Injection Molding

Injection Molding Control Solutions from FACTS, Inc. provide total closed loop control for any Injection molding machine.  We offer solutions based on today’s leading technologies from Barber Colman, B&R, and Rockwell.


Barber Colman Injection Molding Control

The TMC 9000 is based on Barber Colman’s MACO® Compact technology. The single MACO® Compact rack provides for total machine control including IMPACT II adaptive closed loop injection process control and auto tuning temperature control. Optional Intellimold™ Closed Loop Control is also available.

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TMC 9000 Operator Interface

  • 12.1” TFT Display 800 x 600 viewing resolution
  • Touchscreen interface
  • Full Keyboard (Number pad and Machine Function Keys)
  • Ethernet Communications
  • 1G Compact Flash card for data storage
  • Pivot arm attached to stationary platen

TMC 9000 Injection Molding Control System Connections

  • (48) discrete inputs & outputs for machine control
  • (6) analog inputs for clamp, ejector and injection unit position sensing and injection and clamp pressure input
  • (4) analog outputs for injection pressure, injection flow and system pressure control
  • (1) digital input for screw speed
  • (8) zones of closed loop temperature control for barrel, adapter and nozzle heat with J or K type thermocouple inputs
  • Ethernet communications capability for machine diagnostics
  • Expandable as required for specific applications

B&R Injection Molding Control

The TMC 9001 is based upon B&R Automation’s technology solutions for the plastics industry. The B&R platform is based upon a real time operating system and tightly integrates control, user interface and I/O functions in a flexible and compact package.

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TMC 9001 Operator Interface

  • 10.4” TFT Display 800 x 600 viewing resolution
  • Touchscreen interface
  • 86 Key Keyboard (Number pad and Machine Function Keys)
  • Ethernet Communications 10/100
  • Compact Flash slot, type 1, for data storage
  • 1x RS-232, 2x USB

TMC 9001 Injection Molding Control System Connections

  • (60) discrete inputs
  • (48) discrete outputs for machine control
  • (8) analog inputs for clamp, ejector and injection unit position sensing and injection and clamp pressure input
  • (12) analog outputs for injection pressure, injection flow and system pressure control
  • (1) digital input for screw speed
  • (8) zones of closed loop temperature control for barrel, adapter and nozzle heat with J or K type thermocouple inputs
  • Expandable as required for specific applications

Injection Molding Control Systems include

  • System Architecture
  • Control Components/Hardware
  • Installation
  • Old System Removal
  • On-Site Startup
  • Logic Programming
  • Screen Programming
  • Machine Logic
  • Operator Training
  • Drawings
  • Recipes
  • Service
  • Alarms
  • Diagnostics
  • System Drawings

Additional Injection Molding System Upgrades

  • Linear position sensors
  • Tachometer/encoder feedback for screw RPM
  • Hydraulic valve upgrades
  • Mold heat and hot runner control