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Silicone processing (LSR + HTV) - More with elastic properties

Product information

Liquid silicones (LSR - Liquid Silicone Rubber) are viscous or pasty compounds that are dosed and processed in a special plasticizing system and additional units. The mixtures are injected into a hot mold on an adapted injection molding machine, where they crosslink non-reversibly.

Furthermore, HTV (high-temperature crosslinking) solid silicones can be processed with our automatic feeding system (AZ system).

KraussMaffei offers you the appropriate machine and automation technology for the production of these elastic components based on the hydraulic CX and fully elastic PX and PA series.

Highest process stability with APCplus for outstanding productivity
Smallest shot weights (0.03 g for 32 cavities) and minimal shot weight fluctuations (0.01%)
Flexible conversion from thermoplastic to silicone processing
Cleanroom-compatible, suitable for medical technology applications
Solutions for LSR and HTV incl. multi-component processing
Strong network and Expertise for Silicon molding

Machine / Tool

Reliable, stable processing of low-viscosity material thanks to absolute platen parallelism
Proven inline injection unit for high-precision injection thanks to direct line of action
Wide range of equipment options
Combination with Multi-component solutions
Mold heating
High heating output with up to 7 kW as standard
Heating circuit monitoring

Plasticization

Barrels with cooling coils enable short cycle times thanks to precise temperature control
Leading screw technology for precise and gentle processing of silicones
Special silicone non-return valves for very C24 reproducible closing behavior
Water-cooled valve gate nozzle for high process stability

Control

All SilcoSet technology functions are integrated in the control unit.

Unique APC plus for SilcoSet:

Compensates for viscosity fluctuations for maximum product and process stability
Facilitates start-up with LSR and HTV thanks to special material database

Multitouch control system

Mixing and dosing unit

The right range of peripherals for every requirement
Flexible interfaces
Strong partner network

Automation

Complex molded parts require reliable and precise automation.

We offer the complete solution from:

Robot
Gripper
Downstream steps
Quality control

HTV

High-temperature cross-linking solid silicones (HTV) can be processed using our automatic feeding system (AZ system).

Minimized maintenance thanks to self-cleaning hopper
Unique torque-dependent level monitoring for automatic feeding unit (AZ)

Any questions? Our experts will be happy to advise you.

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Combination options SilcoSet Technology

CX series (500 - 4,200 kN)

Each machine can be upgraded individually: In the fully hydraulic CX series, KraussMaffei offers outstanding compact, efficient and flexible technology and provides the basis for expansion with all available injection molding processes.

New PX series (800 - 2,000 kN)

The new PX series is a forward-looking solution for sustainable, compact, and productive injection molding. The expanded modular system allows you to order the PX that perfectly fits your production requirements.

precisionMolding (500 - 3,200 kN)

The precisionMolding complements the injection molding portfolio with a series offering a standardized range of options for the economical production of simple plastic components.

With the basic injection molding machine, precisionMolding, KraussMaffei created the perfect entry-level solution for all-electric injection molding to react quickly and innovatively to market demands. It combines high performance, easy operation and short delivery times. It can be widely used in different fields of applications, e.g. packaging, electric & electronics, medical and automotive.

PX series (500 - 4,000 kN)

The PX series is the answer to your requests for more flexibility while increasing productivity. You can assemble your PX precisely to your production requirements from a wide selection of components based on a modular design.

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SilcoSet - Kunststoffe 04/2021

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SilcoSet - K-Profi 12/2017

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SilcoSet - K-Zeitung 03/2022

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SilcoSet - SILICONE PROCESSING WITH SILCOSET

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