Uniloy Introduces Small Electric Shuttle at K 2022

At K 2022 this week, Uniloy Inc. is introducing the UCS10.ED, a double-station 10-metric-ton model that completes the all-electric UCS.E series of continuous-extrusion shuttles, introduced last year, which runs up to 30 m.t. This is the smallest in the series; it can make products from 50 ml to 5 L in two to six cavities. On display is a Coex 3 version configured for three-layer coextrusion with a head designed and built by Uniloy in a 20/60/20 configuration to save color masterbatch cost and provide flexibility in processing PCR. Together with Uniloy extruder screws, the head allows for up to 100% PCR in the middle layer. Uniloy three-layer heads are available in module sizes from 40 mm to 160 mm. Electrical parison control provides profiling on up to 500 points.

The machine at the show, with 400-mm carriage stroke, is producing a 5-liter F-Style jerrycan with handle and view stripe in a 1+1 cavity mold.

The new model boasts one of the smallest footprints on the market, Uniloy says, and allows easy access with wide safety doors for setup, maintenance, and changeovers. The machine, with electric-driven 2D takeout system and linear conveyor, can be shipped as a single body, without disassembling the frame, saving time and shipping costs, as well as the normal issues of reassembly at the customer’s site.

The UCS.E series includes a new control system with Uni-Smart interface and Industry 4.0 connectivity via OPC-UA communications protocol.