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Composite SMC and DMC Molding Machines

Tech Machinery Sales Inc. specialize in sales of used SMC or DMC composite plastic molding machinery designed for use in production plants. If your looking to save some money by purchasing used rubber moulding,composite plastics, thermoset bulk moulding and fiberglass laminating equipment. We sell and ship to industrial equipment buyers worldwide. We also purchase or broker used plant equipment and offer a variety of services from specific machinery searches to physical inspections and rigging with shipping worldwide. This section will showcase our used machinery listings for the Plastics and composite material moulding systems used to make a variety of industrial and durable home parts.

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING

SMC (sheet molding Compound)  MACHINES FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE PURCHASING CONSIDERATION:

2. 800mm Schmidt & Heinzman used SMC Machine  -new in 1987

3. Finn & Fram 48" SMC machine with complete in-line mixer and other options.

4. Used- Erie 1500 and 600 ton Hydraulic compression molding presses

5. 1200 Ton Press - Battenfield Hydraulic Compression Molding 4 Post Press

23 Hydraulic Compression Molding Presses from 500 ton to 2500 ton for sale at liquidation prices. (Shelbyville Indiana auto parts plant closing sale)

Grabil Indiana Compression Molding plant liquidation sale on ERIE, French Oil, Hepburne and Williams & White major brand presses ranging from 400 to 4450 ton capacities. We also have some HPM and Toyo Plastar brand injection molding presses for immediate sale in this Grabil In. Plant Liquidation sale.

* Williams & White 800ton capacity Compression Molding Press (1976) for sale. Three identical presses 2803-psi 125" x 50" Platen size, 95" x 45" Bed area between posts, 60" stroke with 80" max Daylight. 75HP Hydraulic system with hot oil pumps and full PLC relay controls. (pit mounted press)

* 600 ton ELMS 1955 compression Molding Press for sale. Platen 90" x60", Bed area 60" x 40" with 42" stroke and max 54" daylight. 75hp hydraulic pump system a 2 hot oil circulating pumps and relay controls on this pit mounted unit.

*Clearing 1000 ton VertaMold Model H-1000 compression molding press new in 1971. 129" x 98" Bed area with 96x67" working area between posts. 80" stroke with max 100" daylight. This model has 100HP hydraulic system and hot oil circulating oil pumps. Updated Allen Bradley PLC2-30 controller and requires pit mounting.

*ERIE 1500 ton compression molding press new in 1977. 3000 psi, 120" x 96 Platen and bed size between posts, 82" stroke, 100" max daylight, with 200 HP hydraulic system and hot oil pumps. Updated Allen Bradley PLC2-30 controls. Press is pit mounted.

* Verson Model 1500-HD3-108x72-4t compression molding press. 4500psi, 160" x 72" platen and 108" x72" bed size. 80" stroke and 100" max daylight. Unit has 125HP hydraulic system, hot oil circulating pumps and Allen Bradley PLC230 controls. (Pit mounted)

* Fanuc Model S-420iW Robot with 6 axis capacity. Model RJ2 CNC controls and specialty manufactured SMC loading fixture and take-off conveyor system.

* Verson 500 Ton Compression Molding Press new in 1972. This one has 2860 psi, 66" x 42" platen with 66" x 24" working bed area between posts. 36" Stroke and 68" daylight with 100HP hydraulic system. Application Engineering Temperature controller with 2 hot oil pumps and Allen Bradley PLC2-30 controls.

* 1974 Williams and White 1500 ton compressing molding press for sale. 3000 psi, 108" x 84" front to back Platen size with 112" x 44" bed between posts.82" Stroke and 99" max daylight with 200HP hydraulic system and 2 hot oil pumps. Also has Allen Bradley PLC2-30 controls on this pit mounted unit.

Additional listings: Newer model Eagle Model EPT-60   2-1/4" capacity and Adaptive Motion used CNC Tube Benders for sale. 10'x1/4" Guilfil Hydraulic Shear, 8' 70 Ton 2-axis CNC Guilfil Brake, 10' 240 Ton 8-axis LVD CNC controlled Brake and 10' x1/2" LVD Hydraulic Shear also available.

48" Finn & Fram SMC machine with complete in-line mixer and other options.

Tech Machinery Sales has available for immediate delivery this Erie Hydraulic 600 Ton Compression Molding Press.

Tech Machinery has over 75,000 square feet to serve our customers right in the heart of Metro Detroit's automotive industrial manufacturing center.  Our service, staff and quality products continues to keep our customers satisfied during the entire sales process.  Experience the difference with Tech Machinery today when making your next production plant equipment purchase!

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Rubber Compound Molding Presses

Just on the market: 1250 Ton KTM-NORAMEX Rubber molding press... click here to see the full details on this production molding press

SMC -The main process for molding SMC material is Compression molding. The film is stripped off and the material is cut into suitable pieces. These are collated into piles of material, which are called the charge. This is positioning in the mould tool. Heated moulds are used and a compression pressure is applied. The base resin being a thermosetting material cures and hardens. The part is ejected. Any flash is trimmed by the operator.

SMC process: Manufacture of SMC is a continuous in-line process. The material is sheathed both top and bottom with a plastic film. A Paste is prepared comprising resin, styrene, heat activating catalysts, inert fillers, release agents and thickeners The paste is spread uniformly onto the bottom film. Chopped glass fibres are randomly deposited onto the paste. The top film is introduced and the sandwich is rolled into a pre-determined thickness. The sheet is allowed to mature for 48 hours.

DMC And SMC Moulding Materials

The materials are widely known as Dough or Bulk Moulding Compounds (DMC or BMC). In sheet form they are known as Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC).

Common applications for SMC machines
		Automotive interior and exterior parts like this Sports car with detachable capping moulded in SMC composite material. benefits: * High level of parts integration * Significantly lighter than steel * Good design aesthetics
		OUTDOOR LIGHTING -SMC machinery is used to mould street light canopies, flood lighting and fluorescent housings. It's *Maintenance free *High Strength Heat resistance *Corrosion resistance High reflectivity * Dimensional accuracy with Excellent insulating properties
		Home Appliances like DISHWASHER & WASHING MACHINE TOPS *Corrosion resistant (no rust spots) *Self colored SMC =no painting *Parts consolidation eliminating sub assembly *Easily cleaned * Recycling aided by ease of disassembly
		KITCHEN & SANITARY WARE A variety of self colored and granite effect compounds are available for moulding kitchen sinks and solid surface worktops. Tough, hard wearing surfaces that are resistant to heat and impact, particularly when used in conjunction with a PIMC (Powder In Mould Coating). Stain and scratch resistant *Solid colors *Infinite design flexibility
		TYPICAL ROAD BARRIER SYSTEM SMC is widely used in many countries for permanent / semi permanent road barriers. It's Light weight, easily transported and installed while being Tough, durable and maintenance free.  *Filled on site with water / sand / concrete *Junction boxes / inspection chambers SMC has long been used to mould underground chambers as a convenient alternative to preformed concrete or brick construction.
		WATER TANK PANELS & DRAIN COVERS AND GRATINGS Water resistant grades of SMC are available for a variety of applications needing *High strength (no need for steel support), All weather benefits like No corrosion, painting or maintenance. SMC parts are Corrosion resistant *Self colored *Non spreading *Theft resistant as in Zero scrap value
		MACHINE BASES AND FRAMES The high dimensional accuracy and parts consolidation capabilities of DMC and SMC moldings are utilized in business machine bases and frames.

How The Materials Are Molded
DMC --Two basic moulding processes are used to mould DMC, Compression Moulding and Injection Moulding. Smaller components are usually made by the injection moulding process. Larger components being compression (or transfer) moulded. In Injection moulding the material is loaded into the barrel of the machine. A stuffer plunger forces the material into the screw area of the machine. The screw and barrel are heated to pre-warm the material. The material flows into the mould via runners. The moulds are heated which cures the resin content and hardens the now moulded part. When Compression moulded, the operator pre-weighs a charge of material and places it into the open mould. The heated mould and pressure flows the material into the cavity. The heat cures the resin, which hardens the moulded part. A derivative of compression moulding is Transfer moulding. The charge of material is placed in a chamber within the tool. The mould is closed and a ram acts on the chamber forcing the material to flow via runners to the cavity of the tool.

Common Abbreviations Used in the
Plastic Moulding Industry

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It's a Buyer's Marketplace in the used plant production equipment marketplace in the USA. Tech Machinery Sales is your advocate for getting the lowest price on excess machinery due to bankrupcy or distressed sales of viable production equipment. The Global economy is being fueled by putting this production machinery back into use in USA growth areas and worldwide industrial cities.