Fakuma 2023: Configurable Control Units and Linear Actuators for Injection Molds
Servomold will introduce a new generation of control units for servo drives and a new series of actuators for the execution of linear movements in injection molds.
Servomold (Erbach, Germany) will present a new generation of control units for servo drives, as well as a newly developed series of linear movement actuators at Fakuma 2023 (booth A2-2111; Hall A2). A Servomold spokesperson told Plastics Technology that the company works with DME as a distributor for the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Beginning in 2024, Servomold says the the new SMC (Servo Mold Control) control system will replace the complete, universal and rack control systems sold since 2012 with 700 units in the field. The SMC control system will have four variations, with all offering a touch panel and automatic switching between different encoder systems.
The SMC Mini will be limited to one drive controller, while the SMC Standard version will be able to control up to four servo drives, with the SMC Rack version handling up to eight. In addition, there will be a combined unit developed in conjunction with Feller Engineering designed as a plug-in unit for Feller’s rack. With this setup, up to five servo drives and up to 60 hot runner zones can be controlled together via the SMC control panel.
New Linear Actuators
Servomold has also developed the new SLK, SLR and SSK servo-electric linear actuators as compact, powerful and clean alternatives to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders used for slide, core or platen movements in injection molds.
The K denotes the compact version with ball screw, while R stands for the high-performance version with roller screw. SSK represents the servo-worm actuator ball screw, which has a compact and flat design thanks to the 90-degree arrangement of the drive unit. All three are suitable for stroke lengths of more than 1000 mm and offer high nominal thrust forces via an integrated gear stage. By enabling the use of different spindle systems, as well as individually configurable servo motors, Servomold says these products ensure maximum flexibility.
At Fakuma 2023, Servomold will present a new generation of control units for servo drives.
Photo Credit: Servomold
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