Wittmann Battenfeld showcases innovative injection molding solutions with a focus on energy efficiency at Fakuma 2023.
The EcoPower B8X introduces shorter cycle times, a swiveling injection unit, and retrofitting options to reduce energy consumption.
The company highlights the EcoPower DC machine, powered by salt battery technology, promoting sustainable operation.
Wittmann Battenfeld Showcases Energy-Efficient Injection Molding Solutions at Fakuma 2023.
Wittmann Battenfeld will showcase innovative products and emphasize its commitment to energy efficiency at Fakuma 2023 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The company will present four injection molding machines with complete work cells, eight robots, and over 50 auxiliary tools in Hall B1, Booth 1204.
Michael Wittmann, President of Wittmann Technology, and Rainer Weingraber, President and CEO of Wittmann Battenfeld, provided insights into the company's plans for the event taking place from October 17 to 21 in an online press conference on October 12.
The latest development from Wittmann Battenfeld, the EcoPower B8X, offers shorter cycle times, a swiveling injection unit, and easy retrofitting options. The machine achieves high performance and repeatability with low energy consumption. This applies to all-electric machines from the EcoPower and MicroPower series, as well as the servo-hydraulic SmartPower models.
The EcoPower B8X features a pivotable and oil-lubricated injection unit instead of grease lubrication, reducing mechanical resistance. The toggle lever's design has been optimized for improved service life, enabling very short cycle times with faster injection units.
The B8X control system allows for a higher internal clock frequency, resulting in shorter response times to sensor signals and improved part reproducibility. The EcoPower B8X will be available in Europe in clamping force sizes ranging from 550 to 1800 kN after the exhibition.
At Fakuma, the company will demonstrate an EcoPower B8X 110/525 in combination with the new Wittmann sprue picker WX90. This production cell, equipped with an eight-cavity mold, will manufacture a bracket for a climbing net.
Wittmann Battenfeld will also introduce the EcoPower DC machine, powered by the latest salt battery technology. During a live presentation of the DC technology, the machine will operate independently using a solar power storage battery with ecological salt battery technology, remaining disconnected from the main power grid of the exhibition hall.
Other injection molding machines on display at Fakuma include a SmartPrimus machine equipped with the new B8X control system and a MicroPower machine demonstrating liquid silicone (LSR) processing expertise.
