Injection molding is a highly precise and efficient manufacturing process used to produce plastic parts and components. The injection molding machine is the core of this process, but its performance and capabilities are greatly enhanced by a range of auxiliary equipment. These auxiliary machines play crucial roles in ensuring the smooth and accurate operation of the injection molding process.
One of the essential auxiliary equipment for injection molding machines is the hopper loader. This device automatically feeds plastic pellets into the injection molding machine's hopper, ensuring a continuous supply of material. It eliminates the need for manual loading, reducing labor costs and enhancing productivity. The hopper loader can be equipped with sensors and controls to monitor material levels, ensuring that the machine never runs out of plastic.
Another crucial auxiliary machine is the mold temperature controller. Injection molding requires precise control of the mold temperature to achieve optimal part quality. The mold temperature controller regulates the heating and cooling systems of the mold, ensuring consistent and uniform temperatures. This improves the mechanical properties and surface finish of the molded parts, reducing defects and enhancing overall quality.
The cooling system is another vital auxiliary equipment in injection molding. The molded parts need to be cooled quickly and evenly to prevent warping and distortion. The cooling system typically consists of water lines embedded in the mold, which circulate chilled water to rapidly reduce the temperature of the plastic. This not only improves the dimensional stability of the parts but also increases production speed by enabling faster cycle times.
In addition, robotic automation is an increasingly common auxiliary equipment in injection molding. Robots can perform tasks such as part ejection, inspection, and packaging, reducing the need for manual labor and enhancing productivity. They can also operate in hazardous or difficult-to-reach areas, improving worker safety. Robotic automation also provides consistent and repeatable results, enhancing part quality and reducing the potential for human error.
Moreover, material handling equipment such as conveyors and elevators are often used to transport plastic pellets, molded parts, and scrap material throughout the injection molding process. These machines automate the material flow, reducing handling time and minimizing the risk of material contamination or damage.
Finally, quality control and inspection equipment are essential auxiliary tools in injection molding. These may include vision systems, micrometers, and other precision measurement devices. They allow for accurate and consistent inspection of molded parts, ensuring that they meet quality standards and specifications. This not only ensures customer satisfaction but also helps to identify and correct any issues with the injection molding process itself.
In summary, auxiliary equipment plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency, precision, and quality of injection molding operations. From hopper loaders and mold temperature controllers to cooling systems, robotic automation, and quality control equipment, these machines and devices work together to optimize the injection molding process and ensure the production of high-quality plastic parts. By investing in the right auxiliary equipment, manufacturers can improve their competitiveness, reduce costs, and enhance overall productivity.
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Product Features
1.      The OCD compact dryers can be equipped with up to four fully insulated drying bins to suit the required total throughput.
2.      OCD compact dryers are the most effective way of conditioning hygroscopic plastic granules for processing and removing surface moisture.
3.      The use of corrosion resistant stainless steel ensures a long lifetime and avoids contamination of the plastic granules.
4.      Transparent window design for filter makes it convenient to monitor the condition of filter.
OCD-H 3-in-1 Compact Dryer combines the function of Dehumidifying, Loading and Drying of plastic raw materials into one machine. It features in its compact and good-looking design, effecient drying and dehumidifying effect, energy-saving and environmental friendly. It is widely applied in plastic molding industries, specially applied in optical grade product production and similar fields.
Product Specifications / Parameters
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Model OCD-
20/40H
40/40H
80/80H
120/80H
160/120H
230/120H
300/200H
450/200H
600/400H
750/400H
Drying System
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Hopper Capacity (kg)
12
25
50
75
100
150
200
300
400
500
Drying Heating Power (kw)
4
4
4
4
6
6
12
12
18
18
Drying Blower Power (kw)
0.4
0.4
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.5
1.5
3.75
3.75
Dehumidifying System
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Dehumidifying Air Quantity (m3/hr)
40
40
80
80
120
120
200
200
400
400
Regenerative Heater Power (kw)
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.4
5.4
7.2
7.2
Regenerative Blower Power (kw)
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.4
0.4
0.75
0.75
Feeding System
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Feeding Blower Power(kw)
0.75
0.75
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.5
1.5
2.2
2.2
Dia. of Material Pipe (inch)
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
Dia. of Return Air Pipe (inch)
2
2
2
2
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3
3
OMH (L)
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
12
12
12
12
30
OPH (L)
3
3
3
3
3
7.5
7.5
7.5
12
12
Dimension
H (mm)
1490
1870
2010
2100
2260
2370
2370
2410
2520
2570
W (mm)
1000
1050
1180
1180
1340
1340
1440
1460
1645
1645
D (mm)
730
730
780
780
810
810
940
940
1145
1145
Weight (kg)
280
295
325
340
505
515
570
610
650
700
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David Wu
Dongguan Orste Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.
Add:No.11,Sanlian Mid.Rd., Luwu,Changping, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China. 523587
Mobile:(0086)18948606110
Tel:(0086)0769-83810056
Fax:(0086)0769-82026886
Web.:www.orste.com       Â
Plastic Raw Material Low Dew Point Dehumidifying Dryer