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Phoenix

Phoenix Closures, based in Aurora, Illinois (USA), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative plastic closures. The family-run company has been producing high-quality packaging solutions since 1890 and now operates from five locations. Its machine fleet encompasses over 70 injection moulding machines, including six ALLROUNDERs, and the company has been working with ARBURG since 2019.

In search of a forward-looking technology partner, Phoenix Closures opted for ARBURG. The decisive factors were high process stability, reduced energy requirements and professional project management. The integration of a stack mould carrier system and a comprehensive factory acceptance test (FAT) also played a key role. Through this collaboration, Phoenix Closures has been able to streamline its production processes and optimally position itself for future requirements.

Increased process stability

aXw Control PressurePilot reliably equalises filling variations, thereby ensuring consistently high part quality.

Time savings

Optimised sequences reduce cycle times by 10 to 20%.

Energy efficiency

The energy requirement has been reduced by 25 to 40%.

Challenge

Phoenix Closures was looking for a technology partner that would not only meet its current needs but also actively take future innovations into account. Particular focus was placed on achieving greater process stability and reducing energy requirements. At the same time, the company set high standards for structured and reliable project management. In addition, the integration of a stack mould carrier system and the execution of a comprehensive factory acceptance test (FAT) needed to be implemented smoothly.

Solution

ALLROUNDER machines from the 570 H to 1120 H series were deployed, with several moulds with different shot weights in operation. The moulds have 32 to 64 cavities and enable short cycle times of 10 to 12 seconds. The material processed is predominantly PP for closures with diameters ranging from 28 mm to 100 mm, as well as precision fitments. Thanks to the technology used, Phoenix Closures was able to reduce the energy requirement by around 25% whilst simultaneously shortening cycle times by 2 to 3 seconds. As a result, both production and sustainability targets were effectively achieved. Another key factor in this success was the close support provided by ARBURG's headquarters in Germany, particularly during the factory acceptance test (FAT) and the successful integration of the stack mould carrier system, something that no other machine manufacturer could have delivered in this form.

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Outlook

Against the backdrop of growing demands for sustainability and energy efficiency in plastics production, Phoenix Closures has found a reliable partner in ARBURG. Comprehensive project management from a single source has enabled it to implement integration tasks in production while also achieving its sustainability goals. The close collaboration between ARBURG Deutschland and ARBURG USA ensures that sequences run smoothly and consistently delivers results geared towards the future. Going forward, Phoenix Closures will continue to rely on this partnership to drive innovation and meet the market's growing demands in a sustainable manner.

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