High Integration + Cost Reduction + Customization: Coolmay Unlocks a New Era of Injection Molding Machine Automation

Driven by the dual carbon targets and the need for industrial upgrades, the injection molding industry is increasingly moving towards smarter and more efficient operations. However, small and medium-sized manufacturers face challenges such as high controller costs, complex installations, limited functionality, and difficulties in customization. With over 20 years of experience in Industrial Automation, Coolmay has introduced a high-integration, customizable, flexible, and intelligent automation solution for injection molding machines, addressing these pain points and supporting industry transformation.

Coolmay’s Injection Molding Machine Automation Solution is centered around the idea of "Making Automation Simpler." By focusing on four key dimensions—hardware, operation, performance, and commissioning—the solution reduces costs, improves efficiency, and enhances quality with its high-integrated design, user-friendly operation, precise control, and extensive communication capabilities.

The controller is at the heart of the injection molding machine. Coolmay’s high-integration PLC controller consolidates multiple modules into one unit, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The controller integrates standard input/output points, temperature sensors, relay outputs, and more, supporting high-speed pulses and counting functions, all on a single mainboard. This eliminates the need for multiple components like wires and card slots, saving on material and accessory costs. The simplified design also makes installation easier, further reducing time and financial costs for manufacturers.

Coolmay addresses the injection molding industry’s diverse needs with a customizable HMI (Human-Machine Interface) that combines flexibility and ease of use. The HMI features a Cortex-A7 dual-core CPU, smooth performance, and supports external storage options like USB and SD cards. It is available in multiple sizes (10-inch, 15-inch) and can be tailored to different machine models and production scenarios.

The HMI also includes customizable buttons and a built-in 4G network interface for remote management via Coolmay’s cloud platform. This allows users to monitor equipment status in real-time, receive remote support, and troubleshoot issues, reducing operational and maintenance costs.

Coolmay’s solution offers a flexible control system that improves both precision and efficiency. The system is compatible with both horizontal and vertical injection molding machines, supporting high-speed production and precision molding. It includes a self-learning PID algorithm for temperature control, reducing the need for manual adjustments and downtime. The system’s main cycle time is 400μs, with fast response times and high repeatability, ensuring high-quality production.

The solution also includes integrated motion control algorithms, improving the accuracy of mold switching and enhancing production efficiency by 30%. The high-precision temperature control also ensures stable operations even during electrical issues, preventing downtime and ensuring continuous production.

Coolmay’s solution supports multiple communication protocols, enabling centralized debugging and integrated control of auxiliary machines, robotic arms, and hydraulic servos. Compatible with Modbus, EtherCAT, and CANopen protocols, the solution simplifies operations by allowing all equipment parameters to be adjusted from a single HMI interface. This reduces debugging time and increases equipment uptime, improving overall operational efficiency.

Coolmay’s success is rooted in over 20 years of experience in Industrial Automation. The company develops 100% of its PLC products in-house, with over 200 patents and intellectual property rights. Coolmay’s products are manufactured to the highest standards, using precision machinery and a rigorous quality inspection system. With over 40,000 manufacturer partnerships, Coolmay’s products are sold in over 200 countries, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

As the injection molding industry continues to evolve towards smarter, more efficient, and greener solutions, Coolmay remains committed to providing customized automation solutions that meet the increasing demands for precision, efficiency, and flexibility. Coolmay’s solutions are designed to help manufacturers overcome development challenges and drive the intelligent transformation of the injection molding industry.