Plastic
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Smart solutions to shape the plastic of the future
A solid application know-how, the result of over 50 years of experience in the sector, makes Gefran the reference point for the people who operate in extrusion, injection and blowing processes. Our solutions are born from listening to the real needs of the market and combine precision sensors, advanced automation and digital technologies into an integrated and scalable ecosystem. Process reliability, energy efficiency and simplicity of integration: every Gefran proposal is designed to offer concrete and sustainable value to the people who transform plastic into innovation.
Applications of our products
Electric injection machine
Learn about the electric injection moulding process: the cutting edge of injection moulding, with faster cycle times and reduced consumption for increasingly efficient production.
Requirements:
Control of the granule
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Management of the Hot Runners
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Temperature control of the barrel
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Control of the moulding process
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Injection force
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Measurement of injection pressure at the nozzle
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Tie bar deformation
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Deformation of the moving platen
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Enhancing Production Data
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Requirement:
Control of the granule
Dehumidification of plastic pellets to avoid the presence of water during pre-injection extrusion, in order to avoid defects and damage during moulding.
Solution:
Requirement:
Management of the Hot Runners
Heating of the hot runners to prevent solidification of the plastic or rubber in the mould’s material distribution channels.
Requirement:
Temperature control of the barrel
Thermal stability of the molten polymer in every heating zone to ensure constant viscosity, dimensional consistency and surface quality.
Requirement:
Control of the moulding process
Synchronous and centralised regulation of critical parameters to ensure process stability, product quality and operational efficiency.
Solution:
Requirement:
Injection force
Accurate monitoring of injection pressure to ensure products are free of dimensional or surface defects.
Solution:
Requirement:
Measurement of injection pressure at the nozzle
Direct monitoring of the injection pressure at the nozzle for precise calibration of the injection force.
Solution:
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Tie bar deformation
Monitoring the deformation of the tie bars during the closing of the mould
Requirement:
Deformation of the moving platen
Monitoring of the deformation of the moving platen pushed by the toggle or the hydraulic cylinder, to ensure the flatness of the closed mould and obtain a defect-free product.
Requirement:
Enhancing Production Data
Gefran Services
Electrical engineering and automation
Electrical panel construction
PLC software development and supervision systems
PLC software development and supervision systems
PLC programming solutions based on Gefran components, with the possibility of integrating third-party hardware on request, and development of SCADA and supervision systems to ensure advanced control of processes, temperatures, motors and energy consumption.
Installation and commissioning of plants
Advanced remote assistance
Integration with management systems (ERP/MES)
Max and Gaia IoT platform
Max and Gaia IoT platform
Industrial IoT platform, available both in the cloud and on-premise and installable directly at the edge, designed for machine servitisation and increased added value. It allows continuous, uninterrupted monitoring and production optimisation, all integrated into a single solution available both as a purchase licence and as a service managed by Gefran Soluzioni.
GRZ-H
Three-phase solid-state relays, 10 A to 75A
- Zero-crossing voltage switching (ZC)
- Overtemperature protection
- Compact designs
WPA-A
Contactless linear position transducer with HYPERWAVE magnetostrictive technology
- Strokes from 50 to 4000 mm
- High precision and long life, aluminum profile with minimal footprint for industrial applications
- Analog output interface (voltage or current), up to 2 cursors for position and speed measurement
G-Mation P6
Modular automation controller
- Modular PLC based on IEC61131-3 standard
- Integrated web server for local and remote visualization
- Supports Docker architecture – advanced PLC functions, Industrial IoT connectivity, open-source applications
IE PLc
MELT pressure transmitter with IMPACT piezoresistive technology and no filling fluid
- Performance Level “C”
- Thick diaphragm and robust mechanics for long life and high reading stability
- RoHS compliant, integrated Autozero function, accuracy up to ±0.25% FS
