Reduce costs, increase efficiency and low energy consumption, Sacmi released a new preform injection system

SACMI has launched a new preform injection molding system, the IPS 300
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The series combines the advantages of the existing models IPS200 and IPS400 in automation and process control to strengthen SACMI's position in the preform and cap manufacturing market
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Can carry 24/96/128 cavities

According to reports, the IPS project has witnessed the technological development of its product line - IPS220 is equipped with 72 cavities, and IPS 400 is equipped with 128 cavities, simplifying customer investment through process innovation
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Like the IPS400, the new IPS 300 is compatible with a variety of molds, including those produced by third parties
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It can be equipped with a 24-cavity mold for preforms with a neck length of 48 mm, or a 96-cavity mold for preforms with a neck length of 30 mm
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In addition, by adopting the "nano-pitch" patent of partner company MHT, IPS300 can also carry 128-cavity molds for 26/22 mm long preforms, which is a unique and feasible solution on the market
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Shorter cycle times and improved thermal efficiency

From a productivity standpoint, the IPS 300 has a fast lock-to-lock time of 2 seconds and a very tight cycle time
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It is also equipped with innovative COOL+ (internal cooling system) to increase the thermal efficiency of the cooler
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This helps reduce cycle times, especially on thick-walled preforms
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In addition, IPS can install the most suitable plasticizing unit for the type of preform to be produced, ensuring the lowest specific energy consumption
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The SACMI IPS product range has been equipped from the outset with the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) and the Adaptive Auto-Tuning feature, which enables the IPS 300 to consume 0.
2 kW/kg of energy
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Can be used for rPET processing

The topic of "recyclable PET" has become increasingly important in recent years
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By equipping it with appropriate auxiliary systems, the machine can use up to 100% rPET pellets and up to 50% PET sheet
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Real-time collection of data for IoT

In addition, the latest generation of IPS has automation functions based on the Beckhoff TwinCAT architecture and the EtherCAT fieldbus
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With powerful data processing and carrying capacity, it can connect process control to the Internet of Things
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The post-cooling solution employed also allows to take advantage of a function critical to process control: the PVS156 from the Sacmi PVS (Preform Vision System) series, which is integrated on the printing press
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This solution allows continuous monitoring of production quality without disturbing the machine cycle
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The IPS 300 makes real-time process corrections through data collected by the system, helping manufacturers improve production quality by reducing non-conforming product and increasing the coverage and accuracy of routine inspections
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