Hotmelt molding machines from Schäfer offer flexible applications and are ideal for overmolding components of various designs. Thanks to their innovative construction, they are optimally suited for processing different hot melt adhesives and unfilled thermoplastics.

Comparison of Machine Types

ParameterMoldLine 205 BASICMoldLine 455 BASICMoldLine 850 BASICMoldLine 2632 EXTENDED
System typeManual potting deviceManual potting deviceMolding machine with sliding tableExtruder molding system with sliding table
ProcessBonding, application, small-scale pottingBonding, application, small-scale pottingLow-pressure moldingLow-pressure molding
Tool clamping forceNot requiredNot required 8 kN 20 kN
Tank volume 200 ml 4,5 l 7 lNot required
Melting capacitylowapprox. 4 kg/h (medium)approx. 4 kg/h (medium)approx. 10 kg/h (high)
Conveying principleCompressed airGear pumpGear pumpSingle-screw extruder
Molding pressure 1,5–5 barup to 40 barup to 50 bar 5–200 bar
Temperature range 50–250 °Cup to 210 °Cup to 250 °Cup to 250 °C
Power / connection 220-230 V, 50 Hz n. a. 230 V und 3x 16 A / 400 V, 50 Hz 3x 208-480 V, 50/60 Hz, 3,5 kVA
AutomationManualManualSemi-automaticAutomated / inline-capable
Heat-up time 25 min 30 min 30 min < 20 min
Material range PA, PO PA, PO PA, POPA, PO, TPE, TPU plus a broad range of thermoplastics

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