What is Vertical Injection Molding Machine

 

 

Vertical injection molding machine is an injection molding machine with the injection device and the clamping device arranged vertically. It is often used for injection molding of small, precision or insert products, such as electronics, electrical appliances, auto parts, medical equipment, fitness equipment, children's toys, household daily necessities, etc. During operation, the mold is at the bottom and the injection part is at the top, which is convenient for manual operation.

 

Benefits of Vertical Injection Molding Machine

 

High Precision & High Stability

The product molding precision is high and stable. The vertical mold opening direction allows the product to be placed stably by its own weight, avoiding displacement caused by lateral force. The dimensional accuracy and appearance quality of small and precision plastic parts can be more stably controlled.

 

High Space Utilization

The vertical injection molding machine has a compact structure and a highly integrated body. It can be used with automated equipment to achieve multi-unit production and improve space utilization. It is suitable for companies that prioritize workshop space or require high-density production scheduling.

 

High Flexibility

The vertical injection molding machine has a fast mold change speed, and can be disassembled and assembled quickly by manual. The parameters of a single machine can be flexibly adjusted. According to the production needs of different materials or different plastic parts, the injection pressure, temperature, holding time, etc. can be adjusted, and different molds can be used to achieve the function of one machine with multiple outputs.

 

High Cost Performance

For equipment with the same clamping force and injection volume, the initial purchase price of the vertical injection molding machine is lower, avoiding cost waste caused by excess equipment performance; the compact design makes the power transmission path of the vertical injection molding machine short, the energy consumption of the click and hydraulic systems is low, and it is equipped with a servo motor to more effectively save power consumption and reduce production costs for enterprises.

 

Low Maintenance Cost

The machine structure is more intuitive, and operators can easily find abnormalities; mold loading and unloading is more convenient, and can be completed manually without the assistance of lifting equipment; the core components are relatively concentrated, which is convenient for daily maintenance, and the equipment failure downtime is short, which improves production efficiency.

 
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Advanced equipment

Our Processing workshop is equipped with eight large-scale fully automatic CNC milling machines, twenty CNC lathes. Precision equipment to control the quality of machine components.

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Competitive prices

Our factory has its own processing workshop, paint workshop, and assembly workshop to fully control the production cost of the machine, in order to provide customers with the most cost-effective injection molding machines.

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Rich experience

Jinming Machinery was established in 2010. Over the past 15 years, we have been committed to providing customers with high-quality injection molding machines, helping customers improve production efficiency, and solving all aspects of product injection molding problems for customers. During this period, we have continued to learn and innovate, thereby accumulating rich industry experience.

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High quality products

The important parts of the machine are all imported from top brands in the industry, such as servo motors from Italy PHASE; contactors from France Schneider Electric; electronic rulers from Italy GEFRAN; buttons from Japan FUJI; computers from Taiwan Techmation, etc., to fully control the quality of the machine and provide customers with the best injection molding machines.

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Geographical Advantages

Our factory is located in Yuyao City, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province,China.Which is known as the capital of plastic molds in China. It has laid a solid foundation for the injection molding industry. Our company is close to Ningbo Port, which is convenient for transportation and provides better services for our customers.

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Customized Service

Our company has a one-stop professional service system. We can design molds according to your products, free mold drawings;open mold; One-on-one professional technical engineers help you choose the most suitable machine model and design comprehensive machine parameters; Providing automated production line design and assembly if need. Free mold trial service can be provided before the machine leaves the factory.

 

 
Classification of Vertical Injection Moulding Machine
 

Vertical injection molding machine can be divided into the following categories 

 
Standard Vertical Injection Molding Machine

The most common type, consisting of injection system, clamping system, hydraulic system, electrical control system and heating or cooling system. Vertical injection, vertical clamping, fixed lower mold, movable upper mold, minimum clamping force of 15T, maximum can reach 300T, high molding accuracy, uniform stress distribution, convenient insert molding, longer mold life. According to product and mold requirements, slide plates can be designed based on the standard machine: single slide plate, double slide plate or right angle slide plate.

 
Vertical Rotary Injection Molding Machine

Based on the standard machine, a rotating disc structure is added. Through the rotatable disc worktable, multiple molds are installed, so that the molds can be switched between different stations. Molding, cooling and ejection operations can be performed at the same time, which greatly improves production efficiency and saves labor costs.

 
Vertical Two-color/Multi-color Injection Molding Machine

It has two or more injection units, each unit has independent barrels, screws and other components, which can plasticize plastics of different colors or materials. It mostly adopts a vertical clamping structure, with a rotary or turret device, which can form multi-color products at one time, avoiding secondary processing, saving time and labor costs, and improving production efficiency.

 
Thermosetting Bakelite/BMC Vertical Injection Molding Machine

Bakelite injection molding machine and BMC injection molding machine are both injection molding equipment for specific materials. The vertical Bakelite injection molding machine is mainly used for injection molding of thermosetting plastics such as phenolic resin (Bakelite); BMC is also a thermosetting material, but contains longer fiber reinforcement. The two have the same structure, but due to different materials, there will be differences in screw, barrel, temperature control system and process parameters.

 
Vertical Injection Molding C-type/K-type Machine

C-type machines and K-type machines are mainly divided according to the body structure, and the core difference lies in the different clamping mechanisms and applicable scenarios. The C-type machine has a C-shaped open structure, and the clamping part has no back plate, with a wide operating space and high flexibility. It is suitable for electronic connectors and small hardware inserts. It can be upgraded to a double-slide plate injection molding machine according to product requirements; the K-type machine adopts a closed frame or four-column clamping structure. The front and rear plates are connected by a tie rod. It has a large clamping force and high precision, and the body is rigid. It is suitable for large products, high-precision parts or materials that require high-pressure injection. It can be upgraded to a disc machine or a double-slide plate injection molding machine according to product requirements.

 
Vertical LSR Liquid Silicone Injection Molding Machine

Injection molding equipment specially designed for the production of liquid silicone injection molding products. It has the characteristics of vertical clamping and vertical injection. The structure often adopts a double slide plate or turntable design, with a multi-stage precision mold electric heating temperature control system, equipped with LSR special oil pressure cold closed nozzle, suitable for the molding of various precision silicone parts, such as silicone pacifiers, medical throats, mobile phone internal precision parts and other products.

 
Vertical Injection Molding Machine Low Worktable

Adopts the latest technology of multi-cylinder direct locking, the clamping force is evenly distributed, solving the problems of high worktable of large vertical machines, inconvenient operation and complicated mold replacement.

 

What Products Need to Be Produced on a Vertical Injection Molding Machine

Vertical injection molding machines are typically used to produce parts that have the following characteristics:

Tall or thin profile

Vertical injection molding is well-suited for manufacturing parts with a tall, thin, or upright shape, as the vertical orientation allows the mold to accommodate these geometries more effectively than a horizontal machine.

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Tight tolerances

The stability and precision of a vertical injection molding setup often allows for tighter dimensional tolerances to be achieved, making it suitable for producing parts that require high precision.

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Large or heavy parts

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Parts with complex geometries

The vertical configuration can facilitate the injection of material into molds with complex internal features or undercuts, which would be more challenging to fill in a horizontal machine.

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Delicate or fragile parts

The controlled and stable movements of a vertical machine can be beneficial for molding parts that are easily deformed or damaged, as the part is less prone to shifting or warping during the process.

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Selection of Vertical Injection Moulding Machine

 

 

How to choose a vertical injection moulding machine, because the vertical mold clamping and vertical injection, the upper mold is movable and the lower mold is fixed. Straight injection molding machine is the most optimal solution for injection molding of embedded parts. The most basic four elements of injection molding machine are selected:

 

1. Product requirements: According to the size and weight of the product, choose a vertical injection molding machine with appropriate clamping force and injection volume; according to the product precision requirements and output requirements, refer to the injection molding machine injection precision, stability and other parameters to select the appropriate model;

 

2. Plastic raw materials: Due to the different characteristics of different plastic raw material oils, the injection temperature, injection pressure, holding time and other aspects are different. Therefore, when choosing injection molding, it is necessary to choose a model that is suitable for the raw material and has the corresponding molding process parameter adjustment function;

 

3. Mold size: Products with existing molds need to check whether the column spacing data of the vertical injection molding machine meets the mold size according to the mold size;

 

4. Production efficiency: Refer to injection speed, opening and closing mold speed and degree of automation. Choosing a vertical injection molding machine with high injection speed, high opening and closing grinding speed, and high degree of automation can better improve production efficiency;

 

5. Operation and maintenance: The machine should have a simple and easy-to-understand operation interface, convenient operation and parameter setting, which can be carried out more conveniently and quickly during both the operation process and maintenance stage.

 

How Does a Vertical Injection Molding Machine Generally Operate

 

First of all, preparatory work to check whether the various parts of the machine and the electrical control box are in good condition. Check the oil level of the hydraulic oil, whether the oil storage is sufficient, and start the motor to observe whether the oil output from the axial plunger valve is normal. Open the cooling water valve to connect the cooling water.

 

Push the mold transfer mechanism to the highest position, install the plastic mold on the moving mold plate, unscrew the fixed mold plate, correct the upper mold and the fixed mold plate of the plastic mold and tighten the screw, fasten the plastic mold lower mold on the moving mold plate, and run the mold transfer mechanism, check whether the mold position is correct. Barrel heating: Turn on the electric heating switch of the electrical control box, add plastic into the barrel, and fully heat the plastic to melt.

 

Vertical injection molding machine injection operation: turn on the solenoid valve 8 to make the mold transfer mechanism rise and close the plastic mold, and turn on the solenoid valve 6 to press the injection plunger into the barrel for injection molding. After the injection is completed, the solenoid valve 6 is turned on to push the injection plunger out of the barrel, and the solenoid valve 8 is turned on to lower the mold shifting mechanism, and the plastic mold can be opened and demolded.

 

Regularly check the electrical parts, remove dirt, oil and dust, keep the electrical contacts clean, and often remove the dirt and dust on the joints. The vertical injection molding machine has accumulated rich experience and common problems in the long-term and large-scale maintenance.

 

How Can I Maintain the Vertical Injection Molding Machine
 

Regularly clean the machine's components, including the mold, barrel, and nozzle, to prevent buildup of debris and ensure proper functioning.
Check the machine's hydraulic system regularly, including the oil level and condition. Change the hydraulic oil as recommended by the manufacturer to prevent wear and tear.
Inspect the machine's electrical components, such as the control panel and wiring, for any damage or loose connections. Address any issues promptly to avoid potential malfunctions.
Lubricate the moving parts of the machine, like the screw and ejector pins, according to the manufacturer's instructions. This helps reduce friction and ensure smooth operation.
Perform preventive maintenance on the mold, such as cleaning, polishing, and replacing worn-out parts, to maintain product quality and consistency.
Monitor the machine's temperature settings, injection pressure, and other parameters to ensure they remain within the optimal range recommended by the manufacturer.
Schedule regular maintenance checks and calibrations to identify and address any issues before they become more serious problems.
Train operators on proper handling and maintenance procedures to ensure the machine is operated safely and effectively.

Double Slide Injection Molding Machine

The Difference Between Vertical Injection Molding Machine and Horizontal Molding Machine

 

Single Slide Injection Molding Machine

The biggest difference between vertical injection molding machine and horizontal machine lies in the design layout of machines. Vertical machine occupies relatively small area, but the height of machine has certain requirements for the height of a factory. Horizontal machines are very long and require a large area, but the height of machines is relatively low, which will reduce the height requirements of the factory.

 

Vertical injection molding machines usually need to use lifting platform or small forklift when switching moulds, while horizontal machines can be lifted and switched by driving. Horizontal machines are slightly better at rapidly changing dies. In the aspect of die structure, due to different gravity, multi-slider structure appearing on horizontal machine is seldom used in vertical injection moulding. The corresponding structure of vertical machine usually uses cylinder for core pulling, which is more stable.

 

Vertical injection molding machines are widely used in the injection molding of wire-encapsulated products, such as connecting wires, various electronic data wires and power plug wires. The characteristics of vertical injection molding machine can produce relatively stable linear products and improve the stability of forming.

 

 

Our Factory

Yuyao Jinming Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2010, with products for a wide range of markets. The company focuses on the vertical injection molding machine, rubber injection machine and Bakelite, BMC and other high-precision injection molding equipment research and development and production, the introduction of advanced technology in Europe, Japan, quality is the key to business survival as the concept of enterprise development, continuous improvement and innovation, manufacturing a series of high-quality, high-precision vertical injection molding machine, the company's products are sold all over the world, excellent quality and perfect after-sales service by the Our products are sold all over the world, and our excellent quality and perfect after-sales service are well received by customers all over the world.

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FAQ
 

 

Q: What is the difference between vertical and horizontal injection molding?

A: Vertical injections can offer more control when the resin reaches the mold cavity through a short distance. Often times with horizontal machines, the plastic has to travel a longer distance to reach the mold which makes room for resin to cool too quickly and produce bad shots.

Q: What is injection molding machine used for?

A: Injection moulding is used to make a range of widely used products, including common plastic items like bottle tops as well as remote control casings, syringes and more. It is also commonly used for manufacturing larger items such as car body panels.

Q: What is the use of vertical injection molding machine?

A: The vertical injection moulding machine is the right machine for pressing, forming and overmoulding in one operation. Its precise clamping side with high platen parallelism ensures an exact result. With the injection unit, you functionalise the components after moulding in the same operation.

Q: What are the 3 main parts of an injection molding machine?

A: An injection molding machine comprises four main components: the base, the hopper, the barrel, and the clamping unit. There are also smaller components such as the nozzle, ejector pins, split mold, clamping unit, injection unit and hydraulic unit.

Q: How long do injection molding machines last?

A: ABS Plastic: Widely used for its good impact resistance and toughness, ABS plastic injection molds can last for about 100,000 to 300,000 cycles. Polycarbonate: Known for its strength and transparency, polycarbonate molds typically have a lifespan of around 100,000 to 200,000 cycles.

Q: What is the basic knowledge of injection molding machine?

A: An injection molding machine is the most important equipment for injection molding; that transforms raw plastic pellets into a myriad of products. This marvel of modern engineering melds heat and pressure to morph plastics into shapes and sizes ranging from simple bottle caps to complex automotive components.

Q: What are the alternatives to injection molding machine?

A: Thermoforming is a good alternative to injection moulding for 'relatively' simple plastic parts like packing containers, vehicle door panels, and dashboards in low-to-mid volumes. It involves creating a simple single-sided mould of the product.

Q: What size injection molding machine do I need?

A: Most injection molders will recommend 2.5 times the surface square inches of the part and an additional 10% as a safety factor. If you have a part that is 120 square inches, you would need a press size with 300 tons of pressure.

Q: What is the most common injection molding machine?

A: The horizontal injection molding machine is used the most and has the broadest range of applications. This machine is designed with a comparatively low body, rapid molding, and user-friendliness in operation and maintenance.

Q: How long to soak in injection molding machine?

A: Soak time depends on the extruder size. Soak time for a 10-in. extruder can be as long as a day, for instance. Typically, though, 30-60 min after the highest zone reaches its setpoint is adequate soak time before starting the extruder drive.

Q: What temperature should an injection molding machine be?

A: The mold temperature should be set in a manner such that the surface temperature will be between 120 to 180°C. Also, ensure that the surface of the mold has a uniform temperature distribution. If the mold temperature is excessively low, moldings may warp or crack (rupture) due to residual stresses.

Q: Are injection molding machines CNC?

A: Injection Molding and CNC Machining, while seemingly similar, operate on fundamentally different principles. Injection Molding, akin to casting, molds molten materials into predefined shapes. CNC Machining, in contrast, subtracts material through cutting and drilling to achieve the desired form.

Q: What maintenance is required for an injection molding machine?

A: Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of an injection molding machine. This may include cleaning, lubrication, inspection of components, replacement of wear parts (e.g., screws, barrels, nozzles), and adherence to a preventive maintenance schedule.

Q: What is vertical injection Moulding machine?

A: Vertical molding machines provide precise control over the injection process, ensuring consistent and accurate molding of complex parts. The vertical clamping unit allows for better control of mold alignment, reducing the risk of part defects and improving overall product quality.

Q: What is the basic of injection Moulding machine?

A: Injection molding machines, also known as presses, consist of a material hopper, an injection ram or screw-type plunger, and a heating unit. Molds are clamped to the platen of the molding machine, where plastic is injected into the mold through the sprue orifice.

Q: What you should be considered when selecting an injection molding machine?

A: When selecting an injection molding machine, important factors to consider include:Production requirements: The desired production capacity, part size, and complexity.Machine specifications: Consider the clamping force, injection capacity, shot size, injection pressure, and mold thickness capacity.Control system: Evaluate the control features, precision, and user-friendly interface.Energy efficiency: Consider the energy consumption and efficiency of the machine.Cost: Evaluate the initial investment, operating costs, and potential return on investment.

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