SM-1400

CE ISO 9001 ISO 14001

SM-1400 Automatic Shape Molding Machine

Name: SM-1400 Automatic Shape Molding Machine
Brand: ChinaEps
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SM-1400 Automatic Shape Molding Machine — eps shape molding machines by ChinaEps, CE & ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified.

The SM-1400 is a high-capacity automatic EPS/EPP shape molding machine — the largest in the ChinaEps range — designed for producing oversized foam products at industrial scale. It features 1,400 x 1,200 mm mold capacity, 40-ton clamping force, SCADA integration, and optional robotic arm ejection with cycle times from 60 seconds. Built for manufacturers of large cooler boxes, automotive bumper cores, industrial protective packaging, and EPP components.

Key Specifications

Mold Size (L×W)

1,400 × 1,200 mm

Cycle Time

60-120 seconds

Steam Pressure

0.08-0.12 MPa

Clamping Force

40 tons

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Technical Specifications

SM-1400

Parameter	Value
Mold Size (L×W)	1,400 × 1,200 mm
Cycle Time	60-120 seconds
Steam Pressure	0.08-0.12 MPa
Clamping Force	40 tons
Installed Power	35 kW
Ejection System	Hydraulic + pneumatic
Machine Weight	12,000 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H)	4,500 × 2,800 × 3,200 mm

* Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact us for the latest technical data.

What This Machine Solves

Three production problems eliminated by this machine — with engineered, measurable solutions.

The Problem

Large cooler boxes, automotive bumper cores, and large appliance packaging need machines bigger than SM-1200 — operators waste time running multiple cycles of half-mold parts

How This Machine Solves It

SM-1400 (1,400×1,200mm platen, 40-ton clamping, 35 kW) sized for large single-part production — full cooler box in one cycle vs 2-up runs on smaller machines.

The Problem

Premium automotive and appliance customers demand ±5g weight variance per part — looser tolerance forces sort/reject step that eats shift time

How This Machine Solves It

Siemens SCADA-integrated PLC + multi-zone steam control + premium HMI hold ±5g weight variance across the larger cavity. Production logging supports ISO 9001 audits.

The Problem

24/7 lights-out factories need MES integration, not just USB recipe export

How This Machine Solves It

SM-1400 ships with SCADA gateway standard (Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP). Connects to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Plex out of the box.

Inside the Machine — Core Components

Eight engineered subsystems that make this cutting line production-grade. Each component is sourced, built, and tested for industrial duty cycles.

1. Large Shape Mold Platen (1,400×1,200mm)

Function

Largest platen in SM family — accommodates full-size cooler boxes, automotive bumper cores, large appliance packaging in single-cavity molds.

Engineering Details

Handles products up to 1,350×1,150×400mm. Quick-change locking — 5-7 hour swap on larger molds. Premium aluminum or stainless cavity inserts.

2. Heavy-Duty 40-Ton Hydraulic Clamping

Function

40-ton clamping (vs 25-ton on SM-1200) for the larger platen area. Required for premium automotive parts where flash means QC reject.

Engineering Details

Twin hydraulic cylinders rated 40 tons. Closing speed 80-120 mm/s. Pressure-hold with redundant safety interlock.

3. Premium Aluminum Mold Inserts

Function

Cast or CNC-machined aluminum cavity inserts for the larger SM-1400 platen.

Engineering Details

CNC-machined 6061 aluminum for automotive-grade products. Engineered steam channels for uniform heating across larger volume. Surface anodized + secondary release agent. Custom mold lead time 8-10 weeks.

4. Multi-Point Bead Fill (6-10 Guns)

Function

6-10 pneumatic injection guns (vs 4-8 on SM-1200) for uniform fill across larger cavity.

Engineering Details

Air-assist 0.3-0.6 MPa adjustable per gun. Anti-static design. Material level sensors per gun. Recipe-controlled fill sequence.

5. Multi-Zone Steam Injection (4 Zones)

Function

4-zone steam chamber (vs 2-4 on SM-1200) for uniform fusion across larger cavity.

Engineering Details

316 stainless steam plates. 4-zone PLC steam control with independent calibration. Working pressure 0.08-0.12 MPa closed-loop regulated.

6. High-Capacity Vacuum Cooling

Function

15 kW vacuum pump (vs 7.5 kW on SM-1200). Premium cooling enables faster cycle times than SM-1200 on equivalent products.

Engineering Details

Larger vacuum tank for fast pulldown on bigger cavity. Reaches 0.06 MPa in 40-60 sec. Combined with premium water-spray cooling.

7. Robotic Ejection (Optional)

Function

Optional robotic arm removes large parts. Eliminates manual handling of heavy parts (5-15 kg each).

Engineering Details

Yaskawa or ABB arm with vacuum gripper. PLC-coordinated with mold-open cycle. Alternative: manual ejection with hydraulic-pneumatic dual-stage push.

8. SCADA-Integrated PLC + 12-inch HMI

Function

Siemens S7-1500 PLC + SCADA gateway out of the box. Required for premium contracts demanding MES/ERP integration.

Engineering Details

Siemens S7-1500 PLC. 12" Weintek HMI with multi-user accounts. SCADA gateway (Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP). Local fault log 10,000 events.

Working Principle

Same 5-stage shape-molding cycle as SM-1200 with scaled-up clamping, multi-zone steam, and higher-capacity vacuum cooling for the larger 1,400×1,200mm cavity.

Step 1

1. Mold Mounting

Operator mounts large custom aluminum cavity insert via quick-change locking.

Step 2

2. Multi-Point Bead Filling

6-10 pneumatic guns deliver uniform fill across larger 1,400×1,200mm cavity.

Step 3

3. Heavy-Duty Steam Fusion

40-ton hydraulic clamp closes; multi-zone steam at 0.08-0.12 MPa fuses beads uniformly; cycle 25-50 sec.

Step 4

4. High-Capacity Vacuum Cooling

15 kW vacuum pump + premium water-spray pulls 0.06 MPa absolute; cools uniformly even on dense products.

Step 5

5. Robotic Ejection (Optional)

Optional robotic arm removes large parts onto discharge conveyor. Product counter tracks output.

Engineered Performance Advantages

Every advantage backed by measurable specs — no marketing claims without data.

Product Size

Up to 1,350 × 1,150 × 400 mm

vs SM-1200: 1,150 × 950 × 350

Largest single-part EPS shape molding in chinaeps catalog.

Cycle Time

60-120 sec

vs SM-1200 60-150 sec

Higher-capacity vacuum + multi-zone steam achieves faster cycles on equivalent products.

Weight Variance

±5g

vs cheaper ±20g

Premium SCADA-logged PLC maintains ISO 9001-grade weight consistency.

Clamping Force

40 tons

vs SM-1200: 25 tons

Heavy-duty clamping prevents flash on premium automotive and appliance parts.

SCADA Integration

Built-in

vs SM-1200 optional

Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP support out of the box for MES/ERP integration.

Real Production Applications

See where this machine fits in real factories.

Large cooler box and insulated container production — single-part 1,200mm-long molds for outdoor recreation

Automotive bumper core production — premium ±5g weight variance for assembly-line consistency

Large appliance protective packaging — refrigerator inserts, TV cushions, dishwasher protective elements

Industrial protective packaging for heavy equipment and aerospace — high-density molded shapes with ISO 9001 traceability

Large vaccine cold-chain containers for pharmaceutical industry — large-format medical-grade molded products

Integrated large-format line: PE-1400 → aging silo → SM-1400 → robotic stacker → automated packaging

Machine Configuration

Industrial-grade components from established global brands — every part traceable.

Component	Brand / Spec	Detail
PLC Controller	Siemens S7-1500	CPU 1515-2 PN with extended I/O
HMI	Weintek MT8121iE	12" color TFT, multilingual UI, multi-user audit logging
Hydraulic Pump	Eaton or Yuken	40-ton clamping, 15 kW pump motor
Vacuum Pump	Becker / Edwards eq.	15 kW water-ring pump
SCADA Gateway	Siemens IOT2050 / HMS Anybus	Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP
Servo Drive (optional)	Yaskawa or Mitsubishi	For optional robotic ejection arm
Contactors	Schneider Electric	TeSys series with thermal protection

Customer Case Studies

Customer details available on request.

Germany Year: 2024

Configuration

1 × SM-1400 + robotic arm + SCADA-MES integration — automotive bumper core production for premium German automaker

Outcome

Replaced 2 older Italian shape molders with 1 SM-1400. Cycle time cut from 200 sec to 90 sec on full-size bumper cores. Weight variance dropped from ±25g to ±5g enabling assembly-line direct-feed without QC sort.

Brazil Year: 2023

Configuration

1 × SM-1400 with 1-up large cooler-box mold — premium outdoor recreation customer for South America export

Outcome

Achieved 90-second cycles on 1,200mm cooler boxes (vs 180 sec on previous SM-1200 with 2-cycle production). Output doubled per shift; payback 11 months.

Maintenance & Safety

A clear schedule keeps the line running. Built-in safety systems protect operators and product alike.

Maintenance Schedule

Daily

Inspect mold cavity. Check 40-ton hydraulic pressure. Verify 4-zone steam pressures. Clean 6-10 bead-fill nozzles. Verify SCADA connectivity. Test e-stop.

Weekly

Lubricate heavy-duty hydraulic seals. Inspect 15 kW vacuum pump impeller. Check robotic arm calibration (if equipped).

Monthly

Open mold; clean cavity. Inspect 4 steam zone hole patterns. Service vacuum pump. Recalibrate 4 steam pressure transducers. Backup SCADA production logs.

Semi-Annual

Inspect 40-ton hydraulic cylinders for seal wear. Replace vacuum pump seal. Service robotic arm gripper. Recertify safety interlocks per EN ISO 13849-1 PLd.

Annual

Major overhaul: replace heavy-duty hydraulic seals, service Siemens PLC battery, update PLC firmware, refresh operator training including SCADA features.

Safety Features

CE certification per EN 60204-1 + EN ISO 13849-1 PLd
Pressure-relief valve on steam chamber at 0.18 MPa setpoint
Hydraulic safety interlock prevents steam injection until 40-ton clamping force achieved
Three emergency-stop mushrooms (operator + machine + SCADA terminal) — Category 0 stop within 100ms
Heavy-duty mold-open safety guard with redundant interlocks
Robotic arm safety zone with light curtain (if equipped) — Type 4 IEC 61496-1
Thermal cutoff in electrical cabinet at >60°C with SCADA-logged audit trail
Vacuum pressure relief prevents implosion on the larger vacuum tank

Product FAQ

The questions buyers ask most often before placing an order.

When should I choose SM-1400 over SM-1200?

SM-1400 is right when (1) your products need >1,150mm cavity (full-size cooler boxes, automotive bumper cores), or (2) premium contracts demand ±5g weight variance + SCADA-logged audit trail, or (3) 24/7 lights-out with MES integration. Below those thresholds SM-1200 is more cost-effective.

Can SM-1400 produce truly large single-part products?

Yes — up to 1,350 × 1,150 × 400 mm in a single cycle. Examples: full-size 75-liter cooler boxes, automotive bumper cores, large appliance protective packaging.

Is the robotic arm standard or option?

Optional add-on (USD 12,000-18,000 depending on payload). Recommended for parts >5 kg where manual ejection becomes ergonomic risk. Yaskawa or ABB arm options.

Can SCADA integrate with my MES/ERP?

Yes — Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP supported out of the box. Customer integrations with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Plex are field-tested. Initial integration takes 1-2 weeks of engineering work.

Steam boiler requirement?

Minimum 0.8 ton/h at 0.15 MPa. Most premium factories run 1.5-2 ton/h boiler to cover SM-1400 + upstream PE-1400 + downstream operations.

Cycle time on full-size cooler boxes?

80-100 seconds typical (vs 150-180 sec on SM-1200 doing 2-up smaller boxes that combine to equivalent volume). Faster cycle + larger product = higher daily throughput.

Ships to 220V/60Hz?

Yes — factory build option. 3-week lead time adjustment for the larger motor and hydraulic pump sourcing.