Written on 10.04.2013 - Industry
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Engel Austria and PME Fluidtec form partnership for WIT applications

Engel Austria and PME Fluidtec GmbH have established a partnership in the field of water injection technology (WIT). The cooperation will encompass custom-made WIT system solutions and world-wide sales.

For 12 years, PME Fluidtec has been developing and producing systems for fluid-based injection moulding using internal pressure technology. Under the terms of the partnership, the company will be responsible for WIT systems, process and mould technology, as well as service for WIT units. Engel will be responsible for adapting injection moulding machines, automation and peripheral units. Other system partners of Engel include Trexel (for MuCell foam injection moulding) and Bauer Kompressoren (for gas injection technology).

The water injection technology offered by Engel under the watermelt label is used for the production of long media lines and complex hollow parts such as handles, beverage crates, and engine components via injection moulding. The injection of water into a cavity partially filled with plastic melt ensures even wall thickness distribution and smooth internal surfaces, even where part geometries are complex. Other advantages include the economical use of raw materials and short cycle times.