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Quick Mold Change solutions for the plastics industry

The plastics industry is rapidly evolving, influenced by innovations and new technologies. With rising regulations and consumer expectations, the need to address key challenges has intensified. Stäubli's QMC (Quick Mold Change) initiative focuses on optimizing performance, enhancing reliability, improving cost-efficiency, minimizing downtime, and reducing inventory redundancy.

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Overall automated solutions for quick mold change in a single minute

Stäubli's QMC (Quick Mold Change) solutions, focused on process automation, performance and innovation, are essential for the SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) process. With expertise in mold loading and clamping, energy connection and robotic systems, Stäubli offers targeted or global solutions to optimize productivity and quality in the plastics industry.

Quick Mold Change Solutions for Plastics Industry
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Mold inspection

Stäubli workstations make it easier and safer to work on very large molds.

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Parts handling

With increasing demands for multiple mold changes, flexibility is essential for remaining competitive. For robotic industrial processes, modular solutions allow the robot to change tools in a fully automated and timely manner.

This stage of the process can benefit from significant time savings with fixed or mobile, manual or automated solutions.
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Mold transfer and loading

Fixed workstations and shuttle carts: customized solutions according to the specification of tools, machines and production processes.

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Connection of energy circuits

Quick couplings and centralized connections for the thermal management of molds, hydraulic applications and electric circuits.

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Mold clamping

Mechanical, hydraulic or magnetic: three available Staubli clamping technologies that guarantee you the appropriate solution.

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Mold preheating

Preheating stations enable the next mold to reach operational temperature while the current mold is still in use. This reduces downtime between mold changes to a minimum.

Applications in plastics processing

Stäubli’s solutions for the plastics industry address every critical stage of the mold change process, ensuring safety, speed and efficiency. These applications span from mold connection and clamping to loading, inspection and automation through robotic tool changers—helping manufacturers boost productivity while maintaining consistent quality.

Fluids for temperature control, hydraulic circuits for sequential injection, core pulls and electrical circuit connections all have to be manipulated during each mold changeover which can be complicated and time-consuming. Centralized connections, whether manual or automated, offer significant time savings for minimal investment whilst preventing connection errors.

Stäubli offers three mold clamping technologies: mechanical, hydraulic and magnetic, which are suitable for both existing and new presses. All our clamping systems are designed to be incorporated seamlessly into your installations and processes, while ensuring the safety of equipment and personnel.

Any mold change involves managing tool transfer between storage and the production line. This stage of the process can benefit from significant time savings with fixed or mobile, manual or automated solutions.

To assess the quality of the mold and ensure there are no issues during production, each mold can be inspected and tested remotely from the machine. With data collection during testing and production, we are now able to perform predictive maintenance to eliminate potential future problems.

Optimizing every step of the plastics production chain

Stäubli supports plastics manufacturers at every stage of their transformation journey, from reducing changeover times with SMED methodology to automating production with high-performance robotics. Discover how our cross-division expertise in fluid connectors and robotics helps build smarter, more agile, and more competitive production environments.

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Explore our comprehensive range of solutions in plastics industry

Quickly identify the most suitable Stäubli solutions for your plastics processing needs with our intuitive Product Finder. Whether you're looking for mold clamping systems, quick mold connectors, or robotic tool changers, this tool helps you navigate our comprehensive portfolio and find the right products tailored to your specific application requirements.

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Why choose Stäubli?

To meet the industry's evolving demands, you need more than just innovation: you need proven, efficient solutions. As a global leader in connection technologies, Stäubli helps plastics manufacturers reduce downtime, improve safety, and embrace Industry 4.0. Watch the three short videos to see how our experts address key challenges with magnetic clamping, centralized connections, and more.

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Stäubli consistently meets customer expectations in the plastics industry by delivering innovative and reliable solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. Our clients trust us for our unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality, ensuring their long-term success and satisfaction. Discover our success stories!

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