NAVSURFWARCEN (Code 1164), Crane Division, Crane, IN 47522-5011

36 -- INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE SOL N00164-96-R-0046 DUE 040996 POC Contact - Terry Davis, 812-854-3704, telefax 812-854-3465 or Mr. Doug McDaniel, Contracting Officer The Navy requires one each injection molding machine which shall be manufactured in accordance with NAVSURFWARCENDIV performance specifications. The machine shall be equipped to operate on 230 volts, 3 phase electricity, and the unit shall be equipped with mounting and leveling pads. The machine shall fit in an area not to exceed 10 feet wide by 30 feet long by 10 feet high when completely assembled. The machine shall fit through an opening 96 inches wide by 96 inches high without disassembly. The machine shall be equipped with a closed-loop control system, injection unit, hydraulic system, and clamping unit. The control system shall be located on the machine for access by the operator, and the system shall have a high resolution screen. The machine shall contain direct access buttons to access mold setup and machine performance data. The system shall have menu-driven software with on-screen prompts, and it shall have the capability to display English or metric units. The machine shall automatically transfer from velocity to pressure based on time, position or pressure; the machine shall also display all current operating parameters during operation, e.g., temperatures, times, pressure. The injection unit shall contain a hydraulic screw drive motor. Injection capacity shall have a range from 40 to 50 ounces, and injection pressure shall range from 50 to 2000 pounds per square inch (psi). The back pressure adjustment shall range from 50 to 300 psi with a stellited, chromed 2:1 screw. Screw diameter shall be 2.95 inches with a maximum screw speed of 190 rpm; the barrel shall be bi-metallic with a 20/1 LD ratio. The unit shall contain a 1/2 inch radius 2-piece removable tip nozzle with an automatic tune temperature control of the nozzle and 3 barrel temperature zones. The unit's hopper shall contain a 100 pound minimum capacity with shut-off slide. The hydraulic system shall contain a minimum 60 HP pump motor with 2 vane-type fixed displacement pumps and 1 piston-type variable volume pump. The system pressure shall be a minimum of 2000 psi with oil capacity range from 160 to 170 gallons. The oil filter shall be a minimum of 5 microns with the unit containing a temperature control and oil filtration alarm systems. The clamping unit shall contain a minimum 400 ton toggle clamp with a minimum of 8 chromed and hardened toggle pins. The unit shall contain double shear heavy duty linkage and adjustable wedge type platen supports. The unit shall contain dual platen bushings on each tie bar, and the platens shall be drilled with SPI knock-out and mold mounting patters. The unit shall contain multiple ejector sequences, center ejection, positive ejector stops, pulsating ejectors, eject on the fly and eject forward hold capabilities. Clamp tonnage control shall be a maximum of 400 tons with core pull and air eject capabilities. Trade-in allowance of existing equipment shall be requested. This item is being procured utilizing FAR Part 12 -- Acquisition of Commercial Items procedures. Delivery is required F.O.B. destination to NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane within 120 days after effective date of the contract. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. (0047)

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