A bucket coming out of the injection moulding machine is transported to the handle fixing machine. There, the pail is clamped and positioned.
The next step is to turn the bucket in the right direction so that the handle can be applied.
The handles are made of steel rods. The rods can be fed manually (or by a robot) into a buffer bucket.
If applicable, plastic handles are automatically fed from an input bin to the rods and placed around the rods.
The knob (mushroom) is then formed at each end of the rod, after which the rod is given the desired curved shape in steps.
An alternative to the mushroom is a hook or eye on the handle.
After forming the rod, the handle is gripped by the mounting unit that places the handle on the bucket.
The handle is then mounted and swept around the edge of the bucket in a preset direction.
At the end, the buckets are stacked and the stack is pushed out of the machine on a roller conveyor.
Pre-formed handles can be manually (or robotically) inserted into a handle buffer system.
Depending on the exact handle type, this can be done with a chute for faster handle placement.
Why choose VH Technical Solutions?
The machines have a very open design to achieve full accessibility for rebuilding and maintenance.
The control systems operate with an HMI screen with preset programmes, making it very easy and fast for the operator to switch over.
The machines can be operated step-by-step for ease of set-up.
A comprehensive and unique diagnostic system provides a clear current state of the machine. This can report a maintenance need or provide maintenance engineers with very clear troubleshooting assistance, which in turn leads to less downtime.
Using the control system, the machine’s OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) can also be intensively monitored, which helps detect possible causes for reduced cycle time in the process.
