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New All-Electric Injection Design Adopted by Korean Plastics Company
10 October 2006Moog’s new all-electric solution design has been adopted by Jinhwa Glotech Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of plastic injection molding machines. Moog has developed a unique approach for the injection axis of injection molding machines that is ideal for demanding applications such as molding of thin walled parts on small to medium sized, high performance machines. The High Power, High Speed Injection System, provides more power and higher injection speed, extends machine life, and reduces the amount of raw material used.
“Moog provided a complete system from an innovative motion control design to the development of control software to supplying of major components such as servomotors, servodrives and motion controllers,” said Choonman Kim, Moog Plastics Market Manager, Asia-Pacific “The system was designed for ease of integration and is completely scalable for various speed, torque and power requirements. Our engineers work collaboratively with customers like Jinhwa to deliver total motion control solutions that move their ideas forward and provide competitive benefits such as higher quality molding parts.”
According to Jinhwa’s director, Hi-Joung An, “Moog’s technology will also be utilized in Jinhwa’s high speed electric machines for the production of very thin wall parts, such as LGP (Light Guide Plate), keypad and battery cases for mobile phones. The development of mobile phone parts is challenging, as the production of these thin molded parts requires precise control, and higher repeatability, all at very high speeds. “
Moog expects strong demand for high performance electric injection molding machines over the next few years from automobile manufacturers seeking to reduce vehicle weight through greater use of thin walled parts. The High Power, High Speed Injection System has the speed, robustness, and repeatability required to exploit the latest compounds developed for molding thin walled parts. In addition it has important cost saving advantages as a more energy efficient alternative for injection molding and its greater productivity means users can save on the increasingly high cost of raw materials.
With over 30 years of experience in motion control for the plastics industry, Moog offers proven solutions backed up by patents. From our development of Europe’s first all-electric machine in 1992 to the world’s first all-electric die-casting machine in 2002 to the High Power, High Speed Injection Unit, Moog successfully collaborates with machine builders to push the envelope of electric technology.
About Moog
Moog’s Industrial Business Unit designs and manufacturers high performance motion control solutions combining electric, hydraulic, and hybrid technologies with expert consultative support in a range of applications including plastics, metal forming, textiles, power generation, and simulation. We help performance-driven companies design and develop their next-generation machines. Moog’s Industrial Business Unit, with 2005 sales of USD$315 million and 26 locations worldwide, is part of Moog Inc. (NYSE:MOG.A and MOG.B ). In 2005, Moog Inc.’s revenues exceeded 1 billion USD for the first time in its history.
