1. General Questions About FOMTEC
1. What does FOMTEC manufacture?
FOMTEC manufactures vertical injection molding machines and customized injection molding solutions for insert molding, overmolding, multi-color molding, multi-material molding, LSR molding, thermosetting molding and automated production applications.
FOMTEC's machine portfolio includes standard vertical injection molding machines, slide-table machines, double-slide machines, rotary-table machines, two-platen machines, multi-color and multi-material machines, LSR machines, thermosetting machines and customized solutions.
2. How long has FOMTEC been manufacturing vertical injection molding machines?
FOMTEC has specialized in vertical injection molding technology since 1987, providing more than 38 years of experience in vertical injection molding machine development and manufacturing.
The company's experience covers standard insert molding as well as specialized applications requiring multi-injection, overmolding, automation and customized machine configurations.
3. Where is FOMTEC located?
FOMTEC has manufacturing facilities in Guangzhou and Suzhou, China.
The facilities support machine manufacturing, precision machining, engineering development, assembly, testing and customized injection molding solutions.
4. What industries does FOMTEC serve?
FOMTEC provides vertical injection molding solutions for multiple industries, including:
Automotive
Electrical and electronics
Medical
Cosmetics
Packaging
Consumer products
Wire and cable
Industrial components
Typical applications include connectors, terminals, wire harness components, cable overmolding, dental floss picks, cosmetic tube shoulders and multi-material products.
2. Vertical Injection Molding Machine Questions
5. What is a vertical injection molding machine?
A vertical injection molding machine is an injection molding machine in which the mold is positioned vertically and the injection unit typically injects material vertically into the mold.
Compared with conventional horizontal injection molding machines, vertical machines provide convenient access to the mold, making them particularly suitable for insert molding, overmolding and applications requiring manual or automated insert placement.
6. What are the advantages of vertical injection molding machines?
Key advantages can include:
Convenient insert loading
Easy mold accessibility
Suitable for insert molding
Suitable for overmolding
Flexible automation integration
Reduced risk of inserts moving during molding in suitable applications
Efficient use of production space in certain layouts
Flexible configurations for multi-color and multi-material molding
The actual advantages depend on the product, mold, material and production process.
7. What products are suitable for vertical injection molding?
Vertical injection molding is commonly used for products containing inserts or requiring overmolding.
Examples include:
Automotive connectors
Electrical connectors
Wire harness components
Cable components
Metal insert components
Medical components
Handles
Dental floss picks
Cosmetic components
Multi-material products
Industrial components
8. What is the difference between vertical and horizontal injection molding?
The primary difference is the orientation of the mold and injection system.
Vertical injection molding machines provide convenient access to the mold from above or around the vertical mold area, making them particularly suitable for insert molding and overmolding.
Horizontal injection molding machines are commonly used for high-volume conventional plastic injection molding.
The best choice depends on the product design, insert requirements, mold structure, production volume and automation requirements.
3. Insert Molding FAQ
9. What is insert molding?
Insert molding is an injection molding process in which an existing component, such as a metal terminal, wire, connector or other insert, is positioned inside the mold before plastic is injected around it.
The plastic material bonds or mechanically encapsulates the insert during the molding process.
10. Why are vertical injection molding machines suitable for insert molding?
Vertical machines provide convenient access to the mold, allowing operators or automation systems to position inserts before the mold closes.
This makes vertical injection molding particularly suitable for:
Metal inserts
Electrical terminals
Connectors
Wires
Cables
Bushings
Hardware components
11. Can FOMTEC machines automatically load inserts?
Yes.
FOMTEC vertical injection molding machines can be integrated with automated systems for:
Insert feeding
Insert positioning
Robot loading
Part removal
Vision inspection
Product transfer
The automation configuration depends on the product geometry, insert type, mold design and production requirements.
12. What is overmolding?
Overmolding is an injection molding process in which plastic or elastomer material is molded around an existing component.
Typical overmolding applications include:
Wire overmolding
Cable overmolding
Connector overmolding
Handle overmolding
Automotive components
Electrical components
4. Slide Table & Double Slide FAQ
13. What is a slide-table vertical injection molding machine?
A slide-table machine uses a sliding mold table to provide convenient access for insert loading and part removal.
The operator or automation system can prepare inserts while the molding process takes place at the appropriate station.
14. What is a double-slide injection molding machine?
A double-slide machine uses two mold stations.
While one station is being molded, the other station can be prepared for the next molding cycle.
This configuration can reduce auxiliary time and improve production efficiency for suitable high-volume insert molding applications.
15. What products are suitable for double-slide machines?
Typical applications include:
Automotive connectors
Electrical connectors
Wire harness components
Metal insert molding
Dental floss picks
Small precision components
High-volume insert-molded products
The final machine configuration depends on product geometry, mold design, cycle time and production volume.
5. Rotary Table Injection Molding FAQ
16. What is a rotary-table injection molding machine?
A rotary-table vertical injection molding machine uses a rotating mold table with multiple working stations.
Different production steps can be performed at different stations, depending on the machine and mold configuration.
These steps may include:
Insert Loading → Injection → Overmolding → Multi-Color Molding → Part Removal
17. What are rotary-table machines used for?
Rotary-table machines are suitable for applications requiring:
Multiple molding stages
Multi-color molding
Multi-material molding
Insert molding
Overmolding
Automated production
They are particularly useful when multiple production operations need to be integrated into one molding system.
6. Multi-Color & Multi-Material FAQ
18. Can FOMTEC machines produce multi-color products?
Yes.
FOMTEC provides multi-color vertical injection molding machines using multiple injection units and specialized machine configurations.
Depending on the application, two-color or three-color configurations can be developed.
19. Can one FOMTEC machine process multiple materials?
Yes.
Multi-material vertical injection molding machines can be configured with multiple injection units for applications requiring two or more materials.
The material combination depends on:
Material compatibility
Product design
Mold structure
Injection sequence
Temperature requirements
Required bonding performance
20. What products can be produced using multi-color injection molding?
Typical applications include:
Multi-color handles
Automotive components
Consumer products
Medical products
Decorative components
Functional overmolded products
7. Dental Floss Injection Molding FAQ
21. Does FOMTEC manufacture dental floss injection molding machines?
Yes.
FOMTEC provides dedicated vertical injection molding solutions for dental floss pick production, including configurations for high-cavity molds and automated production.
22. Why is a vertical injection molding machine suitable for dental floss picks?
Dental floss picks are relatively small components and can be produced using multi-cavity molds.
A vertical machine can provide convenient mold access and can be integrated with feeding, insert handling, part removal and automation systems.
The appropriate machine configuration depends on:
Product design
Product weight
Number of cavities
Material
Required output
Mold dimensions
Automation requirements
8. Tube Shoulder Injection Molding FAQ
23. Does FOMTEC manufacture tube shoulder injection molding machines?
Yes.
FOMTEC provides vertical injection molding solutions for cosmetic and personal-care tube shoulder molding.
Depending on the application, the production system can integrate:
Tube Feeding → Positioning → Mold Loading → Injection → Demolding → Product Transfer
24. What types of tubes can be molded using tube shoulder injection molding?
The appropriate machine and mold configuration depends on:
Tube diameter
Tube material
Shoulder design
Product geometry
Number of cavities
Production speed
Automation requirements
FOMTEC can evaluate the application based on product drawings or samples.
9. Automotive Injection Molding FAQ
25. Can vertical injection molding machines be used for automotive connectors?
Yes.
Vertical injection molding machines are commonly suitable for automotive connectors and other components containing metal terminals or electrical inserts.
FOMTEC can configure machines for applications involving:
Automotive connectors
Wire harness components
Terminals
Sensors
Cable overmolding
Sealing components
26. Why use vertical injection molding for wire harness overmolding?
Vertical mold access can make it easier to position wires and cables inside the mold before injection.
The mold and machine should be designed according to:
Cable geometry
Insert position
Material
Required sealing performance
Mold structure
Production volume
10. LSR Injection Molding FAQ
27. Does FOMTEC manufacture LSR injection molding machines?
Yes.
FOMTEC provides vertical injection molding configurations for Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) applications.
LSR molding requires coordinated control of material metering, injection and mold temperature.
28. What products can be produced using LSR injection molding?
Depending on the machine and mold configuration, LSR molding can be used for:
Silicone components
Sealing components
Medical products
Electrical components
Consumer products
Flexible silicone parts
11. Machine Selection FAQ
29. How do I choose the right vertical injection molding machine?
Machine selection should not be based on clamping force alone.
Important factors include:
Product geometry
Product weight
Material
Mold dimensions
Number of cavities
Injection volume
Required clamping force
Cycle time
Production volume
Insert configuration
Automation requirements
FOMTEC engineers can evaluate these factors to recommend an appropriate machine configuration.
30. What information should I provide when requesting a machine quotation?
For a more accurate recommendation, provide:
Product drawing
Product sample
Product weight
Material
Mold dimensions
Number of cavities
Required production output
Target cycle time
Insert information
Automation requirements
The more complete the information, the more accurately the machine can be configured.
31. How much clamping force do I need?
Required clamping force depends on the projected area of the molded product, injection pressure, material and mold configuration.
It should be calculated according to the actual molding process rather than selected only by product weight.
FOMTEC can recommend the appropriate clamping force after reviewing product and mold information.
32. Can FOMTEC provide a customized injection molding machine?
Yes.
FOMTEC develops customized vertical injection molding machine configurations for applications requiring specific:
Injection systems
Clamping systems
Mold layouts
Multiple injection units
Rotary tables
Slide tables
Automation
Production processes
12. Automation FAQ
33. Can FOMTEC integrate robots with vertical injection molding machines?
Yes.
Robots can be integrated for:
Insert loading
Part removal
Product transfer
Inspection
Sorting
Packaging
The robot configuration depends on the machine, mold and production process.
34. Can a vertical injection molding machine be fully automated?
Yes.
A suitable production system can integrate:
Material Feeding → Insert Loading → Injection → Demolding → Robot Handling → Inspection → Sorting → Packaging
However, the achievable automation level depends on the product, mold, cycle time and production requirements.
13. Machine Structure & Technology FAQ
35. What are the main systems of a vertical injection molding machine?
A vertical injection molding machine generally consists of:
Mechanical structure
Injection system
Clamping system
Hydraulic system
Electrical control system
Temperature control system
Safety system
Automation interface
Each system contributes to machine stability, injection performance and production reliability.
36. What does the injection system do?
The injection system plasticizes and injects the material into the mold.
Important components can include:
Screw
Barrel
Injection unit
Plasticizing drive
Injection drive
Pressure and position control
The screw and barrel configuration should be selected according to the material and application.
37. What does the clamping system do?
The clamping system closes and holds the mold during injection.
It must provide sufficient force to resist injection pressure and maintain mold closure during the molding process.
Different FOMTEC machine configurations use different clamping structures depending on the application.
38. What is a servo-hydraulic injection molding machine?
A servo-hydraulic machine uses a servo motor and hydraulic system to control machine movements and power according to operating requirements.
Servo-hydraulic technology can improve energy management and machine response compared with conventional hydraulic systems in suitable applications.
Actual energy consumption depends on the machine model, material, product, mold and production cycle.
14. Production & Cost FAQ
39. Can vertical injection molding improve production efficiency?
It can, particularly in applications where insert loading, mold accessibility or multiple production operations are important.
Double-slide and rotary-table configurations can reduce auxiliary operations by allowing different production steps to take place at different stations.
Actual productivity depends on product design, mold cavity number, cycle time, automation and operator processes.
40. Is a vertical injection molding machine suitable for high-volume production?
Yes.
Vertical machines can be used for high-volume production when the machine, mold, automation and cycle time are properly configured.
Applications such as dental floss picks, connectors and other small insert-molded products can benefit from multi-cavity molds and automated production systems.
41. Is a vertical injection molding machine more expensive than a horizontal machine?
Machine price depends on the machine configuration, clamping force, injection unit, automation, mold requirements and customization.
The appropriate comparison should consider the complete production cost, including labor, cycle time, automation, material utilization, maintenance and secondary operations.
15. FOMTEC Service & Solution FAQ
42. Can FOMTEC help with mold selection?
For application-specific projects, FOMTEC can evaluate the machine and mold requirements together.
Product geometry, cavity number, mold dimensions, insert positioning and cycle time should be considered when determining the machine configuration.
43. Can FOMTEC provide machine + mold + automation?
For suitable projects, FOMTEC can develop an integrated production solution combining:
Injection Molding Machine + Mold + Automation
The exact scope depends on the application and project requirements.
44. Does FOMTEC provide technical support?
FOMTEC provides technical support related to machine operation, installation, commissioning and application engineering according to the project and service agreement.
45. How can I contact FOMTEC for a machine recommendation?
You can contact FOMTEC and provide your:
Product drawing
Product sample
Material
Product weight
Mold information
Required output
Cycle time
Automation requirements
FOMTEC engineers can then evaluate the application and recommend a suitable vertical injection molding machine configuration.
Looking for the Right Vertical Injection Molding Machine?
Whether you need a machine for insert molding, overmolding, dental floss picks, automotive connectors, wire harnesses, tube shoulders, multi-color products, LSR components or automated production, FOMTEC can evaluate your application and recommend a suitable machine configuration.
Send us your product information and production requirements.
