Drives

Drives, also known as Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) or Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), are used in the plastics industry to power and control various machinery, especially in extrusion and injection molding processes. Variable Speed Drives are sized to the motor and gearbox for plastic extrusion applications to ensure that the torque and speed are accurate for the extrusion process. WEG is a manufacturer of drives like the servo-electric drive, which offers accuracy and power efficiency for injection molding applications. Drives reduce power consumption in the injection molding process and contribute to fast cycle times and optimal production.

Overall, drives in the plastics industry offer:

• Speed and torque control
• Energy efficiency to reduce costs and environmental impact
• Higher productivity from faster cycle times and higher output
• Controlled acceleration and braking reduce wear and tear on the equipment, reduce downtime & maintenance costs

Here at Arlington Machinery, we have WEG Drives that play a key part in modern plastics manufacturing by saving energy, optimizing production, and controlling critical processes like extrusion and injection molding.