COMI RICO CCL 1900 x 900 -13T-AB thermoforming machine was
manufactured in Italy in 1988. The thermoforming line, consisting of,
among others, a heating station, a bulge photocell and a moulded parts
conveyor, is designed for the fully automatic production of oversized
parts using the thermoforming method.
The COMI RICO CCL 1900 x 900 -13T-AB thermoforming machine is equipped
with a gauge measuring the thickness of the platen in order to avoid
accidentally taking two platens from the package at the same time. The
platens, by means of transport grippers actuated by pneumatic
cylinders, reach the individual work stations, i.e. the preheating
station, consisting of two opposing panels, the plasticising
preheating station and the forming unit.
In the forming unit, the thermoforming process takes place, during
which a BOTTINI GIANNI press with an upper and lower moving table
peripherally knocks out the thermoformed workpiece with a force of 13
tonnes. The air supply is interrupted by a bulge photocell in the
moulding unit, which inflates the plate to pre-stretch it. At the end
of the production process, the thermoforming line moves the moulded
part out of the work station. If the moulded part is defective, the
machine ejects it towards the operator’s workstation. On the other
hand, if the moulded part is correct, it is deposited on a conveyor
belt which discharges it to the ejection area. The total weight of the
machine is 29000 kg.
Technical data of the COMI RICO CCL 1900×900 -13T-AB thermoforming
line
- work table surface (L x W): 1900 x 900 mm
- maximum plate size (L x W): 2020 x 990 mm
- minimum plate size (L x W): 800 x 520 mm
- maximum mould height: 850 mm
- maximum moulded part height: 600 mm
- maximum height of plate stack: 700 mm
- maximum height of plate pack support: 180 mm
- upper table force on mould: 13 t
- lower table force on mould: 13 t
- upper table stroke on mould: 800 mm
- lower table stroke on mould: 850 mm
- maximum internal hinge clearance: 1920 x 920 mm
- minimum internal hinge clearance: 700 x 450 mm
- M5351405 hinge opening during moulding: 650 mm
- top heating power: 63 kW
- bottom heating power: 57.75 kW
- vacuum tank capacity: 6 atm
- vacuum pump flow rate: 255 m3/h
- hydraulic (oil) working pressure: 70/140 atm
- air consumption per cycle: 950 Nl
- installed power: 304 kW
- voltage: 3x 380 V
- dimensions (L x W x H): 16100 x 5800 x 4950 mm
- COMI machine weight: 29000 kg
Equipment of the RICO CCL 1900×900 -13T-AB thermoforming machine
- PLC controller
- press: BOTTINI GIANNI
- cooling unit: STULZ EVE14 A1 220
- two-pallet automatic plate feeder
- temperature controller
- automatic mould infeed manifold
- automatic mould and frame lock
- universal frames
- conveyor for finished parts
- mould removal plate
- cooling coil
- central lubrication
In 2007, the RI.CO SL 1900×900-13 TON A/B thermoforming line
underwent an overhaul and was adapted to the new standards.