News

Air Cooled Chiller OEM Factory in China: From RFQ to Shipment in 6 Steps

TL;DR — Air cooled chiller OEM at NINGBO ROBOT at a glance The 6 steps are sequential and run on a 4–12 week calendar depending on the cooling-capacity tier. Tier 1 (3–10 HP) is 4 weeks; Tier 4 (60–200 HP) is 10–12 weeks. The lead time is calculated from the date of the approved engineering dra... Read More

How Much Does an Injection Molding Robot Cost? 2026 Price Guide by Type

Four robot types, six premium spec drivers, four market shifts — and the cycle-time math the sticker price does not cover. TL;DR — 2026 injection molding robot price guide, in five points Four main robot types for injection molding sourcing in 2026: sprue picker, 3-axis servo, 5-axis servo, an... Read More

Servo Injection Molding Machine Price List by Tonnage: 2026 Cost Breakdown

TL;DR — What factory buyers and OEM program leads need to know Servo injection molding machines in 2026 fall into three price tiers by tonnage: small (50-200 ton, entry-level), mid (300-800 ton, mid-range), large (1000-3000 ton, highest). Servo machines consume 40-60% less energy than hydraul... Read More

PET Preform Production: 5 Drying Parameters That Make or Break Clarity

PET clarity is decided before the resin ever enters the barrel, by five drying parameters working together: drying temperature, dew point, residence time, airflow rate, and final moisture target. Get all five right on your drying and dehumidifying system and silver streaks, bubbles and IV loss d... Read More

Central Conveying System vs Hopper Loaders: When Does Centralization Pay Off?

A capital-cost and uptime comparison of central conveying systems against individual hopper loaders across 5, 10, 20, and 50-machine cells — including the four hidden variables that change the calculation in either direction. Figure 1. Central conveying versus hopper loaders — break-even crossov... Read More

New vs Used Injection Molding Machine: A 10-Point Inspection Checklist

A factory-floor checklist that walks procurement teams and molding engineers through ten inspection points—mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, control—so a used IMM can be evaluated like a buyer’s engineer would, not like a seller’s photo album. Reference: ROBOT (Ningbo) Intelligent ... Read More

Injection Molding Robot Selection Guide for First-Time Buyers: 7 Specs to Check

TL;DR — The 7 specs that decide whether the robot fits Spec 1 — Payload: the robot must carry the part weight plus the runner weight, with a 1.5 to 2.0 safety margin. Underspecifying is the most common first-time buyer mistake. Spec 2 — Stroke: vertical and horizontal reach from the mold open ... Read More

How to Choose Injection Molding Machine Tonnage: A 6-Step Formula With Examples

Quick Answer (For Molding Engineers & Factory Procurement) Tonnage sizing starts with F ≥ P × A × safety factor (typically 1.2-1.5) — projection area × cavity pressure × safety. For a typical PP thin-wall container at 38g shot weight and 320 cm² projected area, 50-90 ton clamp force is suff... Read More

What Is Plastic Auxiliary Equipment? The 5-Series Breakdown Every Injection Molder Needs

Quick Answer:Plastic auxiliary equipment is everything that surrounds an injection molding machine but is not the machine itself — the 5-series auxiliary equipment system covers (1) Drying & Dehumidifying (hopper dryers, dehumidifiers), (2) Feeding & Conveying (auto loaders, vacuum loader... Read More
123456 Next > >> Page 1 / 12