PACIFIC KAT CAP

The Inclined Clamping System

For standard applications, direct-acting clamping system transferring the forces directly to the middle of the back platen and converting the same force to the front by 3-tie bars and an alignment rod has been well proven time and again. This clamping system also comes with a unique way of re-adjusting the deflection as well as the platen parallelism. This open top and side design also offers the fast and easy mould change.

The Linear Clamping System

For larger machines from 5 liters upward, mould sizes and weight become a concern. SMC designed linear moving clamping system applying the clamping force via a scissor toggle system. This can guarantee a total control of possible deflection by keeping the leverage ratio of the toggle arms at its best clamping performance. All movements are supported by linear bearings for best precision, totally absorbing any weight and guiding the clamp in longer strokes at all times. All movements are operated almost without any friction to maintain high speed movement.

Control Systems

With increasing raw material prices, there is increasing demand for faster and more precise controllers that help save raw material. SMC therefore has chosen to partner with world’s renowned brands for controllers: Beckhoff, Moog, Invensys Eurotherm (Barber Colman) and Omron. The customer can make preferred choice of controller unless dictated by the nature of a certain machine. All above-mentioned control systems are very user friendly with high performance and efficiency. Operational sequence, movement, extruder speed, and temperature control are monitored and set up by means of human machine interface (HMI). Production parameters storing are an integral part of these control systems. These controllers also have the ability to switch to a different user account that is customized to each specific user. Simple interface may display for novice users, while advanced options may open up for expert operators.

The Extruder

Extruder drives are available with a hydraulic motor or inverter-controlled electric motor. The speed of the screw can be adjusted smoothly from the front operating panel. Each heating zone of the extruder is controlled individually and supplied with a cooling fan to steadily control the heating parameters. Screws are produced by special material and subjected to strenuous treatment for durability and longevity.

Hydraulic System

The hydraulic components are supplied mainly by the world famous brands; Bosch Rexroth, Vickers, Parker and Moog. SMC has joined hands with these suppliers in developing a new cost-efficient hydraulic system. Also, worldwide guarantee from these suppliers serve well to the benefit of our users to get the fastest possible response regarding spare parts and service, no matter where in the world.

Single or Multiple-Parison Extrusion Heads

The single and multiple extrusion heads are available with side feed and center feed designs. Each head is a single head fitted to a manifold that splits the stream of melt into the appropriate number of channels. The quantity of flow in each channel is controlled by an adjusting screw. A view stripe option is available for all head sizes in single or multiple executions. All heads can be optionally equipped with an electronically controlled Parison thickness programmer.