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PPS Package

PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) is a highly crystalline super engineering plastic with excellent chemical resistance and self-extinguishing properties. However, its high molding temperature (270~320ºC), poor thermal stability, and high gas generation make stable molding difficult. In addition, high GF content increases frictional force and accelerates wear of screw assembly parts, etc. In addition to the standard functions of the SE-EV series, the integrated operation of the PPS package and dedicated screw assembly enables stable molding of not only PPS but also other super engineering plastic resins. In addition to the standard features of the PPS series, the integrated operation of the PPS package and dedicated screw assembly enables stable molding of not only PPS but other super engineering plastics.

Problem

・Corrosive gases as well as glass fibers easily wear screw assemblies and molds
・High temperatures and high pressures cause unstable plasticization due to wear of screw assemblies
・High gas generation, resulting in appearance and transfer defects
 Air vents clog easily, resulting in short shots, mold corrosion and increased maintenance

Solution

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 *Photographs do not show models equipped with all of the respective applications.

Abrasion and High Temperature Measures

Screw Assembly for PPS

This screw assembly is specially designed to withstand the high temperatures and wear of PPS molding. Cylinder material is selected for PPS packages; specifications of the 3-piece set vary depending on the GF content.

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Abrasion measures

Non-Collision 3-Piece Set (PPS-Specific Screw Assembly)

The backflow prevention ring does not rotate with the screw to reduce wear of the heating cylinder, even for resins with high GF content.

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High-temperature measures

Z1 high-capacity heater (PPS-only screw assembly)

High-capacity zone 1 heaters provide stable metering of PPS, which requires a large amount of heat.

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3-zone mold temperature control heater (standard with PPS package)

A dedicated temperature control connection circuit is provided for 3 zones, which can be equipped with high-capacity heaters for high-temperature molds. Two zones are located on the movable side and one zone on the fixed side, each zone has a capacity of 6.0 kW, and two outlets are provided.

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Gas countermeasure

Multi-toggle [degassing mode] (SE-EV series standard equipment)

The "degassing mode" of the multi-toggle, which controls the Clamping Force in multiple steps, effectively discharges gas that has flowed into or generated in the cavity. Initial conditions are automatically entered by the easy setting function.

This is an introduction to only the main functions. For items not listed or detailed specifications, please contact us.

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Effect

Mold maintenance cycles can be extended by a factor of three or more by greatly reducing the formation of mold deposits caused by gas and the corrosion of mold components.

Improvement of mold maintenance cycle

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  • Molding machine: SE100EV / Molded product: PPS mechanical part /
  • Basis for calculating the amount of effect : Reduction of 25 times of mold maintenance per year
  • Molding unit cost = ³,000/hr, mold maintainer labor cost = ³,000/hr

Supported models

SE-EV-S / SE-EV-A / SE-EV

Molding Defects and Cost Reduction
Mechanical parts
Special resin molding
Automotive
Electrical & Electronics