Ecoline.

Your next step on the path to perfection.

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Ecoline.
Your next step on the path to perfection.

Do you want to boost productivity? Do you

need a reliable die casting machine for aluminium or magnesium? Allow us to present
Ecoline: a model series in four different
sizes. Designed for a long life. With options
available to meet your specific needs.
Take the next step on the path to perfection.
Its the path that weve chosen.

Powerful injection unit

For optimized filling of the die at high speeds and high injection forces
Ideal range of sizes
In four sizes with locking forces of between 3,400kN and 8,400kN
Robust technology
For demanding users who appreciate simplicity and reliability
Standardized models
Available on short notice

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Ecoline.
The Highlights.

Your benefits
High Return on Investment and short pay back period
due to optimized scope
H igh production efficiency by applying proven and
reliable technology
R educed service requirements and spare parts costs
due to advanced designs
M aximized availability thanks to ease of use
L ow energy consumption as a result of optimized
hydraulics
S trong local service support

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1 Control system
C ompact control cabinet directly located at the machine
R eliable, state-of-the-art, fast control technology
Integrated cooling system to ensure constant operating conditions
S tandard interfaces for fast, simple connection of peripheral devices
2 Drive unit
R obust, generously-constructed hydraulics with low-maintenance
dual-pump technology
L ow-noise, performance-optimized drive
Integrated cooling and filtering system for maintaining optimum
condition of equipment
S uitable for HFC, HLP and other media
3 Safety devices
Standard-compliant to ensure safe operation, featuring:
E lectrohydraulic closing safety device (EHCS)
(prevents unwanted closing of the die)
P lunger cover
F ull enclosure with protection doors at front and back
J oint covers with electronic monitoring

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4 Closing unit
P roven 3-plate joint system with solid platens and warp-resistant
mechanics designed for rapid die movements and homogeneous
locking force distribution.
Individual tie bar adjustment possible, to compensate unevenness in
the die
E
 lectrohydraulic stroke limiting for short cycle times
Integrated die height adjustment
P
 owerful hydraulic double-cylinder ejector for uniform ejection
A utomatic central lubrication system for all moving parts
C
 ore pull equipment available on mobile and fixed side
A utomatic Lockmat locking force regulation system optionally available

5 Tie bar withdrawal

R etractable manual or automatic (optional) tie bar withdrawal at the
top, for optimum accessibility to the die area
6 Control column
U ser-optimized control column with key functions for ease of operation
L arge colour monitor integrated into control column with touch screen
and direct access to main functions
E asy programming with graphically supported operating interface
P rocess visualization with casting diagram available as standard
U ser help available on display screen

7 Injection unit
D
 ynamic, powerful injection technology with:
First injection phase for optimized pre-injection
H igh acceleration and casting speeds for high casting
performance
Intensification pressure provided by integrated hydraulic intensifier
F reelyadjustable speed and intensification pressure
E
 nergy-saving pre-injection phase
D igital capture of plunger move-ment for precisely-timed process
visualisation and monitoring
S olid double guide frame with bottom frame design for ease of access

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Technical Data/Dimensions.

Ecoline 34

Ecoline 53

Ecoline 66

Ecoline 84

Injection unit
Injection force dynamic

kN

137

192

288

288

Injection force intensified

kN

377

526

771

771
700

Plunger stroke

mm

500

600

700

Max. plunger speed approx.

m/s

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.5

Shot position

mm

125

175

175

250

Production data
Plunger diameter

mm

50 80

60 100

70 120

70 120

Max. casting volume

cm3

654 1676

1131 3142

1796 5278

1796 5278

Max. casting weight, filling rate 60 % (Al)

kg

1.6 4.2

2.8 7.8

4.5 13.2

4.5 13.2

Max. metal pressure

bar

1921 750

1861 670

2004 682

2004 682

Max. projected area

cm2

175 448

282 784

330 970

420 1230

8400

Closing unit
Max. locking force

kN

3400

5300

6600

Distance between tie bars

mm

650

720

780

900

Die height (min./max.)

mm

300 / 700

330 / 810

360 / 900

400 / 1000

Die opening stroke

mm

510

640

800

800

Smallest permissible die dimensions

mm

450450

560560

620620

720720

Ejector force

kN

100

150

225

225

Ejector stroke

mm

120

145

175

175

Installed load at 400V/50Hz

kW

22

30

37

37

Max. system pressure

bar

210

210

210

210

Hydraulic fluid filling quantity

650

1000

1180

1180

Machine weight (ready for production)

kg

11000

16000

27000

31000

Further characteristics

PA

PB

PC

PD

PE

PF

PG

PH

TS1

TS2

Ecoline 34

970

1035

650

100

750

990

564.5

535.5

140

420

Ecoline 53

1075

1167.5

720

125

845

1100

642

593

140

420

Ecoline 66

1215

1368

780

150

930

1270

774.5

679.5

140

420

Ecoline 84

1385

1516

900

170

1070

1430

837.5

769.5

140

420

MB

MC

MD

MG

MI

MK

MQ

MR

MS

MU

Ecoline 34

3200

295

6190

1164

1309.5

3067

5150

1000

1845

1605

Ecoline 53

3715

340

6945

1435

1402

3231

5800

1270

1995

1990

Ecoline 66

4420

360

7950

1556

1539.5

3440

6990

1390

2219

2353

Ecoline 84

4420

410

7950

1766

1602.5

3428

7100

1600

2372

2428

Units in mm

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PA
TS2

TS1

TS1

PD

PB
PG

TS2
TS1

TS2
TS1

PC
PE

MQ
MC

MI

MS

MK

MU

MB

MG

MR
MR

MD

MG

PE
PC

PH

PF
TS2

Subject to change without notice

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Bhler AG
CH-9240 Uzwil, Switzerland
T +41 71 955 12 12
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