Clamping Force and Platen Comparison
The flagship SPV5 machines offer the largest mold accommodation in the series. The HMD 530M8-SPV delivers 5,300 kN clamping force with platen size of 1,250 x 1,200 mm, tie bar distance of 820 x 770 mm, mold opening stroke of 780 mm, maximum daylight of 1,580 mm, and mold thickness range of 350-800 mm. The HMD 600M8-SPV provides 6,000 kN with platen size of 1,300 x 1,250 mm, tie bar distance of 830 x 780 mm, mold opening stroke of 810 mm, maximum daylight of 1,710 mm, and mold thickness range of 350-900 mm. The 600 offers 50 mm wider platen in each direction, 10 mm wider tie bar spacing, and 130 mm more daylight. The 1,710 mm maximum daylight on the 600 is the largest in the SPV5 range, accommodating the deepest draw molds for large containers and stack mold configurations. Both models feature 160 mm ejector stroke with 111 kN ejector force, which is 44% higher than the 77 kN on smaller SPV5 models, reflecting the larger part sizes and higher demolding forces required. Machine dimensions are 8.6 x 2.2 x 2.5 m for the 530 and 8.8 x 2.2 x 2.5 m for the 600.
Key Specs
- •The HMD 530M8-SPV delivers 5,300 kN clamping force with platen size of 1,250 x 1,200 mm, tie bar distance of 820 x 770 mm, mold opening stroke of 780 mm, maximum daylight of 1,580 mm, and mold thickness range of 350-800 mm.
- •The HMD 600M8-SPV provides 6,000 kN with platen size of 1,300 x 1,250 mm, tie bar distance of 830 x 780 mm, mold opening stroke of 810 mm, maximum daylight of 1,710 mm, and mold thickness range of 350-900 mm.
- •The 600 offers 50 mm wider platen in each direction, 10 mm wider tie bar spacing, and 130 mm more daylight.
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Injection Speed: 490 vs 560 mm/s
The most significant performance difference between these models is injection speed. The HMD 530M8-SPV delivers 490 mm/s with both the 65 mm and 67 mm screw options. The HMD 600M8-SPV achieves 560 mm/s, the highest in the entire SPV5 series, with both screw options. This 14% speed advantage translates to approximately 0.05-0.10 seconds faster fill time per cycle, which matters for the thinnest wall applications where every fraction of a second affects whether the melt reaches the furthest flow point before freeze-off. Both models share injection volume of 929-987 cm3, injection weight of 845-898 grams PP, injection pressure of 180 MPa (65 mm screw) and 169 MPa (67 mm screw), screw stroke of 280 mm, and screw speed of 0-390 rpm. The higher screw speed of 0-390 rpm versus 0-300 rpm on smaller models provides faster plasticizing, important for the larger shot sizes of 500-800g typical in large container applications. The 560 mm/s injection speed of the 600 enables reliable filling of 0.35 mm walls at flow lengths up to 150 mm, the most challenging fill scenario in thin-wall food packaging.
Target Applications for the Largest SPV5 Machines
These flagship machines serve applications that exceed the capacity of mid-range SPV5 models. The HMD 530M8-SPV excels at large food containers of 1,000-1,500 ml in 2-4 cavity configurations requiring clamping force of 4,000-5,000 kN, yogurt pails of 1-2 liters in 2-4 cavity with IML decoration, 8-cavity yogurt cup molds with large 95 mm diameter cups requiring the 820 x 770 mm tie bar distance, and multi-cavity sauce cup molds with 24-32 cavities utilizing the 1,250 x 1,200 mm platen. The HMD 600M8-SPV extends to the most demanding applications including 2-liter pails with full wrap-around IML and complex slide actions requiring clamping force near 6,000 kN, 4+4 stack molds for margarine containers where the 1,710 mm daylight accommodates the stack height, extra-large containers exceeding 1,500 ml in multi-cavity configurations, and applications requiring the maximum 560 mm/s injection speed for walls of 0.35-0.38 mm at extended flow lengths. Both machines can also serve as high-output platforms for smaller products by running high-cavity molds that leverage their superior platen area.
Key Specs
- •The HMD 530M8-SPV excels at large food containers of 1,000-1,500 ml in 2-4 cavity configurations requiring clamping force of 4,000-5,000 kN, yogurt pails of 1-2 liters in 2-4 cavity with IML decoration, 8-cavity yogurt cup molds with large 95 mm diameter cups requiring the 820 x 770 mm tie bar distance, and multi-cavity sauce cup molds with 24-32 cavities utilizing the 1,250 x 1,200 mm platen.
- •The HMD 600M8-SPV extends to the most demanding applications including 2-liter pails with full wrap-around IML and complex slide actions requiring clamping force near 6,000 kN, 4+4 stack molds for margarine containers where the 1,710 mm daylight accommodates the stack height, extra-large containers exceeding 1,500 ml in multi-cavity configurations, and applications requiring the maximum 560 mm/s injection speed for walls of 0.35-0.38 mm at extended flow lengths.
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Power Configuration: Triple-Pump Systems
Both flagship models use triple-pump configurations, unique among the SPV5 range. The HMD 530M8-SPV runs 55+55+37 kW pump motors totaling 147 kW of installed hydraulic power. The HMD 600M8-SPV runs 55+55+55 kW totaling 165 kW. Both operate at 19 MPa hydraulic system pressure with 36.1 kW heater power across 6 temperature zones and 770-liter oil tanks. The triple-pump architecture provides independent hydraulic circuits for three simultaneous functions: injection, clamp movement, and auxiliary operations such as core pull and ejector actuation. This enables the most aggressive parallel movement sequences, where charging-on-fly, mold opening, and ejection can overlap with additional auxiliary functions. The larger oil tank of 770 liters versus 380-480 liters on smaller models provides better thermal management for the higher heat generation of the triple-pump system during continuous 24/7 operation. Energy consumption at 1.0-1.2 kWh per kilogram PP is maintained through the servo energy recovery system, which captures more absolute energy during the larger deceleration events on these bigger machines. Annual energy cost is approximately 25,000-35,000 USD at 0.10 USD/kWh for typical production rates.
Production Economics at Scale
The economic case for choosing between these flagship machines depends on production volume and product mix. The HMD 530M8-SPV running a 4-cavity 1-liter yogurt pail mold at 8-second cycle produces 1,800 pails per hour. At 85% OEE, monthly output is 1.10 million pails. The HMD 600M8-SPV running the same mold configuration achieves a slightly shorter cycle time of 7.5 seconds due to its faster injection and hydraulic response, producing 1,920 pails per hour and 1.17 million monthly, a 6.5% improvement. For large food containers of 1,500 ml in 2-cavity mold at 10-second cycle, the 530 produces 720 per hour while the 600 achieves 760 per hour at 9.5-second cycle. The per-part cost difference between machines is minimal, as the 600 costs approximately 12-18% more than the 530, but this is spread across millions of parts over the machine lifetime. Machine payback period for both models is 18-30 months at full production capacity. The decision often hinges on whether the application specifically requires the 600's advantages: 560 mm/s injection speed for thinnest walls, 6,000 kN clamping for largest molds, or 1,710 mm daylight for stack molds.
Key Specs
- •At 85% OEE, monthly output is 1.10 million pails.
- •The HMD 600M8-SPV running the same mold configuration achieves a slightly shorter cycle time of 7.5 seconds due to its faster injection and hydraulic response, producing 1,920 pails per hour and 1.17 million monthly, a 6.5% improvement.
- •The per-part cost difference between machines is minimal, as the 600 costs approximately 12-18% more than the 530, but this is spread across millions of parts over the machine lifetime.
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Selection Guide: 530 vs 600 Decision Matrix
Choose the HMD 530M8-SPV when your mold portfolio fits within 820 x 770 mm tie bar distance, clamping force requirements stay below 5,000 kN, injection speed of 490 mm/s is adequate for your wall thickness and flow length combinations, maximum daylight of 1,580 mm provides sufficient clearance for your molds and robot systems, and you want the most cost-effective machine for large-format applications. Choose the HMD 600M8-SPV when you need the maximum 560 mm/s injection speed for walls of 0.35 mm at flow lengths exceeding 120 mm, applications require clamping force between 5,000-6,000 kN, stack molds or deep-draw containers need the 1,710 mm maximum daylight, the 830 x 780 mm tie bar distance is needed for your widest mold designs, or you are investing in the most capable machine for maximum future flexibility. The 600 represents HWAMDA's top-of-line thin-wall technology, designed for the most demanding applications in the packaging industry. However, for facilities where 490 mm/s injection speed and 5,300 kN clamping meet all requirements, the 530 delivers equivalent production quality at a lower investment. Both models share the same INOVA controller, servo-hydraulic architecture, and HWAMDA build quality standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
The HMD 600M8-SPV delivers 560 mm/s, the highest injection speed in the entire HWAMDA SPV5 series. This is 14% faster than the HMD 530M8-SPV at 490 mm/s and 52% faster than the entry-level models at 368 mm/s. The 560 mm/s speed enables filling of 0.35 mm wall sections at flow lengths up to 150 mm, the most extreme thin-wall scenario in food packaging. Both the 65 mm and 67 mm screw options on the 600 deliver this maximum speed.
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