Magnum Venus Plastech Limited introduce new machine and tooling developments at the 2006 JEC show.

 

One of the many show audience groups view first hand the MVM ® process demonstrated. Magnum Venus Plastech Limited made over 22 parts a selection of which is shown below and proved the simplicity of Monovac moulding

Monovac Moulding boasts many advantages amongst which is the fact that no meter mix machine is required and the only additional hardware requirement is a simple single vacuum source. Click here to view more Monovac details

JEC 2006 Perfect moulded parts made on the Magnum Venus Plastech Limited’s stand by the new MVM ® technology. Carbon fibre part features high carbon fibre volume fraction above 40% vf. The tray used UP resin from Cray Valley and Phantom printed glass veil and Suremat glass. Cycle time under 20 minutes

Further new Magnum Venus Plastech Limited innovations for closed mould technology focused on machinery developments: 

 

Magnum Venus Plastech Limited’s all pneumatic high output injection machines complete with compact fully interlocked Auto Injection mixing Head were also on display featuring safe over pressure control, self priming ratio pumps, patented safe solvent pump system are all features now added to Magnum Venus Plastech Limited’s new unparallel range of resin meter mix injection machines.

 

With the new automated head, not only is human error eliminated when switching between recirculation and injection mode the new range of machines provide self monitoring of the automatic valve position should either the catalyst or resin head valves not activate correctly. These features have always been available on the companies higher cost PLC machine models but are now included in their lower cost Megaject machine range. The new head design is compact, very simple to service and demonstrates attention to detail. It features unique well proven automatic valves and pressure limiting systems all based upon safe pneumatic non electrical control.  The company emphasizes that electronic control is more expensive and is often an overkill in design offering features adequately provided with safe pneumatics which are very costly to meet with the new European ATEX safety requirements.

 

Magnum Venus Plastech Limited are happy to add their low energy unique electronics with micro controllers providing intelligent resin gel alarm systems and highly accurate electronic flow control systems and catalyst monitoring however they feel it important to respond to the ever increasing demand to prevent spark inducing electrical controls. Should a client require adherence to ATEX category 2 zone 1 Magnum Venus Plastech Limited are able to comply and also offer ATEX approval on their Pneumatic machine models without compromise on features.

The price tag? -  seriously less than our followers   

The all new safe Pneumatic controlled automatic head available on all Magnum Venus Plastech Limited’s meter mix machine range. The machine when commanded to inject will only do so when a returning signal from the head confirms both Catalyst and resin valves are in the correct head flow position. Service of this head is simplicity in itself as the main resin valve may be unlocked and removed instantly exposing head internals without a drop of resin being spilt.

The very successful SSB model is no exception to the introduction of the new automatic head and this model also has included an elegant designed new facia affording space for the intergration of the streamlined RGA (Resin Gel Alarm system) and build in Pre determining counter.

 

The RGA provides significant advantage and safety to the operator in monitoring the flow rates through the mixing head such that should injection flow reduce to an unsafe minimum rate (e.g. 0.25 litres /min) then the gel alarm will sound a warning regardless that the injection has not completed and draw attention to the fact with audible alarm so that the operator is kept aware of the current fill speed.

 

Once injection is completed the RGA also checks the length of time the operator runs the flush cycle and warns if the desired dry out time is too little. These features protect the equipment against unnecessary frequent service even when used by forgetful or lack of concentration by the operator. The system runs on low energy CMOS switching at only 9vdc built in battery source. The condition of the battery will also provide alarm when at critical low level of charge. 

The new ultra safe RGA complete self contained  unit. No external electrical connections. Low energy, 9 vdc internal battery power. Only pneumatic x 3 signal connection 2mm diameter pipes from machine pneumatic circuit provides full alarm circuit

SSB with new Auto head replaces manual valve system. No need for operator to check and move head valves. Switch to inject and valve position themselves automatically, Switch to re-circulate and valves position automatically. Also internal Interlocks prevent head flush when Injecting and Autosprue is open to mould cavity.

Pre Determining Counter now installed into main stainless Steel control facia.

 

The new Vacuum Station – Another new innovation from Magnum Venus Plastech Limited provides a complete low cost factory Vacuum system with newly designed installation kits The Vacuum Station system offers economic, simple, and rapid installation of an entire vacuum installation by the client.

Featuring “Plug and Play” fittings requiring no tools to make vacuum tight connections the Vacuum Station installation kit is the lowest cost system available with the greatest features and lowest running costs  This innovative design eliminates the need for vacuum storage tanks and potential loss of vacuum on working moulds when others are being vacuumed closed. This in turn features rapid recovery of full vacuum in the event of major vacuum leak correction  Each work station vacuum point is fitted with in line quick service filters providing easy maintenance and protection from potential loss of vacuum efficiency from which many other conventional vacuum installation systems suffer. Click here to view further vacuum station details