Engel, an Austrian manufacturer of injection moulding machines, has joined forces with toolmaker Haidlmair to improve the supply of face masks worldwide.
In record time, Haidlmair had built a new Mould concept for the production of reusable masks which is now being used by plastics processing companies worldwide. Engel supplies injection moulding machines tailored to this, also in record time.
With the two-piece reusable masks, which injection moulded from TPE are mouth and nose protectors (MNS) for use in everyday life and in certain work situations, for example in the construction industry. The masks can be cleaned and disinfected and different filter materials can be inserted.
In countries that have exempted MNS from medical device legislation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, these masks can be produced and placed on the market by companies from a wide range of industries.
„With this concept, we are helping companies to switch their production in the short term in order to actively participate in the fight against the further spread of Covid-19.“
Dr Christoph Steger, CSO of Engel
Engel offers targeted Injection moulding machines tailored to the Haidlmair mould concept mould. An Engel victory 330/80 for the single-cavity version, an Engel e-victory 740/160 for the two-cavity version and an Engel duo 1560/350 for the four-cavity mould. The machines ordered by Haidlmair for the mask mould are produced in the Engel plants with the highest priority. The decentralised machine production Shortest delivery times worldwide safe.
Engel and Haidlmair are Development partner for many years. „We are a well-rehearsed team,“ says Steger. „Our customers benefit from this, especially in these particularly challenging times.“
Source: Engel
