Dual-Mold Structural-Foam Machine for Pallets
Wilmington’s new dual-mold press lowers pallet cost 40% compared with a single mold.
Wilmington Machinery has launched its newest low-pressure structural-foam machine for pallets, what it calls the “lowest-cost dual-mold pallet machine on the market worldwide.” Compared with a single-mold pallet machine, conversion cost with the new Lumina Palleteer Model PM-3C is said to be around 40% lower per pallet.
New Lumina Palleteer PM-3 press outfitted for hot-runner molding (rear) and external multinozzle structural foam.
The new machine has considerably enhanced specs relative to the existing Lumina Palleteer PM-3. The PM-3C comes with a 675-ton press capable of molding two pallets side by side, each measuring up to 48 × 52 in. and weighing up to 40 lb. Its two-stage injection unit—with electric-driven extruder and bimetallic barrels—can process up to 2400 lb/hr of HDPE, sufficient to produce up to 80 pallets/hr and over 600,000/yr. Like other machines in the series, it can process up to 100% recycled material, even in flake form.
The machine is available with either Allen-Bradley or Beckhoff PLC control and outfitted for hot-runner molds or “classic” external multi-nozzle structural-foam setup (both are shown in the accompanying photo). Either method is capable of gas-assist or gas counterpressure molding techniques. The system is also offered as just a machine plus molds or as a fully integrated pallet production system with robotics, resin blending/loading, mold cooling and other accessories.
Related Content
-
Scaling New Heights With Vertical Integration
Eden Manufacturing was founded on a vision of vertical integration, adding advanced injection molding capabilities to a base of precision moldmaking and more recently bringing Swiss-type machining capabilities in-house.
-
Niigata Machinery Shifts U.S., Canadian Sales and Service to Absolute Haitian
The transition expands Absolute Haitian’s product offerings to include Niigata injection molding machines alongside its Haitian and Zhafir lines.
-
Digital Manufacturing: Two Medical Molders Embrace Industry 4.0
‘Digitalization’ and ‘connectivity’ are loaded terms—shorthand for a whole new way of doing 911±¬ÁÏÍø. It can’t be accomplished in one go. But two Midwest molders in the sensitive medical field are already feeling the benefits of their initial steps in that direction.
