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EcoMold System — Electric Rapid Heating & Cooling Mold Control Technology
High gloss without painting. Electric mold control improves plastic surface quality, reduces cycle time by 50%.
Key Message / Technology Overview
EcoMold is an electric mold temperature control system that heats the mold surface up to 130°C within 20 seconds, then rapidly cools it to 40°C within 30 seconds.
Unlike conventional steam molds, it concentrates heat only on the surface, doubling thermal efficiency and cutting process time by 50%.
Equipped with a NEM-3000D controller, it provides 24-channel independent temperature control with ±1°C precision sensor feedback. The heaters and cooling circuits are integrated in an embedded type design within the mold structure.
Key Specifications & Performance
| Category | Specification / Value | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature Range | 30°C ~ 130°C | NEM-3000D Manual |
| Temperature Stability | ±1°C | Measured Data |
| Cycle Time Reduction | Up to –46% (120s → 65s) | KTR Validation Data |
| Surface Roughness | Ra ≤ 0.3 μm | High Gloss Class A |
| Gloss | Gloss ≥ 8,000 Mesh | Measured Data |
| CAPEX Reduction | –40% compared to Steam Mold | Eco Startup Plan |
| VOC Emission | 0 (No-paint Process) | NEM-3000D Dry Structure |
| Applicable Materials | PP, ABS, PLA, PBAT, PC, etc. | R&D Application Cases |
Technology Structure
- Heater & Cooling Integrated: Heaters embedded 1–2mm below surface, internal water circulation for cooling
- 24-Channel Temperature Feedback Control: Real-time zone temperature balancing
- Auto Mode: Automatic temperature switching linked with injection molding signals (Mold Open/Close)
- Data Logging: Temperature, current, cycle data stored on CF card every 5 minutes
Applications & Effects
- Automotive Interiors: Door trims, consoles, pillar covers
- Home Appliance Exteriors: TV frames, refrigerator panels, electronic housings
- Industrial Materials: Industrial covers, panels, hybrid composite materials
- Validation Example: LG Chem & Hanwha Q-Cells test lines verified removal of painting process + surface quality improvement + halved process time
ESG & Economic Value
- VOC emission 0 / Wastewater 0 → REACH & LCA compliant process
- Energy use –20%, CO₂ –25% vs Steam Mold
- Equipment CAPEX –30~50% → Adoption possible for small/medium manufacturers
Commercialization & Expansion Roadmap
- 2025: 3 domestic mold & injection PoCs completed, UL/NRTL certification in progress
- 2026: EcoMold + AI control integration (linked with WIM, EverySim)
- 2027: Mass production molds for North America & Japan OEM certification
- 2028 onward: Advanced molds for PLA & PBAT, global standardization initiatives