Sustainability 02. September 2024
Energy-efficient plasticizing units
The start-up inmex is presenting its energy-efficient plasticizing technology at Fakuma 2024. These are manufacturer-independent, retrofittable plasticizing units for injection molding machines that have a heating system integrated into the barrel and can therefore save up to 62% of heating energy.
The highlight: The system does not require conventional heating bands; instead, the heating elements are integrated into the barrel. This leads to optimal heat transfer, which not only increases energy efficiency but also the heating time enormously. The slimmer design enables seamless insulation of the barrel, which is encapsulated on the outside to avoid damage caused by over-molding. In addition, the innovative system leads to a more homogeneous heat distribution in the barrel, which results in a more even melting process.
The plug-and-play system therefore offers numerous advantages with very little conversion effort. The injection molder does not have to make any changes to his machine control, temperature profile or settings. The screw and nozzle can continue to be used and the plasticizing unit has the machine-specific interfaces, i.e. identical plugs with identical configuration.
The highlight: The system does not require conventional heating bands; instead, the heating elements are integrated into the barrel. This leads to optimal heat transfer, which not only increases energy efficiency but also the heating time enormously. The slimmer design enables seamless insulation of the barrel, which is encapsulated on the outside to avoid damage caused by over-molding. In addition, the innovative system leads to a more homogeneous heat distribution in the barrel, which results in a more even melting process.
The plug-and-play system therefore offers numerous advantages with very little conversion effort. The injection molder does not have to make any changes to his machine control, temperature profile or settings. The screw and nozzle can continue to be used and the plasticizing unit has the machine-specific interfaces, i.e. identical plugs with identical configuration.
inmex GmbH
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Mr. Axel Ifland