ENGEL will underline its position in injection moulding technology at Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul with two all‑electric machines designed for high productivity on a compact footprint. At the centre of the company’s stand will be an ENGEL e-mac 130 for medical applications and a Wintec e-win 1800 for the packaging market. With these two exhibits, Engel aims to show how developments in all‑electric drive technology and digital assistance functions can translate into economic efficiency, enhanced process stability and reduced energy consumption for processors.
The Turkish plastics industry is characterised as a dynamic market with a growing focus on sustainable and efficient production solutions. ENGEL addresses this demand with its portfolio of all‑electric injection moulding machines, which the company positions as combining precision, high efficiency and comparatively low operating costs. The exhibits in Istanbul are intended to demonstrate these attributes in both mass‑production packaging and cleanroom‑oriented medical manufacturing.
All‑electric Wintec e-win 1800 for packaging applications
Following its European premiere at K 2025, the all‑electric Wintec e-win 1800 will be shown for the first time in Turkey at Plast Eurasia. The e-win series is targeted at users seeking robust standard machines with short delivery times and a compact layout. On the exhibition stand, an e-win with 1,800 kN clamping force will produce flip-top caps from random PP in an 8‑cavity mould. Each shot weighs 32 g, with a stated cycle time of under 10 s, positioning the cell for high‑volume packaging production.
According to ENGEL, the e-win concept is designed to deliver cost efficiency through a combination of compact machine design, all‑electric drives and what the company describes as an attractive price‑performance ratio. The machine is based on Engel engineering and is intended to offer consistent part quality with comparatively short lead times. The use of all‑electric drive technology is highlighted as a factor in achieving high energy efficiency and stable, repeatable processing conditions.
A central element of the exhibit is the integration of the iQ weight control digital assistance system. This system analyses the mould filling behaviour for every shot and automatically adjusts the holding pressure curve in real time. By compensating for fluctuations in material viscosity, iQ weight control is reported to reduce scrap by up to 50 percent, supporting more stable mass production. For processors, this combination of reduced reject rates and shorter cycles is positioned as a way to increase productivity while lowering unit costs.
The all-electric e-win 1800 combines a compact design with high cost-efficiency for productive high-volume manufacturing.
ENGEL e-mac 130 for compact medical production cells
The second exhibit on the ENGEL stand is a highly integrated production cell for medical technology. At its core is an all‑electric ENGEL e-mac 130 injection moulding machine with 1,300 kN clamping force, producing pen needle shields from PP in a 96‑cavity mould. With a part weight of 0.14 g and a cycle time of 6.2 s, the application is intended to illustrate the precision and performance capabilities of the e-mac series in multi‑cavity tooling.
The configuration is aimed in particular at cleanroom environments, where floor space is a significant cost factor. ENGEL emphasises the compact footprint of the e-mac in combination with the high‑cavity mould as a way to maximise output per square metre. Servo‑electric drives are used on all main axes, which is intended to support high part quality, reproducibility and cleanliness for medical components.
For regulated environments, ENGEL offers the e-mac with a cleanroom package up to ISO Class 7. This package includes stainless steel covers and an enclosed lubrication system, features aimed at reducing particle emissions and facilitating integration into cleanroom concepts. The production cell at Plast Eurasia is configured to illustrate this cleanroom capability and the level of integration achievable within a limited space envelope.
The mould area of the all-electric e-mac 130 with the 96-cavity mould demonstrates precise, high-output manufacturing in a space-saving production setup.
Digital assistance and automation for process stability
Both exhibits at Plast Eurasia 2025 are equipped with ENGEL’s digital assistance systems, which are designed to increase process reliability and energy efficiency. In addition to iQ weight control, the portfolio includes iQ clamp control, iQ hold control, iQ melt control, iQ process observer and iQ flow control. These functions monitor and adjust various aspects of the injection moulding process, from clamping force and holding pressure to melt conditions and temperature control.
iQ flow control is highlighted for its role in optimising the energy consumption of the mould temperature control system. By dynamically adjusting the flow rates and temperatures, the system can reduce the energy demand of the cooling circuit and thereby lower overall operating costs. This is particularly relevant for high‑cavity and fast‑cycle applications, where mould temperature control represents a substantial share of the total energy balance.
The medical exhibit also features fully automated part handling via a box transfer system. This system is compatible with automated guided vehicles and is intended to enable continuous, operator‑reduced material flow from the machine to downstream logistics or packaging. In combination with the digital assistance tools and all‑electric drive technology, ENGEL positions this configuration as a highly efficient and stable production solution for cleanroom applications.
Focus on cost efficiency and competitiveness
With the Wintec e-win 1800 and the ENGEL e-mac 130, the company’s presentation at Plast Eurasia 2025 is framed around the link between all‑electric machine concepts, digitalisation and economic performance for processors. By reducing scrap, lowering energy consumption and increasing output per unit of floor space, ENGEL aims to support greater cost efficiency and process reliability in both packaging and medical segments. According to the company, these factors together can contribute to a more sustainable competitive position for plastics processors in the Turkish market and beyond.
ENGEL will present these solutions at Plast Eurasia 2025 in Hall 11, Stand 1112.
