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Sprue picker: removing sprue from the injection-moulding machine and separating it

Automation is essential for optimising operational processes and ultimately for increasing competitiveness. There are many automation solutions in injection moulding. With the IAP1 sprue picker, we provide a cost-effective entry into the world of process automation. The picker reaches sideways into the stripper and ejector tool moulds of injection-moulding machines. Subsequent separation and other manual handling tasks are completely eliminated, allowing for more economical production. The picker is especially well suited to automating and retrofitting small injection moulding machines and allows for removal and separation of sprue in very tight spaces.

Sprue picker for less than €2,000

Quick return on investment after only a few months

The sprue picker automates the removal and separation of sprue in the injection-moulding machine. This completely eliminates manual work, speeds up the entire process and makes production more economical.
  • The sprue is ejected sideways
  • Electrical drive
  • Wear-resistant parts easily replaceable
  • Opening to closing total cycle in 1.25s
  • Configurable substructure (adaptable depending on machine type)
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Sprue pickers
ROI sprue picker Sprue picker: return of investment after just a few months.

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Advantages of the sprue picker:

  • Cost-effective automation on the injection-moulding machine for less than €2,000 (starting price)
  • More economical production without manual handling of the sprue
  • ROI possible after just a few months
 

Scope of delivery:

  • Sprue picker kinematics IAP1
  • Motor control system drylin® dryve D1
  • Sample program for EUROMAP/SELOGICA

Economical use in in-house production

We also use our compact sprue picker ourselves in our own production - in more than 330 machines. This means that we can achieve automated separation of sprue and components in just 1.25 seconds.

Less than €2,000 entry-level price
100 per cent lubrication-free operation
24/7: designed for continuous operation

How is the sprue picker designed?

The sprue picker is modular. Our high-performance polymers are used for the moving components - free from lubrication and maintenance.

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