GFP installs KraussMaffei MXH injection

摘要

Georg Fischer Piping Systems bought a KraussMaffei AAXH injection molding press with 3,200 metric tons of clamping force to mold extra-large pipe fittings. KM is claiming it's the largest injection press ever to be installed in Switzerland. The press began production in late 2014 for GF Piping Systems of Schaffenhausen, Switzerland, part of Georg Fischer Ltd. It makes pipe fittings with a diameter of up to 500 millimeters (19.7 inches). The maximum shot weight is 120 kilograms (265 pounds).