Koalesce develops SmartMolder press

Koalesce LLC, run by industry veteran Rick Fitzpatrick in Berthoud, Colo., has developed the SmartMolder, an extrusion/ plunger injection molding press that features a low-shear screw and barrel and gives a high level of control over injection pressure by using a pressure sensor inside the mold.

The injection systems are interchangeable subassemblies  configured for specific materials and shot sizes. They are easily changed with simple hand tools, Fitzpatrick said.

Koalesce has developed a clamp system featuring a relatively low-pressure travel force that is amplified when the mold is closed. The company provides the mold, machine and system.

The motors, cylinders and other components are scaled down to a much smaller size — and cost — than traditional machines.

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