Even when idle, injection molding machines consume energy. The base load for standard (older) machines can range from 52% to 97.5% of the full molding energy consumption. For idle periods exceeding 20 to 45 minutes, it may be more cost-effective to switch off and restart the machine. At the very least, unnecessary services and functions, such as the main hydraulic motor, should be turned off to save energy.
Dr. Robin Kent is the author of ‘Energy Management in Plastics Processing’, published by Elsevier and Managing Director of Tangram Technology Ltd. (www.tangram.co.uk ), consulting engineers for energy and sustainability management in plastics processing.
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You can also learn more about energy management at Robin’s webinar, Energy Management in Plastics Processing, that took place Thursday, April 18, 2024.
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