PRODUCT FEATURES
Outstanding cost efficiency
The primary moving force is provided by low maintenance variable displacement pumps driven by a highly efficient motor which compared to the ASB-650 series machines reduces power consumption by about 40%.*2
150-ton injection clamp
The 1440 kN injection clamp is an increase of 50% over the ASB-650EXHIII predecessor meaning containers with a 155mm neck finish can be accommodated in three cavity configuration, or a 110mm neck can be molded in five cavities. Smaller containers with up to a 26mm neck diameter can have sixteen cavities.
Fast mold change
With the majority of mold components being installed into the machine as assemblies mold changeover is simplified.
Fast stable operation
Carefully engineered rigid construction enables fast and precise machine movements significantly reducing the dry cycle time, thereby increasing productivity whilst ensuring stable operation and the manufacture of flawless containers.
Latest, precise, reliable and user friendly control system
The user friendly control system and intuitive color touch screen interface coupled with AS-interface and PROFIBUS communication protocols facilitates control and monitoring of the machines functions, further enhancing performance and simplifying maintenance.
Stable injection
Parameters are adjusted through a user touch screen interface. The five point injection pressure and flow control provides precision and repeatability from cycle to cycle.
Recipe storage
Up to eight sets of molding conditions can stored and recalled from the user interface to facilitate fast mold changes. Optionally, additional recipes can be saved on removable Compact Flash media for increased capacity.
Main nozzle height adjustment
Dependant on the product, further cycle improvements can be achieved by reducing the injection clamp stoke with mold related spacers. Height adjustment of the injection unit is simplified with the integrated lifting mechanism.
Simplified maintenance
The complete redesign has significantly improved machine access aiding maintenance and mold changing.
Preform conditioning
For optimal material distribution the preform temperature is profiled in the conditioning station before blow molding ensuring the ideal match to the containers geometry.
Scuff free production
As the neck is held in the lip cavity from initial injection molding throughout the process, containers produced are scratch free. To maintain the aesthetic quality and prepare for down stream handling an optional servo operated pick and place container take-out device can be fitted at the eject station.
ASB-650 series mold compatibility
With minor modifications and a few optional adapter plates, existing ASB-650NHII and ASB-650EXHIII molds can be installed and run in the new ASB-150DP machine.
Data acquisition
Optional interfaces and software are available to enable connection to a network for statistical process control and fault monitoring.
*1 The maximum product weight indicated is based on the "standard" 84 mm screw.
*2 Typical value for reference, actual power consumption is directly related to the mold and machine cycle.
* ( ) Optional specification
* Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
* Depends on bottle specification, number of cavities and mold.