Norican’s DISA unit is introducing an all-electric Automatic Mould Handling (AMH) system for its DISA MATCH molding lines. The new AMH replaces hydraulic power with state-of-the-art electric servo drives that give precise and smooth control of mold transportation, acceleration, deceleration, and velocity. Using electric drives cuts overall operating costs and boosts sustainability due to simpler maintenance, lower power consumption and no hydraulic oil.
“We’re introducing the latest technology to our new all-electric AMH for DISA MATCH,” stated Kasper Paw Madsen, vice president portfolio development at DISA. “Our new AMH features the latest electric servo drives that transport molds gently yet very efficiently, and advance MATCH’s performance in multiple areas, from higher production rates and uptime to reduced maintenance and running costs.”
Electric servo motor benefits. The new AMH together with the DISA MATCH is recommended for foundries that want to upgrade an existing molding line and increase capacity. The new servo drives transport molds more gently to ensure mold integrity and increase transport speed. Current and future DISA MATCH customers will enjoy the new AMH as it is a perfect fit for the MATCH’s recently introduced Speed-Up Kits which raise its maximum molding speed to 210 uncored molds per hour.
“The new AMH cuts operating costs because it uses less energy and requires less frequent maintenance,” explained Lars Hjelm, global product manager for molding at DISA. “With lower energy consumption, it’s more sustainable, plus there’s no oil to change and dispose of. You get a cleaner and quieter working environment too.”
Capture AMH data in Monitizer. The new AMH is simpler to install while its more compact motors fit neatly under the ends of the conveyers. With a smaller overall footprint, it can fit in a smaller area or cool molds for longer within the same floor space. That makes it ideal for space-constrained foundries.
Real-time data from the electric drives can be fed to IIoT systems like Monitizer for monitoring, analysis, predictive maintenance, and other applications. For example, variations in motor metrics like drive load can give early warning of emerging problems.
“DISA has already sold more than 10 new AMHs in North America alone, including an all- electrical AMH on Gamma Foundries’ DISA MATCH 20/24 in Richmond, Canada,” offered Bo Wolff Haugbølle, vice president OEM sales at DISA. “The first will be installed later in 2025. We and our customers are very excited about the benefits of taking mold handling in this direction, and we look forward to seeing the new AMH in action very soon.”
“The precise control provided by servo technology allows for smoother accelerations and decelerations, ultimately boosting our line speeds and overall efficiency,” said Andrew Iannettoni, foundry technical manager at Ford Meter Box. “Choosing an all-electric AMH could potentially reduce our insurance premiums since insurers prefer equipment without hydraulics and we expect to see a decrease in power consumption by eliminating the constant operation of hydraulic pumps.”
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