Toshiba
Toshiba EC240V21-6
Year: 2002
Machine ID: 13179
Toshiba 242 ton Electric Injection Molding Machine.
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How Toshiba Injection Molding Machines Support Your Production
Precision Shot Control
Delivers consistent shot-to-shot performance, helping reduce short shots, flashing, and dimensional variation, especially in thin-wall and multi-cavity molds.
Servo Efficiency & Energy Use
All-electric operation uses 50–70% less energy than hydraulic machines during high-cycle production.
Stable Clamp Performance
Maintains consistent mold force across long runs, reducing clamp drift, parting-line defects, and the need for mid-run adjustments.
Consistency Across Long Runs
Closed-loop control helps maintain process stability over extended cycles, supporting overnight or unattended production runs.
Key Features to Evaluate Before You Buy
Clamping and Frame Stability
Check for tie bar deflection under 0.05mm and consistent tonnage across all four corners. Frame integrity becomes critical during long production runs, where small clamping variations cause dimensional drift and parting-line flash.
Controlled Hydraulic Performance
Electronically controlled hydraulics adjust flow and pressure in real time, enabling smoother, more repeatable machine movement under varying loads. This helps maintain consistent cycle behavior in your production environment.
Control System Usability
V50 and V70 controllers should reliably store and repeat parameter sets across runs. Both controllers support IIoT integration via edge gateways; the key variable is how your facility maps and uses the extracted process data, not the controllers’ connectivity.
Maintenance Accessibility
Accessible machine layouts reduce downtime during maintenance and tooling changes. This becomes more relevant if your operation involves frequent mold changes or high machine utilization.
Why Buy Used Toshiba Machines From HunterPlastics
Production-Ready Machine Verification
Every machine undergoes a structured inspection covering clamp performance, servo system response, tie bar condition, and control system parameter logging. Our evaluation focuses on how the machine performs under active production load, not just initial power-on.
Application-Matched Recommendations
Machine selection is based on mold requirements, material behavior, and cycle targets, not just tonnage or availability. This helps avoid oversizing, undersizing, or a mismatch in process capability.
Reduced Time to Production
Most machines are available for deployment within 2–4 weeks, compared to 16–52 weeks for new equipment orders.
Capital Matched to Actual Output Needs
Used Toshiba all-electric machines typically cost 40–60% less than their new equivalents. Our Selection focuses on matching machine capabilities to your current production needs, so capital is allocated to usable capacity rather than to unused specifications.
FAQs
Can V50 or V70 controllers integrate with a smart factory setup?
Yes. Many used Toshiba injection molding machines can be integrated into IIoT environments using edge gateways that extract data from V50 or V70 controllers. But the limitation is not connectivity itself, but how your data is mapped and used across systems.
How much can I save with a used Toshiba all-electric model vs. a hydraulic one?
All-electric models, including used Toshiba plastic injection molding machines, typically use 50–70% less energy than hydraulic machines. In most operations, this difference becomes noticeable in high-cycle or multi-shift production, where energy use directly impacts operating cost.
Are Toshiba and Shibaura parts interchangeable?
No. Shibaura Machine continues to support legacy Toshiba systems with compatible parts and service protocols. In practice, long-term reliability depends more on the machine’s condition and maintenance history than on branding. Well-maintained machines generally do not face parts availability issues.
How is the life of a Toshiba screw and barrel evaluated?
A “pull and measure” inspection is typically used when assessing used Toshiba injection molding machines for sale. Wear of less than 10% on flight diameters is generally considered acceptable. This becomes more critical when processing abrasive materials, where wear rates are significantly higher.
What documentation should a used Toshiba machine include?
It should include electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and V50/V70 controller manuals. Most used Toshiba injection molding machines should also come with an inspection report covering clamp condition, tie bars, and screw/barrel wear. In regulated environments, documentation quality is as important as the machine itself.