Systems and solutions for injection molding 1
Welcome to the world of PRIAMUS! Plastic is our Life. More precisely it is the injection molding process. Because everything we do is somehow connected with it. For many years we have concerned ourselves with the quality assurance when manufacturing injection molded parts in any form whatsoever. Our focus has always been the financial benefit of our customers and of course the quality. Not so much the means which are required to do this. Today PRIAMUS provides a broad range of products beginning with many variations of cavity pressure and cavity temperature sensors, as to well-thought-out connecting elements and machine interfaces through to software and amplifiers. But only the whole makes a system - a PRIAMUS system! 2
Monitoring the process FILLCONTROL Monitor is the basis for all PRIAMUS systems. Because every process must first of all be monitored to make sure that definitely no bad part will be shipped to the end customer. Application Problem Example Solution General Parts are not filled Cable connector Monitoring of a pressure level Coinjection Uncontrolled filling Food Container Monitoring of shear rate Family molds Different length of flow paths Model Kits Monitoring of each single cavity Monitor 3
Controlling the process FILLCONTROL Switch generates real time switching signals. Fully automatic, depending on the melt front, or conventionally depending on programmed switching levels or events. Application Problem Example Solution Overmolding of insert parts Flow marks Golf balls Automatic core pull Sequential molding Weld Lines Car bumper Automatic valve gate control Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) Unequal compression Heart catheter Automatic valve gate control Switch 4
Balancing and controlling hotrunners FILLCONTROL Control H balances multi cavity hotrunner molds and controls the melt flow of large area parts fully automatic! Application Problem Example Solution Multi cavity molds Different grade of filling Infusion systems Ceramics molding Dimensional variations HID lamps Automatic hotrunner balancing Multi cavity molds Long cycle times Contact lenses ControlH 5
Controlling the machine FILLCONTROL Control M controls the quality of the molded parts by adapting the machine settings cycle by cycle. Because this is the only way to compensate for process variations. Application Problem Example Solution Processing of recycled materials Precision injection molding Viscosity variations Tractor cover Viscosity control Dimensional variations Blister packaging Shrinkage control Technical parts Insufficient strength Gearwheels Compression control ControlM 6
Balancing Valve Gate Nozzles FILLCONTROL Control V balances and controls the melt flow especially of cold runner molds by automatically delaying the opening of the valve gate nozzles. Application Problem Example Solution Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) Different compression Overmolded airbag igniters Family molds Different volumes Food container Automatic balancing and control of valve gate nozzles Thermoplastic - LSR Unsteady volume (LSR) Oxygen masks ControlV 7
Compact sensors and quick disconnects Cavity pressure 8
Specifically for multi cavity molds with many cavities the installation of conventional sensors is very often difficult. PRIAMUS sensors however can be installed into the mold inserts separable and water proof. Cavity Temperature 9
Heavy duty cavity temperature sensors Melt temperature sensors The new generation of heavy duty temperature sensors pushes the boundaries in terms of capacity. For all processes which are slightly harsher. 10
Sensor Class Sensor front Temperatur range (mold, cable) Degree of hardness Sensor front machineable not machineable 0... 200 C 0... 320 C 0... 450 C 48 HRC 60 HRC Miniature cavity temperature sensor (standard) Heavy duty cavity temperature sensor Melt temperature sensor (hotrunner manifold, machine nozzle, machine barrel) 11
PRIAMUS Support we will not leave you out in the rain! One swallow does not make a summer and one sensor alone does not make a system. Very often it requires more than only hard and software. And often it is group-wide projects which are supported from PRIAMUS from beginning to the end. For this reason Service is a huge priority with PRIAMUS. Not only on the telephone, but especially on-site with the customer. We are happy to help you with the optimal sensor positions. We are also happy to help you when it comes to optimizing complete manufacturing processes. We do this more and more around the whole world! 12
PRIAMUS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES AG Rheinweg 4 CH-8200 Schaffhausen Phone +41 (0)52 632 2626 Fax +41 (0)52 632 2627 PRIAMUS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Postweg 13 D-73084 Salach Phone +49 (0)7162 930 60 480 Fax +49 (0)7162 930 60 481 PRIAMUS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 3061 Nationwide Parkway Brunswick, OH 44212 / USA Phone +1 877 774 2687 Fax +1 877 678 5062 www.priamus.com Application: Base plates for the servo drive of side view mirrors Magna Auteca AG, AT-Krottendorf/Weiz Photo front and back cover: PRIAMUS 13