CLF Innovative Mold Height Setting and Clamping System: A Breakthrough in Two Platen Injection Molding Machine

25 September 2023

Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works Co. Ltd, globally renowned as CLF, continues to excel as a pioneering force in the realm of high-precision and high-performance large plastic injection molding machines. Among its cutting-edge offerings, the Two Platen Plastic Injection Molding Machine from CLF has emerged as the preferred choice across diverse industrial applications, particularly in the USA. One of its standout features is its remarkable capability to achieve rapid clamping force build-up through shortened locking and pressure-generation times, setting it apart from other Two Platen Plastic Injection Molding Machines.

These injection molding machines are pivotal in the manufacturing process of plastic components for industries such as medicine, packaging, automotive, electronics, and home appliances, encompassing products like plastic pallets, automotive lighting, or car bumpers. In contrast to traditional three-platen injection molding machines, the adoption of two-platen injection molding machines is on the rise due to their ability to meet the varied production demands of plastic injection molding components.

Founded in 1966, CLF has established a reputation for its prowess in developing super-large, high-precision, and high-performance plastic injection molding machines. CLF's Two Platen Injection Molding Machine Line spans a range from 1800 tons to 4000 tons, employing a half-nut locking mechanism integrated with tie bars to facilitate rapid-traverse open/close movements and a hydro-mechanical system for lock-up. It utilizes a mold guiding and height-setting mechanism, complemented by innovative software, ensuring swift, precise, and incremental movement, guaranteeing the smooth operation and accurate reset of each moving part during mold opening and closing. Notably, CLF's standard TPII series excels in minimizing mold open/close movement time, with lock-up speeds as swift as 3 seconds for a 3500-ton two-platen system.

Key Features of CLF Two-Platen Injection Molding Machines:

  1. Innovative Half-Nut Mechanism: This mechanism enables CLF's 2-platen injection molding machine to achieve shorter locking and pressure-generation times, a significant advantage over competing products.

  2. New Mold Guiding and Height Setting System: Innovative program and calculation formulas ensure swift and precise mold location, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual adjustments.

  3. Enhanced Tie Bar Design: This reduces wear and tear and enhances machine stability.

  4. Greater Flexibility and Productivity: CLF's machines offer greater flexibility for plastic parts, resulting in increased productivity, higher machine uptime, and improved reliability.

  5. Reduced Footprint: Two-platen machines from CLF are more compact, occupying less space and consuming fewer resources compared to three-platen machines. This space-saving feature translates to cost savings in terms of machine floor space and plant rental expenses.

  6. Multi-Stage Proportional Pressure Control: This feature aids in low-pressure mold protection.

  7. Adjustable Mold Opening and Closing Stroke: Users have the flexibility to tailor the stroke to suit process requirements.

Jenny Lin, a senior spokesperson from CLF, stated, "This breakthrough was achieved by combining three highly sophisticated technologies. The new mold height setting system and half-nut clamping mechanism are a significant improvement over traditional designs. They are faster, more accurate, and more efficient. This makes them ideal for manufacturers who require injection molding machines with reduced cycle time for large parts. The machine also features a new tie bar design that reduces the load on the moving platen and lowers the friction during movement."

 

Source: businesswire.com