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ENGEL builds the world’s largest injection moulding machine With the duo 12000 US, ENGEL opens up new dimensions in cost-efficient part production
With the duo 12000 US, ENGEL expands the possibilities for the industrial production of large-format injection-moulded parts to previously unattained dimensions. The two-platen injection moulding machine enables the reduction of part costs for large-area components. At the same time, manufacturers can implement innovative product concepts and reduce assembly effort. This creates new design freedoms and additional opportunities to replace traditional materials such as metal or concrete with plastics. ENGEL thus creates the technological prerequisites for competitive and more sustainable solutions in mobility, infrastructure and industry.
Image 01: As the
world’s largest injection moulding machine, the ENGEL duo 12000 US enables the
cost-efficient production of large-format injection-moulded parts in previously
unattained dimensions, thereby creating the basis for new product concepts with
reduced assembly effort and an improved CO₂ footprint.
The two-platen machine with a clamping force of 110,000 kN was
specifically developed for parts with projected areas of more than 2.5 m² and
was recently commissioned at the customer’s site. It enables the cost-efficient
production of very large-format components in an integrated production process.
Through functional integration, a reduced number of parts and lower assembly
effort, new degrees of freedom arise in design, lightweight construction and
product design.
New products require new production concepts. With injection moulding solutions of this scale, manufacturers can produce large-format structures in a single production step. This reduces material usage, simplifies production logistics and thereby saves time and costs. In addition, it improves the CO₂ footprint over the entire product life cycle. ENGEL thus supports its customers in unlocking new dimensions of cost-efficient production and in implementing innovative, sustainable product solutions.
The design with eight tie bars
was selected together with the customer as the most suitable solution for its
specific requirements. Machines of this size are also possible with four tie
bars.
Image 01: The large mould space enables flexible
automation and the efficient production of complex large-scale components in
integrated production processes
The dimensions of the system illustrate the technical challenge: with a length of around 24 metres and a height of approximately 8.4 metres, it is among the largest industrial production systems in injection moulding worldwide. The total weight is 551 tonnes, the maximum mould weight 170 tonnes. In total, around 30 kilometres of cables were installed. The total installed power is approximately 2.4 MW with a total current of 2,900 A. Despite these dimensions, the machine remains compact thanks to the modular design principle of the duo series, thereby saving valuable floor space.
Technology driver for sustainable large-scale
structures
With the duo 12000 US, ENGEL reinforces its position as a technology
leader in injection moulding. The system is not only a record-holder in terms
of size, but also serves as a platform for new technologies, material
substitution and highly integrated component concepts. It enables more
sustainable product solutions in mobility, infrastructure and industry and
demonstrates the potential of gigamoulding for the industrial production of
large-format structures. At the same time, the machine does not mark the technical
limit of what is possible. Based on its development and manufacturing
expertise, ENGEL is capable of realising even larger systems if corresponding
customer requirements arise. The company thus opens up additional opportunities
for plastics processors to produce new component dimensions cost-effectively
and to further expand their competitiveness.
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