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Eurotherm’s iPact revolutionizes injection molding

iPact actively monitors and adjusts controls for a steady, even injection of the melt.

iPact uses Intellimold™, a patented, cutting-edge process that brings real-time, automated closed-loop control to the molding process. Intellimold works as if on autopilot when it actively monitors and adjusts controls for a steady, even injection of the melt. It measures and controls the molding process, dramatically improving molding capabilities for unprecedented physical and dimensional quality improvements.

iPact with Intellimold is supported by most of the original equipment injection molding manufacturers and is adaptable to any molding system as an optional item or as an after market retrofit. The cost of the system is minimal when compared with savings realized through increased productivity and quality.

This unique process control method provides measurements and control of pressure in the cavity in the real time. The pressure developments are scanned from two strategically placed pressure transducers from which a single process variable is mathematically derived as a feed back for closed-loop control of injection. With this method and process control, each section of an injection-molded part solidifies in an equal, pressure-balanced and stress-free environment. Intellimold is also capable of measuring and controlling based on temperature developments.

The overall product and process benefits to molders:

Product Improvements

Process Improvements

Improved Repeatability
Higher Surface Quality
Reduced Warping, Sinks & Shrink
Stronger Knit Lines
Consistent Part Density
Reduced Internal Stress
Consistent Part Weight
Improved Design Flexibility
Improved Material Flow
Improved Dimensional Capability

· Reduced Cycle Times

· Reduced Scrap & Re-work

· Real-Time Process Control

· Error-Proofing

· Reduced Electrical Usage

· Self Compensating Molding

· Component Wear Compensation

· Simpler Set Up Procedures

For more news about this and other machine control products visit us at Chinaplas in Booth E2-NO5, Hall E-2 or visit our website: www.eurotherm.com/plastics

About Eurotherm

Eurotherm is a leading global supplier of control, measurement and data recording solutions and services to industrial and process customers. The company’s international reputation as a provider of innovative solutions across a broad spectrum of vertical markets is supported by engineering services designed to realise greater benefits to customers’ plant-wide assets. Eurotherm's product range includes distributed process automation systems and machine control incorporating single and multi‑loop control, operator displays, data management and graphic recorders, power control and signal conditioning. It is an ISO9000 approved Company, and operates TickIT protocols for software management.

Eurotherm is a key business within Invensys, the global automation, controls and process solutions Group. Invensys products, service expertise and ongoing support enable intelligent systems to monitor and control processes in many different environments. Leading companies in a wide range of industries rely on Invensys to help them perform with greater efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness.

Headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange, the Invensys Group is made up of four businesses: Process Systems, Eurotherm, Rail Systems and Controls. Overall The Group has over 30,000 employees working in 60 countries..

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Eurotherm Contact:

Steve Schroeder, Global Business Development manager, Plastics

Phone: +1-419- 559-6134

Email: steve.schroeder@eurotherm.com