Meet Port Erie’s New Structural Foam Molding Machine

Port Erie Plastics has just received our new structural foam molding machine. We have added the 1000 SSWP LPIM structural foam molding machine to our list of best-in-class machinery. This machine has many features that will allow our team to take on more structural foam molding projects. Let’s explore some of the specs and upgrades of our 1000 SSWP LPIM structural foam machine.

The Specs of the 1000 SSWP LPIM Structural Foam Molding Machine

This machine has a Sepro dual-arm 5-axis servo robot. It has the ability to handle 100 kg or 220 lbs. The 1000 ton machine is positioned underneath a new 25-ton crane with a 10-ton kicker.

The platen dimensions are also 186” x 103”, a massive increase from our current 98” x 89” on our 500 ton machines. This structural foam machine has a tie bar distance of 144” x 60” compared to our current 58.5” x 67.5”, and a tie bar diameter of 11”.

There are two extruders on the machine, each of which can extrude 100 lbs PS, and the total output of the machine is 4,800 lbs per hour. Plus, it has an accumulator volume of 3,000 cubic inches.

Upgrades of the 1000 SSWP LPIM

Our new 1000 SSWP LPIM structural foam molding machine offers many upgrades that will improve our structural foam molding production processes. The maximum daylight of the machine is from 150” to 120”, allowing us to handle larger molds. It also has increased sequential nozzle controls from 32 to 48 and increased nozzle temperature zones from 32 to 48. There are also increased manifold extension controls from 20 to 40 zones.

Our New Structural Foam Machine Will Allow Us to Take Your Projects to the Next Level

With this new machine up and running, we will be able to take on more structural foam molding projects. Our team has over 70 years of experience in the structural foam molding industry and has taken on projects in many different industries.

We currently have the ability to create parts up to 7.5 feet in length and with wall thicknesses between 0.200” and 0.500”. With this new machine, we will be able to create larger parts and further expand our structural foam molding capabilities.

Our team primarily works with polyethylene and polypropylene on our structural foam molding projects due to their beneficial properties, including chemical resistance and durability. We can help you determine which of the two is best suited for your project based on industry, application, and design.

We are here to help you from beginning to end. From designing your structural foam molds to the production process to finishing and assembly to warehousing and distribution.

Partner with Port Erie for Your Structural Foam Molding Projects

We are the experts in structural foam molding, however, we also have the capabilities needed to complete your injection molding projects as well. Our team is here to help you with all of your plastic project needs.

Contact our team today to see how you can get the most out of our new structural foam machine.