post-industrial recyclate (PIR) based on PC/ABS. A high-quality surface is created using the new PLF technology (Protective Layer Finish) for In-Mould Decoration (IMD) from partner Leonhard Kurz in combination with a structured mould insert. The wafer-thin PET film, including the decoration system, is applied to the plastic surface by means of in-mould lamination. The cover is punched out rectangularly. Different films featuring a variety of designs and colours that can be used flexibly for product variants.
If required, the vertical machine can be automated flexibly. A Kuka six-axis robot is used for the complete part handling. It first feeds the moulded part to a laser station, where it is labelled with a code. A milling station follows to remove excess film and generate the final contour. In a subsequent cleaning station, the wireless key cover is deburred before finally be ejected from the production cell.
The fully automated application is also a successful practical example of the R-Cycle initiative. Data relating to recycling such as the material composition can be retrieved via the code on the component. Such digital product passports lay the groundwork for data-based material flows and a closed plastics cycle.
The material used is a post-industrial recyclate (PIR) based on PC/ABS. A high-quality surface is created using the new PLF technology (Protective Layer Finish) for In-Mould Decoration (IMD) from partner Leonhard Kurz in combination with a structured mould insert. The wafer-thin PET film, including the decoration system, is applied to the plastic surface by means of in-mould lamination. The cover is punched out rectangularly. Different films featuring a variety of designs and colours that can be used flexibly for product variants.
If required, the vertical machine can be automated flexibly. A Kuka six-axis robot is used for the complete part handling. It first feeds the moulded part to a laser station, where it is labelled with a code. A milling station follows to remove excess film and generate the final contour. In a subsequent cleaning station, the wireless key cover is deburred before finally be ejected from the production cell.
The fully automated application is also a successful practical example of the R-Cycle initiative. Data relating to recycling such as the material composition can be retrieved via the code on the component. Such digital product passports lay the groundwork for data-based material flows and a closed plastics cycle.
ARBURG GmbH + Co KG
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Mr. Gunther Ziegler