Arburg will premiere the Allrounder 475 V, a vertical injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 1,000 kN, at K 2025. Developed for standard overmoulding tasks, the model targets applications in e-mobility, electronics and medical technology, including manual or automated processing of cables, contacts and infusion accessories. Despite a compact footprint, the machine offers generous space for larger moulds and is positioned for both manual and automated insert overmoulding. At stand 13A13, it will be shown as the core of a turnkey cell that moulds, decorates, codes and post-processes covers for a wireless car key based on Huf’s Generic Keyfob design. The demonstration uses PC/ABS post-industrial recyclate combined with in-mould decoration via Protective Layer Finish from Leonhard Kurz and structured tooling. For efficiency, the standard Arburg servo hydraulics system matches motor speed to demand, which the company states can reduce specific energy use by up to 60 percent compared with conventional hydraulic machines. Operation is handled by the new Gestica lite control, designed to provide a clear dashboard and optional assistance functions supporting stable plasticising and moulded part quality.
Machine concept and footprint
The Allrounder 475 V is configured to offer a small installation area while maintaining accessibility and ergonomics. The standard installation height is 250 millimetres, with optional extensions of 100 or 200 millimetres. Side doors and an upwardly offset clamping cylinder provide good access to the mould area and ejector. An off-centre ejector is available as an option. The table height of 900 millimetres is intended to support ergonomic working. The machine can be equipped with hydraulic injection units in the 100 to 400 range, allowing configuration for a variety of standard insert overmoulding tasks.
Energy efficiency and control
For energy-efficient operation, the machine is fitted as standard with Arburg servo hydraulics, which uses water-cooled, speed-controlled servo motors that continuously adjust to the actual power requirement. This approach minimises idling losses and, according to the company, can reduce specific energy consumption by up to 60 percent compared with conventional hydraulic machines. The control system is the new Gestica lite variant, designed for simple and intuitive operation. A clear dashboard presents job information, the current process and upcoming tasks, with optional assistance functions that support high-quality plasticising and consistent moulded part quality.
Automation and turnkey integration
The vertical machine can be automated in multiple ways, including integration with six-axis robots or linear Multilift systems. Arburg supplies CE-compliant turnkey solutions, from simple sprue removal to customised automation for complex production cells that include upstream or downstream process steps. The setup can be adapted to customer-specific handling requirements.
World premiere at the K 2025: The Allrounder 475 V is an energy-efficient, space-saving, cost-effective and flexible vertical injection moulding machine.
Demonstration at K 2025: wireless key cover
The K 2025 exhibit demonstrates how high-quality designs and surfaces can be produced efficiently for the mobility sector. The part is a cover for a wireless key, based on the Generic Keyfob design from Huf. The cover is moulded from PC/ABS post-industrial recyclate. Surface finishing is achieved with Protective Layer Finish for in-mould decoration from Leonhard Kurz, used in combination with a structured tool insert. A wafer-thin PET film with the decoration system is fed into the mould and applied to the surface by in-mould lamination. A textured surface and an Arburg logo are imparted via the mould insert. The cover is punched rectangularly in the mould, and the remaining film is rolled up in the installation space of the vertical machine. Subsequent painting is not required, and the part can be recycled. Different films with varying designs and colours can be used flexibly for product variants.
Traceability and downstream operations
The fully automated application also serves as a practical example of the R-Cycle initiative. Recycling-relevant data, such as material composition, can be retrieved via a code on the component, enabling digital product passports that support data-based material flows and a closed plastics cycle. A Kuka six-axis robot performs complete part handling. It removes the moulded part, transfers it to a laser station for coding, then moves it to a milling station and guides the part along the milling path to remove excess film and define the final contour. In a subsequent cleaning station, the key cover is deburred before the robot places it on a conveyor belt for ejection from the production cell.
