Machines in the GX Series
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The new dimension of injection molding Machines in the GX Series Engineering Passion

Machines in the GX Series Facts and figures Facts and figures regarding the GX Series Application areas Consumer goods Automotive industry Medical/pharmaceutical industry Electrical engineering/electronics industry Transport packaging Clamping/injection matrix Machine model Injection units (screw diameter in mm) SP 1400 55 ** Applies to the GX 450 according to the KraussMaffei standard

The new dimension of injection molding Engineering inspired by passion. First-class machine concept. Best results. Use to your advantage the first-class hydromechanical dual platen concept of the GX Series in conjunction with the single-piston injection system. Thanks to the modular design, the compact dual platen clamping unit can be individually configured with all available injection units. You also profit from the unique and intelligent production innovations: The GearX locking mechanism and the GuideX guide shoe. Highlights of the GX Series at a glance: Powerful thanks to: – Very fast...

Experience the new dimension A fascinating tour of the GX injection molding machine Excellent dual platen technology Top quality and maximum productivity GearX and GuideX product innovations for fast locking and high part quality Optimum accessibility Short set-up times, easy maintenance

Ideal interaction between automation and machine Proven economical overall concept New MC6 control system Simple and clear operation with SplitScreen, ProcessDesigner and Eco function Flexibility through modularity Clamp, injector and drive unit can be individually combined Powerful injection unit with proven plasticizing system Maximum reproducibility and high melt quality

The modular GX concept At a glance Pressure pads GearX locking device Plasticizing unit In-line injection unit Movement cylinder GuideX guide shoe with linear guides Power pack and pump area

The modular GX concept At a glance Pressure pads GearX locking device Plasticizing unit In-line injection unit Movement cylinder GuideX guide shoe with linear guides Power pack and pump area

Machines in the GX Series Excellent dual platen technology Excellent dual platen technology The powerful GuideX and GearX team ensures fast locking and excellent part quality The hydromechanical dual platen clamping unit in the GX machine sets new standards in terms of quality and productivity. With the ingenious GuideX guide shoe, forces are ideally absorbed and the service life of the molds is increased. The innovative GearX locking device functions immediately and reliably. GuideX guide shoe – the intelligent machine element for absolute platen parallelism with high force absorption. As...

Together with GearX and GuideX, the hydromechanical dual platen clamping unit ensures high part quality and productivity Clamping force - quick and energyefficient with the "BluePower“ optimized clamping block The clamping force is built up through four pressure pads behind the permanent mold fixing platen. The refined running surfaces and seals in the pressure pads are specially designed for high permanent operation as a result of their material pairing. One of the impressive features of the new energy-efficient clamping block is its speed in building up and reducing clamping force....

Machines in the GX Series Excellent dual platen technology Excellent dual platen technology Mode of operation of GuideX and GearX Open clamping unit Thanks to the intelligent GuideX guide shoe, absolute platen parallelism is attained even with extremely heavy molds. Clamping movement In conjunction with the linear guides, GuideX produces almost friction-less mold movements. The roller guide impresses through its precision and ease of movement. Locking Thanks to GearX, the machine is locked quickly and reliably. When they interact with one another, the new GuideX and GearX technologies...

The GearX and GuideX product innovations ensure fast locking and high part quality with minimum energy consumption

Machines in the GX Series Proven plasticizing system Powerful injection unit with proven plasticizing system For maximum reproducibility with optimum melt quality The injection unit is the core of our machines. It ensures precision and the highest possible process reliability

Linear force transmission ensures maximum shot weight constancy Maximum shot weight constancy with optimum reproducibility. Profit from unlimited precision – the proven in-line injection unit with its rotary piston design transmits the force centrally via the injection piston to the screw. This direct path ensures absolute precision and maximum reproducibility. Injection regulation of pressure and speed is a standard feature of the GX and guarantees you maximum process reliability. High throughput with outstanding melt quality. Our plasticizing systems are characterized by their excellent...

Machines in the GX Series Control system Usability is our top priority The new MC6 control system with SplitScreen technology, ProcessDesigner and Eco function With innovative features such as SplitScreen technology, the MC6 control system offers you greater convenience and usability

The energetically optimum machine setting? At all times! Simply press the Eco button The new MC6 control system satisfies your need for usability in every respect. Whether you are working with a KraussMaffei control system for the first time or you are accustomed to its MC5 predecessor – MC6 technology is so intuitively accessible that you will work better and more efficiently than ever before. Everything in sight - thanks to the new SplitScreen technology SplitScreen technology is one of the special highlights of the MC6: Thanks to the split-screen display, you can see the most important...

Machines in the GX Series Optimum accessibility Easy access to the pump area according to the quick click principle The new maintenance concept of the GX allows quick and easy access to the most important hydraulic components. The standardized housing elements can be easily removed thanks to the quick click system. Nearly all the housing modules can be interchanged with one another.