The Elion 3200 CAP celebrates its premiere at Fakuma. With the new all-electric configuration, Netstal is expanding the Elion series with a powerful and energy-efficient solution for the high-performance production of beverage closures. The combination of the newly developed clamping unit with 3,200 kN and the new electric injection unit 2000 is designed for short cycle times, high process stability, maximum availability and energy efficiency. True to the principle of "technology follows application", customers will be able to choose between hybrid and all-electric configurations in the clamping force range of 2,200 to 4,200 kN in the future.
At Fakuma, Netstal will be showing the new Elion 3200 CAP in an application to produce beverage closures. The all-electric injection molding machine from Netstal, together with the 72-cavity mold from Z-MOULDS and the hot runner system from MHT, forms the basis for highly productive production of 26 mm HDPE closures. The shot weight is 72g. With a cycle time of 1.8 seconds, the production line impressively demonstrates the performance of the entire system. The material is provided by TotalEnergies. Piovan takes care of the material preparation. The downstream equipment with cooling conveyor, bunker and optical quality inspection comes from IMDvista. The chiller is provided by ef cooling.
"Our new all-electric solution achieves the high dynamics required for closure production. At the same time, our customers benefit from high energy efficiency, process stability and availability, and thus from clear competitive advantages," says Renzo Davatz, CEO at Netstal.
Optimized clamping unit increases availability
The optimized geometry of the toggle lever enables the shortest dry cycle times, and the optimized force application ensures greater stiffness of the clamping plate. This increases stability and contributes to a long service life of the electric clamping unit. Ease of maintenance was another development focus. The newly designed protective cover can also be installed quickly and has smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces. Depending on your needs, the ejector can be chosen to be electric or hydraulic. Automatic grease lubrication is available as an option. It lubricates the linear guides of the clamping unit and the injection unit as well as the ejector guide of the clamping unit automatically and regularly during operation. This reduces maintenance interruptions and extends the service life of the guides.
