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ELEKTRA evolution

ELEKTRA evolution

ELEKTRA evolution

This fully electric machine saves energy, runs quiet and clean and, thanks to parallel movments on all axes, offers highly efficient operation. Its electric drive reduces energy consumption by 50% compared with hydraulic machines. A wide assortment of clamping- and injection unit options makes the ELEKTRA evolution a versatile system, suitable for many different applications. Medical technology, clean room and the food packaging industry are all areas where the ELEKTRA series has enjoyed success.

Clamping Unit

Regardless of which mold is used, the robust clamping unit provides the highest degrees of stability and platen parallelism. A 5-point toggle mechanism ensures the best possible combination of mold installation height and long clamp strokes with a compact design. Mold height adjustment is done automatically by a central gear ring. The clamping force is constantly monitored and automatically regulated.

Injection

The injection and plasticizing processes are executed by the latest generation of servo drives. The transfer of force is carried out by means of ball screws in combination with a belt drive. A hydro-pneumatic system – optimized for the required movements and performance – controls the movements of the injection unit. Linear bearings assure precise and smooth movements of the unit. Barrels are vertically removed for easy switching. The variety of screw diameters available ensures a high degree of flexibility.

Drive

The ELEKTRA uses a decentralized drive system which allows all axes to operate independently. The system uses high dynamic, brushless 400V AC servo-motors with permanent magnets positioned on the rotor with an attached resolver.


Advantages:

  • Short moments of inertia and a large control range

  • High reliability, complete motor protection

  • Compact design

  • High overload capacity

  • Low maintenance (brushless!)

  • High efficiency

  • Quiet operation

MOSAIC Controls

The intuitive and ergonomic MOSAIC control panel was developed to provide support for all operating tasks from the simplest production routines to the most complex machine setups and optimization. A Wizard guides the operator step-by-step through the setup and programming modes. The controls use advanced networking technologies for fast and reliable communications with the machine. All processes and functions are represented graphically in the user interface, simplifying optimization. MOSAIC offers:

 

  • Intuitive controls via large 15” touch screen terminal mounted on an adjustable swing arm for stress-free operations and natural movement
  • Graphic menu controls
  • Every page just one or two clicks away
  • Online help for parameter optimization
  • On-screen function buttons
  • Freely editable mold sequence
  • Detailed process monitoring with tolerances, minimum and maximum values, average, and standard deviation
  • Real-time graphical representation of molding process and production cycle controls
  • Easy data storage and guided machine setup
  • Ethernet interface
  • USB memory key for storing mold data, screenshots, and for exporting report data
  • Password protected access levels ensure security
  • Separate data sets for setup and optimization during machine operation
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