Machine shut-off nozzle for Elastomer; Type-E Integrated actuator and tempering system Application: Elastomeric plastics Shut-off technique: Integrated two way pneumatic actuator Characteristics: Integrated tempering system over the whole length, heatable up to 110 C Index chapter page 1. Technical description... 2 2. Working principal... 3 3. Data sheet... 4 4. Measurements for inquiries as well as orders... 5 5. Installation Instructions... 6 6. Nozzle Design / Service... 7 1
1. Technical description The field of application for the E-Nozzle is primarily LSR (Liquid Silicon Rubber). Additional applications are the thermoplastic Elastomers. Silicone is a special material from this group of Elastomers. A special property of this material group is that the mechanical characteristics are constant over a wide temperature range. There are multiple fields of LSR applications; focusing on seals, medical parts, electronics and many others. In today s processing we have the possibility of acquiring materials in a stage where they may be used in connection with high vulcanization velocities, this makes it possible to use such material in the injection molding process. Cycle times are in part very short, because cross-linking is done very quickly. Cross-linking is dependant on both the mold temperature as well as on the wall thickness of the parts. The plasticizing unit, including the shut-off nozzle, is very much responsible for the quality of the molded parts. Different to conventional thermoplastic processing, the processing of LSR requires liquid tempered plasticizing units. The temperature range is within 20 to 40 C. The low viscosity of LSR requires high precision on the different parts involved, which are in turn responsible for the quality of the plastic parts produced. The herzog E-Nozzle shows a very compact design. A 2-way pneumatic cylinder controls the shut-off mechanism- while the integrated cooling system, which goes up to the nozzle tip, ensures functional and reliable processing. The materials chosen in the production of the E-Nozzle are highly corrosion resistant. What can you expect from a Herzog E-Nozzle? Targeted cooling or heating over the whole nozzle, i.e. tempering until the interface of nozzle mold Minimized cycle time due to fast and precise acting control unit Cleaning can be done very economically Assembling and disassembling is easily manageable Compact concept Connecting parts (tip, adapter) custom manufactured 2
2. Working principal Legend Flow channel Shut-off mechanism Cooling cycle The flow channel (E1: 4 channels) is running trough the optimized flow channels around the shut-off nozzle. A 2-way operating pneumatic actuator shuts the nozzle. The needle is closing fast and accurate at the nozzle tip. The tempering cycle is conducted up to the tip. 3
3. Data sheet Technical data E0 E1 max. injection rate cm 3 / s 350 1500 max. nozzle contact force in kn 70 120 smallest / largest nozzle orifice (mm) M by max. injection rate Ø 3 / Ø 5 Ø 3 / Ø 8 (Ø 10) max. back pressure 600 bar (at actuator 10 bar) 1800 bar (at actuator 10 bar) max. injection pressure 2500bar 2500bar temperature range -20 C / 180 C -20 C / 180 C flow channel 30mm 2 150mm 2 Cold runner tip Direct gate Actuator E0 E1 pneumatic 4-10 bar 4-10 bar operation mode 2 - way 2 - way Connection pneumatic tempering system 2 x G1/8 2 x G1/8 2 x G1/8 2 x G1/4 Standard measurements in mm E0 E1 K tip length (direct gate) 27, on request 35, on request K tip length (cold runner) 27 + LT 35 + LT M max. orifice Ø 4, on request Ø 8, on request N body length; Installation wrench (SW) 118, SW 50 125, SW 50 J body diameter Ø 74 Ø 100 DT tip diameter Ø 24 Ø 36 DT cold runner tip diameter Ø 10, 15, 20 Ø 15, 20, 25 LT length to intersection point 20 (Ø 10), 23 20 (Ø 10), 23 R pneumatic connection G1/8 G1/8 tempering system connection G1/8 G1/4 Technical modifications reserved For inquiries or orders please use measurement sheet on page 5. 4
4. Measurements for inquiries as well as orders Company Street ZIP/City Contact Phone / Fax E-Mail Please use the data sheet on page 4 to fill out this measurement sheet. E0 (to 350 cm³/s) E1 (to 1500 cm³/s) Brand of machine Options axial adjustment tip filter others Standard measurements in mm description:.. E0 J ø 74 K 27 N 118 E1 ø 100 35 125 Cold runner tip Direct gate Your measurements in mm Letter description A Connecting thread B C D E J Thread length including center device (E) Inlet diameter Centering device diameter Length of the centering device Body-ø K L Tip length Tip geometry Direct gate Cold runner tip M Orifice O / O1 Immersion depth of the screw tip into the nozzle / angle Customer information For requirements which vary from our standard range, we need additional information (e.g. drawing, sample). Our Customer Services will be pleased to help you. 5
5. Installation Instructions A) Mounting Follow the instructions according to the graphics on the left. The nozzle arrives preassembled. Please inspect and grease the adapter before installation. Refer also to the machine handbook before installation. Tip / needle removal, see page 7 Max. working conditions: 2500bar at 110 C 1. Inspect the threads and surfaces 2. Grease adapter thread with silicon paste or encapsulate with teflon band 3. Insert and hand-tighten the adapter Legend manually grease with silicon paste / teflon tape match temperatures inspect B) Tools required: Part Tool E0 E1 Torque E0 Adapter (page 7, key no. 5) Open-ended wrench AF 50 AF 50 Refer to machine manufacturer Tip (page 7, key no. 19) Open-ended wrench AF 18 AF 27 No adjustment required for initial installation. After servicing tighten tip fully in cap. 1. If required make sure that the nozzle and cylinder have matching temperautres. 2. Tighten the adapter to the torque specified by the machine manufacturer. Cap screws (page 7, key no. 18) Allen key AF 5 AF 6 No adjustment required for initial installation. When servicing fix/remove crosswise in 4 steps: Stabilize / 7Nm / 10Nm / 12 Nm C) Nozzle Tips Due to variation in tips, slight differences may be expected in the removal and service of the tip. Installation remains unchaged. may fluctuate up to 2 mm 1. The connection ring can be manouvered into position by hand. Do not adjust the connection using tools of any kind. 2. Connect the tempering system and pneumatic supply to the nozzle according to the indications on the nozzle. Axial adjustment tip: Tip which allows a certain flexibility in the mold-plate. Standard Cooling Tip 6
6. Nozzle Design /Service Assemble the nozzle according to the numerical order. (Not equivalent to position numbers on drawings). Never heat steel parts above 200 o C We offer our customers a cleaning service. The nozzle will be disassembled, inspected and a recommendation would be given for the parts which are in need of replacement. Tip Removal (reverse order for installation - refer also to table on page 6 for torques) Code Quantity E0/E1 Description 1 1 1 body 2 1 1 sleeve 3 2 8 seal 4 1 4 material transfer duct 5 1 1 adapter 6 1 1 O-ring 7 1 1 piston 8 1 4 O-ring 9 1 4 lubro seal 10 1 1 piston seal 11 2 2 dual seal 12 1 1 needle 13 3 3 screw M4 14 5 5 O-ring 15 1 1 connection ring 16 6 6 ring seal 17 1 1 tip ring 18 12 12 screw M6 * 75 19 1 1 tip 20 1 1 O-Ring 21 1 1 O-ring 22 1 1 O-ring 23 1 1 tempering cap 24 1 1 pin 25 1 1 snap ring Servicing: Inspect and clean all parts. Check all parts regarding scouring, tolerances or damage. Replace when necessary only with genuine Herzog manufactured parts. Parts may vary according to individual customer specifications. Needle Removal (reverse order for installation - refer also to table on page 6 for torques) 2. 1. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. remove retaining clip 2. pull off tempering cap 3. loosen crosswise cap screws 4. screw out tip 5. clean and inspect all seals Note: When reassembling ensure gap min. 0.5mm exists 1. follow tip removal instructions 2. extract fully cap screws and cap 3. using a ring spanner, screw out needle 4. inspect for wear & clean all excess material away 7