IML technology
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Hall B1, Stand 1105
ElExis SP 200 with high-speed IML application “The fourth generation El-Exis SP is still the fastest injection moulding machine in the world,“ says Arnaud Nomblot, Director Business Development Packaging at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag.
Two years after its launch, he is still happy with the machine’s performance. From the very beginning, this machine concept has guaranteed high performance in conjunction with availability and reliability, says Nomblot. “This is because our rule is written in stone: Advancement must never sacrifice quality for speed. Thanks to its dynamic hybrid drive and intelligent accumulation control, the El-Exis SP not only delivers an impressive performance in terms of acceleration, mould movement and deceleration but also outstanding process constancy and precision paired with an extremely energy efficient production.“
The live demonstration at Fakuma is a perfect example for complex packaging processes: a production unit with a high-volume output, low part weight, in-mould labelling and cycle times below 3 sec. In a four-cavity mould (Simon), this system produces decorated food cups from polypropylene (Borealis). It is equipped with an automation solution (Beck Automation). A high-speed side-entry robot places the labels (Verstraete) into the fixed mould half, while removing the finished cups from the moving mould half and stacking them.
