Ecoline.Your next step on the path to perfection.

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Do you want to boost productivity? Do you

need a reliable die casting machine for alu-

minium 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.

It’s the path that we’ve chosen.

Ecoline. Your next step on the path to perfection.

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 3,400 kN and 8,400 kN

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

– High production efficiency by applying proven and

reliable technology

– Reduced service requirements and spare parts costs

due to advanced designs

– Maximized availability thanks to ease of use

– Low energy consumption as a result of optimized

hydraulics

– Strong local service support

4 Closing unit– Proven 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

– Electrohydraulic stroke limiting for short cycle times– Integrated die height adjustment– Powerful hydraulic double-cylinder ejector for uniform ejection– Automatic central lubrication system for all moving parts– Core pull equipment available on mobile and fixed side– Automatic “Lockmat” locking force regulation system optionally available

1 Control system– Compact control cabinet directly located at the machine– Reliable, state-of-the-art, fast control technology– Integrated cooling system to ensure constant operating conditions– Standard interfaces for fast, simple connection of peripheral devices

2 Drive unit– Robust, generously-constructed hydraulics with low-maintenance

dual-pump technology– Low-noise, performance-optimized drive– Integrated cooling and filtering system for maintaining optimum

condition of equipment– Suitable for HFC, HLP and other media

3 Safety devices Standard-compliant to ensure safe operation, featuring:– Electrohydraulic closing safety device (EHCS)

(prevents unwanted closing of the die)– Plunger cover– Full enclosure with protection doors at front and back– Joint covers with electronic monitoring

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7 Injection unit– Dynamic, powerful injection technology with: • First injection phase for optimized pre-injection • High acceleration and casting speeds for high casting

performance • Intensification pressure provided by integrated hydraulic intensifier– Freelyadjustable speed and intensification pressure– Energy-saving pre-injection phase– Digital capture of plunger move-ment for precisely-timed process

visualisation and monitoring– Solid double guide frame with bottom frame design for ease of access

5 Tie bar withdrawal– Retractable manual or automatic (optional) tie bar withdrawal at the

top, for optimum accessibility to the die area

6 Control column – User-optimized control column with key functions for ease of operation– Large colour monitor integrated into control column with touch screen

and direct access to main functions– Easy programming with graphically supported operating interface– Process visualization with casting diagram available as standard– User help available on display screen

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Ecoline. 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

Plunger stroke mm 500 600 700 700

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

Closing unit

Max. locking force kN 3400 5300 6600 8400

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 450 × 450 560 × 560 620 × 620 720 × 720

Ejector force kN 100 150 225 225

Ejector stroke mm 120 145 175 175

Further characteristics

Installed load at 400 V / 50 Hz kW 22 30 37 37

Max. system pressure bar 210 210 210 210

Hydraulic fluid filling quantity l 650 1000 1180 1180

Machine weight (ready for production) kg 11 000 16 000 27 000 31 000

Units in mm

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

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

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Bühler AG

CH-9240 Uzwil, Switzerland

T +41 71 955 12 12

F +41 71 955 25 88

die-casting@buhlergroup.com

www buhlergroup.com/die-casting

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