Compact system for clean dosing of liquid colors in plastic injection molding

colorDoS® is a compact dosing system for liquid colors in plastic injection molding. The special design of the dosing nozzle prevents against color transfer and ensures a fast and clean color change. The smallest quantities of color are possible.

The feed system is mounted above the injection molding machine directly in the feed area of the conveying screw. It can be integrated into existing systems. The display control synchronizes the volumetric dosing pump and the operating steps of the injection molding machine. The control system further includes cleaning mode, color code management, remaining time display, alarm manager, and others.

The use of colorDoS together with liquid colors offers a real alternative to common masterbatches in many cases. It significantly reduces waste during color changes, protects the environment, ensures optimum machine capacity utilization rate, and saves material and time. Moving away from master batch and towards liquid color for the coloration of plastics is possible with colorDoS.

If you have any specific question about the dosing system, please contact our colorDoS expert Mr. Olaf Lang at olaf.lang@hnp-mikrosysteme.de.

We are happy to advise you on your colorDoS system solution, support the on-site implementation and train your staff in the use of the dosing system for liquid colors.

Advantages at a glance

  • Compact dosing system
    easy installation directly above the feed area of the injection molding machine
  • Gentle precision dosing
    high color fidelity with minimum color application by micro annular gear pump
  • Clean handling
    dripless quick-release couplings, short fluid connections, dosing nozzle design for smallest color quantities without color transfer in the feeding area
  • Fast color change
    low void volume allows fast rinsing of the pump module and thereby a fast color change
  • Intuitively operated display control
    different operator levels, remaining time display until container change, alarm manager, color formulation management, cleaning mode, communication with injection molding machine, etc.

Functions of the colorDoS control

  • Different operator levels
    operator, administrator, service
  • Remaining time display
    with adjustable advance warning time until container change
  • Color code management
    storage of up to 30 color code formulations
  • Cleaning mode
    enables fast color change
  • Alarm manager
    displays warnings (e.g. low filling level) or failures and can stop the injection molding machine to avoid rejects.

Accessories

  • Signal light
  • Tube kit

Typical liquids

  • Liquid colors
  • Additives

Applications

  • Dosing in plastic injection molding

 

Please contact the manufacturer of your choice with your inquiries about liquid colors. Based on our experience, we can recommend the following manufacturers.

This overview includes only manufacturers of liquid colors with which we have gained our own experience. It is not a full manufacturer overview.

Manufacturer for liquid colors

ROWASOL has been part of the ROWA Group from Pinneberg since 2004 and is a specialist for high-quality liquid colors and additive concentrates for efficient plastics processing. Customer-specific solutions are developed and produced at the Karstädt site in the Federal State of Brandenburg. The implementation at the customer site is supported step by step by the technical customer service. The product portfolio is completed by the reusable container ROWASOL COLOR CUBE for a resource-saving and clean handling of the products.


Habich Farben, a family business since 1785, produces liquid colors for industrial coloring at its site in Reinhardshagen. The variety and flexibility of HABISOL liquid colors are due to the preparation form and are therefore universally applicable. The team of colorists and production engineers offers you complete advice on all aspects of liquid colors and processing and supports you in complying with legal regulations such as BfR and FDA. HABISOL liquid colors are also available for use in bio-based and compostable plastics, as effect colors and as mono-colors for mixing by yourself.


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Technical data

  • Shot weight
    as of 2 g (depending on color addition and ink density)
  • Color addition
    as of 0.1 % (depending on shot weight and color density)
  • Dosing volume
    0.02 … 100 g color/shot (depending on dosing time and viscosity)
  • Precision CV
    < 1 % (Coefficient of variation CV)
  • Clearance volume
    approx. 3 ml
  • Color change duration
    as of 120 s
  • Container change duration
    as of 10 s
  • Viscosity range
    0.3 … 10,000 mPas
  • Liquid temperature range
    -5 ... +60 °C (+23 ... +140 °F)
  • Adaption
    4 x M6, 60 x 60 mm (standard Arburg flange pattern);
    other dimensions can be realized with adapter plates
  • Container dimensions
    1, 5, 10 and 20 liter container; Colorcube (max. weigth 30 kg)
  • Fluid connection
    dripless quick-release coupling
  • Interface
    start signal, error message on injection molding machine
    (potential-free contact)
  • Controller
    intuitively operated display control with 7" touch display
  • Electrical connection
    230 V AC
  • Dimensions (L x W x H)
    256 x 487 x 362 mm [10.1 x 19.2 x 14.3 in] (depending on the container holder)
  • Weight
    approx. 18 kg (depending on the container holder)

  • Notice
    Even if single parameters are within the indicated performance range of technical data, certain parameter combinations may not be achievable. Single parameters may exceed their indicated performance range under adequate circumstances. For detailed evaluation please contact HNP Mikrosysteme. Actual performance may vary. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
    This document is subject to change without notice.

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