LS Mtron expands line of vertical injection molding machines

Ten new IMMs join three existing presses in its newly named LSG-V line.

This 660-ton injection molding machine is the biggest in LS Mtron"s new LSG-V line.

LS Mtron’s injection molding machines (IMMs) are looking up.

The Anyang, South Korea-based company, which in recent years has made moves to amplify its presence in the U.S., announced in July it is expanding its line of vertical presses to include 10 new models.

Equipped with Industry 4.0 capabilities, the hybrid presses are designed for sustainability, according to the company.

Peter Gardner, who was named president of LS Injection Molding Machine USA in January, said the company’s launch of its newly named LSG-V line — which also includes three existing presses — comes as the automotive industry looks to expand offerings of electric vehicles (EVs).

“Specifically,” he said, “we see interest for EV battery applications. As Korean EV battery manufacturers, including our founding company, LG, are increasing production and research, it is a driving force for vertical IMM demand. Being a Korean manufacturer, we quite naturally are working closely to fulfill the anticipated needs.”

LS Mtron’s injection molding machines (IMMs) are looking up.

The Anyang, South Korea-based company, which in recent years has made moves to amplify its presence in the U.S., announced in July it is expanding its line of vertical presses to include 10 new models.

Equipped with Industry 4.0 capabilities, the hybrid presses are designed for sustainability, according to the company.

Peter Gardner, who was named president of LS Injection Molding Machine USA in January, said the company’s launch of its newly named LSG-V line — which also includes three existing presses — comes as the automotive industry looks to expand offerings of electric vehicles (EVs).

“Specifically,” he said, “we see interest for EV battery applications. As Korean EV battery manufacturers, including our founding company, LG, are increasing production and research, it is a driving force for vertical IMM demand. Being a Korean manufacturer, we quite naturally are working closely to fulfill the anticipated needs.”

For durability and stability, the LSG-V IMMs have a four-post tie-bar structure. A slide-type guide bar design minimizes transfer resistance, making the IMMs appropriate for precision molding.

The use of servo motors and drivers minimizes product defects.

For enhanced productivity, users of the presses can simultaneously perform product take-out and insertion processes during injection.

LS Mtron will show off one of the newest machines, a 170-ton LSG-V molding an EV component for sister company LS Automotive, at NPE2024.

* source : https://www.plasticsmachinerymanufacturing.com/injection-molding/article/53067652/ls-mtron-expands-line-of-vertical-injection-molding-machines