Press release
Positive customer feedback and high demand for the ELION 3200
Market launch of the latest model from the tried-and-tested ELION series is a great success
(Näfels, January, 14 2013) The market launch of Netstal's latest ELION 3200 has gone exceptionally well. This new model has proven to be a highly effective solution to the issue of complex molded parts production, especially for customers involved in the manufacture of packaging, closures, medical components and high-precision technical parts. Netstal unveiled the latest model from the successful ELION series at Fakuma 2012.
Modular machine and unique clamping concept
"We are really pleased with the launch of the new ELION 3200. Customer feedback has been very positive and high demand for this tried-and-tested machine series is a ringing endorsement of Netstal's high product quality and expertise," confirms Dr. Hans Ulrich Golz, CEO of Netstal. Machines from the ELION series have always been modular in design, making them very easy to adapt to customer requirements. In this case, the electrically driven clamping unit has been combined with a hydraulic high-precision injection unit that has also featured in the EVOS series. The result of this combination is a machine that is perfectly suited to customer requirements, particularly in terms of performance and energy efficiency. "While feedback from the packaging industry has been especially outstanding, we have also had a positive response from customers who are in the medical sector and companies who manufacture high-precision technical parts," says Golz.
Impressive injection performance and advanced hybrid technology
The high-performance injection unit, which is also used in our EVOS series, is able to reach injection speeds of up to 2,000 mm/s at extreme levels of acceleration thanks to its innovative dual-valve technology. Thin-walled packaging parts can be formed in filling times of under 0.1 seconds. This level of injection performance means that it is possible to minimize material use and reduce cycle times. "This is clearly proved by our customers' decreased production costs," says Golz. The combination of different drive technologies requires an optimized drive concept adapted to their requirements. Netstal's drive unit, the innovative Eco Powerunit, takes full advantage of the energy-saving potential of hydrid technology. In comparison to conventional, hydraulically driven toggle lever machines, the ELION hybrid reduces energy consumption by up to 50 percent at a level of performance that simply cannot be matched by all-electric machines.
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1.Picture titleFormhilfssteuerung: Extreme Injection Performance: Thanks to the innovative double-valve technology, an injection speed of up to 2,000 mm/s can be reached with extreme accelerations. - Download Picture
2.Picture title5-Punkt-Kniehebel: High Performance made to measure: The efficient 5-point toggle lever featuring an innovative activation concept - DownloadPicture
3. New 3200 model added to the ELION Series – Highly efficient solutions for producing complex parts – Download Picture
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The Netstal product brand stands for first-class, high-performance, high-precision injection molding machinery and system solutions. Netstal customers set a high value on the company’s continuous drive to innovate, excellent service and efficient, high-performance engineering solutions, especially for the beverage, packaging and medical technology industries. The Netstal brand, embodied by the Netstal company with its long engineering tradition in Näfels, Switzerland, has been part of the KraussMaffei Group since 1992. For more information:
About KraussMaffei Group
The KraussMaffei Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of machinery and systems for producing and processing plastics and rubber. Its products and services cover the whole spectrum of injection and reaction molding and extrusion technology, giving the company a unique position in the industry. The KraussMaffei Group is innovation-powered, supplying its products, processes and services as standard or custom solutions which deliver sustained added value along the customer’s value-adding chain. The company markets it’s offering under the KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal brands to customers in the automotive, packaging, medical, construction, electrical, electronics and home appliance industries. Continuing a long tradition of engineering excellence, the international KraussMaffei Group currently employs around 4,000 people. With a global network of more than 30 subsidiaries and more than 10 production plants, supported by around 570 sales and service partners, the company is close to customers around the world. KraussMaffei has been headquartered in Munich since 1838. For more information:
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