Electric drives are becoming increasingly important in injection molding, particularly with regard to energy efficiency. However, hydraulic drives are not without their advantages, providing powerful injection capacities and cost efficiency. The ideal solution is to combine both drive systems, as the Allrounders from Arburg's new generation of machines successfully demonstrate: the Allrounder 470 H anniversary machine is characterised by low acquisition and operating costs, a reduced carbon footprint and an energy requirement equivalent to that of electric machines.
The hybrid-driven injection molding machines from Arburg's Hidrive (H) series combine a precise electric closing unit with a dynamic hydraulic injection unit. During a recent visitor survey in March 2023, 96% thought that the new hybrid Allrounder 470 H was a suitable replacement for hydraulic machines, while 95% considered it to be a suitable replacement for electric ones.
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