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Understanding the energy consumption of your injection moulding machines is crucial for managing production costs and improving efficiency. Our moulding machine energy consumption calculator allows you to quickly estimate the annual energy costs for different types of machines. Simply enter your shot weight (g), cycle time (secs), energy charge per hour (£ per kWh), and production hours per year, and get an accurate breakdown of your machine's energy usage and costs. This tool helps you make informed decisions to optimise energy efficiency and reduce operational expenses.
Please fill out the 4 boxes below and click calculate
| Cycles per hour | KG per hour | KG per year |
|---|---|---|
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Machine type | Cost per hour | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|
| All electric | £0 |
£0 |
| Hybrid | £0 |
£0 |
| Servo motor * | £0 |
£0 |
| VDP ** (circa post 1998) | £0 |
£0 |
| FDP *** (circa pre 1998) | £0 |
£0 |
** VDP: Variable Displacement Pump machine (most European machines after 1998)
*** FDP: Fixed Displacement Pump machine (most European machines pre- 1998)
* Extended hold on and cooling times will further improve the efficiency of the technology.
Please note that machines with only one hydraulic pump and mica (as opposed to Ceramic) heater bands will use slightly more energy.
WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR UNIT ENERGY COST (PRICE PER kWh), UNLESS YOU HAVE A LONG TERM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT, YOU MAY WISH TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR LIKELY FUTURE PRICE INCREASES. THIS WILL ALSO PROVIDE A MORE REALISTIC IDEA OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL SAVINGS THAT EACH MACHINE TECHNOLOGY COULD OFFER.
WHEN CHECKING YOUR CURRENT ELECTRICITY BILL, DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE THE CARBON TARIFF FIGURE, AS WELL AS AVERAGE OUT YOUR DAY AND NIGHT RATES IF YOU RUN SHIFTS.
PlastikCity believes that the energy consumption calculator, if used correctly, will provide an accurate comparison between the technologies. The actual consumption will vary dependent on the process conditions and should only be used as a guideline for this purpose. The calculator is provided “as is” and without any representation or warranty of any kind, including that it is fit for any purpose or of merchantable quality, or functions as intended or at all. Your use of the calculators is entirely at your own risk and PlastikCity accepts no liability of any kind.