Elmet dosing system now includes OPC-UA interface

Top 5000 P Elmet’s multicomponent dosing system for elastomer injection molding can dose up to six components, including two large-volume components and four additives, all with closed-loop controls. It is suited for shot weights of 0.1 gram to several kilograms and can work with materials that have significant differences in viscosity. It is designed for simple, fast material changes.

What’s new? An OPC-UA interface. Available worldwide, the interface is currently compatible with Engel injection molding machines. Elmet is developing the technology for use with machines from other manufacturers.

Benefits Streamlined control. The interface enables the Top 5000 P to communicate in real time with the injection molding machine, giving users the ability to set and change parameters for the dosing system via the injection molding machine control. This improves user-friendliness and makes it easy to incorporate data from the dosing system into a manufacturing execution system.

Elmet North America Inc., Dimondale, Mich., 517-580-9001, www.elmet.com