Automatic pressure forming machines RDM 50 K, RDM 54 K, RDM 70 K, RDM 75K

How to achieve formings of superior quality. Based on customer requirements, ILLIG manufactures technically sophisticated and economical production systems providing optimum solutions for products. The consistent use of thermoforming and the expansion of its applications require consider ation of: product design material selection material production forming stacking handling printing and packing The ILLIG RDM-K production system, setting the standard for an innovative, user-friendly thermoforming concept. automation/finishing work

Flexible equipment variants result in economical production sequencing. The performance of a production system essentially depends on the availability of all individual elements. ILLIG offers independent elements and linkage kits suitable for different production requirements and performance levels. performance range RDM-K system technology high-performance thermoforming operating concepts optimizing of process stacking concepts tool technology 2 3

automatic forming/punching machine RDM 54 K RDM-K machines with forming/ punching technology stand for: precise mechanical drive systems, high quality of thermoformed articles, performance and reliability. The customer can select from a comprehensive group of product ranges with various forming areas and different equipment levels. The forming device with the cam-controlled toggle lever system ensures high forming and punching forces. The forming table movements are not limited to upward and downward direction. After the forming process it is tilted in the feed direction through an angle of 80°....

forming and punching At ILLIG, basic research is used to gather all parameters essential for thermoforming. Supported by calculation programs, optimizing of the machines can be achieved by overlapping mechanical and electronic drive systems. Consistent operator guidance is the key to practical util - ization of the complex process as well as the variable over-crossing effects of individual process sections. In the department for applied technology, developments are tested under conditions similar to actual production and adjusted for application in the customer’s machine. All types of machines...

Market advantages by matching different performance levels with suitable technology. ILLIG – competence and innovative power. To achieve optimum production, every molded article calls for a specific solution. Know-how and innovative technology are required for planning complete machine lines, from material preheating through to cup dec - oration, stacking, counting, feeding and packing into sealed plastic bags. For decades, our machines and process engineering aspects have been contin - u ally setting the standard for flexible and economical solutions. Product-oriented highper form ance lines...

forming station RDM 75K with 40-cavity forming/punching tool In-line production stands for cost-effective production of large quantities of cups in multiple-shift oper - ation. High availability of individual machine components is an essential factor for in-line operation. Reliability is a basic element. Reliability and economy are benefits for our customers. Especially with PP processing, where the heat of the extruder within the material can be used in the forming process thereby reducing the heat requirement in the forming machine. One of the main advantages of this working method is the fact...

Easy operation and computer-aided basic setting are based on research and development. The digitalized machine features practical operation and computeraided basic setting. Process engineering and application technology in conjunction with comprehensive material knowledge result in an optimum machine program incorporating the parameters for forming, punching and stacking. Optimum setting data and process times for new tools can be calculated depending on material, part geometry and tool design. In all ILLIG machines, calculation is carried out supported by computer-aided basic setting and in...

Consistent product quality – essential requisite for industrial production. heater setting forming program operating panel OP 37 and PLC unit digital setting and storage of machine parameters, hence reproducible form - ing process servo-motor driven material transport and central width adjustment optimum material heating large forming air tanks with digital setting of pressure for quicker forming HD drive combined with regulation of main drive Siemens S7 control with screen operating panel OP37 plug assist data Optimum machine equipment is the basis. consistent product quality by optimum machine...

The required performance, part quality and availability can only be achieved by optimizing the thermoforming process. Development of machine and tool from one source results in optimized thermoforming process. improved distribution of forming air for better contour definition This process consists of a multitude of detail solutions including the whole sequencing as well as the tool technology. Reproducible material heat - ing as a function of the index length is a requisite for high part quality. ILLIG uses ceramic IR elements with exact temperature regulation (+ / – 1°C regulation accuracy)....

course of speed pneumatic plug assist servo-motor driven plug assist Heater equipment of RDM-K machines. Upper heater with longi - tudinal row control. Lower heater with full area control. The thermoforming process can be optimized by using customer-specific equipment. The servo-motor driven plug assist ensures even material distribution in the cup. The basic material thick - ness can be reduced by up to 15 % without jeopardizing the stability of the formed part. Side wall marks are reduced, especially in crystal clear materials such as PP and APET. There is an improvement of the products’ optical...

Stacking matched with the performance of forming machines by using various stacking systems and resulting in economical production. Flexible equipment variants for economical sequencing and safe production. Product properties essentially depend on the quality and reliability of the downstream equipment. We therefore offer a reliable range of stacking systems and downstream equipment adjusted to: automation level output capacity further processing stacking device SUG 73, SUG 75, can be linked with downstream equipment Based on the above is the function principle of the stacking system where the...