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Plastics Machinery
Plastics Machinery
Plastics Machinery
Plastics Machinery
Solutions for
Injection Extrusion Blow moulding Blown film extrusion Thermoforming Plastic dryers &
machines machines machines machines machines Dosing systems
ABOUT CARLO GAVAZZI Our R&D competence centres and We focus our expertise on offering
production sites are located in state-of-the-art product solutions in
Carlo Gavazzi Automation is a Denmark, Italy, Lithuania, Malta and selected market segments.
multinational electronics group active the People’s Republic of China.
in designing, manufacturing and Our customers include original
marketing of electronic equipment We operate worldwide through 22 equipment manufacturers of
targeted at the global markets of of our own sales companies and also packaging machines, plastic-
industrial and building automation. selected representatives in more than injection moulding machines, food
65 countries, from the United States in and beverage production machines,
Our history is full of firsts and our the West to the Pacific Rim in the East. conveying and material handling
products are installed in a huge equipment, door and entrance control
number of applications all over the Our core competence in automation systems, lifts and escalators, as
world. With more than 80 years of spans four product lines: Sensors, well as heating, ventilation and air-
successful operation, our experience Switches, Controls and Fieldbuses. conditioning devices.
is unparalleled.
Our wide array of products includes
We have our headquarters in Europe sensors, monitoring relays, timers,
and numerous offices around the energy management system, solid
world. state relays, safety devices and
fieldbus systems.
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DESIGNED TO MEET MARKET good quality of the final outcome. and inductive sensors are also used
REQUIREMENTS The thermal stability necessary in such extensively in plastics machinery.
machinery can only be achieved through
The rising demand for processed food the use of solid state relays (SSRs) which In order to protect the working area,
and beverages, followed by increasing are capable of meeting the demands for ensuring the safety of operators and the
requirement for packaging, is driving fast heater switching. safe operation of the machines, Carlo
overall growth in the plastics machinery Carlo Gavazzi offers a comprehensive Gavazzi provides its safety light curtains,
applications. range of SSRs which feature back to back in conjunction with configurable and
Accuracy, reliability and energy efficiency thyristors in combination with direct copper standard safety modules and safety
are becoming more and more important. bonding technology for increased lifetime magnetic sensors.
Extrusion equipment has seen an interesting and reliable operation of the SSR.
growth, with an increase in the demand The CERTUS configurable safety module
for extruded goods. Injection moulding Carlo Gavazzi’s patented Tripleshield™ offers up to 128 inputs and 16 pairs of
machines are used in a wide range of capacitive sensors have become the programmable solid state outputs in a
applications, ranging from automotive standard all other manufacturers are compact modular system, managing
components to consumer goods. measured against. Capacitive sensors will and monitoring, at the same time, safety
The production efficiency of the machines detect most materials, conductive and non sensors and commands, safety light
for plastics has continuously increased conductive. This makes them ideal for level curtains, photocells, emergency stops, two-
over the last few decades. Appropriate detection in raw plastic delivery systems. hand controls, mechanical switches, laser
temperature control is essential to ensure Carlo Gavazzi’s ultrasonic, photoelectric scanners and safety mats.
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Plastics Machinery
Injection machines
Process stability is critical to ensure high Carlo Gavazzi’s standard safety Cat.4; it offers intuitive and quick
product quality. Stable temperatures are modules are used with safety light logical configuration software, easy
achieved by constant switching. Carlo curtains, safety photo sensors, to set-up tamper proof safety systems,
Gavazzi solid state switches provide emergency stop buttons or safety and a reduction in components and
extremely reliable solutions that permit magnetic switches. wiring.
the fast switching needed in these In plastics machines, the gates
processes. The RGS1 series and RM1 must often be opened under safety
series are 1-phase solid state solutions conditions: the standard NES modules
which can be mounted on a chassis or enable the opening of the press motor
an external heatsink, whilst the RGC1 mains when the gates are open.
series is provided with an integrated For applications that require flexible
heatsink, hence ready for use. The logic or the multiple coordination of
integrated over voltage protection 3 or more safety devices, the CERTUS
and high surge current capability of configurable safety module delivers a
Carlo Gavazzi SSRs ensure trouble superior product vs its competitors, in
free operation, preventing unnecessary terms of features and competitive price.
machine stoppages which result in scrap CERTUS is certified to the highest
material and high down time costs. safety levels: SIL+, SILCL 3, PLe and
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Extrusion machines
Consistency and repeatability of state relays. Carlo Gavazzi offers a is readily available for immediate
extruded parts can only be ensured wide range of solid state solutions intervention.
if the temperature control process for temperature control of the barrel Capacitive, photoelectric and
is stable with minimum deviations zones. The RGC1, RGS1 and RM1 ultrasonic sensors are used to detect
from set points. Deviations from series are 1-phase solutions, whilst any interruption in the extruded pipe.
temperature set points are limited the RGC3 series provides 3-phase They ensure prompt intervention in
with fast switching of heaters which switching solutions. The RM and RG the case of interruption and round-
can only be done through solid series meet the industry EMC immunity the-clock monitoring of the extrusion
requirements without the need for process.
additional external components. In both injection machines and
Additionally, the RG series utilises extrusion machines, Carlo Gavazzi’s
wire bonding technology that reduces switches and sensors ensure smooth
the thermal stress of the solid state and efficient production processes,
switch, guaranteeing extended capacitive sensors in particular are
lifetime over other SSRs. The RGC1S widely used in silos.
and RGC3..M versions integrate
detection for malfunction of the load
or the SSR, where an alarm output
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Plastics Machinery
Blow moulding machines
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Blown film extrusion machines
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Plastics Machinery
Thermoforming machines
In thermoforming processes, heating space is often a challenge. safety conditions. The new eco-
is a critical phase. The plastic sheet Carlo Gavazzi’s new series of friendly potting material of ICB
needs to be evenly heated at the solid state contactors, the RGC1F, sensors, allow higher resistance to
right temperature before entering the offer a compact solution which shocks and vibrations.
forming phase; failure to control the also integrates fuse protection.
heat evenly and precisely results in a This solution is provided in the
poor quality product. same footprint as a standard solid
The temperature is controlled via a state relay, whilst freeing up space
temperature sensor and the signal is normally utilised for protection
then sent to a controller. The control components. An integrated solution
needs to be extremely efficient and provides saving on installation time
so fast switching of the heaters is and costs. Inductive sensors placed
mandatory. This can only be done in the mould, at the end of the
with the use of solid state relays. pins, can detect whether the mould
A number of heating zones are used is properly sealed, enabling the
to ensure even heating. This requires system to start with a new injection
a number of solid state relays to process, thus preventing damage to
control all the heaters and panel the machinery, as well as improving
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Plastic dryers & Dosing systems
Solid state Solid state Proportional Photoelectric 3-phase power Touch screen/
switches switches controllers sensors analysers Datalogger
Carlo Gavazzi components integrate pipes and in silos or through a viewing resistance. Retroreflective and polarized
into auxiliary equipment that is used in window in loaders of injection machines, retroreflective versions are used to check
combination with plastics machinery, extruders and blow moulding machinery. the level of plastic granules in loaders.
such as plastic dryers and dosing units, Thanks to Tripleshield™ technology, Carlo Additionally, heaters for the drying of the
as well as stand-alone temperature control Gavazzi capacitive sensors are protected plastic granules can be switched with the
units for zone control. Wherever plastic against disturbance caused by high ESD RM1A or RGC1A for 1-phase heaters or
granules are conveyed and processed, up to 40 kV. Featuring EMC and ESD the RGC2A, RGC3A for 3-phase heaters.
capacitive sensors monitor the levels in immunity, Carlo Gavazzi sensors – EC The RGC1P, RGC2P and RGC3P series
and CA series - detect the level of plastic offers the possibility of controlling the
pellets in the hopper whilst withstanding switching of the heater with an analog
environmental interference. The input (0-10 V or 4-20 mA) which can be
sensing face (flush mounted) withstands fed directly to the SSR.
temperatures up to 120°C. The touch screen BTM series reads
The new PD30ET photoelectric sensors the electrical measurement from Carlo
are ideal for industrial environments Gavazzi energy meters or any other
and work perfectly even in the harshest else energy meter. It shows the data as
conditions. The high-quality stainless steel instantaneous values and/or depicts it in
housing guarantees maximum mechanical diagrams.
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Plastics Machinery
Our product range
1-phase 1-phase 1-phase solid state switches 1-phase
solid state relays solid state switches with current monitoring solid state contactors
• Dimensions 58.2 x 44.8 x 28.8 mm, • Product width: 17.5 mm up to 70 mm, • Product width: 17.5 mm up to 70 mm, • Dimensions: 106 x 35.6 x 165 mm,
panel mount DIN or panel mount DIN or panel mount DIN mount
• Rated operational voltage: up to 660 VAC • Ratings: up to 660 VAC, 90 AAC, • Ratings: up to 660 VAC, 85 AAC, • Rated operational voltage: up to 660 VAC
• Rated current: 25 AAC, 50 AAC, 75 AAC, 18000 A2s 18000 A2s • Rated operational current: up to 40 AAC
100 AAC, 125 AAC • Integrated output overvoltage protection • Integrated output overvoltage protection @ 40°C
• Control input ranges: 4-32 VDC, 20- • Control input ranges: 4-32 VDC, • Control input range: 4-32 VDC • Control input range: 4.5-32 VDC
280 VAC 20-275 VAC (24-190 VDC) • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus [RGC1S] - • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus (up to
• Approvals/Marks: CE - cURus - CSA - CCC - • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus [RGC] - cURus [RGS1S] - CSA [RGS1S] 30 AAC)
VDE [RAM] cURus [RGS] - CSA [RGS] - VDE - GL
[RGC up to 30 AAC]
• Dimensions 45 x 58 x 33 (44) mm, • Product width: 54 mm up to 70 mm, • Product width: 35 mm up to 70 mm, • Motor rating: Up to 45 kW (90 A)
panel mount DIN-rail mount DIN or panel mount • 3-phase controlled & internally
• Independent control (RKD2..) or • Ratings: up to 660 VAC, 75 AAC/pole • 1-ph with heatsink [RGC1P] or for bypassed
common control (RK2..) [RGC2A], 65 AAC/pole [RGC3A] @ 40°C panel mount [RGS1P], 3-ph with • Operational voltage:
• Ratings: up to 660 VAC, 50 AAC /pole, • Motor ratings: up to 11 kW @ 400 VAC, heatsink [RGC2P, RGC3P] RSWT40: 220 - 400 VAC, RSWT60:
75 AAC /pole 25 HP @ 600 VAC • Ratings: up to 660 VAC, 90A (1-ph), 220 - 600 VAC
• Control input: 4-32 VDC • Control input ranges: 5-32 VDC, 75A/pole (2-ph), 65A/pole (3-ph) • PTC input, Alarm - Top of Ramp - Run
• Approvals/Marks: CE- cURus - CSA - 20-275 VAC (24-190 VDC) • Control input: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 12- relay indication
VDE • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus 20 mA, 0-10 VDC, 0-5 VDC, 1-5 VDC • Approvals/Marks: cULus, CCC
• Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus -
UR [RGS1P] - CSA [RGS1P]
MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES
• Integrated output overvoltage • 3-phase; 2-pole [RGC2A] or 3-pole • Selectable switching modes • Easy to use and set up
protection switching [RGC3A] • Integrated overvoltage protection • Self-learning algorithm to improve
• Pre-attached thermal pad • Monitoring for SSR and load circuit • Monitoring for SSR and load circuit pump starts/stops
• Conformant to EN 60335-1 malfunction [RGC..M] malfunctions [RGC2P, RGC3P] • Integrated overload protection (Class 10)
• 100 kA short circuit current rating
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Our product range
3-phase general Capacitive Capacitive Photoelectric
purpose soft starters sensors sensors sensors
• Operational voltage range: 187 - 440 • Tripleshield™ sensor protection • 4th generation Tripleshield™ technology • World standard housing style 11 x 31.5
VAC,187 - 660 VAC • Dimensions: M30 mm • Dimensions: M18 / M30 x 21 mm
• Operational current range: 12 AAC up • Plastic, metal housing, DC and AC • Plastic housings DC versions • Supply voltage: DC 4-wire
100 AAC versions • Sensing distance up to 30 mm • Sensing distance: < 15 m
• Control voltage: 24 VAC/DC, 110 - • Approvals/Marks: CE - UL -CSA • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus • Output: NPN/PNP NO+NC
400 VAC • Sensor types: D, B, R, P and T
• Auxiliary relays for top of ramp and • Connectivity: Cable or M8 connectors
alarms • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus - ECOLAB
• Approvals/Marks: cULus, CCC, EAC
• Dimensions: M18 x 39 mm • Dimensions: M18, M30 • M12, M18 and M30 Nickel-brass • Rectangular housing
• Diffuse reflective sensors, 1 m detecting • Ultrasonic sensors with integrated housing in short or long barrel lenghts • Connection: PVC cable or pigtail solution
distance amplifier providing a digital and/or • Standard, double and triple distance • Housing material: Plastic
• Cable or M12 plug versions analog output and integrated amplifier sensing ranges • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus
• Power supply from 10 to 30 VDC • Housing material: plastic • Output functions: NO or NC, NPN or PNP
• Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus - CSA • Two metres oil resistant PVC cable or
M12 plug version
• Protection: reverse polarity, short circuit,
transients
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Plastics Machinery
Our product range
Multifunction monitoring Energy
Monitoring relays Monitoring relays
relays with NFC analysers
• Dimensions: 22.5 mm DIN rail • Dimensions: 81x17,5x67,2 mm DIN-rail • Dimensions: 81 x 17.5 x 67.2 mm • 3-phase energy meters with CT
mounting enclosure housing DIN-rail housing with 12 mm hole for connection
• 120 VAC to 480 VAC Delta & Star • Phase sequence and phase loss (DPA/ current measurement • Solid or split-core 5A CT
Mains DPB), Under/Over Voltage (DPB) • Current monitoring relay with built.in • Dimensions: 4 DIN modules or 72x72
• Voltage and frequency monitoring • 3 phase AC (own power supply); current transformer housing
• 2 SPDT 8A relay outputs regenerated voltage • 20, 50 or 100 A full scale • Class 1 (kWh) acc. to EN62053-1
• Approvals/Marks: UL, CSA and CCC • Power supply from 208 to 480 VAC • Self powered • Class B (kWh) acc. to EN50470-3
(+/- 15%) • Approvals/Marks: UL - CSA - CCC • Pulse open collector or serial RS485
• Approvals/Marks: UL, CSA and CCC output
• Dimensions: 4 DIN modules (EM24) • 96 x 96 mm panel mounting housing • Micro PC with Web-server, FTP and • Dimensions: 83.5 x 45 x 98.5 mm
• Dimensions: 96 x 96 mm housing, only • Accuracy 0.2 % (voltage, current) Web-Service capabilities DIN-rail housing
45 mm behind the panel, (EM26 96) • Class 0.5S (kWh) • Data and event logging capability • Accuracy 0.5 % (voltage, current)
• Current input up to 65 A (EM24) • Universal power supply • Internal 4GB memory and 16GB SDHC • Measurement by CT and VT
• Primary current input: 5 A (EM96) • Front protection degree IP65, NEMA4X, card back-up memory • Front protection degree IP20
• Class 1 (kWh) acc. to EN62053-1 NEMA12 • Variables shown as graphs and tables • Analogue, digital, pulse or serial outputs
• Class B (kWh) acc. to EN50470-3 • cULus approved • All data exports on Excel compatible files available
• Modbus communication port • Management up to 32 Energy Meters
and 11 remote I/O module groups
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Our product range
Touch screen/
Timers Timers Timers
Datalogger
• 4’’ / 7”colour display • Dimensions: 22.5 mm Euronorm for • Dimensions: 22.5 mm Euronorm for • Dimensions: 81 x 17.5 x 67.2 mm
• Easy setup of graphic pages and DIN-rail or 36 mm plug-in version DIN-rail or 36 mm plug-in version DIN-rail housing
functions with the powerful software • Multi voltage true delay on release • Asymmetrical Recycler timer with 4 • Delay on operate function [DAA],
Wizard timer functions multifunction [DMB]
• Activation of internet links through • Combined AC and DC power supply • Combined AC and DC power supply • Combined AC and DC power supply
touch buttons • Repeatability: < 0.2% • Repeatability: < 0.2% • Repeatability: < 0.2%
• Support viewing from IP cameras • Approvals/Marks: UL - CSA • Approvals/Marks: UL - CSA • Approvals/Marks: UL - CSA - RINA
1-phase DIN-rail Metal enclosed Low profile DIN-rail Compact DIN rail
power supplies power supplies power supplies power supplies
• Output power from 5 W to 480 W • Output power from 15 W to 800 W • Output power from 7.5 W to 100 W • 24 VDC, 240 W Output
• Input 110/240 VAC single phase and • Input 110/240 VAC single phase • Input 110 / 240 V single phase and • 45 mm width, high compactness
DC • Short circuit, overload and overvoltage DC 120 to 370 V • 94% maximum efficiency
• Short circuit, overload and overvoltage protection • Short circuit, overload protection • Operating temp from -25 to +70°C
protection • PFC function available >75 W • From -25 to +60°C operation w/out • Universal input 90 VAC ~ 264 VAC /
• PFC >100 W • Approvals/Marks: UL and CE derating 127 VDC ~ 370 VDC
• UL 1310 Class 2 output up to 90 W • Approvals/Marks: cULus, TUV and CCC
• Approvals/Marks: cULus, TUV and CCC
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Plastics Machinery
Our product range
Compact DIN rail Compact DIN rail CERTUS configurable CERTUS configurable
power supplies power supplies safety module I/O expansion modules
• 12 or 24 VDC, 120 W Output • 120 W Output Power • 4 non-safety test outputs for sensor • Wide range of Input/Output, Input
• 32 mm width, high compactness • 45 mm width, compactness monitoring only or Output only (both OSSD and
• 91% maximum efficiency • 88% maximum efficiency • 2 non-safety programmable digital standard relay) expansion units to serve
• Operating temp from -25 to +70°C • Operating temp from -20 to +70°C signal outputs different application requirements
• Universal input 90 VAC ~ 264 VAC / • Universal input 90 VAC ~ 264 VAC / • 2 non-safety inputs for Start / Restart • Models offer a variety of non-safety
127 VDC ~ 370 VDC 127 VDC ~ 370 VDC interlock and EDM Inputs/Outputs such as: inputs for
• LOG file with 5 configuration modifications Start/Restart interlock and EDM, test
• Connection with other exp. units via rear bus outputs
• Exp. units to monitor speed (Ple): • DDC: Allows communication with most • Dimensions: 36.9 x 32.3 mm in • Safety modules for gate and emergency
Zero speed, Max speed, Speed range common industrial fieldbus systems: lengths from 300 to 1500 mm for stop [NES] and light curtain [NLG]
Motion direction; rotation / translation. - C PFBUS - Profibus DP, - C DNET - DeviceNET type 2, and from 150 to 1650 mm • 3 normally open safety outputs
• RJ45 for encoder connections and terminal - C CAN - CANOpen, - C EIP - Ethernet IP for type 4 • < 30ms response time
blocks for connection of proximity (up to - C ECAT - EtherCAT, - C PFNET - PROFINET • 24 VDC supply with two PNP transistor • IP40 protection for housing and IP20
2 proximity switches per module). - C OMMS - Universal Serial Bus Outputs protection for terminals
• Inputs frequency: Encoder up to 500 • Bus Transfer: Interface module allowing the • IEC-61496-2 environment light rejection • Approvals/Marks: CE- UL -TÜV - cULus
KHz (300 KHz for HTL), Proximity up connection of remote expansions via bus • Approvals/Marks: CE - cULus
to 5 KHz.
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OUR SALES NETWORK IN EUROPE
AUSTRIA FRANCE ITALY SPAIN
Carlo Gavazzi GmbH Carlo Gavazzi Sarl Carlo Gavazzi SpA Carlo Gavazzi SA
Ketzergasse 374, Zac de Paris Nord II, 69, rue de la Belle Etoile, Via Milano 13, Avda. Iparraguirre, 80-82,
A-1230 Wien F-95956 Roissy CDG Cedex I-20020 Lainate E-48940 Leioa (Bizkaia)
Tel: +43 1 888 4112 Tel: +33 1 49 38 98 60 Tel: +39 02 931 761 Tel: +34 94 480 4037
Fax: +43 1 889 10 53 Fax: +33 1 48 63 27 43 Fax: +39 02 931 763 01 Fax: +34 94 431 6081
office@carlogavazzi.at french.team@carlogavazzi.fr info@gavazziacbu.it gavazzi@gavazzi.es
CHINA
Carlo Gavazzi Automation (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
Kunshan
HEADQUARTERS
Carlo Gavazzi Automation SpA
Via Milano, 13
I-20020 - Lainate (MI) - ITALY
Tel: +39 02 931 761
info@gavazziautomation.com
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