Sales of the electric Zeres series are the fastest-growing offering from Absolute Haitian in Canada and the U.S.
Injection Molding of Medical Marijuana Vial Showcases IntegratedHydraulic Circuit
Worcester, Massachusetts (February 5, 2018) – At Plastec West 2019, Absolute Haitian, the exclusive distributor of Haitian and Zhafir injection molding machines in the U.S. and Canada, will have a live demonstration of the Zhafir Zeres molding machine in Booth #3877.
The Zeres machine cell on display at Plastec West features a ZE 1500/410 (168 U.S. tons of clamp force and shot capacity of 6.84 ounces). To accommodate the mold running at Plastec West, the stock machine on order was revised with 100mm of additional maximum mold height (620 versus 520 mm), yet the delivery date of the stock machine was not affected.
Medical Packaging Application Targets Medical and Packaging Attendees
At this show, the Zeres will run a 4-cavity mold with a 2.26 ounce (64 gram) shot producing medical marijuana vials with a living hinge. The base material is polypropylene with UV colorant to help prevent light-induced degradation. The cycle time is 11 seconds. The mold is provided by Pyramid Mold and Tool (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) and reflects the growing market for medical marijuana services throughout the U.S.
Partners in the machine cell demonstration include:
• PolyOne (clarified polypropylene homopolymer with anti-static agent
• UnaDyn (Quantum Q7 gravimetric blender and SC-50 self-contained loader
• Absolute Robot (AW-05 servo robot)
The Zeres Series is an electric molding machine platform with a unique integrated hydraulic circuit to facilitate molding applications which require core pull or sophisticated ejector functions. The hydraulics open possibilities for molders who prefer electric machines but need hydraulics to operate, for instance, core pull. Eliminating the need for an external hydraulic power pack frees up space for higher productivity per square foot on the plant floor. Pricing for the Zeres electric molding machine is approximately 10 percent lower than an all-electric solution but with the same level of precision and repeatability of an all-electric, creating a strong value proposition for molders.
The integrated hydraulic interface (circuit) is installed on the moving platen and provides more flow and increased pressure compared to external power pack solutions. Pressure and flow rates are adjustable via the machine’s controller. Software is included to control up to three hydraulic circuits.
About Absolute Haitian
Absolute Haitian, based in Worcester, Massachusetts, is the exclusive sales and service partner in the U.S. and Canada for Ningbo Haitian Machinery Co., Ltd. based in Ningbo, China. Ningbo Haitian Machinery Co., Ltd. is the world’s largest supplier of plastics injection molding machinery, shipping more than 35,000 machines in 2017. Haitian products are sold in more than 160 countries with machine sizes ranging from 44 to 7,425 U.S. tons of clamp force.
CONTACT:
Patrice Aylward, Communications Consultant, +1 216/618-3174 or paylward@absolutehaitian.com
