Injection Moulder

IM 12 Micro Moulder

The Xplore IM 12 micro injection moulder is a compact, high-precision solution designed for efficient R&D screening, fitting easily on a lab bench or in a fume cupboard. With a 12 ml shot volume, it seamlessly integrates with Xplore twin-screw compounders or functions as a standalone unit for formulations that do not require mixing. This system enables fast, reliable, and cost-effective testing of new or expensive materials using minimal sample volumes. Its temperature-controlled mould housing prevents flashing with a securely locked, conically shaped, divisible mould. The compressed-air-powered plunger ensures precise injection, with adjustable holding pressure and time to minimize shrinkage. The injection unit can be filled directly from an Xplore micro compounder or manually with powders or granules, supporting one or two injection cycles per batch depending on the mould volume. A multi-cavity mould design allows several test samples to be produced in a single cycle. Standard mould options include certified dog bone-shaped tensile bars, Izod bars, and pharmaceutical tablet shapes, with custom moulds available for specialized needs. The Xplore IM 12 micro injection moulder provides precision, flexibility, and efficiency, making it an ideal tool for rapid material screening and development in research environments.

Key Features

The Xplore IM 12 microinjection moulder ensures flash-free operation with tightly fitted moulds and shrinkage-free test samples through precise holding pressure and time control. The easy-fill injection unit allows direct loading from an Xplore micro compounder or manual filling with powders or granules. It supports standard and custom mould shapes, including dog bone tensile bars and Izod bars, while maintaining consistent shapes with a temperature-controlled mould housing and heated nozzle unit. Operating at up to 450°C with 300°C mould temperatures and 18 kN injection forces, it enables the moulding of thin and long samples with high precision. Clear ml markings on the piston ensure easy monitoring of material usage, making it an ideal choice for fast, reliable, and repeatable lab-scale injection molding.