Automated processing of solid silicone rubber (HCR)
At Plastic West, ARBURG will showcase the automated processing of solid silicone rubber on an electric ALLROUNDER 470 A "Comfort". The machine, equipped with an ACH Turnmix system, guarantees a continuous material feed without any bubbles. Thanks to its flexible adaptation to various shot volumes and Shore hardnesses, it can efficiently produce both small and large silicone parts. Pressure monitoring ensures uniform feed conditions, while a second flow volume enables the addition of dyes or additives. At the trade fair, ARBURG will showcase the energy- and production-efficient injection moulding of cable ties in a cycle lasting around 30 seconds. The handling tasks will be performed by a MULTILIFT SELECT 6 linear robot system.