New XS E is Boy's smallest IMM

Nov. 16, 2022
The machine has about 11 tons of clamping force, a new servo-motor pump drive and a worker-friendly design.

XS E Boy’s newest injection molding machine is the latest evolution of the diminutive XS press, which has been available since 2009. With about 11 tons of clamping force, the XS E joins the E-series family of machines, becoming the smallest press in the portfolio. It is available with two clamping platen configurations: The standard design is for conventional mold sizes of up to 160mm, with 205mm of space diagonally between the tie bars; the second accommodates a 75mm-by-75mm holder for micromolds. 

What’s new? A new, more-efficient servo-motor pump drive. Also, an extractable drawer has been integrated into the front side of the machine frame for service and cleaning purposes.  

Benefits Efficiency, and extremely smooth and efficient machine operations, thanks to the new servo-motor pump. In addition, the new IMM offers a more ergonomic and service-friendly design as well as significantly improved accessibility. 

Boy Machines Inc., Exton, Pa., 610- 363- 9121, www.boymachines.com 

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Karen Hanna | Senior Staff Reporter

Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna covers injection molding, molds and tooling, processors, workforce and other topics, and writes features including In Other Words and Problem Solved for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She has more than 15 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.