Are you familiar with injection molding? This type of process is used in which melted pieces are forced into a mold to form a certain shape. This matters for making all kinds of products, from toys to parts for cars. Traditional injection molding machines were huge and bulky. So, they took up considerable shop floor space in factories and would limit how many machines could fit in a given area. Now there is new technology vertical injection molding machines that more effectively cohesive and cheap to operate.
Injection molding machines used to be powered via hydraulic motors. These hydraulic motors are overkill and are loud. Now electric motors are increasingly being deployed instead. Electric motors are a lot less noisy, so they create less sound in the factory. They're also a major energy saver, which is not only good for cutting down on electricity usage, but also helps the environment. Another benefit of electric motors is that, unlike hydraulic motors, they do not leak oil. This makes them cleaner and safer to use. Electric motors also require less repair and maintenance than hydraulic motors, saving companies time and money.
LIZHU MACHINERY is one of those companies that already changing hydraulic motors to electric motors. New process significantly improved their injection molding machine performance. Their machines are more efficient, because they are using electric motors; that means they can produce more products in less time. Making this change also saves money because electric motors are less expensive to maintain. Since these machines are greener, LIZHU MACHINERY can make a positive impact on the environment, without sacrificing money savings.
Vertical injection molding electric machines: what are they? They feature a vertical clamping unit and an electric injection unit. The mold in this instance is held by a vertical clamping unit, which supports the mold in an up and down (vertical) position. This is how the melted material gets injected directly into the mold from the top. And this design is not only better for the environment, but it is also space-saving as it occupies less area as compared to the traditional horizontal machines. It fills the manufacturers' factory spaces more, allowing them to produce more products.
These vertical machines come with an electric injection unit, as opposed to the previous hydraulic injection unit. The overall efficiency of electric injection units is extremely high. They require less energy than hydraulic units, thereby reducing costs. These electric units are also more accurate, which means they inject the melted material into the mold more precisely, and with fewer mistakes. And a faster response time allows them to inject the molten substance more quickly. It results in quicker production times, meaning companies can produce more products in a matter of days.