5 energy-saving machines from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will be unveiled at K 2019

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery .

Last year, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag saw another double-digit (13%) increase in turnover after modernizing its production and sales methods, and the company will launch five energy-saving machin.

In addition, the company will unveil its new eMultiPlug innovation, showcasing its solutions in Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) molding, and provide an interactive area where customers can test the latest smart diagnostics and support services using myConne.

CEO Gerd Liebig commented: "Sustainability, productivity, energy resources, plastic waste, Industry 0, big data, automation - these have all been themes of the past deca.

For Gerd, K-2019 marked the beginning of a new era for plastics manufacture.

Despite the challenges, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag continues to invest resources and R&D to develop the most dynamic, high-speed, sustainable and precise molding machine line to da.

Smarter Customer Support Services

Industry 0 presents an opportunity for plastics manufacturers to gather detailed information from machinery data and take acti.

At K 2019, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present a connected unit with the latest in remote diagnostics, online support, document tracking and spare parts orderi.

Andreas Hol\zer, Director of Customer Service at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, commented: “Our molding technology achieves fast cycle times, outstanding process stability and market-leading energy efficiency, while also providing customers with end-to-end processi.

Two energy-enhancing El-Exis SPs specifically for the packaging market

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag machines consume 20% less energy compared to previous generations, and the company will launch two energy-enhanced El-Exis SP machines at K 2019 – large and small versio.

“The latest range of machines is highly process consistent and energy efficient, offering the shortest dry cycle times,” explains Arnaud Nomblot, Director of Business Development Packaging at Sumitomo (SHI) Dem.

At the heart of the machine's fast cycle times is the hydraulic accumulator, which enables injection speeds of up to 1,000 mm.

High-tech touch in-vehicle console from the new IntElect 500

To make drivers even more comfortable, at K 2019, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will unveil a brand new IntElect 500 machine at the show for the production of a yet-to-be-seen touch interactive in-vehicle conso.

Now, the new IntElect series has a tonnage of up to 500t, combining precision, energy saving and larger mold spa.

The new IntElect 500 can accommodate larger molds, providing an alternative energy-efficient option for automotive applications that previously required larger tonnag.

"All the technical improvements in the IntElect 500 are designed to assist in providing tooling, machine synchronization, mold safety and real-time production monitoring needed for the smart factory of the future car," emphasizes Henrik Langwald, Director of Automotive Business Development at Sumitomo (SHI) Dem.

The future of LSR molding

With the global silicone elastomers market expected to be valued at USD 34 billion by 2026, LSR is fast becoming the specific material of choice for digital electronics and automotive applicatio.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will be presenting its LSR know-how at K 2019, the process of forming matrix light guides on a special IntElect 130 machi.

“LSR offers very good optical properties, high temperature resistance; offers high chemical, UV resistance and high electrical insulation, in addition to offering a lot of design freedom,” commented Thomas Kottler, LSR project manager at Sumitomo (SHI) Dem.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate LSR molding matrix lights with the IntElect 130 machi.

"LSR molding requires high precision and process stability," Thomas emphasiz.

The latest IntElect systems utilize low viscosity materials for extremely precise jet contr.

The unit features specially designed screws ranging from 14mm to 45mm, an improved plasticizing unit, a shut-off nozzle designed for LSR, and spring-loaded check valves for the highest process consisten.

In the run-up to the show, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is launching a new innovative and preferred partnership in the LSR mark.

Medical IntElect S heralds a new era of cleanliness and sustainability

Another new machine unveiled is the IntElect S 180t, which is designed for extremely narrow tolerance applications requiring fast cycle times of 3 to 10 seconds, primarily aimed at large-scale manufacturers of medical plastic par.

Cleaner, cooler, faster, quieter and more energy efficient, the layout of the die space ensures that the IntElect S is free of contaminants, particles and lubrican.

At the same time, it complies with GMP standards, making it an ideal machine choice for medical clean room environmen.

The machine also has a longer service life, increasing the total cost of ownership of medical mol.

The GMP-compliant IntElect S mold area prevents the entry of dust particles, ensuring contamination-free production of medical mol.

Product Manager Peter Gladigau confirms: “We have carried out extensive machine and component life-cycle durability tests for the IntElect S, and these tests confirm that we have significantly improved our high-performance drive compared to an equivalent all-electric injection molding machine on the mark.

Increased machine life and total cost of ownersh.

Even testing the clamping spindle under the most difficult conditions showed no visible signs of wear after millions of cycl.

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Plug-and-play kit for affordable multi-component molding

Customers with Sumitomo (SHI) Demag machines can now expand their capabilities from single-molding to multi-component flexible operation with minimal investment cos.

At K 2019, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will launch its latest innovation, the eMultiPl.

The eMultiPlug is designed for plastic molders who need to convert existing molding systems to multi-component presses, using the same drives as the IntElect machin.

As a stand-alone unit, the eMultiPlug can be retrofitted on existing machines, making multi-component molding more cost-effective and feasib.

The eMultiPlug offers an affordable option to switch to multi-component moldi.

“From an economic point of view, having the option to expand the functionality of existing machines is another way to support flexible production and extend the service life of the equipment,” adds Peter Gladigau, Product Manag.

Depending on production requirements, the eMultiPlug can be mounted on the machine in a vertical or horizontal configurati.