Temperature Control Unit Enables Cycle Time Cuts

The Microgel Syncro from Frigel North America is a new press-side unit that the machine builders say revolutionizes the temperature control method for injection molding.

Frigel says Microgel Syncro technology enables a drastic reduction in cycle time (up to 40%), while maintaining the surface quality, dimensional characteristics and mechanical performance of the finished product. The cut in total cycle time is accomplished thanks to the reduction of the cooling time only. This result, achieved through the digital synchronization with the molding process, requires no modifications to any of the molding parameters, making the system communicate with the press while remaining completely autonomous and easily implemented by the operators.

Compared to the traditional methods, the Syncro control unit supplies cold water to the mold only in the cooling phase, drastically reducing its duration. The advantages for the processor include increased productivity and profitability of the single production cell.

The Microgel Syncro product line features more than 10 models, with cooling capacities from 16-56 kW and heating capacities from 12-24 kW.