Frigel has announced it is due to present its new DYNAMICO temperature control technology and HVM modular chiller system at K 2025, designed to reduce energy costs and provide operational flexibility.
Directly replacing conventional temperature controllers in any existing mould, the company says that the cycle cooling time reduction obtained with DYNAMICO can lead to productivity increases of 20% to 50%. Frigel adds that in polyolefin moulding, installing DYNAMICO between the existing cooling system and the mould has demonstrated productivity gains of 10% to 25%.
The cycle time reduction is also said to achieve up to 15% in cost savings per unit of product. Frigel states that DYNAMICO can automatically adjust mould water temperatures in each step of the cooling time optimization process, and in some cases, regulate flow through each half of the mould using inverter-driven booster pumps. The booster pumps on board the DYNAMICO range are designed to deliver ‘up to 500%’ more flow rate than conventional temperature controllers.
The company adds that once the minimum possible cooling time has been achieved, the operator can save the “mould recipe” in DYNAMICO’s memory, allowing it to be reapplied whenever that mould is used again. The DYNAMICO range can also include full internet connectivity which will allow, through AI-supported tools, the DYNAMICO WIZARD algorithms to continuously learn from the process data of all connected machines and moulds to the network, creating progressive improved performance and added value for every new mould.
Frigel’s Modular Chiller System is designed for industrial applications, especially in plastics processing. The solution is said to combine energy efficiency, operational flexibility and a fast return on investment (ROI), reducing installation and operating costs.
HVM chillers are available in two global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant options, R513A nonflammable and R290 propane. According to Frigel, its modular design allows multiple units to be connected in series or parallel, maximizing efficiency at partial loads. Each module features a microprocessor that fine-tunes cooling capacity, balancing the load between installed units to optimize performance.
The system also incorporates a hydronic section (HDM), which can be configured with or without power distribution and an open tank. This section includes a control panel with weather protection and a single entrance for the main power supply. HVM single modules are available in 90kW, 180kW and 300kW sizes, using inverter driven screw compressors with R513A and brushless Scroll compressors with R290 refrigerant. The maximum cooling capacity of the Modular Chiller System can reach up to 1500 kW.
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