HMD 360M8-SPV High-Speed Thin-Wall Injection Molding Machine

The HMD 360M8-SPV is a mid-range workhorse in the SPV5 series, providing 3,600 kN clamping force for manufacturers producing lunch boxes, medium containers, and IML-decorated packaging. The machine embodies all SPV5 engineering principles: servo-hydraulic drive with high-speed hydraulic accumulators for parallel movement, strengthened platen with high-rigidity structure, nitride-treated toggle links, alloy metallic tie bars, and self-lubrication bushes. The parallel movement of charging on fly shortens cycle time while the regenerated hydraulic system extends mechanical component life. The 360T sits in a productive zone where most medium-sized food container molds operate comfortably, making it a popular choice for factories producing a mixed portfolio of container sizes and styles. The INOVA controller enables storage and rapid recall of process parameters for different mold configurations.

The 3,600 kN clamping unit features a platen sized for medium to large container molds. Based on the SPV5 series progression, the 360T model provides platen dimensions and tie bar spacing intermediate between the 350T (975 x 975 mm platen, 640 x 640 mm tie bar) and the 368T (1,030 x 1,000 mm platen, 670 x 640 mm tie bar). This accommodates 4-8 cavity molds for containers ranging from 500-1000ml. Mold opening stroke provides clearance for container extraction including deep-draw geometries used in lunch box production. Maximum daylight handles the tall mold stacks typical of hot runner systems with extended nozzle lengths. The ejector system with 77 kN force and appropriate stroke drives both pin ejection and stripper plate systems. The strengthened platen design is especially valuable at this tonnage where mold weights of 2,000-3,500 kg create significant bending moments during clamping.

The HMD 360M8-SPV uses a dual pump motor system rated at approximately 45+45 kW, operating at 19 MPa system pressure. The higher system pressure compared to the 270-308T models (17.5 MPa) provides the hydraulic power density needed for faster clamping and ejection movements at this tonnage. The dual-pump parallel movement system allows simultaneous operations that recover 0.5-1.5 seconds per cycle. Heater power of approximately 27.5-32 kW across 6 temperature zones provides ample heating capacity for PP processing. Oil tank capacity ensures thermal stability during extended production runs. The servo-hydraulic drive achieves energy consumption of approximately 1.0-1.2 kWh/kg, significantly below conventional hydraulic machines. The regenerated hydraulic circuit reduces heat generation and component wear, supporting 24/7 production schedules with minimal downtime.

In the 350-380T range, manufacturers have several options. The Haitian Mars V 360T ($55,000-75,000) provides general-purpose servo-hydraulic performance at competitive pricing but without dedicated thin-wall features. The Yizumi P-E series in this range ($120,000-250,000) offers tie-bar-free clamping with KEBA controller. European options include the Engel e-mac 350T ($200,000-400,000) with all-electric precision and the Arburg Allrounder 350A with ICM capability. The HWAMDA HMD 360M8-SPV provides SPV5-level thin-wall performance with integrated turnkey capability at a price point well below European machines. The single-source advantage with matched molds, SWITEK automation, and auxiliaries delivers faster project execution and clearer accountability than multi-vendor procurement approaches.