Advances promise quick mold changes and less downtime

Hilma-Roemheld GmbH has extended its range of magnetic mold clamping products to include special elements for the processing of plastics at low temperatures and using vertical presses. Four new magnetic clamping plates are designed for working temperatures of up to 80-, 120-, 180-, or 230ºC. Users can select the technology appropriate to their application and adapted to the requirements of the materials to be processed, whether they are thermoplastics, elastomers, thermosets or rubber.

The system designed for vertical molding presses is awaiting approval by the TUV, and will be shown for the first time at K 2010.

Hilma’s electromagnetic clamping elements mean that even non-standardized injection molds can be changed rapidly and without problems. Thanks to the full-surface clamping force applied to the magnetic clamping plates this technique ensures process security, fewer rejects, and reduced maintenance costs.

The new technology will provide not only quick mold changes but reduced machine downtimes. Among other things, Hilma will present four new models of magnetic clamping plates suitable for different temperatures, special systems for vertical presses, and a new control system that meets the maximum requirements in terms of reliability.

Hilma has also revised the control system for its magnetic clamping plates in accordance with new regulations. With a performance level adapted to the machine or the press, the new control system makes an effective contribution to minimizing the risk in applications using magnetic clamping technique. —mpweditorial@cancom.com