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>> To achieve the possible, one has to keep

trying the impossible. << Hermann Hesse (german novelist

and Nobel prize winner)

be the first.

Innovative injection molding technology

combimelt

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Innovation through combination.

The whole is always greater

than the sum of its parts.
Alloys, mixtures, mergers, fusions, blends, symbioses,
joint v e nt ure s a ll a re c ombina t ions of one kind or
a not he r, a nd a ll of t he m t e st ify ing t o t he fa c t t hat i t
is be t t e r t o join forc e s t ha n t o go it a lone .
Combina t ions unit e indiv idua l prope r t ie s t o for m a
more a dv a nt a ge ous w hole , for unit y is st re ngt h.
E NG E L CO MB I ME LT t e c hnology, w hic h is ba se d on
this principle, embraces all the known techniques of
produc ing mult i- c ompone nt inje c t ion molde d parts
from pla st ic s, fe a t ur ing diffe re nt prope r t ie s a nd/ or
colors or from completely different types of material.

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
The process at a glance.

E NG E L CO MB I ME LT t e c hnology e m braces al l
t he v a r ious t y pe s of inje c t ion moldi ng
proc e sse s for t he produc t ion of c o m pos i te
pa r t s from t he r mopla st ic s, e la st omers and
t he r mose t s.
The se mult i- c ompone nt inje c t ion mol di ng
processes can be divided into two main groups,
a c c ording t o t he int e nde d func t ion of the
molde d pa r t :
a c omposit e molding
b a sse mbly molding

Composite molding

Assembly molding

S e qu e n t ial moldin g

C om p onent assem b ly

This process, which also includes multi-color injection

molding, involves the sequential addition of different
plastic components. It is used, for example, for the
m a s s - p rod u c t i o n o f c o n t ro l e l e me n t s, suc h a s ke y s
an d p u s h bu t t o n s , i n c o r p o r a t i n g a b r a s ion- re sist a nt
b ack - lit s y mb o l s mo l d e d f ro m t r a n sl u c e nt ly
p igm e n te d p l a st i c s.
A n oth e r ty p i c a l e xa m p l e i s t h e mu l t i -c ompone nt
in ject ion m o l d i n g o f re a r l i g h t c o v e r s, fe a t ur ing
d iffere n tly c o l o re d se g m e n t s .

B y se le c t ing ma t e r ia ls w hic h do not adhere to one

a not he r, it is possible t o produc e a r ti cul ated parts
knuc kle joint s, for e xa mple a sse mbl ed i n the
mold, t hus w a iv ing t he ne e d for downs tream
a sse mbly.

O v e r m o ldin g
Th is p roc e s s i s u se d , f o r e x a m p l e , whe n ha ndle s
an d fin ge r g r i p s o n e q u i p m e n t h o u s i n gs ha v e t o be
p rov id e d w i t h a s o f t , n o n -sl i p c o v e r i n g .
Th is is d one b y o v e r mo l d i n g t h e t h e r m opla st ic pa r t
w ith an e la s t o m e r.

C o - i n j e c t io n
A ls o k n ow n a s sa n d wi c h mo l d i n g , t h i s proc e ss c a n
b e u s ed for t h e p ro d u c t i o n o f m u l t i -l a y e r pa r t s
(usually three layers) and involves separate injection
of th e s k in a n d c o re me l t s.
Th e tw o ou t e r s k i n s p ro v i d e t h e p a r t wit h a highquality surface finish, while the reinforcing materials
in th e cen t r a l c o re i m p ro v e t h e p a r t 's me c ha nic a l
and heat-resistant properties. The use of reclaim for
the core can help to reduce costs considerably, and
a foa m c ore re d u c e s we i g h t .

Assembly molding of
seals and gaskets
Special rigid/flexible composites, e.g. combinations
of t he r mopla st ic poly me r s w it h t he r m opl as ti c or
c onv e nt iona l e la st ome r s, c a n displa y an ex trem el y
high st re ngt h bond w it hout a ny ne e d to coat thei r
ma t ing sur fa c e s w it h c oupling a ge nt s .
R ubbe r /t he r mopla st ic c omposit e s, whi ch are us ed
in c a se s w he re low w e ight a nd fre e dom from
corrosion are of the utmost importance, are rapidly
re pla c ing r ubbe r /me t a l c omposit e s. A s i m i l arl y
impor t a nt a re a of a pplic a t ion is t he i n-m ol d fi tti ng
of seals and gaskets. Thermoplastic elastomers are
use d a s se a ling ma t e r ia ls in most c as es .

Material combinations suitability and bond strength.

The achievable tensile strength and shear forces

between the bonding surfaces are dependent on:

Thermoplastics
Elastomers D TPE

Preform / Insert

ABS
ABS/PC
ASA
CA
E VA
PA 6
PA 6 m o d . + 2 5 % G F
PA 6 . 6
PA 6 . 6 m o d . + 2 5 % G F
PA 6 . 1 2
PA 1 2 m o d . + 2 5 % G F
PBT
PC
PC/PBT
PE
PETP
PMMA
POM
PP
PPO mod.
PPE mod.
PS
PSU
PVC-Hart
SAN
TPE-E
TPE-U
BMC
EPDM
NR
SBR
LSR

B o n d s t re n g t h o f v a r i o u s m a t e r i a l c o m b i n a t i o n s :
G o o d b o n d ( c o h e s i v e f r a c t u re )
No bond
P o o r b o n d ( a d h e s i v e f r a c t u re )
N o t e s t re s u l t s

LSR

SBR

NR/SBR

EPDM

TPE-V

SAN

PVC-W

PSU

PS

PPO mod.

PP

POM

PMMA

PETP

PE

PC

PBT

PA 6.6

PA 6

EVA

CA

ASA

ABS

M AT E R I A L
C O M B I N AT I O N S

TPE-U

Rigid / flexible composites

TPE
Elastomers

Thermoplastics

TPE-S

The time available for forming an intimate bond

between the component materials is extremely short.
This means that, irrespective of the anchoring
mechanisms in the materials (interlocking action of
the molecules or chemical reactions), free molecular
movement must be present in the contact surfaces.
Thus, the important parameters here are the temperature of the contact surfaces and the crystalliza-

TPE-E

the material combination

the process and the process control system used
the part geometry

TPE-A

tion or glass transition temperatures of the materials

to be joined together. Further factors influencing the
strength of the bond are additives and fillers, and
also specific conditions of use. It is possible to
modify the adhesion behaviour of certain materials
by means of compatibilizers. The table below
provides an overview of the achievable bond
strengths of various material combinations. In the
case of combinations of incompatible materials, i.e.
materials which do not readily bond together, the
connection must be effected mechanically, through
a positive interlock, for example. In-mold assembly
techniques utilize such incompatibility for the
production of articulated joints.

M
M

M
M

M
M
M

M
M
M
M
M
P

M Bond modification
S S u l p h u r c ro s s l i n k a g e

P P e ro x i d e c ro s s l i n k a g e

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Rotary table system with vertical rotary module.

01

6
02

M o d e o f operat ion
Th e rota r y t a b l e sy st e m i s t h e o n e m o st fre que nt ly
used with the Combimelt process. It is used for both
overmolding and sequential molding processes. The
m ovin g p la t e n o f t h e ma c h i n e i s e q u i ppe d w it h a
rot a r y m od u l e . T h e s t a t i o n a r y mo l d h alf ha s t w o
d iffe ren t m o l d c a v i t i e s , wh i l e t h e mo v i ng mold ha lf
h a s tw o id e n t i c a l c a v i t i e s . A f t e r t h e f i r st inje c t ion
operation in station 1, the rotary table tur ns through
a n an gle of 1 8 0 d e g re e s a n d t r a n sf e r s t he pre for m
to t h e s e c o n d , l a r g e r c a v i t y i n t h e st a t iona r y mold
half. The empty space between the preform and the
c a v ity w a ll i s n o w f i l l e d wi t h t h e s e c o nd ma t e r ia l.
Th e rota r y t a b l e i s r a t e d f o r a l t e r n a t i n g rot a t ion
through an angle of 180 degrees. A special rotary
c ou p lin g p e r m i t s t h e u n re st r i c t e d s u p ply of me dia
to the injection mold. As the rotary table is an integral
part of the injection molding machine, it can be used
for s eve r al m o l d s. R o t a r y t a b l e s a re a v a ila ble w it h
u p t o 4 in d e xi n g p o s i t i o n s .

01

Mobile telephone housings sequentially

molded in two colors.

02

The rotary table is a standard option which

is available on every Engel injection molding
machine. A special rotary coupling permits the
unrestricted supply of media (heating-cooling
medium, electrical wiring, hydraulic oil) to
the injection mold.

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Reversing slide system with horizontal rotary module.

01

02

7
03

M o de o f o p e rat ion
An id e a l s olu tion f o r t h e p ro d u c t i o n o f l a r g e a nd
esp e c ia lly for long p a r t s, i s t h e u se o f t h e la r ge capacity ENGEL DUO (two platen) injection molding
machine. The machine is used in conjunction with a
rotary module, mounted on a sliding carriage inside
the clamping unit, and an injection unit mounted on
each p la te n .
F or s u c h ap p licat i o n s , t h e c o m b i n a t i o n o f t he
horizontal rotary module and the cube-shaped central
p art of th e in ject i o n mo l d m a k e s b e t t e r u s e of t he
available space between the tie-bars than is possible
w ith a rot a r y t a b l e sy st e m.
What is particularly advantageous about this system
is that t h e t w o in j e c t i o n u n i t s a re m o u n t e d on t he
two opposite platens. This permits a simple design
of th e c e n tr al, m o v i n g p a r t o f t h e mo l d a n d wa iv e s
the n e e d for a c o m p l i c a t e d h o t r u n n e r s y st e m.
Th is s y s t e m is p a r t i c u l a r l y su i t a b l e f o r l a r g e - a re a
p arts w it h in t e gr a l l y m o l d e d se a l s o r g a s k e t s ( e .g.
car w in d ow p a n e s).

01

Car headlight lenses.

02

Combined with two injection units mounted on both

platens and a horizontal rotary module integrated
into the clamping unit, the ENGEL DUO machine
provides the basis for the reversing slide system.

03

The horizontal rotary module carries the central part

of a double-daylight (stack) mold.
The combination of the horizontal rotary module and
the cube-shaped central part of the injection mold
permits optimum utilization of the available space
between the tiebars. As the central part of the mold
can revolve in steps of 90 degrees, it affords
optimum access for insert-placing and parts-removal
robots. As in the case of any standard doubledaylight (stack) mold, the central part of the mold
is kept in a central position, in relation to the
platens, during the opening and closing movements
of the clamping unit by means of a positively
actuated hydraulic control.

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Index plate system for unlimited scope.

01

02

8
03

M o d e o f operat ion
W ith t h e ind e x p l a t e sy st e m, t h e ro t a ting a nd
tr an s fe r fu n c t i o n s a re i n t e g r a t e d i n t h e mold. This
s ys t e m m us t b e u s e d i n c a se s wh e re t he se c ond
c om p on en t ma t e r i a l i s t o b e m o l d e d ont o bot h
s id es of th e p re f o r m (m o v i n g m o l d h a l f a nd fixe d
m old h a lf) . To t h i s e n d , t h e p re f o r m , aft e r be ing
molded in station 1, must be transferred to station
2, ov e r m old e d o n o n e s i d e , ro t a t e d , a nd t he n
overmolded on the other. This is done by means of
a so-called index plate in the mold, which removes
the partially molded part from the cavity, rotates it
a n d re p la c e s i t .
Th e d r iv e o f t h e i n d e x p l a t e i s i n t e g r a te d int o t he
m old a n d a d a p t e d t o t h e a c t u a l mo l d i ng
req u ire m ent . T h e i n d e x p l a t e sy st e m a ffords t he
greatest possible scope for combining two or more
m at e r ials in a m o l d e d p a r t .

01

Precision closure with integrated seal

for medical apparatus.

02

Process stage 1: injection molding of basic part

(preform)
Process stage 2: Transfer of preform to station 2
and injection molding of seal

03

The index plate is normally an integral part of the

mold. After each injection operation, the index
plate moves out of the parent mold, rotates
together with the part, and then moves back into the
mold in readiness for the next injection operation.
The system is limited in terms of size by the
maximum part weight that can be handled by the
index plate.

Transfer system for small batches and special solutions.

01

9
02

M o de o f o p e rat ion
This process is used primarily in cases of application
w h e re c om p os ite i n j e c t i o n m o l d i n g s h a v e t o be
com b in e d w ith aw k wa rd l y si z e d o r sh a p e d i nse r t s
or w h e re th e u s e o f a ro t a r y t a b l e o r i n d e x pla t e
system would necessitate the use of a disproportion ate ly lar ge clam p i n g u n i t .
The transfer system is also used instead of the index
p lat e s y s t e m w h e n t h e p re f o r m c a n n o t b e h eld by
an in d e x p la te b e c a u se o f i t s g e o m e t r y.
A ha n d in g rob ot i s u se d f o r t r a n sf e r r i n g t h e pa r t s
from cavity 1 to cavity 2. The transfer operation may
take place either in the same mold, without any need
fo r rot a tion , or b e t we e n t wo a d j a c e n t i n j e c t i on
mo ld in g m a c h in e s. Ve r t i c a l ro t a r y -t a b l e i n d e xing
mac h in e s w it h w o r k p i e c e h o l d i n g f i xt u re s a re a lso
u se d in s p ecial c a s e s .

01

Typical example: screwdriver combining insert with

two-component injection molded part.

02

The transfer of molded parts is possible not only

between two adjacent injection molding machines
but also on just one machine, such as an ENGEL
INSERT rotary-table machine (see ENGEL INSERT
brochure) equipped with 2 or 3 injection units. The
combined operation of two Combimelt-equipped
injection molding machines, each equipped with two
injection units, readily permits the production of fourcomponent parts.

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Sliding split system Combimelt without transfer of parts.

01

02

10
03

M o de o f operat ion
W it h t h e in-m o l d sl i d e me t h o d , t h e c a v it y a re a of
t h e s e c on d ma t e r i a l i s se a l e d o ff b y h y dr a ulic a lly
act u a te d s l i d e a b l e i n s e r t s o r l o c k i n g slide s, w hic h
are op en ed a f t e r i n j e c t i o n a n d i n i t i a l c ooling of t he
fir s t m a te r i a l . I n c o n t r a st wi t h t h e o t h e r me t hods,
in ject ion of t h e se c o n d m a t e r i a l i s n o t done
s im u lt a n e o u sl y, b u t s e q u e n t i a l l y wi t h o ut ope ning
t h e m old .
W it h n o n e e d t o t r a n sf e r p a r t s, a n d w it h a le ss
com p le x mo l d c o n st r u c t i o n , t h i s me t h od ma y be
economically viable for lower volume production, in
spite of the longer cycle times generally associated
w ith t h is m e t h o d . A l so , t h e mo re c o m pa c t mold
con s tr u ct io n a l l o ws i n s o me c a s e s t he use of
smaller machines. The feasibility of the in-mold slide
m e th od is h e a v i l y d e p e n d e n t o n p a r t de sign.

01

Air duct with molded-on seal.

02

Photo on left: injection mold for two-component

in-mold slide method.
Slide in closed position for injection station 1.
Photo on right: Slide in open position,
perm itting injection of second component.

03

The use of the in-mold slide method for sequential

multi-component injection molding necessitates
close collaboration between product designers and
application engineers. The design of the molded
part must permit economically efficient use of the
in-mold slide method, notwithstanding its inherent
complexity.

Co-injection for sandwich and multilayer parts.

01

02

Partial filling with component 1 (skin material)

11

Mode o f o p e rat ion

T h e co- in je c tion p ro c e ss i s u se d i n c a s e s w he re
mu ltila y e r p a r t s a re a p o s si b l e a l t e r n a t i v e e it he r
for reasons of cost (use of reclaim as core material)
o r for th e s a k e of f u n c t i o n a l i t y (i n t e r n a l s t re ngt h
co m b in ed w it h h i g h -q u a l i t y su r f a c e f i n i s h ). For t his
applicat ion , En ge l o ff e r s a n e q u i p me n t mo d ule for
mounting on an injection molding machine equipped
with a second, vertically arranged injection unit. This
mod u le con s is t s o f a s p e c i a l c o -i n j e c t i o n n o z z le
w hic h con n ect s t h e t wo i n j e c t i o n u n i t s . T h e noz z le
feeds the melt streams via forced feed mechanisms
in s u ch a w a y t h a t a d e f i n e d p a r t i a l f i l l i n g o f t he
mold cavity takes place with the skin material prior
to injection of the core material, via the same gating
system. Thus, one material is injected into the other.
The already solidified outer layers of the skin material
cann ot b e d is p lac e d a n d t h u s c o m p l e t e l y e nc lose s
th e core m a te r ial .

01

Two-component screwcap (virgin material for outer

skin, reclaim for core)

02

The ENGEL COMBIMELT co-injection process

produces a multilayer composite by feeding different
streams of melt through the same nozzle.
The mold does not normally differ from a standard
type of injection mold.
It is not equipped with rotary modules.

Partial filling with component 2 (core material)

Simultaneous filling with both components

Partial filling with component 1 (closing of skin)

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Injection unit combinations in L arrangement.

01

By reason of the simple design of their clamping units,

tiebarless injection molding machines are ideal for
use in conjunction with ENGEL COMBIMELT injection
modules.

02

Combimelt injection modules are available for the

entire range of Engel injection molding machines
including large-capacity ENGEL DUO machines.

12
I n j e c tion u n it s in L arrangem ent
Injection unit combinations in the L arrangement afford free access to the plasticizing unit.
Th e n oz z l e s c a n b e c e n t re d b y m e a ns of a
crank mechanism for coupling to the stationary
and moving platens. L combinations can be
u tiliz e d o n a n y d e si re d s i z e o f i n j e c t ion unit ,
a n d on a l l b a si c m a c h i n e mo d e l s.

The machine equipment packages for the Combimelt

m u lti- com p o n e n t i n j e c t i o n mo l d i n g p ro c e ss a re
gen er a lly o f m o d u l a r c o n st r u c t i o n a n d c ompr ise of:

01

- injection units from Engel's entire range of models

- d r iv e m od u l e s h y d r a u l i c a n d e l e c t r ic
- CC 100 control system: the integrated multi-tasking
M u lt im as t e r s y st e m p e r mi t s t h e c o n trol of t ime c r it ic a l p a r a l l e l p ro c e sse s i n ma n y C ombime lt
a p p lic a tio n s , wi t h j u st o n e c o n t ro l s y st e m. Using
the standard ENGEL MICROGRAPH PLUS software,
the control system displays the process curves of
all injection units simultaneously, and in real time,
on a h igh -re so l u t i o n V D U .
- rota r y- t a b l e u n i t s, a v a i l a b l e i n d i a m et e r s of up
to 2 m et re s
Combimelt injection molding machines are available
in a w id e r a n g e o f s t a n d a rd c o n f i g u r a t ions. Nons ta n d a rd v e r s i o n s c a n a l s o b e su p p l i e d for spe c ia l
re q u irem e n t s p l e a se i n q u i re .

02

Combined horizontal and vertical injection units

01

Ve r ti c a l i n j e ct io n u n it
Vertical injection units are mounted above the
s ta tion a r y p lat e n o n a mo v i n g c a r r i a g e . Whe n
t h e m old h a s t o b e c h a n g e d , t h e v e r t i c a l injection unit can be pushed back in the direction
o f th e h or iz on t a l i n j e c t i o n u n i t . T h i s f e a t ure
a ls o p er m it s e a sy a n d a c c u r a t e c e n t e r i n g of
t h e in je c tion no z z l e o v e r t h e g a t e .
Mach in es feat u r i n g c o mb i n e d h o r i z o n t a l and
vertical injection units can be readily converted
for co-injection. W ith this in mind, the rails for
the moving carriage are extended towards the
hor izon ta l u n it , p e r mi t t i n g c o n n e c t i o n o f t he
vertical unit with the horizontal unit by means
o f th e s p e c ia l c o -i n j e c t i o n n o z z l e . T h i s c o injection arrangement has proved ideal for use
o n s m a ll an d m e d i u m -si z e d ma c h i n e s .

01

Small Engel tiebarless machine with vertical

injection unit.

02

Tiebarless injection molding machine with a

clamping force of 660 tons the largest tiebarless
machine which can be equipped with a vertically
positioned second injection unit.

03

Vertical injection unit coupled with co-injection

nozzle. (A standard option for two-component
injection molding).

02

03

13

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Injection units in piggyback arrangement.

14

01

P i g g yback in ject io n u n it
The piggyback injection unit (i.e. second inject ion u n it p o si t i o n e d a b o v e t h e ma i n inje c t ion
u n it ) c on st i t u t e s a s p a c e -s a v i n g s o lut ion for
an automated Combimelt production machine
with a handling robot mounted on the stationary
p lat e n . T h e se c o n d u n i t i s p o s i t i o n ed a t a n
angle above the main unit. Both injection units
m ov e in p a r a l l e l , e n s u r i n g a c o n st ant ly e qua l
d is ta n c e b e t we e n n o z z l e s re g a rd l e ss of t he
re s p ect iv e d e p t h s o f i n se r t i o n .
Th e u p p e r i n j e c t i o n u n i t i s e q u i p p e d w it h a n
additional contact pressure unit which permits
in d ep en de n t n o z z l e re t r a c t i o n o r n o z z le
in s e r t ion t o d i ff e re n t d e p t h s . T h e p iggy ba c k
ar r an gem e n t o f t h e i n j e c t i o n u n i t s w it hin t he
EN G EL COM BI M E LT r a n g e o f m a c hine s is
based on a standardized distance between the
n ozz le s . No n -st a n d a rd v e r s i o n s a re a lso
ava ila b le p l e a se i n q u i re .

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Production cell of medium-sized, tiebarless Engel

injection molding machine with injection units in
piggyback arrangement.

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Close-up view of piggyback arrangement of injection

units. This arrangement constitutes the most spacesaving option, as the floor space required is no greater
than that taken up by a standard machine.
An additional advantage is the possi bility of using
standard demolding robots.

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Piggyback injection units can also be combined with

large-capacity ENGEL DUO machines.

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Parallel injection units for special jobs.

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P a r a l l e l i n ject ion u n it s
C om b im e lt in j e c t i o n m o l d i n g ma c h i n e s
equipped with several injection units in parallel
ar r an gem e n t c a n b e u se d f o r a d i v e r s i t y of
applications. One of the principle applications
is t h e p rod u c t i o n o f m u l t i -c o l o r re a r l i g h t
covers and other multi-component parts. The
m a c h in e s u s e d a re p r i ma r i l y o f t h e l a r g e capacity type, equipped with up to four parallel
in ject ion u n it s o f v a r y i n g s i z e .
Further typical applications for parallel injection
u n it s a re th e c o -i n j e c t i o n o f p a r t s o n l a r g e capacity machines or the multi-point gating of
lar ge in ject ion mo l d s f o r c o n v e n t i o n a l i .e .
on e- c om p on e n t p a r t s.

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Example of a four-unit machine with three parallel

injection units and one additional injection unit in
the L arrangement, for the production of rear
light covers.

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Close-up view of an ENGEL DUO machine with three

differently sized injection units in parallel
arrangement.

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Parallel injection units can also be used for special

applications, such as the parallel gating of two
molds simultaneously, or for the production of large
two-component parts.

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ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Rotary tables universal, service-proven, efficient.

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Engel rotary tables are distinguished by

th e f o l l owin g feat u res :
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Av a ila b l e i n a r a n g e o f d i a m e t e r s f rom 23.6

( 600 m m ) t o 7 8 .7 (2 0 0 0 mm), t o suit t he e nt ire
r an ge of E n g e l m a c h i n e s. Ot h e r s i z e s a re a lso
a v a ila b le p l e a se i n q u i re .
R ot a r y t a b l e d r i v e s a re g e n e r a l l y h y dr a ulic
e le c tr ic mo t o r d r i v e s a re a v a i l a b l e a s opt iona l
a lte r n at i v e s.
F a s t rot a t i o n :
> le s s t h a n 1 se c o n d f o r 1 8 0 d e g re e t ur n of a
23. 6 (6 0 0 m m ) d i a . t a b l e
> approx. 2 seconds for 180 degree tur n of a 55
( 1400 m m ) d i a . t a b l e
M ax . ta b l e t h i c k n e ss 5 .3 (1 3 5 mm) w he n
e q u ip p e d wi t h h y d r a u l i c d r i v e . T h i s me a ns t ha t
m old h e i g h t c o mp e n sa t i o n , b y e xt ending t he
le n gth o f t h e ma c h i n e f r a me , i s o n ly ne c e ssa r y
in ve r y s p e c i a l c a se s .
All rota r y t a b l e s f e a t u re a n e l e c t ro nic rot a t ion
a n gle co n t ro l f o r a b s o l u t e l y e x a c t i nde xing.

All rot a r y t a ble s ha v e prov ision for the fi tti ng

of le a d- t hrough c ouplings for t he m edi a
( inc luding mult i- c irc uit he a t ing- c ool i ng water
or oil) .
All rot a r y t a ble s a re a v a ila ble for two-s tati on or
t hre e - st a t ion inde xing ope r a t ion, wi th ei ther
re v e r sing or full rot a t ion.

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Two-station rotary table with electric toothed-belt

drive. An integrated manifold system is available for
distribution of the media from the central leadthrough coupling to the connection points located
on the outside of the rotary table unit.

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Example of rotary table application with a twostation injection mold for the production of rear
light covers.

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Rotary table with hydraulic drive and integrated

lead-through coupling interface.

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Application example of a horizonta l rotary table

used in conjunction with an injection mold with
rotating central plate, for the production of car
headlight lenses.

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Co-injection for large parts.

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ENGEL DUO injection molding machine equipped

with a 4400 tons clamping unit and two injection units
in piggyback arrangement, for injection via a common
co-injection nozzle.

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Close-up view of co-injection nozzle.

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Co-injection molding machine with injection units in

angled arrangement.

ENGEL COMBIMELT.
Multi-component injection molding for a whole diversity of value - e

ENGEL VICTORY 1350H / 330L / 400TL Combi

Two-component production cell for the manufacture of two-color parts
or rigid/flexible composites. W ith the addition of a discharge conveyor
an d a s p r u e se p a r a t i n g s t a t i o n , t h is produc t ion unit is c a pa ble of fully
au t om a t i c , u n a t t e n d e d o p e r a t i o n .
T iebarless injection
molding machine with a
clamping force of 400 US tons.

Second injection unit in

L arrangement.

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ENGEL ERC 63 / 1-CH

3 axes servo linear robot.

Robot peripherals comprising of

discharge conveyor and sprue
separating and disposal station.

Electric shaver
For products of everyday use such as kitchen
a p p lia n c e s, h a i rc a re p ro d u c t s a n d t ools
combinations of colors, materials and properties
c on s id e r a b l y e n h a n c e t h e i r v a l u e . Combime lt
in je c tion m o l d i n g i s t h e i d e a l p ro c e ss for t he
p rod u ct i o n o f s u c h p ro d u c t s.

- enhancing applications

E N G E L IN SE RT 13 5 0 H / 6 5 0 / 750H / 3 x 90 V-SO
Special Engel machine with rotary-table clamping unit and 3 injection stations
f or th e m u lti- c o m p o n e n t i n j e c t i o n m o l d i n g of t ool ha ndle s.

Rotary table with

workpiece holding fixtures
for metal inserts
(screwdriver or knife blades).

Injection mold for

injection station 2.

Injection mold for

injection station 3.

Injection mold for

injection station 1.

Screwdriver handles
S c rew d r ive r h a n d l e s wi t h c o m p o n e n t s i n j e c t ion
m old e d from th e r mo p l a st i c e l a st o m e r f o r
improving their functional properties. In principle,
a ll k in d s of h a n d l e s c a n b e mo l d e d o n t o me t a l
o b je c ts . Th is e x a m p l e s t a n d s f o r t h e ma ny
different applications of the Combimelt injection
m old in g p roc e ss.

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