Maintaining the correct mold temperature is crucial for ensuring high-quality end products in plastics processing. Our Swiss-made devices provide excellent mold temperature control, precision, and reliability.
Temperature control of the mold
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Temperature Control Units – Thermo-6
RozwińZwińThe technology of the Thermo-6 temperature control units is based on the highly successful Thermo-5. With over 100,000 units in use, HB-Therm has established itself as a global market leader. The unit’s technology is consistently focused on quality and durability. HB-Therm is the only manufacturer to support this with a lifetime guarantee on key components such as the heater – and now also on the flow meter. “Just better” represents the consistent advancement of their technology.
– Unique Warranty Promise: The Thermo-6 units offer a lifetime warranty on the heater and the ultrasonic flow meter, showcasing HB-Therm’s commitment to durability and innovation.
– Built-in energy efficiency: The integration of a speed-controlled pump and the Energy Control Assistant leads to a reduction in power consumption of up to 85 %. The versatile single unit solution is suitable for both small and large moulds and sets new standards in terms of efficiency with the new ‘Direct Drive’ pump.
– Intelligent Networking: The Gate-6 interface server and e-cockpit mobile app enable Thermo-6 digital solutions such as cloud access, maintenance tracking and real-time remote support, enhancing connectivity and service.
– Extensive Standard Equipment: The Thermo-6 is equipped with a wide range of standard features, including an OPC UA interface, a frequency controlled pump and its status monitoring, software wizards, ultrasonic flow rate measurement, an expert system and several safety features that position it as a pioneer in the industry.
– Enhanced Control: The new 7-inch touchscreen simplifies operation with intuitive navigation, local process data recording and a preventive maintenance interval display in 28 languages.
– Low Maintenance: Overall, the Thermo-6 requires significantly less maintenance and is more user-friendly. The speed-controlled pumps not only save energy, but also reduce the overall maintenance effort and thus increase the service life.
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Interface server Gate-6
RozwińZwińThe Thermo-6 temperature control units are equipped with an Ethernet interface as standard and communicate with the injection moulding machine or other further systems via OPC UA.
The interface server Gate-6 is capable of translating Euromap 82.1 into various proprietary machine protocols. These are:
– Interface DIGITAL (ZD)
– Interface CAN (ZC)
– Interface PROFIBUS-DP (ZP)
The use of a Gate-6 interface server brings completely new possibilities and advantages for the user. The smartphone app ‘e-cockpit’ sends analysis data to HB-Therm Service at the touch of a button and enables remote access to a unit by an HB-Therm specialist.
– Gateway to the digital world: Gate-6 and ‘e-cockpit’ is the concrete answer to today’s needs and future challenges in the digitalisation of temperature control technology.
– Control from anywhere: Work even more efficiently and safely with e-cockpit, from anywhere and from any unit.
– Everything at a glance: Clear and informative compilation of all important data and documents of the connected Gate-6 and the Thermo-6 temperature control units connected to it.
– Data security: The highest security standards guarantee data protection and security. Remote access or uploading of analysis data only takes place after explicit authorisation. – Remote access or uploading of analysis data only takes place after explicit authorisation. -
Switching unit – Vario-5
RozwińZwiń- elimination of welds
- accuracy of forming the contours of small-scale structures
- optimum surface quality
- reduction of high injection pressures
- reduction in the number of collapses
- short heating and cooling times
- optimisation of cycle time and quality
- integrated energy buffer
- a low-cost concept
- use of existing thermostatic devices
- versatile use of the equipment, also in standard applications
- a small device for which you can find a place everywhere
- monitored switching procedures
- strong experience in working with proven systems
- Intelligent creators determine set temperatures, delay times and switching times
- free choice of control mode
- USB data logging and analysis in Excel
- no rapid changes in pressure
- without compressed air
- the hydraulic circuit uses only non-corrosive materials
- switching without rapid pressure changes
- closed system without contact with oxygen
- prevention of evaporation, flaking and corrosion
Classical ways of thermostating an injection mould cannot cope with all the challenges that arise during injection moulding. The best solution in this case is to regulate different temperatures simultaneously: high temperature during injection, low temperature during the cooling phase.
Equipped with two temperature control units, the Vario-5 is a variable-temperature control system using liquid heat transfer media. It alternately connects the high and low temperature units to the same circuit.
If the temperature control channels are properly set, the moulds used to date can be used. The Vario-5 is characterised by its ease of use and quiet operation. It assists the user in selecting the optimum settings.
Variable thermostatic applications
Performance
Improved temperature control
Lower heating and cooling energy requirements
Variable temperature system with standard thermostatic devices
Security
Fully automated process monitoring
Very accurate process management
Variable temperature system with standard thermostatic devices
Comfort
Easy to use
Convenient features
Quiet
Durability
Rugged construction
Improved mold protection
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External flow meter Flow-5
RozwińZwiń- greater overall flow ► faster temperature control
- smaller temperature difference between the main line and the return line
- better uniformity of temperature distribution
- fewer thermostat devices are needed (collecting identical temperature levels saves money and energy)
- smallest flow rates from 0.4 l/min
- high temperatures up to 200°C
- various configurations
- fewer thermostatic devices are needed
- continuous monitoring of flow and temperature in each circuit
- highly accurate ultrasonic flow measurement
- manual flow control assistant
- determination of procedural power per circuit
- automatic limit setting
- USB data logging and analysis in Excel
- the hydraulic circuit uses only non-corrosive materials
- flow measurement without moving parts
- Early detection saves costly maintenance
- With a 7-inch touchscreen on the Thermo-6 series, the circuits are clearly displayed and fully automatically monitored in real time
In circuits connected in parallel, changes in flow may not be detected as the fluid flow is distributed among the other channels.
Flow-5’s external flowmeters monitor parallel circuits individually and detect changes early enough so that production quality is not adversely affected.
Flow-5s are easy to use and provide ultrasonic measurements with high accuracy.
Advantages of circuits connected in parallel
Performance
Wide range of applications
Saves costs and energy
Security
Fully automated process monitoring
Comfort
Easy to use
Convenient features
Durability
Rugged construction
Improved mold protection
Everything at a glance
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Water Treatment Unit Treat-5
RozwińZwiń- Perfect heat transfer between the medium and the mold
- Precise temperature control
- Prevents blocking of circuits
- Reduces breakdowns, wear and tear and maintenance to a minimum
- Longer mold life
- Reduced consumption of water and agent by reusing the system water
- Pump runs only as long as necessary
- Interactive tips for the inexperienced user
- Automatic fill level monitoring
- Periodic reminder to check water quality
- Clearly organized menu in 21 languages
- Intuitive navigation
- Instructions available directly at the touch of a button
- Easy to read thanks to higher contrast
- Free choice of displayed windows and values
- Calculating the exact amount of agent needed
- Easy-to-follow instructions for monitoring process water quality
- Integrated log records the treatment process
- Simple front sampling
- USB data logging and analysis in Excel
- The hydraulic circuit uses only non-corrosive materials
- Sealless pump in stainless steel
- Medium-separated ultrasonic fill-level measurement
Unsuitable water in the temperature control circuit promotes scaling and corrosion, thus raising maintenance costs and risking premature failures.
The risk increases for water temperatures above 140 °C, rotary feedthroughs, or small channel cross sections.
Treat-5 supplies temperature control units with system water of defined quality.
It provides easy and ecological operation. After initially adding the conditioning agent it works automatically and prompts the user periodically for checking.
Performance
For channels to remain nicely clean
Prevents the consequences of poor water quality
Efficient operation
Security
Allows use without prior knowledge
Comfort
Easy to use
Clear display
Convenient features
Durability
Rugged construction
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Cleaning Unit Clean-5
RozwińZwiń- Perfect heat transfer between the medium and the mold
- Precise temperature control
- lower component failure rate
- Efficiently releases deposits with automatic flow reversal
- Multiple rinsing with automated filling and draining
- No corrosion of moulds in storage
- Cleans only as long as necessary
- Uses only as much agent as necessary
- Interactive tips for the inexperienced user
- Accidental exchange of the agent is impossible
- Neutralizes cleaning fluid before emptying
- Well-arranged menus in 21 languages
- Intuitive navigation
- Instructions available directly at the touch of a button
- Easy to read thanks to higher contrast
- Free choice of displayed windows and values
- Calculates the exact amounts of the required agents
- Integrated logbook tracks the cleaning process
- Easy front-side sampling
- Recording of data via USB and analysis in Excel
- Solely non-corroding materials in the hydraulic circuit
- Sealless pump in stainless steel
- Medium-separated ultrasonic fill-level measurement
Aside from reducing flow, impurities lead to a degradation in heat transfer, and thus to a deterioration in performance.
Clean-5 removes corrosion and scale in moulds, temperature control units and hoses, and provides extended protection in storage.
It offers easy and ecological operation, prompts the user to add the respective amounts of agent, and then automatically continues its work.
Performance
For channels to become nicely clean
Cleans, rinses and conserves
Economical operation
Security
Interactive user guidance allows use without prior knowledge
Protects the environment
Comfort
Easy to use
Clear display
Convenient features
Durability
Durable construction