DKT/IRC 2015: ROEMHELD focuses on magnetic clamping technology with controller for the new Press Standard EN 289

Hilchenbach, June 10, 2015. For ROEMHELD, the new EN 289 Press Standard for plastic and rubber machines and the magnetic clamping technology for moulds and dies that comply with the standard are the main focus at this year''s DKT/IRC in Nuremberg, Germany. The clamping technology specialist is quick to point out that the HILMA magnetic clamping plates in the M-TECS series are currently the only ones that meet the new version of the European standard that went into effect in January 2014.

They comply with the highest safety requirements with regard to the relevant signals such as mould monitoring, power supply, magnetization, emergency stopping at performance levels "d" and "e".

A quick clamping system for all moulds and dies

The new controller is available for all magnetic clamping plates in the M-TECS series. They belong to the quick clamping system, which allow dies and moulds of any size, geometry and weight to be positioned and clamped within the shortest amount of time. On offer are a variety of quick clamping system variants that are designed for use at varying operating temperatures of up to 240° C. All magnetic clamping plates are available with an optional integrated heating unit and are delivered in customized sizes and geometries. They can be easily retrofitted to already existing rubber die presses, injection moulding machines, mould carrier systems and transfer moulding - irrespective of whether they are operated horizontally or vertically. The combined use of long poles and square poles takes full advantage of both technologies: The high force concentration of the long poles and the inexpensive design of the square poles.

the inexpensive design of the square poles.

All safety signals and error messages are displayed on the control panel and, as an option, are simultaneously transmitted via RS or Profibus interfaces to the press controller. In addition, status data can be forwarded to additional output devices for remote maintenance and for monitoring tasks. An easy to understand menu guides the user and can be used to call up the last 300 operations performed on the clamping element. The control instrument is offered as a feature upgrade for the latest magnetic panel controller.