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Stork launches all-electric injection machines; lower energy use

Stork launches all-electric injection machines; lower energy use

Netherlands-based manufacturer of injection moulding machines for the packaging market Stork IMM has extended its machine range with the launch of a new all-electric line that is said to deliver more sustainability and the same high-performance capabilities of standard Stork IMM machines.

The new all-electric offering - scheduled to be showcased at the upcoming K show in Dusseldorf, Germany in October - boasts lower energy consumption, an innovative rack-and-pinion drive system, and customised process tailoring for a range of applications in thin-wall food packaging and industrial paints/buckets.

The new all-electric units achieve 15% greater energy savings compared to similarly specified hybrid machines and operate at injection speeds suitable for thin-wall packaging applications. The new series also features a heavy-duty rack-and-pinion drive that is highly rigid, energy efficient, and provides reduced wear and longer life, the company adds. The drive provides higher speed forces for the clamp and injection units compared to ball bearing and spindle drives.

The all-electric units also feature a breaking energy feedback system whereby recovered energy can be fed back into the customer energy grid. Stork reports significant global interest in the new all-electric line and a healthy pipeline of orders.

Stork says it has already delivered all-electric units to packaging manufacturers in Europe. The new all-electric series enables the company to deliver flexible solutions for its customers by pairing clamping units from 250 up to 700 tonnes with a range of injection units with screw sizes from 45 up to 84 mm.

"This machine extension satisfies growing customer demand for high-performance injection moulding machines that meet sustainability goals for the packaging market," said Gert Boers, CEO of Stork IMM. "This development reaffirms our commitment to delivering the latest technology that will support a circular economy." The high-speed injection moulding machinery is targeted for the production of food-grade, thin-wall packaging made of polyolefins (PE and PP). Key applications include closures, tubs, containers, and cups along with flower pots, and paint pails and buckets.

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