At this year’s K trade fair in Düsseldorf, Italian injection moulding machine manufacturer BMB will present a wide range of hybrid and all-electric machines, designed above all for thin-wall packaging, closures, and specialised applications. Visitors will be able to see four production cells in action at the company’s booth in Hall 13 (A33), as well as at the stand of its partner Enelkon (Hall 12, A43).
eKW 55HP/5500 WP Hybrid
The largest machine on display will produce a 6.6-litre bucket from PCR material, featuring a virgin PP handle. The cycle time will be just 5.75 seconds, with the mould supplied by Dijkstra. Direct drives with recirculating roller screws, combined with the iQ servo-pump, will ensure high injection speed, reduced energy consumption, lower noise, and lower maintenance costs.
eKW 45HP/3450 WP – tailored for closures
This model will be engineered specifically for caps and closures. Running a 96-cavity Corvaglia mould, it will achieve a cycle time of 2.6 seconds. An inline IMD Vista vision system will monitor part quality, while automatic packaging will complete the process. The lightweight injection piston will enable rapid and highly precise melt control, guaranteeing consistent quality and long-term reliability.
eKW 16Pi/700 – all-electric for thin-wall packaging
This fully electric machine will produce a 100 ml food container with IML decoration in less than 1.9 seconds. All axes will be servo-driven with recirculating roller screws, ensuring consistent 3.4 g part weights and long-term durability. Automation will be provided by Enelkon, with a three-camera vision system and a collaborative robot ensuring efficient part handling and packaging.
eKW 28Pi/1300 – hybrid performance at Enelkon
At the Enelkon stand, visitors will see a hybrid injection moulding machine producing a 400 ml thin-wall food container (weight 9.14 g) with a cycle time of 3.9 seconds. With electric drives on key axes and the iQ-Pump system, the solution will combine high productivity with substantial energy savings.
New control system and digitalisation
BMB will also present its new CNC-based control system, offering advanced features to support operators in optimising cycle parameters. The system will recognise users and grant different access levels depending on their role. Integrated online manuals, peripheral connectivity, and data collection will meet the requirements of Industry 4.0.
