Phone: (269) 903-2206
Equipment Listing
Our Portage, Michigan facility runs nine injection molding presses from 55 to 1100 tons, supported by a full range of auxiliary equipment for mold trials and short-run production.
Press Specifications
55 ton (1994)
Shot size: 2.8 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 13.5" x 12.25"
Mold thickness (min/max): 7" / 13"
Barrel size: 30 mm / 1.18"
Injection stroke: 121 mm / 4.75"
Hydraulic ratio: 10 to 1
85 ton (1996)
Shot size: 5 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 16" x 13.6"
Mold thickness (min/max): 4" / 16"
Barrel size: 35 mm / 1.38"
Injection stroke: 159 mm / 6.25"
Hydraulic ratio: 10 to 1
120 ton (1993)
Shot size: 8 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 17.05" x 17.05"
Mold thickness (min/max): 6" / 16"
Barrel size: 40 mm / 1.57"
Injection stroke: 194 mm / 7.63"
Hydraulic ratio: 10 to 1
170 ton (1994)
Shot size: 14.7 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 20.1" x 20.1"
Mold thickness (min/max): 6" / 18"
Barrel size: 50 mm / 1.97"
Injection stroke: 225 mm / 8.9"
Hydraulic ratio: 10 to 1
230 ton (1989)
Shot size: 20 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 22.06" x 22.06"
Mold thickness (min/max): 7" / 22"
Barrel size: 57 mm / 2.24"
Injection stroke: 257 mm / 10.12"
Hydraulic ratio: 10 to 1
300 ton (2001)
Shot size: 17.6 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 25" x 25"
Mold thickness (min/max): 8" / 25"
Barrel size: 50 mm / 1.97"
Injection stroke: 270 mm / 10.6"
Hydraulic ratio: 14.4 to 1
300 ton (2003)
Shot size: 17.6 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 25" x 25"
Mold thickness (min/max): 8" / 25"
Barrel size: 50 mm / 1.97"
Injection stroke: 270 mm / 10.6"
Hydraulic ratio: 14.4 to 1
550 ton (2002)
Shot size: 65.2 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 33.4" x 33.4"
Mold thickness (min/max): 14" / 35"
Barrel size: 80 mm / 3.15"
Injection stroke: 399 mm / 15.7"
Hydraulic ratio: 13.5 to 1
1100 ton (2003)
Shot size: 89.6 oz
Tie bar (H x V): 55.1" x 45.3"
Mold thickness (min/max): 19.7" / 51.2"
Injection stroke: 381 mm / 15"
Hydraulic ratio: 10 to 1
Press Specifications
| Press Tonnage | Model Year | Shot Size | Tie Bar (H x V) | Min/Max Mold Thickness | Barrel Size | Injection Stroke | Hyd. Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 ton | 1994 | 2.8 oz | 13.5" x 12.25" | 7" / 13" | 30 mm / 1.18" | 121 mm / 4.75" | 10 to 1 |
| 85 ton | 1996 | 5 oz | 16" x 13.6" | 4" / 16" | 35 mm / 1.38" | 159 mm / 6.25" | 10 to 1 |
| 120 ton | 1993 | 8 oz | 17.05" x 17.05" | 6" / 16" | 40 mm / 1.57" | 194 mm / 7.63" | 10 to 1 |
| 170 ton | 1994 | 14.7 oz | 20.1" x 20.1" | 6" / 18" | 50 mm / 1.97" | 225 mm / 8.9" | 10 to 1 |
| 230 ton | 1989 | 20 oz | 22.06" x 22.06" | 7" / 22" | 57 mm / 2.24" | 257 mm / 10.12" | 10 to 1 |
| 300 ton | 2001 | 17.6 oz | 25" x 25" | 8" / 25" | 50 mm / 1.97" | 270 mm / 10.6" | 14.4 to 1 |
| 300 ton | 2003 | 17.6 oz | 25" x 25" | 8" / 25" | 50 mm / 1.97" | 270 mm / 10.6" | 14.4 to 1 |
| 550 ton | 2002 | 65.2 oz | 33.4" x 33.4" | 14" / 35" | 80 mm / 3.15" | 399 mm / 15.7" | 13.5 to 1 |
| 1100 ton | 2003 | 89.6 oz | 55.1" x 45.3" | 19.7" / 51.2" | — | 381 mm / 15" | 10 to 1 |
Partial List of Special Features of 550 Ton Machine
Increased Intensification Ratio (13.5 to 1) with Resulting Melt Pressure of 27,000 psi
Dual Independent Core Pull with Unscrewing and L/S Options
Dual Air Blast
Variable Clamp Tonnage Control
Partial List of Special Features of 300 Ton Machines
Variable Clamp Tonnage Control
Core Pull with LS/Timer and Unscrewing Option
High Pressure Injection Unit (Model 1220) Providing up to 34,000 psi Melt
Air Assist Ejection
Air Valve Gate
All of Our Presses Are Equipped With:
Hydraulic Ejectors
Hydraulic Core Pull Interfaces
Hubbell Electronic Safety Switch Interfaces
Auxiliary Equipment
Multiple DME-style Hot Manifold Controllers and Accessories, 1 to 12 zones
Numerous Dual-Desiccant Resin Dryers
Mold Heaters, including some with 2 HP pumps and 18 kW heaters
Sterling 3-ton Water-Cooled Chiller
AEC Hot Oil Heater capable of temperatures up to 550°F
Resin Moisture Analyzer and (2) Resin Blenders
Toledo Scale accurate to 0.01 g for Gate Seal Analysis
Injection molding presses on the Maxima Plastics production floor in Portage, Michigan.
Need a Mold Trial?
We can typically test your mold within one business day of request. Call (269) 903-2206, email info@maximaplastics.com, or request a mold trial online.