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ENGEL to demo overmolding with LSR fuel cell components at K Fair

Source：Adsale Plastics Network Date ：2025-07-25 Editor ：RC
Copyright： This article was originally written/edited by Adsale Plastics Network (AdsaleCPRJ.com), republishing and excerpting are not allowed without permission. For any copyright infringement, we will pursue legal liability in accordance with the law.

At K 2025, ENGEL will showcase an automated production cell with vertical insert 150 injection molding machine to demonstrate gas diffusion layers (GDLs) for fuel cells encapsulated with a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) seal.


ENGEL_K 2025_vertical insert 150 IMM.jpg


At K 2025, the ENGEL insert 150 demonstrates a fully automated LSR application for sealing GDL foils used in fuel cells.

 

Read about ENGEL’s exhibit highlights at K 2025.

 

Key process for hydrogen mobility

 

This application serves as a prime example of how sensitive functional elements made of film material can be overmolded with LSR safely and precisely thanks to highly precise process control – a key process for series production in the field of hydrogen mobility.

 

GDL foils are integral components of fuel cells, ensuring the even distribution of reaction gases across the catalyst layer while also conducting electrons and draining water. To fulfil this role, they must be sealed with absolute precision without impairing their diffusion function.

 

This places the highest demands on the precision of the injection molding process, the interplay between mold, machine and automation.

 

Compact and process-reliable complete solution

 

The vertical insert 150 injection molding machine features 1,500 kN clamping force and an integrated rotary table, enabling simultaneous injection and demolding, nearly doubling the output with a cycle time of 50 seconds.

 

Molding is carried out by the innovative 2-cavity mold concept from ACH Solution. Equipped with the ACH SERVOSHOT 2G and its electric nozzle control, it ensures maximum process reliability and consistently high part quality, even with multiple injection points.

 

easix articulated robot

 

A fully integrated easix articulated robot from ENGEL handles all part manipulation, coordinating machine and automation movements with precision.

 

In the first step, it removes the delicate GDL films from the feeding system and positions them precisely in the front station of the rotary table mold. After rotation, the injection process takes place in the rear station, where the films are partially overmolded with a precisely positioned, thin and highly accurate LSR seal.

 

At the same time, finished parts are removed from the front station and new films inserted. An integrated camera inspection system then verifies the even wall thickness distribution of the LSR seal, ensuring the highest part quality.

 

CC300 control unit and iQ weight control

 

The automation system and all peripheral components are fully integrated into the CC300 control unit of the injection molding machine. The close coordination between the injection molding process and robot movements ensures a smooth, fast and efficient production sequence.

 

The LSR material used is Elastosil LR 3003/30 from WACKER, dosed via an ACH MAXIMIX 3G Pro system. This dosing system is particularly well suited for low shot weights – in this case 16.8 grams – and ensures an exact mixing ratio and high process stability. It is also integrated into ENGEL’s CC300 control unit.

 

Thanks to volume regulation using ENGEL’s digital assistance system iQ weight control, the accuracy of the injection molding process is further enhanced, and the part weight remains reliably constant.

 

A particularly important requirement in this application is the even distribution of the seal without overmolding or voids – requirements that are optimally met through the interaction of a high-precision injection molding machine, digital solutions and strong partners.


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Source：Adsale Plastics Network Date ：2025-07-25 Editor ：RC
Copyright： This article was originally written/edited by Adsale Plastics Network (AdsaleCPRJ.com), republishing and excerpting are not allowed without permission. For any copyright infringement, we will pursue legal liability in accordance with the law.

At K 2025, ENGEL will showcase an automated production cell with vertical insert 150 injection molding machine to demonstrate gas diffusion layers (GDLs) for fuel cells encapsulated with a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) seal.


ENGEL_K 2025_vertical insert 150 IMM.jpg


At K 2025, the ENGEL insert 150 demonstrates a fully automated LSR application for sealing GDL foils used in fuel cells.

 

Read about ENGEL’s exhibit highlights at K 2025.

 

Key process for hydrogen mobility

 

This application serves as a prime example of how sensitive functional elements made of film material can be overmolded with LSR safely and precisely thanks to highly precise process control – a key process for series production in the field of hydrogen mobility.

 

GDL foils are integral components of fuel cells, ensuring the even distribution of reaction gases across the catalyst layer while also conducting electrons and draining water. To fulfil this role, they must be sealed with absolute precision without impairing their diffusion function.

 

This places the highest demands on the precision of the injection molding process, the interplay between mold, machine and automation.

 

Compact and process-reliable complete solution

 

The vertical insert 150 injection molding machine features 1,500 kN clamping force and an integrated rotary table, enabling simultaneous injection and demolding, nearly doubling the output with a cycle time of 50 seconds.

 

Molding is carried out by the innovative 2-cavity mold concept from ACH Solution. Equipped with the ACH SERVOSHOT 2G and its electric nozzle control, it ensures maximum process reliability and consistently high part quality, even with multiple injection points.

 

easix articulated robot

 

A fully integrated easix articulated robot from ENGEL handles all part manipulation, coordinating machine and automation movements with precision.

 

In the first step, it removes the delicate GDL films from the feeding system and positions them precisely in the front station of the rotary table mold. After rotation, the injection process takes place in the rear station, where the films are partially overmolded with a precisely positioned, thin and highly accurate LSR seal.

 

At the same time, finished parts are removed from the front station and new films inserted. An integrated camera inspection system then verifies the even wall thickness distribution of the LSR seal, ensuring the highest part quality.

 

CC300 control unit and iQ weight control

 

The automation system and all peripheral components are fully integrated into the CC300 control unit of the injection molding machine. The close coordination between the injection molding process and robot movements ensures a smooth, fast and efficient production sequence.

 

The LSR material used is Elastosil LR 3003/30 from WACKER, dosed via an ACH MAXIMIX 3G Pro system. This dosing system is particularly well suited for low shot weights – in this case 16.8 grams – and ensures an exact mixing ratio and high process stability. It is also integrated into ENGEL’s CC300 control unit.

 

Thanks to volume regulation using ENGEL’s digital assistance system iQ weight control, the accuracy of the injection molding process is further enhanced, and the part weight remains reliably constant.

 

A particularly important requirement in this application is the even distribution of the seal without overmolding or voids – requirements that are optimally met through the interaction of a high-precision injection molding machine, digital solutions and strong partners.


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