Molds:
• Compatible with glass, metal, split or tubular molds.
• Accepts wide range of mold diameters.
• Capable of processing Nylon 12, Pebax, Polyurethane and PET (other materials may be possible).
• Molds fixed to machine using 3 fingered pneumatic grippers.
Tubing Grippers:
• Right Gripper seals and firmly holds tubing allowing tensioning for axial elongation.
• Left Grabber seals and then punctures tubing creating N2 port for pressurization of tubing, and firmly holds tubing allowing tensioning for axial elongation.
Tension/Stretch Control:
• Linear servo motor for tensioning and stretch functions.
• Ability to apply tension load to tubing.
• Tension set value can be adjusted at key points in process cycle.
• 0 – 25 lb tension capability with 0.1 lb resolution.
• Ability to stretch tubing to set distance.
• Stretch set value can be adjusted at key points in process cycle.
• Ability to switch between tension and stretch distance within cycle.
Pressure Control:
• 0 – 1000 psi electronic precision pressure valve.
• Able to set pressure ramp rate for each stage of the process.
Temperature control:
• Independent PC controlled temperature for each nozzle.
• Ambient to 750°F (400°C).
Heater/Cooling Nozzles:
• Optimized flow pattern for uniform heating of mold.
• Narrow center heater nozzle allows focused application of heat for initiation of balloon.
• Axial traverse enables controlled balloon propagation within mold.
• Wide outer heater nozzles for heat setting of formed balloon.
• Wide cooling nozzle which optimizes flow pattern for rapid mold cooling.
User Interface:
• Touch screen PC user interface.
• PC control/display parameters include: nozzle temperature, blow pressure, axial force/tension and distance/stretch moves, heater nozzle position, and cooling.
• Easy to navigate menu structure which aids process development and profile setup.
• Test screen provides independent control of all functions easing machine setup and maintenance.
• Capable of storing and recalling multiple product profiles.
• Barcode scanning capability.
• FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant.
Processing Range:
• 120mm in length, 10mm in diameter with nozzle change out (utilizing MSI metal molds).
• Size capabilities will be determined on a case by case basis for anyone wishing to use their own mold design.
