1. The difference between horizontal injection molding machine and vertical injection molding machine
a. The difference in appearance
Vertical injection molding machine occupies a small area, but is relatively high. Generally, the height of vertical injection molding machine is more than 3 meters. Horizontal injection molding machine is the opposite. Horizontal injection molding machine occupies a large area and is relatively low.
b. Weight difference
Vertical injection molding machine weighs about 1-6 tons. Horizontal injection molding machine weighs more than 10 tons.
c. The difference in molded products
Vertical injection molding machine molds products with small volume, such as small precision injection molding products such as connectors, plugs, and wire plugs. Horizontal injection molding machine produces large products, such as soles, teeth, bowls, bottles and other large injection molding products.
d. The difference in injection molding method
In fact, the injection principle of vertical injection molding machine and horizontal injection molding machine is the same, but the vertical injection molding machine is a vertical injection molding machine, and the horizontal injection molding machine is a horizontal injection. The difference between the two is not much, but facing liquid raw materials, affected by gravity, the horizontal injection molding machine is more difficult.
2. Advantages of horizontal injection molding machine
a. Due to the low main frame, there is no height restriction on the installation plant
b. If the product can be automatically dropped, the product can be automatically molded without the use of a robot
c. The horizontal injection molding machine has a low body, easy feeding and simpler maintenance
d. The mold should be installed like a crane
e. More than one is arranged side by side, and the molded products are easy to collect and package by conveyor belt
3. When to choose a horizontal injection molding machine
a. Horizontal injection molding machines are generally more common. Therefore, it is usually easier to find suitable horizontal injection molding machine manufacturers and suppliers to provide corresponding services and support.
b. Your molded parts need to be manually removed from the mold by a human operator or a robotic arm. Gravity also helps to remove the parts from the mold. A horizontal injection molding machine may be a better choice.
c. You need to make multiple parts for each molding cycle, and there are multiple part cavities in the mold. A horizontal injection molding machine can be a better match
d. Your parts or some design features are cylindrical.
e. You need a large number of parts in your production run
f. Your part design does not require insert or overmolding.
Summary: Whether it is a vertical injection molding machine or a horizontal injection molding machine, you need to choose it according to the product you produce. If you have any questions about this, please contact us. We have a professional technical team that can help you solve the problem and choose a most cost-effective and suitable injection molding machine model.
