Absolute Haitian, iMFLUX Partnership Expand Injection Mold Processing Capabilities

Absolute Haitian (Worcester, Massachusetts) and iMFLUX (Hamilton, Ohio), a subsidiary of Procter and Gamble (Cincinnati), have signed a distribution agreement to offer the opportunity to integrate iMFLUX processing software as an option on Haitian servo-hydraulic and Zhafir electric injection molding machines purchased by molders in the U.S. and Canada.

The partnership reportedly provides Absolute Haitian customers with access to the iMFLUX low constant-pressure molding platform that automatically recognizes changing conditions and adapts in real-time, creating alternative processing opportunities for conventional molders. With the integration of iMFLUX, processors are said to be able to run more sustainable materials such as post-consumer recycled content (PCR) on Haitian and Zhafir molding machines with less energy, wear and waste. The platform also helps optimize most molding processes.

“Absolute Haitian’s philosophy is to provide access to technologies that can help our customers be more successful rather than limiting them to proprietary technology,” says Mike Ortolano, one of the owners of Absolute Haitian. “We want to help injection molders in flexible ways that enable them to apply technology across their entire fleet of molding machines. Our partnership with iMFLUX is a perfect fit with this approach. Integrating iMFLUX is expanding the capability of our machines.”

“We are excited to partner with Haitian—the world’s largest manufacturer of injection molding equipment,” adds Gene Altonen, iMFLUX’s CTO. “This new collaboration allows our joint customers a better way to access the benefits of iMFLUX and the outstanding performance the Haitian product line-up provides. The team at Absolute Haitian is committed to bringing innovation to the injection molding industry making us great partners.”

On another note, at virtual events held by iMFLUX on May 25 and Absolute Haitian on June 10, injection molders will have the opportunity to watch an active machine cell demonstrating iMFLUX technology on a 618-ton Haitian Jupiter III two-platen, servo-hydraulic press. The JU5500 III will run a four-cavity housewares mold (two bowls, four spoons and a lid) made from recycled polypropylene (PP), demonstrating the ability of the iMFLUX platform to facilitate processing family molds and PCR. The machine cell integrates automation featuring the Hilectro servo robot and FANUC collaborative robot.