Case Study
Injection Moulding Facility upgrades existing Chillers to ZCF 40 kW Machines.
A Midlands based plastic moulder contacted Evolution Cooling to update their existing industrial cooling chillers.
A site survey was conducted and an assessment was made of the current process load and customer requirements.
3 x ZCF 155 40 kW were selected to to increase the capacity for future expansion. Along with full installation of pipework and commissioning.
The Challenge
Cooling is a critical phase in the injection moulding process, significantly impacting the quality and efficiency of the final product.
Process water is needed to cool the plastic mould and maintain the hydraulic oil temperature as part of its cycle. Stable temperatures and flow rates are key requirements to selecting the correct design of cooling system.
The Solution
The plastics manufacturer turned to Evolution Cooling Ltd, a trusted expert in process chiller supply and service. UK stock of Process chillers and key components made the customers choice easier.
Key Highlights Of The Solution
- Reliable Process chillers: CF Chillers are built with reliability and equipment lifespan in mind. Key components include Lowara Pumps, Ziehl Abegg fans, Dixell controllers and ABB switch gear.
- Installation: Evolution Cooling’s Install carried out removal and disposal of existing chiller units. Positioning and pipework for new chiller units.
- Commissioning: Service technicians carried out the setup and validation. This is to optimise performance and provide reliability of the chilled water system
The Impact
The replacement of existing Moulding chillers for CF ZCF 155 units:
- Increased cooling capacity: With the new chillers selected the customer could increase the cycle time and production rates of their manufacturing facility.
- Reliability: The plastics company experienced enhanced reliability with minimal downtime, preserving the integrity of their operations.
Conclusion
Efficient cooling in injection molding involves a careful balance of mold design, coolant management, and process parameters to ensure high-quality, dimensionally accurate parts with minimal cycle time. Advanced techniques like conformal cooling and precise temperature control further enhance this critical phase of the injection molding process.
”Thanks for your support with replacing the chillers with such a quick turnaround.
Claire AdamsPurchasing Manager
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