Arburg to demo LSR application with electric Allrounder at CHINAPLAS 2024

At CHINAPLAS 2024, Arburg will present a production cell centered around an electric Allrounder from the Golden Electric series, with Flexlift 10 linear robotic system, to demonstrate precise, cost-effective production of valves made of liquid silicone (LSR).

The Allrounder 470 E Golden Electric.

With a clamping force of 1,000 kN, LSR cylinder and vacuum equipment, the electric Allrounder 470 E Golden Electric injection molding machine will produce valves made of liquid silicone for use in cars.

High-performing LSR components

The Elastosil material from Wacker, with Shore hardness 50 A, is resistant to heat and media. The material also features good resilience and consistently high performance.

Using an 8-cavity mold from Chinese partner Gaoyuan, eight LSR components weighing 0.8 grams each can be produced in a cycle time of around 55 seconds. Injection is sprueless and takes place directly via a pneumatic cold runner system. The LSR dosing unit comes from Arburg’s partner 2KM.

A Flexlift 10 linear robotic system gently removes the molded parts from the mold and sets them down on a conveyor belt.

Only for Asia: Flexlift linear robotic system

Flexlift linear robotic systems is specifically designed for the Asian market. As they are of low height and telescopic design, the systems are suitable for confined spaces.

Linear robotic system Flexlift 10.

Powerful servo motors ensure that the vertical mold-entry axes are extremely dynamic and accurate, enabling fast removal, precise and vibration-free movements and short cycle times.

Flexlift is available in six versions with loads of 5, 10 or 15 kilograms, and with the option of one or two mold-entry axes. A Flexlift 10 with a load of 10 kilograms will be used at CHINAPLAS 2024.