Elektron

Energy Efficient, All-Electric Technology

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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

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!

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