Our equipment
Thermoformed Pulp
Supported by the Industrial Research Chair in Ecodesign for a Circular Economy of Thermoformed Cellulosic Pulp Packaging Materials, Innofibre’s state-of-the-art equipment in the field of thermoformed pulps makes it possible to meet the demand of Canadian and international companies that wish to turn to more environmentally friendly products, particularly for biodegradable packaging. The pilot thermoforming system as well as the spray coating system make it possible to meet the challenges associated with these parts. The 3D printer also reduces the risk involved in prototyping certain complex parts before machining the moulds of the thermoforming process.
LBJ-TM12+
Characteristics
Manufacturer: Techman
Model: TM 12
Uses
The robotic arm is used for spraying. It can be used in automatic mode or used in conventional mode on a conveyor.
Technical specs
| Articulations | 6 |
| Range | 1300 mm |
| Speed | 0 – 250 mm/s |
| Mode | Collaborative |
Thermoforming system
Characteristics
- MSI PME, MecSmart
- Model: TF-45
Particularities
- System consisting of a forming mould, a transfer mould and two drying press moulds.
- Adjustment of the thickness of the parts by distance control.
- System for heating the pulp.
- Easily interchangeable aluminum mould to adapt to new pieces.
- Possibility to integrate the resin mould technology.
- Possibility of adding additives to the pulp by means of a dosage system
Uses
Production of Type 2 cellulosic thermoformed parts (without pressing) or Type 3 (with pressing).
Technical specs
| Max Product Size L x W x H | 1524 mm x 533 mm x 76.2 mm (60 inch x 21 inch x 3 inch) |
| Platen configuration | 5 individual platens to manufacture up to 5 different products of 304 mm x 533 mm |
| Max Capacity | 45 kg per hour dry weight |
| Min pulp quantity | 4 kg dry weight |
| Drops per minutes | 2 pending product thickness and geometry |
| Moulding Tank Capacity | 330 L – Max Capacity of 756 L |
| Vacuum System | 685 mmHg adjustable |
| Moulding System | Servo driven rotary head, vacuum system |
| Blow off System | 6.9 barg and 2.8-4.2 m3/min adjustable |
| Transfer System | Servo driven y-axis and z-axis programmable, vacuum system, blow off system |
| Heating System | Multi-zoned and adjustable, upper and lower platens heating, upper and lower tools heating |
| Thermoforming System | Servo driven vertical z-axis multi positions, heating system, vacuum system, blow off system |
| Additive System | 4 reservoirs with individual pumps (3 low dose materials and 1 for colour) |
| Die Wash System | Tooling Die Wash System at low and high pressure (33 barg) |
| Stacking and Unloading System | Integrated Stacking System and Transfer Conveyor to the operator for packing |
3D Printer
Characteristics
- Manufacturer: Stratasys
- Model: Fortus 450 MC
Particularities
Several types of resin: (ABS-M30, ASA, PC, FDM nylon12, Ultem 1010, Ultem 9085).
Uses
- Production of moulds for the cellulosic moulding process
Technical specs
| Size of parts | 16”x14”x16” |
| Layer thickness |
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Spraying System
Characteristics
- Manufacturer: Spraying System
- Model: 1550+ autojet modular spray system
Particularities
- Spraying controller
- Double diaphragm pneumatic pump
- Air input regulator and filter
- Liquid pressure regulator, manometer, and output filter
- Recirculation and bypass gate valves
- Pulsajet nozzles
- HD15 heating system
Uses
Surface spray coating
Technical specs
| Nozzle opening | 5 to 100% |
| Fixed conveyor-mounted system (15–60 ft/min) | |