IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Airmould Contour®
Fields of applicationMachines and equipment
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Content
1. Why do you need gas-assisted injection molding?
1.1 Airmould®
1.1.1 Application
1.1.2 Processes for gas injection
1.2 Airmould Contour®
2. What equipment do we need for gas- and water-assisted injection molding?
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Content
1. Why do you need gas-assisted injection molding?
1.1 Airmould®
1.1.1 Application
1.1.2 Processes for gas injection
1.2 Airmould Contour®
2. What equipment do we need for gas- and water-assisted injection molding?
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Fields of applicatonAdvantages for the molderTypical moldingsA process to resolve molding problems
Why do we need gas-assisted injection Molding?Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted injection molding
Gas-assisted processes:
1. Gas distributed in melt to form a cell structure: Structural foam processes
2. Gas used to form hollow sections: Internal gas injection technology
3. Gas injected between melt and cavity: External gas injection technology
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted injection molding
Why?
Improvement of part qualityNo sink marksNo or low warpingLower clamping forcesShorter cycle timesWeight saving
Gas-assisted injection molding
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted injection molding
Gas-assisted processes:
1. Gas distributed in melt to form a cell structure: Structural foam processes
2. Gas used to form hollow sections: Internal gas injection technology
3. Gas injected between melt and cavity: External gas injection technology
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Structural Foam Technology
Low pressure structural foam:
compact skin
foamed core
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assisted injection molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Telephone kioskWeight: 60 kg Wall thickness: 6-8 mmPlastic: PC with 5 % glassfiber
reinforcement
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Structural Foam Technology
Gas-assisted injection molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Multicomponent Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted injection molding
Gas-assisted processes:
1. Gas distributed in melt to form a cell structure: Structural foam processes
2. Gas used to form hollow sections: Internal gas injection technology
3. Gas injected between melt and cavity: External gas injection technology
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assisted Injection MoldingInternal gas pressure:Airmould®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding:External gas pressure:Airmould Contour®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Content
1. Why do you need gas-assisted injection molding?
1.1 Airmould®
1.1.1 Application
1.1.2 Processes for gas injection
1.2 Airmould Contour®
2. What equipment do we need for gas- and water-assisted injection molding?
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assisted Injection MoldingInternal gas pressure:Airmould®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding:External gas pressure:Airmould Contour®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Some advantages:
Improvement of surface qualityNo sink marksNo or reduced warpageReduction of clamping forcesReduction of cycle timesPolymer and weight saving up to 50%
Why Airmould® ?
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Principle of mold cavity filling with Airmould®
Airmould®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Thick wall grab handle, PA 12, Reduction of cycle time by 60% with Airmould®
Airmould®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Content
1. Why do you need gas-assisted injection molding?
1.1 Airmould®
1.1.1 Application
1.1.2 Processes for gas injection
1.2 Airmould Contour®
2. What equipment do we need for gas- and water-assisted injection molding?
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Because of different polymer and gas viscosities, moldings for gas assist need to meet specific design criteria.
Therefore suitable products have been distinguished in 4 groups of differing designs:
Rod shaped moldingsPanel shaped moldingsPanel shaped moldings with increased wall sectionsProblem moldings.
Airmould®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Moldings suitable for Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
1. Rod shaped moldings
Grab handle, ABS
Weight reduction: 30 % No sink marks
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Rod shaped moldings
Handle for refrigerator, ABS,
One single production step withAirmould®
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Rod shaped moldings
Lawn mawerhandle, PP
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Seat adjustment lever for gardenchair, PP- GF
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
Rod shaped moldings
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Rod shaped moldings
Steering wheel for pedal car, PP
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Rod shaped moldings
Gearshift lever for pedal car, PP
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Exterior door handle, PA 6 with 30 % GF
Weight reduction 20 %,Cycle time reduction 50 %
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
Rod shaped moldings
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Rod shaped moldings
Exterior door handle unit for car, Handle: Airmould®, PA GF 20
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Door handle,ABS
No sink marksNo warpageWeight reduction
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
Rod shaped moldings
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
2. Panel shaped moldings
Garden table top:1500 x 900 mm
High rigidity and low warpingClamping force reduction of 60 % to 10.000 kN by using Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings
Rotating plate for kitchen furniture, PP
High rigidity by means of gas channels with high ribs
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
3. Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Internal door handle, PP
Wall thickness from 2 to 12 mm
No sink marks with Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Door handle in PP, wall thickness 2.5 mm,wall thickness 20 mm in grab handle section
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
No sink marks with Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Interior door cover,PP
No sink marks• No warping
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings withincreased wall sections
Car side trims, ABS
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
End piece of side trim for car,ABS
No sink marks
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
weight saving for handle no sink marks in housing because of gas injection, gas is injected at 3 different locations
Exterior door handle unit with handle, PA-GF
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas- assisited Injection molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Rear view mirrors in ABS, painted
No sink marks with Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Truck intake air filter housing,PA with 30 % GF
Increased rigidity by means of gas channels using Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Truck intake air filter housing,PA with 30 % GF
Increased rigidity by means of gas channels using Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Industrial vacuum cleaner housingin ABS
increased rigidity with Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Frontend for truck,PC-PBT-blend
No warpageNo sink marksHigh rigidity
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Interior door handle and handle unitfor car, Handle: Airmould®, PA GF 20 Metallised
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Thin tube with ball, PP, tubediameter 2 mm
Weight compact: 1.4 g,Weight with Airmould®: 0,6 g
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
4. Problem moldings
Washing machine front cover in ABS
Right: Warpage with conventionalinjection molding
Left: no warpage with Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Problem moldings
Left: gas injection at 2 locations by means of gas injection modules
Right: no sink marks even opposite mounting bosses
Front cover for washing machine, ABSGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Problem moldings
No sink marks using gas injection in the 4 corners
Monitor front, mod. PPEGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Problem moldings
Flatness +- 0.5 mmwas achieved by using Airmould®
U-shape border with ribs, PPEGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Problem moldings
No warping and better dimensional stability with Airmould®
Cover for car radioGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Problem moldings
Connector handle, PP
No sink marks oppositeto mounting bossesusing Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Content
1. Why do you need gas-assisted injection molding?
1.1 Airmould®
1.1.1 Application
1.1.2 Processes for gas injection
1.2 Airmould Contour®
2. What equipment do we need for gas- and water-assisted injection molding?
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas injection molding
Airmould®
1. Short-Shot Process
2. Full-ShotProcess
3. Overflow Process
4. Back to Screw Process
5. Retractable Core Process
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Short-Shot Process
Short filling of the mold,complete filling by means of the gas
GasPlasticMold
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Short-Shot Process
Handle, PPWeight reduction 50 %
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmold®
Lever, PA 6 with 20 % GF,
Weight reduction 15 %, Cycle time reduction 35 %
Short-Shot ProcessGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Grab handle fortable barbecue,PA-GF
Weight reduction25 %
Short-Shot ProcessGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Short-Shot Process
Grab handle, ABS
Thick handle section, thin mounting section,no sink marks
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Short-Shot Process
Folding cjairs for the OlympicStadium in Sydney, consisting of seat, back and arm rests
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Short-Shot Process
Olympic Stadium in Sydney, equipped with Airmould® chairs
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Full-Shot Process
Complete filling of the mold, gas injection for shrinkagecompensation
Gas PlasticMoldGas injection
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Car speaker housingNo sink marks in thick sections
Full-Shot ProcessGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Short-Shot Process
TrayNo sink marks at thick sections
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas- asssisted Injection molding
Airmould®
Overflow Process
Complete filling of the mold,expelling plastic into overflow cavityby means of the gas
GasPlasticMoldGas injection
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Exterior door handle,PA 6 with 30% GF
Overflow ProcessGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas- asssisted Injection molding
Airmould®
Back to Screw Process
Complete filling of the moldpushing plastic back to screw bymeans of the gas
GasPlasticMoldGas injection
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Retractable Core Process
Core forward: complete filling with plasticCore retraction and gas injection
GasPlasticMold
Gas injectionRetractable coreHydraulics
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Bottle crateThick wall hollow handle sections
Retractable Core ProcessGas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Multifoam Process
Multifoam = Co-injection and Airmould®
Start with skin material, then core material mold filling with gas
Gas Mold
Plastic: skin materialPlastic: core material
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Multifoam Process
Cross section of molding
Skin: TPECore: PPHollow section using Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Multifoam Process
Time sequence of mold filling:Co-injection:
A
B
MULTIFOAM:
A
B
Gas
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Multifoam Process
Arm rest for office chair,
Skin: PACore: PA- GFHollow section using Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Multifoam Process
Cross section of door handle
Skin: PPCore: PP foamedHollow section with Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Multifoam Process
Cross section of media duct
Skin: Polymer 1, i.e. resistantagainst chemicals
Core: Polymer 2, i.e. resistantagainst transport media
Hollow section with gas
Reference: IKV Aachen
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Content
1. Why do you need gas-assisted injection molding?
1.1 Airmould®
1.1.1 Application
1.1.2 Processes for gas injection
1.2 Airmould Contour®
2. What equipment do we need for gas- and water-assisted injection molding?
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted injection molding
Gas-assisted processes:
1. Gas distributed in melt to form a cell structure: Structural foam processes
2. Gas used to form hollow sections: Internal gas injection technology
3. Gas injected between melt and cavity: External gas injection technology
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assisted Injection MoldingInternal gas pressure:Airmould®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding:External gas pressure:Airmould Contour®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould Contour®
Conventional injection molding
AIRMOULD CONTOUR®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould Contour®
The Process
1. Complete filling with melt2. Injection of the gas between the melt and the mold cavity3. The gas acts as holding pressure and pushes the melt against the
opposite cavity wall.
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
The Process
Complete filling with plastic - Application of holding pressureInjection of gas between melt and cavity surfaceGas pressure is active during cooling phase and compensates forshrinkage during cooling
Gas (nitrogen)Mold
PlasticGas injection
Airmould Contour®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted injection molding
Fields of application for Airmould Contour®
Panel shaped moldingsPanel shaped moldings with increased wall sectionsProblem moldingsCombination of processes Airmould® und Airmould Contour®
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Keys, PMMA
Airmould Contour®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Cover for cosmeticbox, with thick ribs,
Left: compact moldingRight: Airmould Contour®
Airmould Contour®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
molding with ribs
Left: sink marks with conventionalinjection molding
Right: no sink marks usingAirmould Contour®
Polymer injection
Airmould Contour®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Panel shaped moldings with increased wall sections
Key, PMMA
Airmould Contour®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould Contour®
Applications
Closure, PP Cover, PC-PBTP
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Content
1. Why do you need gas-assisted injection molding?
1.1 Airmould®
1.1.1 Application
1.1.2 Processes for gas injection
1.2 Airmould Contour®
2. What equipment do we need for gas- and water-assisted injectionmolding?
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould® The modular system
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
The Airmould® modular system: 1. Nitrogen generators2. Pressure generators3. Gas pressure control4. Gas injection
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
1. Nitrogen generators
Nitrogen generation with membrane filtrationSpecification from 130 up to 500 Nl/minMinimum nitrogen purity 98%Chill dryer to reduce residual moistureLarge nitrogen storage accumulatorLow noise Mobile, compact design Integrated air compressor Easy maintenance
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
2. Pressure generating units
Compresses the nitrogen supplied by:
Nitrogen generator unit type SENitrogen bottlesLiquid nitrogen
One pressure generator is capable of supplying gas simultanously to several injection molding machines
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Pressure generating units seriesDE
Specification from 130 up to 500 Nl/minMax. working pressure 300 barLow noiseMobile, compact designLarge nitrogen storage accumulatorOne pressure generator iscapable of supplying gas simultanously to severalinjection molding machines
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assited Injection molding
Pressure control - two versions:
Stationary, integrated in the maschine control UNILOG B4Mobile via Airmould® interface
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Pressure control
Integrated in the machine control UNILOG B4
Up to 4 pressure control modules
For all gas injection processes
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Pressure control
Mobile Airmould® control via Airmould® interface
One Monomodule
Two Monomodules via Duplex
Mobile control unit B4 AC
Airmould® interface for all types of injection molding machines
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Pressure control
Monomodule with integratedcontrolwith manual programming devicewith all standard funtions for ex.
Impulse programManual operationDiagnostic
for up to 2 Monomodules (Duplex)
Modules can be placed close to mold to minimize gas consumption
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Pressure control
Mobile control unit B4 AC
Control UNILOG B4Easy data saving
internaly 99 sets of dataexternaly on floppy disc
Languages: German and English asStandard
bar or psi
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gasinjektionstechnik
Pressure control
Mobile control unit B4 AC
Up to 4 pressure control modulesUp to 4 MonomodulesFor retractable gas needlesSuitable for all gas injectionprocessesOption: Hardware core pull
program
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Pressure controlMobile control unit B4 AC
User friendly setting With all standard functions e.g.
Impulse programManual operationDiagnostic
Quality controlSet- & Actual value graphicsPressure control
also for Aquamould®
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Pressure control
Pressure control module
together with stationary control
together with mobile control unit B4 AC
Modules can be placed close to mold to minimize gas consumption
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Pressure control
Quick gas pressure release valve
Recommended for:Reinforced materialsFlame retardant materialsParts with large gas volume
Reduction of:Plate-outsGas release time
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
4. Gas injection
Machine nozzle for Airmould® :
Open nozzle
Shut-off nozzle
Gas injection modules for Airmould®:
Stationary needles
Retractable needles
Airmould®
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Gas injection
Airmould® machine nozzleEasy mold designSealing is possible
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
Gas injection
Airmould® injection module
Three diameters: 3, 5 & 8 mmStandardized lengthSmall dimensionsCompact and small design Entry depth adjustableCleaning without disassembling
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
IMT
Gas-assisted Injection Molding
Airmould®
The Airmould® modular system:
1. Nitrogen generators
2. Pressure generators
3. Gas pressure control
4. Gas injection
Gas-assistedInjection M.
Application
Processes
AirmouldContour®
Modular system
Airmould®
Video:Production cell
IMT
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