Wittmann's servo-hydraulic presses gain condition monitoring

Servo-hydraulic IMMs Wittmann Battenfeld manufactures several lines of servo-hydraulic injection molding machines (IMMs), including horizontal and vertical models, units without tie bars and presses with rotary tables. The IMM’s servo pumps are what drive the movement of the main hydraulic units, including the clamping, ejector and injection units. 

What’s new? Health Factor software, which shows the condition of hydraulic-driven pumps and hydraulic units. The software takes into account numerous internal process parameters in real time and also draws on historical trends. It can ascertain the condition of the main hydraulic units, from which the condition of the pumps can be deduced. The software will be available on all the company’s servo-hydraulic IMMs by October. Wittmann Battenfeld says that it will be possible for customers to upgrade existing presses with Health Factor.  

Benefits Targeted and predictive maintenance. The easy-to-understand software displays machine health at a glance and allow users to order parts and schedule downtime for repairs in a manner that minimizes disruption of production.  

Wittmann Battenfeld Inc., Torrington, Conn., 860-496-9603, www.wittmann-group.com