Both mould halves include oil/water heating channels or integral electrical heating with appropriate insulation.
The appropriate peripheral shim plate is used to define the panel cavity thickness. The mould seals between the top faces of the shim plate and the bottom faces of the shim plate.
The mould is mechanically clamped using bolts, and is limited to use at low pressures up to 4 bar (G).
Both mould halves are designed to maintain accuracy at positive pressures.
Injection is via a peripheral injection gate with a central vent.
The upper mould is hinged and supported with gas-struts for ease of operation.
Heating:
Oil/water heating is recommended for heating up to 150°c (see option 08)
Electrical heating is recommended for heating up to 180°c. Two options are available for electrical heater control (see options 09 & 11)
Note: Protective insulation will be required for moulds operating above 50°c, option 13 will need to be specified if going above this temperature.
Water/oil heating unit comprising:
Supplied with stainless steel braided hoses
Temperature control unit with digital display of the set and actual temperature with 1/10 Degree to read in °C or °F
Heating switchable in stages, from 3kW oil operation to 9kW water operation
Heating capacity: 9kW water operation, switchable in stages 3,6,9kW. 3kW oil operation
Pump capacity: Motor 0.75kW
Power Supply: 400V 50Hz 32A 3P+N+E
Electrical Heating: Standard control unit comprising:
PID temperature controller with K type thermocouple feedback from mould
Control system to comprise all necessary electrical safety and gear control including backup overtemperature protection system