Elektron
Energy Efficient, All-Electric Technology
Description
Elektron is the product of Milacron’s years of innovation in all-electric injection molding technology. Designed for a full range of applications, in a wide variety of sizes, it offers outstanding value to customers to help them achieve their plastics manufacturing goals.
Milacron’s Elektron uses 60% less energy and 90% less water than hydraulic injection molding machines, reducing operating costs substantially. Setting the standard for movement repeatability, Elektron’s stroke precision of servo-driven axes is significantly greater than top hydraulic systems, making it the best injection molding machine for the reliable production of high-precision parts. With no oil disposal, leaks or slipping hazards, Elektron is perfect for cleanroom environments regardless of machine size needed.
Specification
models
US Standard
| Injection | Clamp | Max. | Min. Mold | Platen | Tie Rod | |
| Model/Tonnage | Size Range | Stroke | Daylight | Thickness | Size | Clearance |
| oz | in | in | in | in | in | |
| 400 | 12.8 – 54 | 26.5 | 58 | 9.8 | 40.5 x 40.5 | 28.3 x 28.3 |
| 500 | 18.4 – 76.9 | 32.3 | 64.5 | 13.7 | 48.8 x 47.25 | 34.25 x 32.70 |
| 600 | 30.4 – 105 | 36.2 | 71.7 | 15.75 | 52.4 x 48.4 | 39.3 x 35.4 |
Metric
| Injection | Clamp | Max. | Min. Mold | Platen | Tie Rod | |
| Model/Tonnage | Size Range | Stroke | Daylight | Thickness | Size | Clearance |
| g | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | |
| 400 | 363 – 1,530 | 675 | 1,475 | 250 | 1,030 x 1,030 | 720 x 720 |
| 500 | 523 – 2,179 | 820 | 1,640 | 350 | 1,240 x 1,200 | 870 x 830 |
| 600 | 861 -3,142 | 920 | 1,820 | 400 | 1,330 x 1230 | 1,000 x 900 |
specs
- Elektron 400 Spec Sheet (PDF , 113 KB )
- Elektron 500 Spec Sheet (PDF , 112 KB )
- Elektron 600 Spec Sheet (PDF , 122 KB )
- Elektron 725 Spec Sheet (PDF , 109 KB )
clamp
- FEA-optimized construction of all moving & stressed parts
- Power-& acceleration-optimized toggle system-large mold opening strokes in a compact design
- Precise positioning via electromechanical drive system & ballscrew drives
- 2 clamp tonnages: 400 & 500 US ton with 600 & 725 in design
- Quick Automatic Mold Tonnage Setting on Screen
- Adjustable Setting of Closing & Opening Stages
- Adjustable 2 Stage Mold Protect
- Sensitive Mold Protection with Try Again Function
- Automatic Grease Lubrication
- High Precision Linear Bearing on Moving Platen
- Greaseless Part Drop Area
- Double toggle design
controls
Europe
Mosaic II
- Two USB 2.0 Ports
- Ethernet port – TCP/IP & FTP protocols
- All-digital position feedback for accuracy
- Direct menu access
- Machine history notepad
- Setpoint overview
- Enhanced operator ID
- Alarm log
- Change log
- Process monitor
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Volume/position/pressure injection setpoints
- Melt or hydraulic pressure transfer
- Freely configurable I/O
- Enhanced plotting graphics with cursor
- Built-in web server
NORTH AMERICA
Endura Touch
- New control using Endura touch screen & energy monitor
- High-performance controls
- Intuitive operations via 15” color touchscreen
- No page more than two clicks away
- Keypad for entering notes & information
- Various interfaces (3 USB, RS232, Ethernet) for connecting external devices
- Save mold data & screenshots to USB keys
- Setpoint & actual values shown as absolute values
- Plausibility check on values entered
- Process monitoring with graphically displayed minimum, maximum & average values
- Graphical display of 33 parameters for the last 150 cycles
- Summary of last 3,000 alarms with date & time stamps
- Display of last 3,000 setpoint-value changes (change log)
- Internal memory for up to 200 mold data sets
- 3+3 freely configurable inputs & outputs for connecting peripheral devices
- High-speed communication protocol of Ethernet Powerlink
- Self-diagnostic & excellent fault finding capability reduces down time
- Machine functions are represented by graphic display
- All required parameters are maintained on a single screen for ease of settings for the user
- Closed loop microprocessor control
- Configurable staging for all major axes
- Digital pressure control via loadcell
- Process Mode screen: Setup Entire Process From One Page
- Note Pad & Maintenance Scheduling
- On Screen Energy Monitor
- Core Pull Software Interface – Software and signals
downloads
- Elektron Brochure (PDF , 1 MB )
- Elektron EVO Sell Sheet - ENG (PDF , 368 KB )
injection
All-electrics set the standard for movement repeatability. Exact movements are assured by the machines’ drive components and robust mechanics. The stroke precision of servo-driven axes is significantly greater than even the best hydraulic systems can provide. All this makes the Elektron ideal for the reliable production of high-precision parts.
- 4 injection unit sizes: 970, 1540, 2290, 3470 global frames
- Different screw sizes available for each injection unit size
- Several different screw designs to select from
- All axes can operate in parallel
- Absolute stroke measurement of all machine axes with precision movements
- Loadcell for direct, precise & repeatable monitoring of the injection & holding pressure
- Fast, repeatable injection movements with parallel independent plasticizing
- Injection unit carriage movement & nozzle-holding force via clean, easily maintained system
- Servo motors synchronized via high speed control
- Precise sensing technology gives accurate injection pressure measurement & control
- Positive drive with timing belt
- Injection movement via precision ball screw & synchronous belt drive
- digital setting of extruder RPM & digital read out of actual RPM
- Semi-auto purge & intrusion molding programs
- Sled movement with electric motor – no oil!
Financial
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