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Injection moulding machines for the ergonomic encapsulation of inserts

www.arburg.com · 09/20162

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Ergonomics: vertical free-space system with fixed mounting platen positioned at the bottom for

unimpeded access to the mould.

If you intend to use vertical injection moulding machines in your production facility, we currently offer the widest range in the entire industry – “Made by ARBURG – Made in Germany”. Our verti-cal ALLROUNDERs are designed espe-cially for the encapsulation of inserts. Our extensive product range extends from the ALLROUNDER S, featuring the ALLROUNDER principle with swivelling clamping unit and interchangeable injec-tion unit, our entry-level vertical model, the ALLROUNDER V, the flexible ALLROUNDER T vertical rotary-table machines, through to customer-specific, specifically configured vertical machines. Furthermore, a wide variety of equip-ment options and possible combinations are available. The choice is yours: what-ever your application requires.

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1 Ergonomics

A high degree of ergonomics is particularly important during the processing of inserts in order to organise manual operations as conveniently and efficiently as possible. In the case of the entry-level ALLROUNDER V machine, this is achieved by means of the so-called vertical free-space system for the clamping unit. Here, tie-bars are dispensed with, rendering the mould freely accessible from three sides. The fixed mounting platen positioned at the bottom effectively prevents the inserts from slipping. Pneumatically activated protective hoods or safeguards with light curtains, as available on the ALLROUNDER T rotary table ma-chines, ensure particularly efficient work processes. Moreover, the low table heights of vertical ALLROUNDERs are ideally suited for manual insertion and removal.

2 Application versatility

The entire technology of the vertical ALLROUNDERs can always be matched precisely to the specific injection moulding task. This is achieved thanks to:• the wide range of clamping forces and

injection units• various clamping systems – moulds can

be closed both from above or below• the flexible vertical and horizontal

arrangement of the injection units.• task-specific equipment packages, such

as for thermoset and silicone processing, for example

• the freely programmable SELOGICA control system

Application versatility: the right technology for

every application.

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3 Automation

In order to enable simultaneous insertion and removal of items during the injection pro-cess, machine versions with rotary or sliding tables are also available. This enables shorter cycle times and thus higher productivity. The versatile configuration options ensure that vertical ALLROUNDER machines are ideally suited to production requirements at hand and can also be easily integrated in automated production lines. Automation solutions extending through to complete turnkey systems are easily achievable.

Automation: shorter cycle times and higher

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Process reliability: smooth movements thanks to

servo-electric rotary tables.

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4 Process reliability:

As you would expect from ARBURG, the i njection units of the vertical ALLROUNDERs offer the customary high plasticising and moulded part quality. The position-regu-lated screw enables reproducible injection movements which are equally accurate to those of electric machines. The rotary tables of the ALLROUNDER V and T are generally servo-electrically driven. This makes them particularly fast and accurate, enabling smooth acceleration and braking. Finally, the SELOGICA control system offers numer-ous options for process optimisation, moni-toring and documentation.

5 Space optimisation

Especially the ALLROUNDER V entry-level models impress through their compact de-sign and small footprint. This makes them ideal for use in confined production envi-ronments. The scope for planning the instal-lation of the machines remains correspond-ingly flexible.

Space optimisation: compact design.


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Application-oriented machine concepts

1 Practice-oriented drive technology

From single-pump technology in the ALLROUNDER V entry-level model to dual-pump or hydraulic accumulator technology in the ALLROUNDER T rotary table ma-chines: the drive technology always matches the machine concept and can be coordinated perfectly. Electro-mechanical drives and a speed-regulated pump drive (AES) are also available, ensuring energy-efficient operation.

The following typical ARBURG quali ties can also be found in the vertical ALLROUNDER: Through the use of proven, tried and tested assemblies, individual and cost-effective technical solutions are created that guarantee your production at competitive unit prices. You can combine clamping systems with a variety of rotary or sliding tables, clamping forces and injection units in many different ways. This enables modular and individual adaptation of machine technology to all your production tasks.

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SELOGICA control system

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High flexibility: comprehensive product range with a variety of machine concepts.

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2 Adaptable injection units

The injection units permit a higher plasticis-ing and moulded part quality and can be individually adapted to each production task. Various sizes, screw diameters, cylin-der and screw wear classes as well as alter-native screw geometries are available. Cylinder modules for thermoset or silicone pro cessing are also optionally available.

3 Ergonomic clamping units

The large selection of different clamping systems and machine sizes, optionally with rotary or sliding tables, is reflected in a wider application range as well as ergo-nomic operation with the vertical ALLROUNDER machines. For optimal configuration in accordance with the specific requirements, moulds can be closed both from above or below.

4 SELOGICA control system

SELOGICA provides the same operating sys-tem for all machine series. The machine cy-cle features intuitive programming using graphic symbols, enabling short set-up times. Immediate plausibility checking of all parameter entries ensures high operating reliability and convenience. This makes even complex processes easy to understand in the human-machine dialogue.

Practice-orienteddrive technology

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Practice-oriented drive technology

Practical: the right hydraulic drive for every machine concept.

1 Energy-saving regulating pumps

Depending on the machine concept, the vertical ALLROUNDER machines can be equipped with one or more pumps. The ALLROUNDER V entry-level model, for ex-ample, features a regulating pump. This permits serial machine movements with stroke-dependent, regulated ramps. The single-pump technology ensures energy-saving, low-noise operation at an attrac-tive price. The ALLROUNDER T rotary table machines feature two pumps as standard. The cycle time and sequence can be opti-mised through simultaneous movements. The dual-pump technology also ensures a controlled mould locking force through-out the injection moulding cycle.

2 Precise control technology

Fast-switching valve technology ensures precise operation combined with low en-ergy consumption. The location of the valve system close to the hydraulic consumers im-proves control accuracy during injection and dosage. p/Q control as standard provides all movements with the necessary dynamics. Precise positioning is achieved by stroke- dependent ramps. The combination of all these features enables precision in all move-ments and results in perfect moulded part quality. This ensures continuously high and economically efficient output levels over many years.

Precise: reproducible injection thanks to valves

situated close to the hydraulic consumers.

The hydraulic technical components make the vertical ALLROUNDERs sophi-sticated machines that comprehensively meet everyday requirements. Our conti-nuous model refinement guarantees you consistently high availability. So opting for our vertical ALLROUNDER machines gives you the certainty that proven machine components and state-of-the-art injection moulding techno-logy have always been combined to the best possible effect.


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Energy saving: electro-mechanical dosage (AED). Efficient: servo-electric rotary table ensures high

quality production.

High-performance: simultaneous, fast machine move-

ments thanks to hydraulic accumulator technology.

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accumulator technologyHydraulic accumulator technology with a central pressure accumulator on the ALLROUNDER T rotary table machines and the customer-specifically configured vertical special machines enable a more dynamic and faster injection process. All movement axes of the machines are servo-controlled and therefore completely independent from one another. Virtually unlimited simultane-ous movements can thus be performed at high speed and with great precision.

4 Electric expansion stages

In terms of drives, both electro-mechanical dosage (AED) as well as an electro-mechani-cal ejector system are available, which can both be moved completely independently of the hydraulic drive. In addition to reduc-ing the cycle-time, this also saves energy and enhances precision. The ARBURG en-ergy saving system (AES) enables the pump speed of the hydraulic drive to be adjusted continuously. This means that energy sav-ings of up to 30 per cent can be achieved in the case of medium cycle times.

5 Servo-electric rotary table

Thanks to their servo-electric drives, the ro-tary tables of the ALLROUNDER V and T machines are generally independent of the injection moulding process itself. This effec-tively reduces cycle times. Mould move-ments thus become fast and extremely ac-curate, while energy consumption is lower. Programmable, closed-loop-controlled speed ramps ensure smooth acceleration and braking.

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Ergonomic clamping units

We offer a wide range of different clamping systems which allow the verti-cal ALLROUNDER to be precisely tai-lored to your production requirements. For the optimum processing of inserts, moulds can be closed both from above or below. Different versions with rotary and sliding tables are available to ena-ble you to work while the injection moulding process is in progress. This also enables effective automated part production as well as problem-free integration of vertical ALLROUNDER machines in production lines. This high flexibility means many years of added value for your business.

1 Vertical free-space system

The special advantage of the ALLROUNDER entry-level models is the configuration of their clamping units as vertical free-space systems. There are no tie bars to hinder mould installation or the insertion and re-moval of items. The fixed mounting platen positioned at the bottom and effectively prevents the inserts from slipping. This setup also enables automated part feed to be achieved with ease. In addition, ergo-nomically efficient operation is ensured thanks to the low table heights, the guards that can be adjusted to the parting line as well as the safety guard that opens auto-matically and is already prepared for feed-ing through cables. From machine size 275 V upwards, the clamping unit can be adjusted to different mould heights.

2 Integrated rotary table

Ideal for automation, as well as higher output: the two-station rotary tables of the ALLROUNDER V (optional) and T (standard) machines permit simultaneous insertion and removal of moulded parts during the injec-tion process. More demanding production processes can be implemented using the three-station rotary tables available for the ALLROUNDER T. Tie-barless table concepts result in large free spaces for mounting the moulds. The centre of the rotary table is also left free for water cooling circuits and electrical connections. Cycle times are mini-mised thanks to the independent, fast, precise and energy-efficient servo-electric drive for the rotary tables. Programmable, regulated speed ramps ensure smooth acceleration and braking.

Ergonomic: low table heights, ideal for manual activities. User-friendly: media connections directly on the

rotary table.


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3 Special clamping systems

The flexible ALLROUNDER principle with swivelling clamping unit and interchangeable injection unit means that all ALLROUNDER S machines up to size 370 can operate verti-cally. The fixed mounting platen is always at the top in these configurations. This equip-ment version permits up to four working po-sitions on a single machine. Special machines with a fixed vertical clamping unit based on the ALLROUNDER S or the ALLROUNDER T rotary table machines are also available upon request. The fixed mould platens are located at the top or bottom, depending on the ma-chine size. ARBURG has a wealth of experi-ence in this area due to already implemented individual solutions.

4 Mould protection

In the case of the ALLROUNDER V entry-level models, the C-clamps, which can be swivelled to both sides, provide for torque-free force application, ensuring protection of the mould. Furthermore, mould wear is minimised through the optimum guidance and bearing of the moving mounting platen. In the case of the ALLROUNDER T rotary machines and the customer-specific, configured vertical special machines, the tried-and-tested four-tie-bar guidance, to-gether with central force application, en-sures high precision of the movements and mould locking. Optimum mould service life is assured by the stable clamping unit and the sensitive mould protection system

5 Wide range of applications

The large selection of different clamping systems, together with the comprehensive clamping force spectrum, allows optimal configurations to be achieved in terms of the application and energy consumption. The flexible product range is completed by rotary and sliding tables.

Customised: special machines with fixed vertical

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Precise: C-clamp for torque-free force application. High flexibility: product range with a variety of

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Adaptable injection units

1 Short set-up times

The injection unit can be swivelled to the operator side for easy removal and cleaning of the screw and for replacing the cylinder modules. The screw can be removed with-out dismantling the cylinder module. Set-up can be performed quickly and without er-rors thanks to the rapid-release coupling for the screw and the central connection of all cylinder module supply units.

2 Wide variety of combinations

The injection units operate both vertically and horizontally for injection into the parting line. Cylinder modules which are compatible for all series and feature different screw dia-meters are available for each injection unit. The equipment range is rounded off by cylin-der modules for processing thermosets and silicone, highly wear-resistant bimetallic cylin-ders and screws with special geometries.

3 Torque-free nozzle contact

The advantage of torque-free, two-tie-bar guidance of the injection units is an abso-lutely leak-free nozzle contact surface. Both flat and radius nozzles can be used without any problems. High nozzle contact forces can be easily achieved by means of the central insertion in the mould. The build-up of the nozzle contact force is pro-grammable and controlled. This has a posi-tive effect on nozzle and mould wear.

To ensure optimum material prepara-tion and injection, the vertical ALLROUNDER machines offer adaptable injection units in different sizes and screw diameters. Specially-coated screws in special geometries allow you to process all common plastics. The vari-able configuration of the injection units provides additional flexibility: vertically for injecting through the upper mount-ing platen and horizontally for injection into the parting line. This broad range of equipment is supplemented by fur-ther hydraulic and electric expansion stages. The result is that you are fully equipped to handle any production task. Moreover, high-quality part pro-duction is guaranteed long term.

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4 Controlled injection

Pressure and speed-controlled injection pro-cess ensures reproducible mould filling and high moulded part quality. The screw is reli-ably prevented from retracting, ensuring consistent shot weights. With the position-regulated screw option developed by ARBURG, moulded part quality can be fur-ther increased. This is achieved through improved control precision with regard to pressure and speed of injection. A separate,

closed-loop control circuit (servo control) for the injection process characterises this fea-ture. The hydraulic accumulator technology provides even greater dynamics and speed during injection.

5 Expandable dosage drive

Optional electro-mechanical dosage (AED) enables energy savings of up to 20 per cent while maintaining the same high pre-cision. Because the electro-mechanical dosage drive operates independently, cycle times can be significantly reduced in some cases. Simultaneous dosing also permits longer dosage times and hence gentler melt preparation.

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SELOGICA control system

Maintaining control over sophisticated machine and robotic technology requires a correspondingly powerful control sys-tem. All the sub-steps in the manufactur-ing cycle can be programmed clearly and easily using the intuitive SELOGICA se-quence editor. SELOGICA acts as a cen-tral setting and monitoring system for the entire injection moulding process, including the programming of inte-grated robotic systems and peripherals. All technical features of SELOGICA are designed to make operation quick, safe and convenient. In this way, short set-up times can be achieved in your produc-tion facility. Data is input consistently and training is kept to a minimum, as your operators no longer have to adapt their thinking process.

1 Central management

The SELOGICA system saves time and costs thanks to its unique standardised operating concept. With the simple integration of a variety of peripherals, the control system can be used for sequence management, even of complete production cells. The management of setting data is simpler than ever; there is only one data record for the entire production unit.

2 Intuitive operation

All data can be accessed immediately, rap-idly and easily via the SELOGICA touch-screen. The graphic operating system, which is compatible with a wide variety of technologies, is self-explanatory. The unique sequence editor with patented, real-time plausibility check always clearly indicates the logical position of the current program-ming step. This way, operating errors are prevented from the start.

Fast access: available sequence symbols.

Further information: SELOGICA control system brochure

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3 Fast set-up times

The input logic of the SELOGICA system is based on the mould set-up sequence and optimisation of the injection moulding pro-cess. The “Set-up Assistant” module sup-ports daily operations from menu-guided mould installation and auto-matic calculation of the param-eters, through to teach-in of the finished sequence.

4 Reliable optimisation

The SELOGICA machine control system of-fers numerous options for process optimisa-tion, monitoring and documentation. Numerous mould protection, diagnostic and support functions, such as the maintenance

display, all fall under the topic of machine monitoring. All messages are displayed conveniently in plain text, so that operators always know precisely what action has to be taken.

• Control centre for the entire injection moulding technology

• Convenient sequence programming with graphic symbols

• Real-time plausibility checks • Common data record for the entire

production unit• “Set-up Assistant“ module• Interactive teach-in functions• Water-cooling for continuous tempe-

rature control in the control cabinet

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Intuitive operation

Reliable optimisation

Central management

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In focus: ergonomic encapsulation of inserts. Hybrid components: reproducible injection

through position-regulated screw.

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The wide range of different clamping and injection units available, the supe-rior ergonomics and availability, easy integration in automated production lines – these are all tangible advantages that vertical ALLROUNDER machines can provide in your production for the encapsulation of inserts. From the ALLROUNDER V entry-level model to special machines precisely tailored to your specific requirements: when you use our vertical ALLROUNDERS, you can process all known injectable material types efficiently and economically – guaranteed.

1 Encapsulation of inserts

The main area of application for vertical ALLROUNDER machines is the encapsula-tion of inserts. The machine technology is clearly adapted to this task. For example, the vertical free-space system permits free access to the mould from three sides on ALLROUNDER V entry-level models. Closing the mould in a downward movement en-sures the reliable processing of even com-plex inserts. Moreover, machine versions are available with rotary or sliding tables, which enable automated and fast encapsulation of high-precision parts in series production. Particularly in the case of rotary table ma-chines like the ALLROUNDER T, excellent positioning accuracy of the servo-electric drive guarantees the smooth further pro-cessing of moulded parts in subsequent au-tomated processes, for example when using robotic systems.

2 Hybrid components

In addition to thermoplastic items, parts made from thermoset or silicone, for exam-ple, can also be produced on appropriately configured vertical ALLROUNDER machines. This is of particular interest to the electrical and electronics industries, but also to the au-tomotive sector with its wide range of con-nectors. The high degree of reproducibility that can be achieved with the vertical ALLROUNDER machines by combining posi-tion-regulated screw (PRS) and dynamic in-jection via hydraulic accumulator are particu-larly important in this context. The moulded part quality achievable is comparable to that of the electro-mechanical version.

Further information: Application expertise brochure

Robotic systems brochure


Automation: ALLROUNDER machines and robotic

systems from a single source.

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3 Multi-component parts

The modular concept of the vertical ALLROUNDER with its versatile configura-tion options is also important when more than one component has to be processed. Here, different practice-oriented modules can be combined to provide the ideal ma-chine for any application. The freely pro-grammable SELOGICA control system makes the co-ordination of several injection units and mould functions simple to under-stand and clear at all times.

4 Inline production

Turnkey reel-to-reel production systems are just one of many examples of automated inline production. For example, if lead-frames are encapsulated, reproducibility, reliability and productivity are the key con-cerns. Short cycle times, avoidance of short shots and minimizing reject parts are highly significant. The configuration of the vertical ALLROUNDER machines can be tailored per-fectly to such demanding production tasks. Two examples serve as an illustration: Precise lifting of the carrier strip is ensured through the regulated ejector, while maxi-mum process control is achieved through the integration of all peripherals in die SELOGICA control system.

5 Automation

The combination of ALLROUNDERs and ro-botic systems forms the basis for complete production cells, which are developed by the ARBURG project department together with the customer. All upstream and downstream production steps in the injection moulding process are automated. The service range available from ARBURG covers optimisation of moulded parts and support during the mould design process, complete assembly and commissioning of the individual compo-nents and installation at the owner’s prem-ises and all the necessary services.

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Different clamping systems available with rotary or sliding tables | Clamping forces from 125 to 4,000 kN | Injection units from size 30 to 4600 (according to EUROMAP)

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All data and technical information have been compiled with great care. However we accept no responsibility for correctness. Individual illustrations and information may deviate from the actual delivery condition of the machine. The relevant valid operating instructions are applicable for the installation and operation of the machine.

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