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SM-1000

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— eps shape molding machines by ChinaEps, CE & ISO 9001 certified.

Key Specifications

Mold Size (L×W)

1,000 × 800 mm

Cycle Time

90-180 seconds

Steam Pressure

0.08-0.12 MPa

Clamping Force

15 tons

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Technical Specifications

SM-1000

Parameter	Value
Mold Size (L×W)	1,000 × 800 mm
Cycle Time	90-180 seconds
Steam Pressure	0.08-0.12 MPa
Clamping Force	15 tons
Installed Power	18 kW
Ejection System	Hydraulic + pneumatic
Machine Weight	6,000 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H)	3,200 × 2,000 × 2,800 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

Small EPS factories overpay for SM-1200/SM-1400 machines that idle 50% of the time on small fish boxes or thin packaging inserts

How This Machine Solves It

SM-1000 (1,000×800mm platen, 15-ton clamping, 18 kW) right-sized for sub-1,000 t/year shape-molded production — half the CAPEX of SM-1200 with same Siemens PLC quality.

The Problem

Cheaper bench-top alternatives skip PLC + vacuum cooling, doubling cycle times and ruining surface quality on fish boxes

How This Machine Solves It

SM-1000 ships with full Siemens S7-1200 + vacuum cooling — 90-second cycles on standard fish boxes, glass-smooth surface quality.

The Problem

Small-batch operators need 5-8 SKUs on one machine but slow mold-change kills daily output

How This Machine Solves It

Quick-change mold system (3-4 hours) makes flexible-SKU production economically viable — most operators run 6-10 different molds per machine.

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. Compact Shape Mold Platen (1,000×800mm)

Function

Mounting platen for custom aluminum cavity inserts — smaller than SM-1200 for compact-shape products.

Engineering Details

Accommodates products up to 950×750×300mm. Multi-cavity (2-up, 4-up) molds for small products. Quick-change locking — 3-4 hour swap.

2. 15-Ton Hydraulic Clamping

Function

Compact 15-ton clamping sized for smaller mold platen. Sufficient for shape products without flash.

Engineering Details

Single hydraulic cylinder rated 15 tons. Closing speed 60-100 mm/s. Pressure-hold during steam phase. Safety interlock against premature opening.

3. Cast Aluminum Mold Inserts

Function

Same interchangeable aluminum cavity inserts as SM-1200/1400 family.

Engineering Details

Cast 6061 aluminum, steam channels engineered for uniform heating. Surface anodized. Vent pin holes prevent air-trap. Custom mold lead time 6-8 weeks.

4. Pneumatic Bead Fill (2-3 Guns)

Function

Smaller mold needs fewer guns. 2-3 pneumatic injection nozzles provide uniform fill across the 1,000×800mm cavity.

Engineering Details

Air-assist 0.3-0.5 MPa adjustable on HMI. Anti-static design. Material level sensors per gun.

5. 2-Zone Steam Chamber

Function

Simpler 2-zone steam control sized for compact mold. Closed-loop PLC regulation holds same uniformity as SM-1200 scaled down.

Engineering Details

316 stainless steam plates. 2-zone PLC steam control. Working pressure 0.08-0.12 MPa.

6. Compact Vacuum Cooling

Function

5.5 kW water-ring pump (vs 7.5 kW on SM-1200) sufficient for smaller mold volume.

Engineering Details

Reaches 0.06 MPa in 25-35 sec. Combined with water-spray cuts cycle 30-40% vs air-only.

7. Dual-Stage Ejection

Function

Same hydraulic-pneumatic dual-stage design as SM-1200.

Engineering Details

Hydraulic mold-open + pneumatic ejector pins. Adjustable ejection pressure. Product counter on HMI.

8. PLC + 7-inch HMI

Function

Same Siemens S7-1200 PLC quality as SM-1200/1400 but smaller HMI for compact machine.

Engineering Details

Recipe library for 20+ product variants. USB recipe export. Local fault log 500 events.

Working Principle

Same 5-stage shape-molding cycle as SM-1200/SM-1400, scaled to compact footprint and lower power consumption.

Step 1

1. Mold Mounting

Operator mounts custom aluminum cavity insert (4-up fish-box or 1-up large insert) via quick-change clamps.

Step 2

2. Bead Filling

2-3 pneumatic guns inject pre-expanded beads; level sensors confirm fill.

Step 3

3. Steam Fusion

15-ton hydraulic clamp closes; steam at 0.08-0.12 MPa fuses beads; cycle 30-50 sec.

Step 4

4. Vacuum Cooling

Built-in 5.5 kW water-ring vacuum pulls 0.06 MPa absolute; water-spray cools mold.

Step 5

5. Ejection

Hydraulic mold-open; pneumatic pins push product onto discharge conveyor; counter increments.

Engineered Performance Advantages

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

CAPEX vs SM-1200

~50% lower

vs SM-1200 reference

Entry-level model halves equipment cost for small EPS factories.

Installed Power

18 kW

vs SM-1200: 25 kW

Low electrical service requirement — suits regions with weak grid.

Cycle Time

90-180 sec

vs non-vacuum 200-300 sec

Vacuum cooling cuts cycle 40-50% vs air-only — same productivity discipline as larger SM models.

Mold Change Time

3-4 hours

vs manual 8+ hours

Quick-change system supports 6-10 different SKUs per machine.

Weight Variance

±10g

vs non-PLC ±50g

Same PLC control discipline as SM-1200.

Real Production Applications

See where this machine fits in real factories.

Fish box and small foam-box production for cold-chain seafood industry — 4-up molds typical

Small fruit and produce packaging inserts for export pallets

Electronics protective foam — refrigerator/TV cushions and small protectors

Vaccine cold-chain insulated containers — small medical-grade EPS molded products

Small decorative EPS shapes — props, gift packaging, small signage

Integrated compact line: PE-900 → aging silo → SM-1000 → manual stacking

Machine Configuration

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

Component	Brand / Spec	Detail
PLC Controller	Siemens S7-1200	CPU 1212C, shape-molding program pre-loaded
HMI	Weintek MT8071iE	7" color TFT, multilingual UI
Hydraulic Pump	Eaton or Yuken	15-ton clamping, 7.5 kW pump motor
Vacuum Pump	Becker / Edwards eq.	5.5 kW water-ring pump
Contactors	Schneider Electric	TeSys series with thermal protection

Customer Case Studies

Customer details available on request.

Indonesia Year: 2024

Configuration

SM-1000 + PE-900 + manual stacking, fish-box production for Jakarta seafood market

Outcome

Replaced manual hand-molding; cycle time cut from 5 min to 90 sec; rejection rate from 12% to 2%; payback 14 months on single-shift small factory.

Vietnam Year: 2023

Configuration

SM-1000 with 4-up small fish-box mold — 6,000 fish boxes/day at 90-second cycle

Outcome

Won 2-year contract with regional seafood distributor based on consistent ±10g weight — required for export packaging weight regulations.

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 hydraulic pressure (15-ton spec). Check 2-zone steam pressures. Clean ejector pin holes. Verify e-stop function.

Weekly

Lubricate hydraulic cylinder. Inspect vacuum pump. Check 2-3 fill nozzles for wear. Drain steam condensate.

Monthly

Open mold; clean cavity. Inspect aluminum mold for wear at parting line. Service vacuum pump water seal.

Annual

Major overhaul: replace hydraulic cylinder seals, service PLC battery, recertify safety circuit per EN ISO 13849-1 PLd.

Safety Features

CE certification per EN 60204-1 + EN ISO 13849-1 PLd
Pressure-relief valve on steam chamber at 0.18 MPa
Hydraulic safety interlock prevents steam injection until 15-ton clamping force achieved
Two emergency-stop mushrooms — Category 0 stop within 100ms
Mold-open safety guard prevents operator hand-trap
Vacuum pressure relief prevents implosion

Product FAQ

The questions buyers ask most often before placing an order.

When should I choose SM-1000 over SM-1200?

SM-1000 is right if annual output is under 1,000 t of shape-molded products, OR your products are small (fish boxes, small inserts). At that scale SM-1200 runs underutilized — you pay for capacity you don't use. SM-1000 also has lower power (18 kW vs 25 kW) which matters in regions with weak grid.

What product sizes fit on the SM-1000?

Up to 950 × 750 × 300 mm single-cavity. With multi-cavity molds: 4-up for small fish boxes (300×200×100mm each), 2-up for medium products. Most customers run 4-6 molds per machine.

How fast is mold changeover?

3-4 hours with quick-change locking system. Smaller molds are physically lighter than SM-1200/1400 molds, which speeds change.

Steam boiler requirement?

Minimum 0.3 ton/h at 0.15 MPa working pressure. Small EPS factories typically run 0.5 ton/h boiler.

Cycle time on small fish boxes?

90 seconds typical (4-up mold). At 90-sec cycles: 40 cycles/hour × 4 boxes = 160 boxes/hour = 1,280 boxes/shift. Two-shift reaches 2,500-3,200 fish boxes/day.

Ships to 220V/60Hz?

Yes — factory build option. 2-week lead time adjustment.